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15 September 2023

20 years of "Les Tournesols" daycare at CSEM: A joyful celebration of community and family

We proudly celebrated the 20<sup>th</sup> anniversary of "Les Tournesols" daycare at CSEM! Discover photos from this special day and the complete article tracing two decades of family support and work-life balance.

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6 September 2023

An innovation for monitoring the flow of a waterway without altering the natural environment

A system integrating artificial intelligence and multi-camera imagery can be used to accurately measure the flow of water in a mountain stream. Collected in 24/7 mode, the data can be used, for example, by a local authority to draw up scenarios for optimizing water use.

Electron microscopy image of the front side of the high-efficiency perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cells

7 July 2023

Photovoltaic technology breakthrough: The science behind achieving 31.25% efficiency

Pioneering research by EPFL's PV-Lab and CSEM published in the Science journal unveils 31.25% efficiency with perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cells. 

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3 July 2023

CSEM's relation with Horizon Europe: an interview with Erika Györvary

Since the European Federal Council abandoned the Framework Agreement, Switzerland is now considered as a non-associated third country in terms of scientific research within Europe. CSEM interviewed Erika GYÖRVARY, Lead of EU Affairs, to gain insights into the current situation.

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27 June 2023

Medical center Bern relies on CSEM's expertise in technology

Short interview with Jens Krauss on the decision of the Grand Council of the Canton of Bern regarding the establishment and expansion of a CSEM department on the campus of the Inselspital, University Hospital Bern.

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26 June 2023

Photovoltaics: Swiss innovation once again puts Europe center stage

Last Thursday, June 22 2023, The HIPERION photovoltaic project opened its pilot production line to the public. Supported by European funding, HIPERION is an ambitious project aimed at countering aggressive competition from Asia. Instead of engaging in a price war, HIPERION focusses on innovative and disruptive products that will help Europe regain its competitive edge. While awaiting industrial recovery, the HIPERION solution offers consumers an appealing alternative. In the long run, it could position Europe as a leader in high performance photovoltaic technology and sustainable energy solutions. 

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22 June 2023

Revolutionizing steel tracking: CSEM's AI solution for steel mills

Swiss steel plant manufacturer SMS Concast partners with CSEM to introduce an advance artificial intelligence (AI) solution that can precisely identify steel products in challenging environments.

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6 June 2023

Digital Journey for SME

Elevate your business to the next level! Join our challenge until Monday, September 18, and stand a chance of winning up to CHF 100K worth of digital technology development and transfer time.

Male patient wearing a headband with a monitoring device during his sleep

1 June 2023

The future of continuous, ambulatory, long-term monitoring of electric brain activity

CSEM and the Inselspital, University Hospital Bern have developed a reliable long-term monitoring of electric brain activity that individuals can use in the comfort of their own home.