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…