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A-Metal specializes in manufacturing compact, safe, and affordable laser powder bed fusion machines for metal additive manufacturing. Their unique cartridge system enables operation without a laboratory environment, making metal 3D printing accessible to small and medium enterprises and research departments for prototyping, testing, or limited production.

A-Metal specializes in manufacturing compact, safe, and affordable laser powder bed fusion machines for metal additive manufacturing. Their unique cartridge system enables operation without a laboratory environment, making metal 3D printing accessible to small and medium enterprises and research departments for prototyping, testing, or limited production.

Qnami AG is a Swiss company that specializes in the development of quantum sensing technologies for non-invasive magnetic imaging at the nanoscale. Founded in 2017 and based in Basel, Qnami's flagship products include the ProteusQ, a magnetic imaging microscope, and the Quantum Diamond, which features diamond probes with a single nitrogen-vacancy center for high-resolution imaging. These technologies allow for advanced applications in various fields, including multiferroic antiferromagnets, magnetic random-access memory (MRAM), and superconductivity. By enabling researchers and industries to measure electric and magnetic fields with exceptional sensitivity, Qnami enhances the capabilities of imaging techniques and supports groundbreaking scientific studies and industrial advancements.

LIGENTEC SA, established in 2016 and headquartered in Écublens, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacture of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) using silicone nitride. This technology enables high power handling and reduces propagation losses, catering to diverse industries such as telecommunications, quantum technologies, LiDAR, bio sensing and microscopy, neuromorphic computing, Augmented Reality (AR), metrology and laser integration, and aerospace and defense. LIGENTEC serves these sectors by providing PICs that facilitate miniaturization of optical systems, enabling innovative applications across various fields.

Qnami AG is a Swiss company that specializes in the development of quantum sensing technologies for non-invasive magnetic imaging at the nanoscale. Founded in 2017 and based in Basel, Qnami's flagship products include the ProteusQ, a magnetic imaging microscope, and the Quantum Diamond, which features diamond probes with a single nitrogen-vacancy center for high-resolution imaging. These technologies allow for advanced applications in various fields, including multiferroic antiferromagnets, magnetic random-access memory (MRAM), and superconductivity. By enabling researchers and industries to measure electric and magnetic fields with exceptional sensitivity, Qnami enhances the capabilities of imaging techniques and supports groundbreaking scientific studies and industrial advancements.

LIGENTEC SA, established in 2016 and headquartered in Écublens, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacture of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) using silicone nitride. This technology enables high power handling and reduces propagation losses, catering to diverse industries such as telecommunications, quantum technologies, LiDAR, bio sensing and microscopy, neuromorphic computing, Augmented Reality (AR), metrology and laser integration, and aerospace and defense. LIGENTEC serves these sectors by providing PICs that facilitate miniaturization of optical systems, enabling innovative applications across various fields.

Qnami AG is a Swiss company that specializes in the development of quantum sensing technologies for non-invasive magnetic imaging at the nanoscale. Founded in 2017 and based in Basel, Qnami's flagship products include the ProteusQ, a magnetic imaging microscope, and the Quantum Diamond, which features diamond probes with a single nitrogen-vacancy center for high-resolution imaging. These technologies allow for advanced applications in various fields, including multiferroic antiferromagnets, magnetic random-access memory (MRAM), and superconductivity. By enabling researchers and industries to measure electric and magnetic fields with exceptional sensitivity, Qnami enhances the capabilities of imaging techniques and supports groundbreaking scientific studies and industrial advancements.

MIRO Analytical Technologies GmbH specializes in the manufacture of advanced laser-based gas analyzers aimed at addressing global warming and air pollution. Founded in 2018 in Dübendorf, Switzerland, as a spinoff from Empa, the company leverages cutting-edge mid-infrared gas sensing technology utilizing quantum cascade lasers (QCLs). Their innovative instruments employ direct laser absorption spectroscopy to enable precise and simultaneous detection of multiple pollutants, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, while minimizing the footprint and operational costs associated with gas measurements. MIRO Analytical serves a diverse clientele, including scientists, regulatory authorities, and various industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and automotive, all of which depend on accurate gas analysis for process control, emissions monitoring, and workplace safety.

LIGENTEC SA, established in 2016 and headquartered in Écublens, Switzerland, specializes in the manufacture of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) using silicone nitride. This technology enables high power handling and reduces propagation losses, catering to diverse industries such as telecommunications, quantum technologies, LiDAR, bio sensing and microscopy, neuromorphic computing, Augmented Reality (AR), metrology and laser integration, and aerospace and defense. LIGENTEC serves these sectors by providing PICs that facilitate miniaturization of optical systems, enabling innovative applications across various fields.

Founded in 2014, IRsweep specializes in manufacturing optical spectrometers with high spectral resolutions. Its flagship product, IRcell, is a compact multipass cell combining optical paths. The company's core technology, IRspectrometer, offers an electrically-pumped mid-IR frequency comb spectroscopy system capable of measuring and distinguishing substances at lower concentrations. IRsweep's quantum cascade laser frequency comb sensing technology enables high-speed molecular analysis, with applications in real-time protein folding observation and high throughput screening.

Founded in 2014, IRsweep specializes in manufacturing optical spectrometers with high spectral resolutions. Its flagship product, IRcell, is a compact multipass cell combining optical paths. The company's core technology, IRspectrometer, offers an electrically-pumped mid-IR frequency comb spectroscopy system capable of measuring and distinguishing substances at lower concentrations. IRsweep's quantum cascade laser frequency comb sensing technology enables high-speed molecular analysis, with applications in real-time protein folding observation and high throughput screening.

Founded in 2014, IRsweep specializes in manufacturing optical spectrometers with high spectral resolutions. Its flagship product, IRcell, is a compact multipass cell combining optical paths. The company's core technology, IRspectrometer, offers an electrically-pumped mid-IR frequency comb spectroscopy system capable of measuring and distinguishing substances at lower concentrations. IRsweep's quantum cascade laser frequency comb sensing technology enables high-speed molecular analysis, with applications in real-time protein folding observation and high throughput screening.

Phocone develops mid-infrared laser modules designed for gas detection applications that combine single mode emission and a quasi-emission beam. The broad wavelength tuning allows the measurement of heavy molecules, hydro-carbons, and of multiple gases at once. Their technology allows the sensing of many gases simultaneously in a fast and precise way.

Advanced Osteotomy Tools AG is a Swiss company focused on developing innovative medical devices for osteotomy, a surgical procedure that involves cutting and reshaping bones. Established in 2010 and based in Basel, the company specializes in a computer-assisted and robot-guided laser osteotome device designed for precise functional geometrical bone cuts. This technology is applicable in cranio-maxillofacial interventions and various complex surgical procedures. Advanced Osteotomy Tools AG originated from the University Hospital and the University of Basel, transitioning into a privately owned entity in 2011, with its first funding secured in 2012. The company's mission is to advance bone surgery by utilizing laser technology, robotics, and navigation systems for a contact-free surgical experience.

Advanced Osteotomy Tools AG is a Swiss company focused on developing innovative medical devices for osteotomy, a surgical procedure that involves cutting and reshaping bones. Established in 2010 and based in Basel, the company specializes in a computer-assisted and robot-guided laser osteotome device designed for precise functional geometrical bone cuts. This technology is applicable in cranio-maxillofacial interventions and various complex surgical procedures. Advanced Osteotomy Tools AG originated from the University Hospital and the University of Basel, transitioning into a privately owned entity in 2011, with its first funding secured in 2012. The company's mission is to advance bone surgery by utilizing laser technology, robotics, and navigation systems for a contact-free surgical experience.

Advanced Osteotomy Tools AG is a Swiss company focused on developing innovative medical devices for osteotomy, a surgical procedure that involves cutting and reshaping bones. Established in 2010 and based in Basel, the company specializes in a computer-assisted and robot-guided laser osteotome device designed for precise functional geometrical bone cuts. This technology is applicable in cranio-maxillofacial interventions and various complex surgical procedures. Advanced Osteotomy Tools AG originated from the University Hospital and the University of Basel, transitioning into a privately owned entity in 2011, with its first funding secured in 2012. The company's mission is to advance bone surgery by utilizing laser technology, robotics, and navigation systems for a contact-free surgical experience.

Founded in 2008, Optotune specializes in developing and manufacturing active optical components. Its product portfolio includes focus tunable lenses, laser speckle reducers, 2D beam steering products, and tunable prisms, designed for applications such as lighting, microscopy, ophthalmology, projection, and processing. The company's expertise lies in optics and mechanics, enabling it to provide innovative solutions where conventional optics may fall short.

Lemoptix is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in developing and selling advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) tailored for the consumer and automotive sectors. The company’s flagship product, the MVIEW, is recognized as the world’s smallest laser microprojection system, designed for integration by automotive manufacturers into applications such as head-up displays and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. This technology allows users to project content and information onto nearby surfaces, thus enhancing the user experience by overcoming the limitations of traditional displays. Additionally, Lemoptix is actively engaged in the development of wearable display solutions for smartglasses, collaborating with industry partners to innovate in this area. As a spin-off from the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lemoptix operates within a prominent cluster of micro- and nanotechnology firms and is supported by significant private investors as well as Swisscom Ventures.

SILTECTRA GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in advanced laser-based wafering technology for semiconductor manufacturers. The company has developed innovative kerfless wafering and thinning solutions that enable the separation of wafers from semiconductor materials, such as silicon carbide, gallium nitride, and sapphire, without material loss. This technology is particularly beneficial for applications in solar inverters and various electronic devices, providing significant performance and cost advantages to the global semiconductor industry. SILTECTRA operates as a subsidiary of Infineon Technologies AG and aims to enhance manufacturing processes across multiple industries through its cutting-edge solutions.

Founded in 2008, Optotune specializes in developing and manufacturing active optical components. Its product portfolio includes focus tunable lenses, laser speckle reducers, 2D beam steering products, and tunable prisms, designed for applications such as lighting, microscopy, ophthalmology, projection, and processing. The company's expertise lies in optics and mechanics, enabling it to provide innovative solutions where conventional optics may fall short.

Lemoptix is a Swiss company based in Lausanne that specializes in developing and selling advanced micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) tailored for the consumer and automotive sectors. The company’s flagship product, the MVIEW, is recognized as the world’s smallest laser microprojection system, designed for integration by automotive manufacturers into applications such as head-up displays and embedded projection systems in mobile devices. This technology allows users to project content and information onto nearby surfaces, thus enhancing the user experience by overcoming the limitations of traditional displays. Additionally, Lemoptix is actively engaged in the development of wearable display solutions for smartglasses, collaborating with industry partners to innovate in this area. As a spin-off from the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lemoptix operates within a prominent cluster of micro- and nanotechnology firms and is supported by significant private investors as well as Swisscom Ventures.

Founded in 2008, Optotune specializes in developing and manufacturing active optical components. Its product portfolio includes focus tunable lenses, laser speckle reducers, 2D beam steering products, and tunable prisms, designed for applications such as lighting, microscopy, ophthalmology, projection, and processing. The company's expertise lies in optics and mechanics, enabling it to provide innovative solutions where conventional optics may fall short.