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Free trade agreement with India – huge opportunity for the Swiss tech industry

Swissmem welcomes the finalization of the free trade agreement (FTA) with India, which will…

Media release | 10.03.2024

Despite initial glimmers of hope: the dry spell in the tech industry continues

The Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors)…

Media release | 29.02.2024

Swiss Additive Manufacturing Group: "Best Thesis Award 2024"

Do you have a innovative idea in the field of additive manufacturing? This year, for the first time,…

Article | 27.02.2024

Artificial intelligence

In manufacturing, artificial intelligence is driving the development of new technologies and…

Article | 15.02.2024

Bilaterals III: Swissmem welcomes decision on negotiating position

Following significant progress in the exploratory discussions, the Federal Council today adopted its…

Media release | 15.12.2023

The loss of market access and uncertainty regarding the future of Switzerland’s relationship with…

Article | 14.12.2023

Technology Industry: The industrial recession has reached the technology industry

The downturn in the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related…

Article | 16.11.2023

Team Tech Industry

Swissmem supported “Team Tech Industry” for the 2023 federal elections

Article | 14.11.2023

Swissmem supports key step to securing bilateral agreements

Swissmem welcomes today's decisions by the Federal Council: The completion of the exploratory…

Media release | 08.11.2023

Abolition of Swiss industrial tariffs: Exporters take note!

Switzerland is unilaterally abolishing the import tariffs on industrial products. However, Swiss…

Article | 06.11.2023

Technology industry: Dark clouds are gathering

The Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related technology sectors)…

Media release | 29.08.2023

The collective employment agreement

The collective employment agreement for the MEM industries is a modern agreement yielding benefits…

Article | 01.07.2023

Securing the bilateral approach: Swissmem welcomes the Federal Council’s decision

The approval today of the main points of a negotiating position with the EU is a key stage in…

Media release | 21.06.2023

Swissmem's Team Tech Industry for the federal elections on 22 October 2023 included the following…

Article | 08.06.2023

Swissmem holds regular events for women in the technology industry under the name “SwisswoMEMclub”.

Article | 14.03.2023

Climate protection: Swissmem member companies are international leaders in cutting scope 3 emissions

Swissmem’s member companies have already met the CO₂ reduction targets set for 2030. However, they…

Media release | 13.03.2023

Technology industry: better than feared and cautiously optimistic

The performance of the Swiss technology industry (mechanical and electrical engineering and related…

Media release | 01.03.2023

New Swissmem Executive Board members: Adam Gontarz from April 2023 and Noé Blancpain from 2024

Adam Gontarz and Noé Blancpain will be joining Swissmem’s Executive Board from 1 April 2023 and 1…

Media release | 28.02.2023

New industry sector for semiconductors (SEMI)

The semiconductor industry has long been a key economic sector on a global level, and Switzerland is…

News | 05.12.2022

The downturn has now reached the industrial sector

The situation in the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries) is…

Media release | 17.11.2022

MEM industries: gratifying order situation – substantial risks

The Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries) continued to grow in the…

Media release | 30.08.2022

Russia’s attack on Ukraine has changed the political and security situation in Europe overnight.…

Article | 18.03.2022

Business with Russia – what happens now?

Companies themselves must check whether it is still possible to export and transport products, and…

Article | 14.03.2022

Exports to Russia: Swissmem answers questions from member companies

Switzerland supports the sanctions against Russia. Swissmem is providing affected member companies…

News | 03.03.2022

MEM industries: Strong recovery and a good outlook

Der Geschäftsgang in der Schweizer Maschinen-, Elektro- und Metall-Industrie (MEM-Industrie) hat…

Media release | 28.02.2022

With the rise in digitalization in industrial companies, the issue of cybersecurity is gaining in…

Article | 13.12.2021

MEM industries: strong demand but greater uncertainty

The vast majority of companies in the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM…

Media release | 18.11.2021

Vocational education and training

Providing high-quality training for apprentices is an investment in the future of both your own…

Article | 15.11.2021

Self-management

Someone who knows their own resources well can competently meet the diverse challenges of daily work…

Article | 15.11.2021

Procurement, Sales and Service

Any company looking to position itself successfully in the market puts its customers’ needs and…

Article | 15.11.2021

Project management

Swissmem Academy’s project management courses offer something for every level of knowledge: from the…

Article | 15.11.2021

Lean management

The lean management approach consists of principles, methods and above all a change of mindset…

Article | 15.11.2021

Employee management and communication

Swissmem Academy’s course offerings on management topics are diverse, ranging from one-day seminars…

Article | 15.11.2021

MEM industries: significant improvement in business situation

The situation for the majority of companies in the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering…

Media release | 24.08.2021

MEM industries: new orders above pre-crisis level

Figures for the first quarter of 2021 released by the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering…

Media release | 20.05.2021

Staff development

Swissmem provides a wide range of training and courses, from seminars through courses and…

Article | 17.03.2021

Project «Air2030»: Cooperation between Swissmem and SyncFab to simplify processing of offset transactions

The manufacturers of the Swiss Armed Forces’ new fighter jet and the air defence system are required…

Media release | 25.01.2021

Human Resources

Swissmem supports companies with numerous services for successful employee management.

Article | 22.01.2021

Swissmem offers professional support in issues concerning labour law and employment relationships as…

Article | 20.01.2021

Information on the direct relationship between Switzerland and the UK concerning the Brexit

Article | 01.12.2020

MEM industries: little evidence of an upturn on the horizon

The Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries) are experiencing an…

Media release | 12.11.2020

MEM industries: Massive drop in sales and new orders

The repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic have led to a massive decline in the mechanical and…

Media release | 26.08.2020

Umati umati is on the way to becoming a global language throughout the mechanical and systems engineering…Article | 03.08.2020

Information regarding our training courses

It will probably be possible to resume classroom-based training events as of 8 June 2020. The…

News | 13.05.2020

Referral of products and services

New offer from Swissmem: Supply chains can be affected by unforeseeable events such as the…

News | 24.03.2020

Information regarding our training courses

The Federal Council has decided that no more classroom training should take place until 8 June 2020.…

News | 17.03.2020

MEM industries: market conditions remain very challenging

The Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries) are looking back at a…

Media release | 04.03.2020

The spread of the coronavirus in Europe and the first case in Switzerland are dominating the…

Article | 03.03.2020

Education and training policy

Swissmem actively campaigns for a high-performing education system at all levels.

Article | 28.02.2020

Coronavirus Crisis Switzerland is currently experiencing an exceptional situation. Our industry can, should and wants…Article | 27.02.2020

MEM industries: fears prove true

The downward trend in the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries)…

Media release | 15.11.2019

MEM industries: cause for concern

The situation in the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries) grew…

Media release | 28.08.2019

Policy Swissmem brings the interests of the tech companies into the political process. The focus here is on…Article | 25.07.2019

Eco-friendly production makes sense both environmentally and economically.

Article | 25.07.2019

Retraining initiative

MEM Gateway 4.0: The individual, tailored pathway to a new qualification.

Article | 19.07.2019

Reconciling work and family life

Women represent the largest unused pool of potential skilled labour for the MEM industries. Swissmem…

Article | 18.07.2019

Market-based solutions for working time arrangements

Flexible and liberal framework conditions for working time bolster companies’ international…

Article | 17.07.2019

Reintegration: Compasso can help.

Article | 17.07.2019

An equal day’s pay for an equal day’s work

Swissmem member companies are making equal pay a reality. In 2018, the wage gap between men and…

Article | 17.07.2019

Labour market and social policy

The liberal labour market is a key success factor for the Swiss economy. However, to offset this, a…

Article | 17.07.2019

Older employees

Generation 50-plus employees have a great deal of experience, knowledge and expertise. Swissmem…

Article | 17.07.2019

Norms & standards

Norms create uniform standards for objects and services.

Article | 17.07.2019

Economic policy

For the MEM industries, good economic policy conditions are a must. Without them, they will be…

Article | 17.07.2019

Security and armaments policy

To ensure its security and independence, Switzerland needs its own armed forces and security and…

Article | 17.07.2019

Securing the supply of raw materials

The MEM industries are heavily dependent on imported raw materials. Every business needs to have a…

Article | 17.07.2019

Monetary policy

Exchange rates are key indicators for the highly export-oriented MEM industries. They have an impact…

Article | 17.07.2019

The export rate for the MEM industries stands at 80%. Swiss MEM companies thus rely on being able to…

Article | 16.07.2019

Innovative capacity is the deciding factor in whether a business in Switzerland’s industrial hub can…

Article | 16.07.2019

Social partnership Social partnership has been a way of life for the tech industries since 1937. This benefits both…Article | 16.07.2019

Sustainability The innovative products and technologies of the tech industries are boosting energy and resource…Article | 15.07.2019

Education Education is the key to the MEM industries’ success. Article | 15.07.2019

Skilled labour The most important resource? Your people. We help you build a successful team. Article | 15.07.2019

Switzerland and neighbouring regions an industrial powerhouse

Switzerland and its immediate neighbour regions form a highly potent, cross-border production and…

Media release | 13.06.2019

Sideways business trend in the MEM industries

The economic slowdown in key markets for the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries…

Media release | 14.05.2019

While the MEM industries need energy, they also deliver the technologies needed to increase energy…

Article | 19.03.2019

Digitalization The adoption of digital technologies and concepts by the tech industry helps to increase efficiency…Article | 18.03.2019

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