STEP2: New NEST unit inaugurated – New technologies for resource-efficient construction developed to market readiness

A digitally manufactured staircase that winds its way up to the second floor. A wafer-thin,…

New leadership for department Engineering Sciences: Matthias Sulzer new Head of Department at Empa (last modification, the 27.08.2024)

The Empa Directorate has appointed Peter Richner's successor in his role as Head of Department.…

Sanctions: Ordinance imposing Measures connected with the Situation in Ukraine

On 27 August 2024, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs EAER has updated the document…

Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against persons and organizations with links to Usama bin Laden, the “Al-Qaïda” group or the Taliban

The UN sanctions committee has amended the list of sanctioned individuals, companies and organizations. The…

Novel measuring method for gas emissions – Greenhouse gas HFC-23: Abatement of emissions is achievable

Researchers from Empa, the University of Bristol and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research…

Meeting between Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu in Bern

On 22 August, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin received the Director-General of the UN Food and…

Buildings as carbon sinks – Beyond Zero: Building for the climate

With its new research initiative Mining the Atmosphere, Empa is proposing nothing less than a…

Ukraine: Federal Council decides on further measures of the 14th package of sanctions

On 21 August, the Federal Council decided to adopt further measures of the EU's 14th…

In-house training quality promotes successful completion of apprenticeships

Apprentices do better in companies that offer them a diverse range of tasks and the…

Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against Libya

On 15 August 2024, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER has…