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29 August 2024

A high-tech 'neophyte radar': Using drones and AI to detect invasive plants

Invasive alien plants are a threat to our environment. A research initiative is now tackling the problem: The Neophyte Radar will detect the invaders from the air and enable effective containing.

Portrait Andrea Dunbar

21 August 2024

CSEM announces Andrea Dunbar as new Chief Technology Officer

CSEM announces Andrea Dunbar as new CTO, bringing over 18 years of experience in driving innovation, particularly in Data & AI. Dunbar will succeed Harry Heinzelmann, who retires after nearly three decades, marking a new era of technological leadership at CSEM.

Hand holding an implantable biosensor, the size of a match, approx. 1 cm long

25 July 2024

CSEM develops a pioneering implant to support reproductive medicine

Swiss-based start-ups Impli and Yalosys, and the technology innovation center CSEM present an implantable biosensor for real-time fertility hormone monitoring.

From left to right: Jonas Goldowsky (Visienco), Veronica Leccese (Protonica), Lucie Jandet (Visienco), Olga Nijpels-Tishurova (Watchibia), Bahaa Roustom, VP Marketing and Business Development. 

11 July 2024

Four future start-ups from CSEM could soon revolutionize our daily lives 

The ACCELERATE program, an initiative dedicated to supporting and stimulating entrepreneurial innovation in Switzerland, has announced the winners of its 2024 edition. Among the start-up ideas competing this year, four stood out for their potential to transform the Swiss medical, technological, and watchmaking landscape.

The Collège des Parcs in Neuchâtel, slated for completion in 2025, now features a dynamic solar-tiled roof, a collaborative innovation by Freesuns and CSEM.

25 June 2024

Canton of Neuchâtel: More than 33,300 innovative solar roof tiles are paving the way to energy independence

Three major renovation projects of protected buildings in Neuchâtel are nearing completion. These buildings will feature 33,300 innovative solar tiles from a collaboration between CSEM and Freesuns. This milestone marks significant progress for the City and Canton of Neuchâtel towards the 2050 Swiss energy transition.

The European Forum for Time and Frequency in Neuchâtel (picture taken at EFTF 2014)

18 June 2024

Neuchâtel expects 450 Time and Frequency specialists to attend the EFTF2024

Scheduled from June 25 to 27, 2024 in CSEM’s hometown, the international European Frequency and Time Forum covers the advancements in time and frequency technology that are revolutionizing industries like telecommunications, satellite positioning, and precise timekeeping.

Aktiia device

12 June 2024

Première mondiale: Aktiia reçoit l'approbation pour un système optique de mesure de tension sans brassard

(French only) Aktiia reçoit l'approbation réglementaire (marquage CE) pour sa technologie optique CALFREE™ sans brassard traditionnel. Ce système peut être intégré aux smartwatchs et smartphones, ouvrant l'accès à plus de 40 pays.

Cassandra Project

12 June 2024

CompPair, Com&Sens and CSEM join forces for ESA CASSANDRA project

CompPair, Com&Sens and CSEM join forces to advance composite structural health monitoring and repair technology.

12 June 2024

The first 100% self-powered campervan embarks on its Swiss tour on June 14

Soleva, the 100% solar-powered campervan, is equipped with one of the most advanced lightweight solar panel technologies from CSEM. It will start its tour of Switzerland on Friday, June 14, and will pass through more than 100 communities, with key stops in Lausanne, Zurich, Davos, Lugano, and Sion.