Spalted wood is characterized by patterns of fine black lines, which it owes to a fungus - and to the collaboration between Koster AG Holzwelten and Empa. more
From lab to market
In this interview, Marlen Müller, Head of Knowledge and Technology Transfer at Empa, explains why collaboration with industry is in Empa's DNA. more
Empa researchers are working on artificial muscles that can keep up with the real thing. They have now developed a method of producing the powerful structures using 3D printing. more
Take off now!
For years, start-ups have been able to count on the support of the business incubators glatec and Startfeld. They accompany Empa's young companies on their path to independence. more
If a tooth falls out, a dental implant can be inserted into the jaw.Empa researchers have now succeeded in structuring titanium alloys with particular precision using pulsed laser light in a way that resembles natural bone. more
Built on wood & clay
Wood and clay are climate-friendly and perfectly complement each other. Empa is teaming up with partners in the Innosuisse-funded Flagship project Think Earth – Regenerative Building. more
In September, Empa and Eawag opened their doors to the public. 7000 guests visited the campus in Dübendorf, exchanged ideas with the researchers and learned how the research of today is shaping the world of tomorrow. more
Nanoplastics in the womb
Empa researchers are investigating the causes of allergies and asthma. Nanoplastic particles could lead to the development of a hypersensitive immune system during embryonal development in the womb. more
The latest unit in the NEST research and innovation building at Empa is a beacon for material-saving and energy-efficient construction technologies. more
Best of Empa spin-offs
Researchers frequently become entrepreneurs themselves. Spin-offs are young companies that emerge directly from Empa's research and they develop products and services that do not yet exist. more
Innosuisse, the Swiss innovation promotion agency, supports research-based innovation to strengthen the competitiveness of the Swiss economy. Empa is involved in 80 running projects together with innovative companies. more
"Emission possible"
Researchers have investigated the emissions of the potent greenhouse gas HFC-23 from the production of Teflon and coolants. Abatement measures work – but are not being implemented everywhere. more
Alice Glättli, Senior Vice President Group Research at BASF, gives an insight into the reasons that led to the recently launched strategic partnership with Empa. more
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