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Bilaterals III: Swissmem welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations - no gifts for trade unions
Zurich (ots) - Swissmem has been in favour of the bilateral approach from the outset. The common understanding relating to the Bilaterals III was already a good basis; further improvements were achieved in the negotiations. At first glance, the important agreement appears advantageous for Switzerland. Swissmem will now analyse the result and expects to give an ...
mehrSwitzerland Innovation Park Zurich Welcomes New Partner Starlab Space
Dübendorf (ots) - Starlab Space-a joint venture between Airbus, Voyager Space, Mitsubishi Corporation, and MDA Space-marks the arrival of a major industry partner at Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich (IPZ). Today, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Zurich between the partners Starlab Space GmbH (in the process of being established), the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich Foundation, and the newly established ...
mehrTech industry: downturn continues
Zürich (ots) - The situation in the Swiss tech industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) remains challenging. In the first nine months of this year, sales were down 4.2% compared with the same quarter of the previous year, with goods exports and new orders declining by 3.6% and 0.3%, respectively. The primary factor behind this situation is economic weakness in the EU and, in particular, Germany. Key indicators do not point ...
mehrTechnology industry recovery delayed
Zurich (ots) - The Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) is currently not making any headway. In the first half of 2024 - and compared with the prior-year period - sales were down 5.1%, order intake declined by 3.3% and goods exports were 4.5% lower. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the industry is at a very low level in most European markets; ...
mehrAnother franc appreciation shock - SNB and politicians called on to act
Zurich (ots) - After a breather, the Swiss franc has appreciated again sharply against the euro since mid-July. The temporary strength of the Swiss currency had already had a major impact on Switzerland's technology sector (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) at the end of last year. This renewed exacerbation has come at a ...
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NextGen Industry: Bilaterals III and the role of artificial intelligence - focus topics for the 17th Swissmem Industry Day
Zurich (ots) - More than 1,000 leaders from industry, politics and science accepted the invitation to the Swissmem Industry Day at Kursaal Bern. On this key occasion for the Swiss tech industry, Swissmem President Martin Hirzel called for a return to a pragmatic economic policy in order to address the formation of ...
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The Latest Breakthrough in Silicon Carbide Wafer Edge Profiling / Synova's Laser MicroJet® (LMJ) technology achieves outstanding results in SiC wafer edge beveling and profiling and is set to revolutionize the semiconductor industry
mehr Swissmem welcomes the clear YES to the Electricity Act
Zurich (ots) - The association of the Swiss technology industry is pleased at the Swiss electorate's clear approval of the Electricity Act. It will make a key contribution to a secure, environmentally friendly and economically viable electricity supply, and the companies in the technology industry are counting on it. Swissmem supports the rapid expansion of all CO2-free electricity-generation technologies. However, ...
mehrTech industry: bottom of the downturn in sight
Zurich (ots) - The business situation in the Swiss tech industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) remains challenging. In the first quarter of 2024, goods exports declined by 8.5%, sales by 5.4% and new orders by 2.3% compared with the same quarter of the previous year. However, there are now more and more signs that the bottom of the downturn will be reached this year. ...
mehrStudy: Stainless steel circular economy significantly reduces the risk of climate change in Thailand
mehrFree trade agreement with India - huge opportunity for the Swiss tech industry
Zürich (ots) - Swissmem welcomes the finalization of the free trade agreement (FTA) with India, which will significantly enhance the competitive position of the Swiss technology industry in this important growth market, as customs duties of up to 22% will be eliminated. This is particularly true with respect to the industry's competitors from China, the UK, the EU and ...
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Despite initial glimmers of hope: the dry spell in the tech industry continues
Zurich (ots) - The Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) had a challenging year in 2023. Compared with 2022, new orders received were down by 8.4%, exports by 2.6%, and sales by 0.8%. The generally good order backlog from the previous year prevented a more serious fall in sales. The further course of business ...
mehrBilaterals III: Swissmem welcomes decision on negotiating position
Zurich (ots) - Following significant progress in the exploratory discussions, the Federal Council today adopted its position for negotiations with the EU. The time is ripe for securing and further developing the success of the bilateral approach: Swissmem supports the Bilaterals III negotiating package. The association for the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related ...
mehrThe industrial recession has reached the technology industry
Zurich (ots) - The downturn in the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) that began in the first half of 2023 has intensified in the third quarter of the year. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, new orders fell by 10.5%, goods exports by 5.5% and sales by 1.5% in the third quarter of 2023. The sometimes very low figures for the global Purchasing ...
mehrSwissmem supports key step to securing bilateral agreements
Zurich (ots) - Swissmem welcomes today's decisions by the Federal Council: The completion of the exploratory discussions with the EU and the agreement to draft the negotiating position are key milestones in securing the success of the bilateral approach. The Federal Council did not allow itself to get distracted by disruptive actions. The task now is to translate the progress made into successful negotiations in 2024. ...
mehrTechnology industry: Dark clouds are gathering
Zurich (ots) - The Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) experienced a downturn in the first six months of 2023, with new orders falling by 9.6% overall compared to the same period last year. New orders declined significantly more in the second quarter than in the first (-14.3 % compared to -4.8%). First-half exports also fell, by 1.1%, while sales languished at ...
mehrSecuring the bilateral approach: Swissmem welcomes the Federal Council's decision
Zurich (ots) - The approval today of the main points of a negotiating position with the EU is a key stage in securing the bilateral approach. The progress made in the exploratory discussions now needs to be utilized quickly - with a negotiating position by the end of the year and an agreement by summer 2024. With regard to wage protection, a negotiated solution is ...
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Technology industry: subdued outlook for 2023
Zurich (ots) - The business situation in the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering industries and related technology sectors) is currently still good. Both sales (+4.9%) and exports (+2.8%) rose in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the previous year. However, the decline in new orders in the first quarter (-4.8%) and the low worldwide Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) indicate considerably ...
mehrMakerVerse Secures 9.4 Million Euro Series A Funding to Expand On-Demand Manufacturing
Berlin (ots) - The funding will grow the company's AI-powered platform, helping companies build resilient supply chains. With manufacturers seeking an easier way to source industrial-quality parts, MakerVerse raised EUR9.4 million in series A funding to meet that need. MakerVerse will scale its AI-powered on-demand manufacturing platform for even faster growth. 9.5 ...
mehrTechnology industry: better than feared and cautiously optimistic
Zürich (ots) - The performance of the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors) has improved in the past year. Compared with 2021, sales were up by 9.4%, exports by 5.6%, and new orders received by 2.4%. This partially offset the slump in orders experienced in the third quarter of 2022. For the current year, businesses' expectations are cautiously optimistic. Having ...
mehrEW Nutrition showcases customer-focused solutions for the animal nutrition industry at VIV Asia 2023
Singapore (ots) - EW Nutrition will participate in VIV Asia 2023 to showcase its newest solutions for the animal nutrition industry. “We are constantly innovating to provide best-in-class products and programs. Our participation in VIV Asia 2023 is a good opportunity to connect with our partners over EW ...
mehrNew Swissmem Executive Board members: Adam Gontarz from April 2023 and Noé Blancpain from 2024
Zürich (ots) - Adam Gontarz and Noé Blancpain will be joining Swissmem's Executive Board from 1 April 2023 and 1 January 2024 respectively. Adam Gontarz has been Swissmem's Head of Industry Sectors & Technology since 2014. From 1 April 2023, he will be taking over the Digitalization & Innovation division and at the same time joining the Executive Board. Noé ...
mehrExcellent development: Sedus Stoll AG on course for further growth
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The downturn has now reached the industrial sector
Zurich (ots) - The situation in the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries) is currently still good. Thanks to a strong first half of the year, sales rose by 9.6% in the first nine months of 2022 compared with the same period of 2021, while exports increased by 7.0% and order intake by 2.3%. However, the third quarter of 2022 saw a significant turnaround in order intake, which fell by 12.4% ...
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Synova Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary and the Success Story of the Laser MicroJet® / The hybrid process combines laser and water to process new materials with the highest precision and quality
mehr LKQ Corporation Announces New Leadership Appointments
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US Debut for Synova's LCS 305 Highly Dynamic 5-axis Laser Machining Center
mehr Swissmem media release: MEM industries: gratifying order situation - substantial risks
Zürich (ots) - The Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries) continued to grow in the first half of 2022. New orders rose by 10.1% year-on-year, sales by 12.1%, and exports by 9.0%. This is only part of the picture, though. Supply chain problems and soaring energy and commodity prices have pushed up production costs significantly in some ...
mehrLKQ Corporation Announces Results for Second Quarter 2022
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