Sponsors
NEURA Robotics
German high-tech company founded by David Reger in 2019 in Metzingen near Stuttgart with the goal to revolutionize the world of robotics. NEURA is the only company worldwide that designs and manufactures intelligent, cognitive robots in-house.
- More than 600 team members from over 45 countries
- In-house development of all key components, such as AI, control software, sensor technology, and mechanical components.
- Cutting-edge products such as MAiRA, the world’s first cognitive robot and MiPA, an intelligent versatile robotic assistant in all areas of life, let humanity await a new era of robotics. 4NE1 (“For Anyone”) will be the first humanoid robot ready for series production.
- Intelligent universe of cognitive robots: the Neuraverse is the world’s first scalable robotics app store: a continuously learning ecosystem that connects users, developers, experts, and companies. It enables robots to gain new skills as easily as a smartphone receives updates.
FAULHABER
Founded in 1947 they offer today the most extensive range of miniature and micro drive systems available from a single source worldwide. On the basis of this technological diversity, FAULHABER designs drive solutions that are unique with respect to their precision and reliability in the smallest of spaces. Their main areas of use include production automation and robotics, aerospace, optical systems as well as medicine and laboratory technology. In addition to Germany, FAULHABER maintains development and production locations in Switzerland, USA, Romania and Hungary. Moreover, there are sales partners and subsidiaries in more than 30 countries around the world. At present, the drive specialist has more than 2,099 employees.
Maxon International Ltd
At maxon, we develop and build high precision electric drive systems that are among the best in the world. Our brushed and brushless DC motors are leading the industry worldwide. They are used wherever requirements are high and engineers cannot afford compromises: maxon actuators are inside NASA’s Mars rovers. They are installed in insulin pumps and surgical power tools. You can find them in humanoid robots and in high-precision industrial applications, in tattoo machines, passenger aircraft, camera lenses, race cars, and cardiac pumps. Besides high-quality micromotors, gearheads, encoders, and controllers, maxon also offers complete mechatronic systems – including battery management systems and master controllers.
Swisscom Ventures
Swisscom
Switzerland’s largest telecommunications and ICT provider, headquartered in Ittigen near Bern. The Swiss government holds a 51 % stake in the company. Swisscom develops, produces and markets mobile, fixed-line, broadband, TV, IT and digital services for both residential and corporate clients. It operates the country’s top-rated mobile and fibre networks, with nearly complete 5G coverage and plans to roll out 10 Gbps fibre to 75–80 % of Swiss households by 2030. It also holds a strong position in Italy through subsidiary Fastweb.
Hexagon
The global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping production and people related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.
With more than 200 years of history, Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, is the trusted supplier of premium sensors, software and services. Delivering value every day to professionals in surveying, construction, infrastructure, mining, mapping and other geospatial content-dependent industries, Leica Geosystems leads the industry with innovative solutions to empower our autonomous future.
Helbling Group
Helbling supports companies — from agile startups to global corporations — in driving innovation and developing cutting-edge products. Acting as an interdisciplinary hub of engineering and consulting expertise, we help our clients turn complex ideas into successful, sustainable solutions.
Our Focus:
- Robotics & Mechatronics
- Production and precision automation
- Logistics, transportation and smart mobility
- Medical Technology & Diagnostics
- Industrial & Plant Engineering
- and many more
What We Offer:
- End-to-end support: from idea to successful market launch
- Cross-disciplinary teams driving innovation with creativity and efficiency
- Over 450 professionals across Switzerland, Germany, Poland, the USA & China
MathWorks
MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on its products MATLAB and Simulink to accelerate their work. MATLAB, the language of engineers and scientists, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. Simulink is a block diagram environment for simulation and Model-Based Design of multidomain and embedded engineering systems. MATLAB and Simulink enable the design, development, and operation of a wide range of engineered systems. This includes applications in industries such as automotive, aerospace, robotics, energy, medical devices and industrial automation. MathWorks software is fundamental for teaching and research in the world’s top universities and learning institutions. Founded in 1984, MathWorks employs more than 6,500 people in 34 offices around the world, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA.
RAI Institute
The RAI Institute is a research organization that aims to solve the most important and fundamental problems in AI and robotics. With offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Zurich, the Institute unites top talent in robotics, perception, AI, machine learning, computer science and machine design to develop future generations of intelligent machines. The Institute focuses on four essentials of robot functionality: mobility, perception, dexterity and intelligence, as well as the ethics of robots in the workplace and our lives. Led by Marc Raibert, founder of Boston Dynamics, the RAI Institute develops technology that will make future generations of robots smarter, easier to use, contribute to human productivity, and help us live happier lives.
Hexagon
Hexagon is a global leader in measurement technologies, offering solutions that bridge the physical and digital worlds through metrology, reality capture, and positioning systems. The company emphasizes that accurate measurement is essential for industries and cities to become safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its core competencies capture, create, immerse, and activate shape versatile solutions that customers can use individually or as part of comprehensive systems. Hexagon’s culture is strongly customer-focused, entrepreneurial, engaged, professional, innovative, and driven by sustainable profitability. The company is also deeply committed to sustainability, including a stated goal of zero emissions by 2050.
Hilti AG
The Hilti Group supplies the worldwide construction and energy industries with technologically leading products, systems, software and services. With about 32,000 team members in over 120 countries the company stands for direct customer relationships, quality and innovation. The headquarters of the Hilti Group have been located in Schaan, Liechtenstein, since its founding in 1941. The company is privately owned by the Martin Hilti Family Trust, which ensures its long-term continuity. The Hilti Group’s purpose is making construction better, based on a passionate and inclusive global team and a caring and performance-oriented culture.
Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation
Private, not-for-profit initiative backed by leading companies, foundations, associations, and universities. Our mission is to position Switzerland as the world’s leading deep tech nation. We work independently and systemically to strengthen the Swiss innovation ecosystem for the long term. Acting as a neutral catalyst, we shape the future for Switzerland – so that others can invest, create, and scale.
The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
The national railway company of Switzerland, providing reliable and efficient transportation services across the country. They are dedicated to enhancing the travel experience through continuous innovation and sustainability initiatives.
Canton of Zurich
The Canton of Zurich is committed to providing a good environment and favourable general conditions for companies and residents in the region. This includes fostering external economic relations, promoting Zurich’s innovation capacity by connecting the relevant stakeholders in seminal industries, and supporting companies wishing to move to Zurich.
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
EEN helps businesses innovate and grow on an international scale. They provide advice and support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them navigate the complexities of international business.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
The United Nations’ specialized agency for information and communication technologies – ICTs. Founded in 1865 to facilitate international connectivity in communications networks, we allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide. Every time you make a phonecall via the mobile, access the Internet or send an email, you are benefitting from the work of ITU. ITU is committed to connecting all the world’s people – wherever they live and whatever their means. Through our work, we protect and support everyone’s right to communicate.
The Swiss Cobotics Competence Center (S3C)
Collaborative robotics (Cobotics) shows high potential to increase flexibility and productivity in manufacturing, and thus to maintain production sites and jobs in Switzerland.
The S3C overcomes current roadblocks by providing a state-of-the-art test and experimentation facility for Swiss industry to explore and extensively test the suitability and quantitative advantages of Cobotics through the following infrastructure:
• Safe but realistic, industrial-like test environment
• Confidential testing conditions
• Adaptable, modular test benches and setups
• Scalable options from quick tests to extensive, long-term testing
• Local test options with a central test center in Biel as well as multiple mobile test setups