News 2017

Jun 13, 2017 | Batteries that do not leak nor burn
Liquid lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are dangerous. They can leak or ignite rapidly if they become overheated. So-called solid-state lithium-ion batteries are a way of reducing these risks. However, these batteries...
Jun 6, 2017 | Tech Briefing in Thun
Lasers are perfect tools for metalwork. Not only can they cut, they are also able to smooth surfaces, weld with high precision or create complex metal components measuring no more than a millimeter. Over 100 guests from...
Jun 1, 2017 | 7th International EATA Conference in Switzerland
This year, Empa plays host to the biennial conference of the European Asphalt Technology Association (EATA). From 12 to 14 June, around 200 participants will congregate in Switzerland for the first time. The focus is on...
May 30, 2017 | Printed 3D structures based on cellulose nanocrystals
Empa researchers have succeeded in developing an environmentally friendly ink for 3D printing based on cellulose nanocrystals. This technology can be used to fabricate microstructures with outstanding mechanical...
May 23, 2017 | Particle alert for direct-injection gasoline cars
Are new gasoline cars environmentally friendly? Not always, says a new study led by Empa scientists: some direct-injection gasoline engines emit just as many soot particles as unfiltered diesel cars did in the past. And...
May 15, 2017 | Organic light-emitting diodes
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) will soon show our world in a new light: the days of small light sources are numbered; in future, entire walls, ceilings, façades and car exteriors will light up our lives. Empa is...
May 11, 2017 | SNSF scientific image competition
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has launched an image competition and searched for the best pictures and images of the (Swiss) science community. One of the distinguished contributions is from Empa!
May 5, 2017 | Construction robot "In situ Fabricator" ready to go
On May 2, at the ground-breaking ceremony for the NEST unit “dfab house”, the project team, consisting of the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) “Digital Fabrication”, ETH Zurich and numerous partners from...
May 4, 2017 | The Zurich Heart research initiative
Ten million people in Europe alone suffer from cardiac insufficiency, or a weak heart. One day, many of them may require a heart transplant. Artificial heart pumps are frequently used to bridge the wait for the...
May 4, 2017 | SUBITEX – Sustainable Biomedicine Textiles
The textile and clothing industry has a long history in Switzerland. In order to remain competitive in the international market, the industry relies on innovations. The "SUBITEX – Sustainable Biomedicine Textiles"...
May 3, 2017 | Empa’s Annual Report is online
We hope to lead you on a gripping journey through the world of research and innovation; you may be surprised at how broad the term "applied research" is defined at Empa.
May 2, 2017 | Novel electrolytes for next-generation batteries
Empa scientists supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) have produced novel electrolytes for rechargeable sodium and magnesium batteries. The research group's objective was to develop alternatives to...
Apr 26, 2017 | Alarming NOx-emissions in RDE exhaust gas tests
As of October 2017, newly launched car models will have to pass more stringent exhaust gas tests in the EU and in Switzerland. The new test method includes measuring drives in actual traf-fic. Empa already tested...
Apr 19, 2017 | Skin model replaces experiments on humans
The characteristics of human skin are heavily dependent on the hydration of the tissue - in simple terms, the water content. This also changes its interaction with textiles. Up to now, it has only been possible to...
Apr 6, 2017 | Empa spin-off develops innovative fungal product
The St. Gallen-based Empa biotech spin-off, MycoSolutions AG, has developed a new fungal product that improves the soil and controls pest fungi in an environmentally friendly way. Wooden poles remain in use much longer,...
Apr 5, 2017 | Klimaschutzprogramm «ONE TWO WE»
Seit 2013 ist die Empa Partnerin des Klimaschutzprogramms «ONE TWO WE» der SV Group. Seither konnte das Personalrestaurant seinen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz deutlich steigern, wie der vor kurzem veröffentlichte...
Mar 30, 2017 | Empa spin-off accepted for ESA BIC
The ESA BIC Switzerland program is starting its second round with seven additional start-ups. Amongst others, the jury was won over by IRsweep, a spin-off from ETH Zurich and Empa. Using a spectrometer that utilises IR...
Mar 30, 2017 | New addition to the Electron Microscopy Center
At Empa's Electron Microscopy Center, a new transmission electron microscope has recently been used that offers completely new opportunities for the physical and chemical analysis of very small samples. It can be used,...
Mar 23, 2017 | Award-winning NEST
On 22 March 2017 the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA) awarded NEST a prize as part of its "Umsicht – Regards – Sguardi 2017" awards. The modular research and innovation building created by Empa and Eawag...
Mar 22, 2017 | "Camouflage" sensor monitors fruit cargo
On the long journey from the fruit plantation to the retailer's shelf, fruits can quickly perish. In particular, the refrigeration inside the cargo containers is not always guaranteed and existing methods for measuring...
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