New standard work on the implementation of sustainable transformation processes

What used to be "nice to have" is now an indispensable part of entrepreneurial activity: a sustainable, circular and responsible corporate strategy. Current climate protection strategies such as the European Green Deal, the social debate on global warming, and changing market demand as a result of growing consumer awareness have once again fueled this trend and are creating pressure for action at management levels. The problem: Many companies [...]

Editorial - August 3, 2022

Transformation processes — With "The Sustainability Chessboard - Step by Step to a New Leadership Culture", the management consultancy Kearney presents a new standard work on the implementation of sustainable transformation processes. (Image: Kearney)

What used to be "nice to have" is now an indispensable part of entrepreneurial activity: a sustainable, circular and responsible corporate strategy. Current climate protection strategies such as the European Green Deal, the social debate on global warming, and changing market demand as a result of growing consumer awareness have once again fueled this trend and are creating pressure for action at management levels. The problem: Many companies are struggling to decide at what level and to what extent they should get involved.

Universal approach for companies of any size

With the new book "Das Nachhaltigkeitsschachbrett - Zug um Zug zu einer neuen Führungskultur" (Süddeutscher Verlag) by authors Dr. Martin Eisenhut, DDr. Michael F. Strohmer, Angela Hultberg, Dr. Marc Lakner and Dr. Sebastian O. Schömann, the global management consultancy Kearney has created what it says is a new standard work to fill this gap. "In the future, sustainability will be as important to companies as financial performance," says one of the authors, Dr. Martin Eisenhut, Partner and Managing Director Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The Sustainability Chessboard is a universal, practical approach that is intuitive and easy to use and guides companies through the transformation process, regardless of size or industry. For beginners, it provides orientation on what is achievable and where to start. Advanced users will find suggestions on how to deepen and broaden their efforts, and pioneers can use it to take the next big step and conquer uncharted territory.

4 strategies, 16 approaches and 64 levers for more sustainability

The checkerboard model is based on two dimensions: It combines the degree of sustainability ambition with the organizational maturity level of the company. The field is divided into four strategies: "Ensuring sustainability compliance," "Using sustainability data," "Creating value through sustainability" and "Innovation leadership in sustainability. These four strategies can be divided into 16 approaches and - based on the squares of a chessboard - into 64 levers that help companies locate themselves. In this way, companies can make their organization, technology and corporate culture fit for the future in a very practical way. "Chess players need to be able to plan ahead, assess strategic options, and pursue their goal unwaveringly despite obstacles and opposing attacks," Eisenhut says. They need to know exactly what tools are available to them and how to best use them. "The Sustainability Chessboard helps companies align their capabilities and goals with the needs of the market, investors, talent and regulators, and create value from that." The book is available here: www.de.kearney.com/nachhaltigkeitsschachbrett

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Cyber skills shortage threatens corporate security

It is a well-known fact that the threat of cyber attacks is increasing with increasing digitization. This is why IT security experts are in particularly high demand: According to the Risk & Cybersecurity Study 2022 by IT consulting firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), companies see the biggest challenge in the area of cybersecurity not in budget, but in the cyber skills shortage. According to the study, half (49 percent) of companies in the [...]

Editorial - August 2, 2022

It is a well-known fact that the threat of cyber attacks is increasing with increasing digitization. This is why IT security experts are in particularly high demand: According to the Risk & Cybersecurity Study 2022 by IT consulting firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), companies see the biggest challenge in the area of cybersecurity not in budget, but in the shortage of cyber specialists. According to the study, half (49 percent) of EU and UK companies plan to hire professionals with cybersecurity skills in the future. In North America, as many as two-thirds (65 percent) intend to look for talent in the future. The study surveyed 607 companies from Europe and North America with annual revenues of at least $ 1 billion. The interviews were conducted with executives responsible for cybersecurity at their companies. These included chief risk officers (CROs) and chief information security officers (CISOs) from the financial sector, utilities, media and information services, and mechanical and plant engineering.

Cyber skills shortage among top hurdles for enterprise IT security

Chief risk officers (CROs) and chief information security officers (CISOs) report in the survey that they have already had difficulty attracting (44 percent) and retaining (42 percent) talent with cyber risk and security skills in the past year.

Here's how large companies in Europe and North America plan to hire new cyber professionals. (Graphic: TCS)

The second biggest hurdle cited by the CROs and CISOs was the requirements of the work environment, such as the home office and the associated risks. For example, employees had to be given numerous remote accesses to their employer's systems and databases at short notice due to the pandemic and the resulting move to the home office. This opens up new points of attack for cyber criminals. Assessing the various security risks and quantifying their costs is the third biggest challenge for the respondents.

Cybersecurity is not a budget issue

Only in tenth place in the ranking come any budget restrictions. The fact that the latter are affecting fewer and fewer companies is shown by the great willingness to invest: 52 percent of European companies and 62 percent of North American companies said they had increased their budgets for IT security since last year. "Keeping up with the cybercriminals' most advanced tactics is not so much a question of financial resources. Rather, the challenge is finding and retaining the right professionals with the expertise you need," said Santha Subramoni, Global Head of Cybersecurity Services at Tata Consultancy Services.

How companies ensure they have a recruiting edge

While one measure alone cannot solve the cyber skills shortage. "However, companies can help close the skills gap by using external service providers for hard-to-fill tasks such as 24/7 network monitoring, while at the same time promoting talent internally," says the TCS security expert. In addition, the study shows that the more frequently the board of directors addresses the issue of cybersecurity, the more successful the company is in finding and retaining relevant experts. Another finding: the study identifies a correlation between employee retention and the way a company stores its information. Companies that rely on cloud solutions have a slight advantage in recruiting cyber talent over those that prefer on-premise solutions or traditional data centers to the cloud. In fact, cloud platforms give companies a five-point advantage in recruiting and retaining cyber experts. "Given the increasing complexity of cybersecurity, the talent gap is also widening," adds Rainer Zahradnik, Country Manager TCS Switzerland. "Sustained executive attention, financial sponsorship and process changes within the company will be critical to recruiting and retaining top talent." Source and further information: www.tcs.com/risk-cybersecurity

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Media Focus and Swissfundraising launch collaboration

The communicative and promotional visibility of donation organizations in the Swiss market is the focus of the study. The INKA of the Swiss NPO market examines all controllable areas of communication. For this purpose, the advertising presence (Paid Media), the search engine presence (Paid and Owned Media) as well as the media presence (Earned Media) are examined in quantitative and qualitative terms and contextualized with the help of market data. [...]

Editorial - 29 July 2022

The communicative and promotional visibility of donation organizations in the Swiss market is the focus of the study. The INKA of the Swiss NPO market examines all controllable areas of communication. For this purpose, the advertising presence (Paid Media), the search engine presence (Paid and Owned Media) as well as the media presence (Earned Media) are examined in quantitative and qualitative terms and contextualized with the help of market data.

NPO communication is examined

Special attention is also paid to the content of the communication. Which topics are discussed in connection with the organizations? What visual means are being used? Are there visibility triggers and where do dangers lurk for the reputation of the organizations? The results of the study will be continuously available to the participating donation organizations in an online dashboard as early as September. An overall assessment and evaluation will take place in April 2023 after one year of media monitoring.

CWT signs ECPAT Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children

Signed by business travel services provider CWT (Carlson Wagonlit Travel), the ECPAT Code of Conduct (called "The Code") is a partnership initiative between the travel and tourism industry and ECPAT, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children from human trafficking, sexual exploitation and online abuse. By joining the Code, travel and tourism companies gain access to tools and resources that [...]

Editorial - 28 July 2022

CWT's Lauren Aste signs the ECPAT Code of Conduct. (Image: CWT)

Signed by business travel services provider CWT (Carlson Wagonlit Travel), the ECPAT Code of Conduct (called "The Code") is a partnership initiative between the travel and tourism industry and ECPAT, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children from human trafficking, sexual exploitation and online abuse. By joining the Code, travel and tourism companies gain access to tools and resources that they can use in their daily work.

Tourists against human trafficking

CWT says it is an active and longtime supporter in the fight against human trafficking and is committed to The Code's efforts to raise awareness externally, engage employees internally, develop more effective policies, research and develop tools to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children. "Every child in the world has the right to grow up free from the fear of exploitation and to live a dignified and safe life. It is vitally important that we all remain vigilant, and I hope companies like ours can help make that a reality," said Lauren Aste, CWT's Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer. "Signing ECPAT's Code demonstrates CWT's continued commitment and leadership to the safety of children everywhere."

ECPAT Code of Conduct with six criteria

The ECPAT organization is thrilled that CWT remains a loyal ambassador and partner of the Code, supporting its child protection programs in meaningful ways. "We thank CWT for its continued leadership in the anti-trafficking movement," said Yvonne Chen, director of private sector engagement at ECPAT-USA. By signing the Code, CWT has committed to upholding the Code's six criteria. These include establishing policies and procedures, training employees, implementing contract clauses, providing information to travelers and collaborating with stakeholders on prevention, and reporting annually on all related activities. Source: CWT

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Migros Merge: Mutabor and Gbanga develop mobile game for Migros

A large proportion of purchasing decisions in Switzerland are made by women between the ages of 25 and 40. Reaching them via classic marketing channels is becoming increasingly difficult, according to a Migros study from 2019. It is striking that a high percentage of this target group plays mobile casual games every day. Whether it's to relax briefly or immerse themselves in an imaginative story, [...]

Editorial - 27 July 2022

A large proportion of purchasing decisions in Switzerland are made by women between the ages of 25 and 40. Reaching them via classic marketing channels is becoming increasingly difficult, according to a Migros study from 2019. It is striking that a high percentage of this target group plays mobile casual games every day. Be it to relax briefly or to immerse themselves in an imaginative story, as various studies show. Migros Merge

New experience for customers

Instead of advertising in established games, Migros teamed up with Mutabor and Gbanga to create a own mobile casual game developed. Integrated product and advertising placements make the game a high-reach owned media channel designed to deliver positive brand experiences. "Many brands are trying to get active in game marketing and either invest in short campaigns or place their advertising messages with other providers," explains Burkhard Müller, Chief Digital Officer at Mutabor. "Migros is developing its game itself and has thus opened up a new touchpoint where it can reach its target group directly and with 100 percent Migros content." "Retail meets entertainment in the digital world here," adds Matthias Sala, founder and CEO of Gbanga. "Through the innovative adaptation of a popular game genre, we can interactively experience the world of Migros' cult products. We're especially pleased with the many store reviews from players who are positively incorporating the game into their daily lives." Migros Merge

The storyline focuses on an eventful story, integrates the brand messages and values as well as the Migros product range. In terms of content, the protagonist Mia travels with her friends through the ages of a remote Swiss mountain valley. On the journey from the Stone Age to the future, there is always something new to discover. In order to give the target group an understanding of Migros' product range expertise, Migros products were included in the game and made tangible through a Merge3 mechanism. By cleverly combining objects, products are created that can be used to solve game tasks. This mechanic makes it possible to regularly bring new assortments into the game. To strengthen the branding, the most important brand elements of Migros were integrated into the game: from the colors to the defining Migros-M, which can be found in many game assets. In addition, well-known products were integrated, such as the cult iced tea or the ice creams.

Quality management: Audit results in comparison

DNV, a global independent certification, safety and risk management provider operating in more than 100 countries, has analyzed audit results worldwide. The evaluation found that the biggest challenges in implementing the requirements of the ISO 9001 quality management standard are evident in Chapter 7, "Support," and Chapter 8, "Operations." For example, about 56 percent of audited [...]

Editorial - 27 July 2022

Quality management — Which challenges in implementing ISO 9001 do organizations struggle with the most? An evaluation of global audit results shows a clear picture. (Image: Pixabay.com)

DNV, a global independent certification, safety and risk management provider operating in more than 100 countries, has analyzed audit results worldwide. The analysis found that the greatest challenges in implementing the requirements of the ISO 9001 quality management standard are evident in Chapter 7, "Support," and Chapter 8, "Operations." Thus, about 56 percent of the audited organizations have a finding regarding chapters 7 and 8. 20 percent of them are deviations.

Chapter 7 Support

In Chapter 7, it is primarily the area of resources that poses challenges for companies. 32 percent of companies have findings in the implementation of Chapter 7.1 Resources. The findings relate primarily to the resources for monitoring and measurement (Chapter 7.1.5) to demonstrate the conformity of products and services with specified requirements, and to the infrastructure (Chapter 7.1.3) required to carry out the organization's processes. In addition, there are also opportunities for improvement in the areas of competence and documented information.

Chapter 8 Operation

More than every second company has at least one finding related to the implementation of the requirements in Chapter 8, which is the core of ISO 9001. Most of the findings requiring improvement relate to the requirements of Chapter 8.4 on the control of externally supplied processes (24 percent) and Chapter 8.5 on production and service provision (25 percent). "The analysis clearly shows which areas of the standard cause difficulties in implementation," explains Dirk Vallbracht, manager of the training division at DNV Business Assurance in Germany. "The fact that most of the findings are to be found in Chapter 8 is unsurprising in that this chapter is the main focus of ISO 9001. It thus contains significantly more requirements than other chapters." The findings and deviations per chapter are presented in the results report. This gives users an indication of the challenges most other companies are struggling with.

Audit results under the magnifying glass

The analysis is the start of a mini-series for which DNV initially evaluated all audits from the year 2021 in the area of the ISO 9001 quality management standard. This was based on 100,000 audits from 25,000 customers worldwide. All data comes from DNV's Lumina tool.

, a digital service for all DNV customers to compare audit data. "DNV's training courses in Germany also incorporate Lumina's audit result analyses by identifying problem areas during implementation and then prioritizing them in the training itself. In this way, we enable training participants to achieve the best possible learning success," says Vallbracht. Source: www.dnv.de

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Four books that might interest you

Change How companies achieve outstanding results in volatile times. Author: John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar, and Gaurav Gupta Publisher: Wiley-VCH, 2022 Pages: 256 ISBN: 9783527510986 The world is changing faster and faster, and organizations must adapt. Change projects, however, have an exceptionally high failure rate. John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar, and Gaurav Gupta explain why this is [...]

Editorial - 26 July 2022

Change How companies achieve outstanding results in volatile times.

Author: John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar and Gaurav Gupta
Publisher: Wiley-VCH, 2022
Pages: 256
ISBN: 9783527510986

The world is changing faster and faster and organizations need to adapt. However, change projects have an exceptionally high failure rate. John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar, and Gaurav Gupta explain why this is the case. For them, there is no question that companies place far too much emphasis on management and far too little on leadership. With clear arguments and numerous examples, they support their thesis and at the same time show ways in which the change to an adaptable organization can succeed. Books

Unlearning Hierarchy Expedition into self-organization.

Author: Lennart Keil and Daniel Vonier
Publisher: Vahlen Verlag, 2021
Pages: 252
ISBN: 9783800666423

New work is a buzzword. But often the much-vaunted new work is just a show event. It's hotly debated on panels - and in everyday corporate life, the same old hierarchy games play out as they did 50 years ago. This book puts its finger in the wound. It doesn't come around the corner with new tools. On the contrary: it comes with pain and agony. According to the authors, a company must go through this if it really wants to allow self-organization. Unlearning hierarchies is quite a hard process. Fortunately, reading this book is not. Personality makes a career This sets the course for your own career path.

Author: Stephanie Schorp
Publisher: Campus Verlag, 2022
Pages: 222
ISBN: 9783593515427

In this book, Stephanie Schorp shares treasures of experience from her career as a headhunter. She provides valuable tips for managers and anyone who wants to advance in their career. Schorp focuses on personality traits and skills such as self-reflection, communication skills and frustration tolerance. Whether you are preparing to make the leap to the top league or want to take the next step at lower levels, the book provides important advice for any career development. The featherweight principle The secret of the relaxed career.

Author: Jens Weidner and Laura Kellermann
Publisher: Campus Verlag, 2021
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9783593514727

Impostor syndrome is what psychologists call persistent self-doubt. Despite objectively good performance, those affected cannot shake the feeling of being incompetent. An astonishing number of managers are familiar with this phenomenon. Overcoming self-doubt is the subject of this book. The first part deals with theoretical and conceptual basics. The second part contains a whole series of exercise modules that can be implemented immediately in self-coaching. Anyone who wants to acquire more psychological security and self-confidence will be well served by this book. Books

Successful Synprovis-ERFA meeting

Synprovis GmbH from Eich (LU) is one of the leading players in the field of holistic quality management with its Improve software. The intensive exchange with customers is also cultivated in annual ERFA meetings. The 10th meeting took place on May 19, 2022 at the KKLB (Kunst und Kultur im Landessender Beromünster). 70 participating customers and [...]

Editorial - 26 July 2022

Synprovis ERFA Conference — The Synprovis team with sponsored ski athlete Joel Lütolf (4th from left) and artist Wetz (2nd from right). Image: Christian Hartmann

Synprovis GmbH from Eich (LU) is one of the leading players in the field of holistic quality management with its Improve software. The intensive exchange with customers is also cultivated in annual ERFA meetings. The 10th meeting took place on May 19, 2022 at the KKLB (Kunst und Kultur im Landessender Beromünster). 70 participating customers were inspired by the multiple award-winning host artist Wetz and his gripping presentations. The current exhibition "Flowers for Art" with contributions from many artists offered the conference participants a fascinating cultural setting. The Improve presentations by CEO Hubert Geisseler and the Synprovis software developers also earned positive feedback. The practiced philosophy of permanent software development, a forward-looking view into the medium-term performance future and optimal investment protection for users was convincingly presented on the basis of various topics. "The introduction of Improve has brought our quality sensor technology much closer to people, processes and products" - according to Geisseler, this customer statement aptly describes the effect that Synprovis wants to achieve among users.

Synprovis GmbH - 20 years of QM competence

Since its founding in 2002, Synprovis has been all about holistic quality management for SMEs. Synprovis is successful throughout Europe with its Improve QM web software. The company sees the key to success in the extremely easy-to-use front end of its software, which is naturally also expressed in the low training requirement. The basic idea is to use errors as an indispensable source of knowledge for improving processes. A measurable optimization measure or the elimination of the cause of the error is to be enforced via each individual error message. Another reason for the market success of production, service and trading companies is the high speed of software development. The Synprovis team quickly implements new or revised quality standards in modules or new releases. The above-average close contact with customers, including via ERFA meetings, ensures that the tool is always at the highest level of practical suitability. "Today, Improve is an integrated management system for the comprehensive monitoring and control of all processes," says Hubert Geisseler.

Modular software

The event-based tool works consistently according to the structure "record, decide, complete, improve" and completely maps quality management with the following modules: 8D report, occupational safety, audit management, measures/costs, employee assessment, test equipment management, risk management, environmental management, knowledge and competencies.

Family company

Hubert and Lisbeth Geisseler sign as company owners, whereby Lisbeth Geisseler is responsible for finances and administration. The four qualified software developers Pirmin Stalder, Alex Bosshard, Philipp Grüter and Kevin Leisibach are also project managers with intensive customer contact - a special solution with a clear contribution to the company's success.

Author

Ueli Eigenmann is a freelance concept writer/copywriter with a marketing and business administration backpack. > advertising-texts.ch

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Study: Data exchange between healthcare institutions welcomed by patients

In Switzerland, discussions about the electronic patient dossier continue, while the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) continues to identify deficits in the digitization of processes: Almost all illnesses still have to be reported in analog form, as was reported in various media. The FOPH's reasoning: by reporting by telephone or fax [...]

Editorial - 26 July 2022

Healthcare Facilities — Digital exchange of patient data between healthcare facilities: Opportunity, but also cause for concern? (Image: Pixabay.com)

In Switzerland, discussions about the electronic patient dossier continue, while the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) continues to identify deficits in the digitization of processes: Almost all illnesses still have to be reported in analog form, as was reported in various media. The reason given by the FOPH is that reporting by telephone or fax enables "very rapid measures to be taken to protect public health", according to the report. Data exchange by paper form despite digitization?

74 percent of patients welcome data sharing

This is contrasted by the rapidly advancing developments in telemedicine. An initial consultation via an online medical platform can make many doctor's visits superfluous and means a reduction in the burden on the healthcare system. But what should happen to the data collected during a consultation with an online doctor? In Germany, Axway, a provider of API management solutions, surveyed 1,000 patients to find out how they view the possibilities of telemedicine. The opinions revealed a tension between a convenient service experience, data security and control over one's own patient data.

74 percent of respondents think providers should share patient data with each other. 54 percent feel they currently do not have sufficient access to their patient records, as well as lab results or imaging test procedures; 27 percent have limited access and would like even more insight.

Hope for process optimization and increased convenience

Sixty-five percent want medical providers to always have access to the patient's current treatment status. For the following reasons:

29 percent: It could reduce misunderstandings and human errors.
26 percent: It would be significantly more convenient.
23 percent: It could save repeated filling out of forms.
21 percent: It could improve treatment.

23 percent would be unreservedly prepared to store their patient data centrally online or in an application and to grant access to service providers so that filling out patient registration forms would become a thing of the past. For 39 percent, this step would only be considered if the security of the data is guaranteed. 20 percent even reject this completely due to security concerns.

Data security and control is the biggest concern

For the majority of patients, the security of their data is the biggest concern in connection with telemedicine. 51 percent assume that health data is not safe from hackers, only 22 percent were of the opposite opinion. Twenty-six percent said they were unsure and could not make a definitive statement. On the other hand, when asked if patients would pay for an app that provides secure access to their immunization record and comparable medical data, two-thirds - 66 percent - answered "no." Uncertainty and lack of transparency also seem to be factors that concern patients: 72 percent of respondents would like to have more control over who can access their patient records.

Data exchange yes, but only if it is secure

"Patients in Germany are caught between the familiar convenience of digital services, data security and control," Yves Lajouanie, SVP and General Manager EMEA at Axway, commented on the results. "The survey's sentiment also reflects an international trend in the telemedicine market: big tech and big retail players, such as Amazon, are currently trying to extend the convenient experience their customers have grown accustomed to from them to the healthcare and medical space by acquiring medical services, and further tying them to their platforms. Healthcare is at risk of losing data sovereignty to private providers. It is therefore important for healthcare organizations to design their digital ecosystems in such a way that they can easily transfer patient data into and receive it from other systems and applications according to generally accepted security standards. In this way, they can succeed in delivering value and a fulfilling digital service experience to their patients." To a significant extent, these assessments from Germany can also be applied to Switzerland. Here, too, data security and the ability to control the exchange of data are the factors that determine the success or failure of an electronic patient record. Source: Axway

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The answer stages "CookCouture" for Meta Hiltebrand

Despite successful business, Meta Hiltebrand has decided to break new ground. The chef is leaving her own restaurant "Le Chef" behind and opening a new cooking studio in Aussersihler Viadukt. The former youngest female chef in Switzerland offers all her passion and expertise in her cooking studio. At the center is the passion for cooking and the [...]

Editorial - 26 July 2022

Despite successful business, Meta Hiltebrand has decided to break new ground. The chef is leaving her own restaurant "Le Chef" behind and opening a new cooking studio in Aussersihler Viadukt. The former youngest female chef in Switzerland offers all her passion and expertise in her cooking studio. At the center is a passion for cooking and the courage to try out new things.

New appearance

The new appearance of Meta Hiltebrand comes from the pen of the Zurich agency Die Antwort. The new name "CookCouture" combines cooking with the tone-setting arts and crafts and is inspired by the tailoring art "Haute Couture". The logo is intended to convey a playful and glamorous appearance. In close cooperation, this also resulted in a Website, which is informative and intuitive in design and reflects the colorful look of Chef de Cuisine. Colorfully illustrated kitchen utensils and ingredients move across the site and bring it to life, while the clear structure ensures ease of use. Meta Hiltebrand

Switzerland's research landscape: What does the future hold?

Foresight is becoming increasingly important for Swiss education and innovation policy. The new SATW study "Research Landscape Switzerland - A Technological Panorama" examines 49 technological developments from nine research areas and thus covers a very broad spectrum. Each chapter is dedicated to one technology and describes its state of development as well as the associated opportunities and risks. [...]

Editorial - 25 July 2022

Foresight is becoming increasingly important for Swiss education and innovation policy. The new SATW study "Research Landscape Switzerland - A Technological Panorama" examines 49 technological developments from nine research areas and thus covers a very broad spectrum. Each chapter is devoted to one technology and describes its state of development as well as the associated opportunities and risks. The authors also identify the most important research hotspots in Switzerland and in an international context.

Research landscape with sufficient funding

The study is based on oral and written interviews conducted with around 60 scientists and industry representatives throughout Switzerland. They are essentially satisfied with the research funding in the field of technical sciences in Switzerland. For most of them, however, the difficult access to the Horizon Europe program is highly problematic. Several interviewees suggested that future funding should also include infrastructure that would be available to both companies and universities. The reason for this is that in some cases this is so cost-intensive to establish that it exceeds the budgets of small companies and start-ups.

Shaping the future with technologies

The technologies under investigation require interdisciplinary thinking because they often affect several areas of life. In addition, the regular exchange between Switzerland as a center of thought and as a center of work is fundamental for the connection between research and industry. It is true that applied research topics play an important role in the success of new technologies. The state also has a number of opportunities to help new technologies achieve a breakthrough: Regulatory barriers could be reduced, for example, and the (international) networking of researchers and business representatives could be promoted. High-tech and niche applications, which can be developed by both established companies and start-ups, offer great potential for Switzerland as a business location. The resulting jobs and added value would make a rich economic contribution to society. Source and further information: SATW

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3D Metrology Conference: Metrology as a driver of innovation

After successful editions in Aachen, Hamburg and London, and most recently two virtual venues, the 3D Metrology Conference is now returning to its founding location, the Melaten Campus. 3D Metrology Conference with industrial exhibition At the 3DMC, up to 200 industrial users and academically renowned experts exchange ideas and shape the innovative and open character of the event. [...]

Editorial - 22 July 2022

After successful editions in Aachen, Hamburg and London, and most recently two virtual editions, the 3D Metrology Conference is now returning to its founding venue, the Melaten Campus.

3D Metrology Conference with industrial exhibition

At 3DMC, up to 200 industrial users and academically renowned experts exchange ideas and shape the innovative and open character of the event. It is also reflected in the program design: A top-class lecture program is paired with an open industry exhibition, special interest sessions and dedicated networking formats. Prof. Ben Hughes and Prof. Robert Schmitt will moderate and shape the event as Chairman and Host.

Presentation of use cases and research results

The conference will focus on measurement technology as an innovation driver in automation and quality assurance. On the one hand, industrial end users will present successful use cases from various sectors, such as automotive engineering, aviation or the energy industry. On the other hand, internationally leading scientists will present advances in metrology itself, which enable new applications. 3D data and machine vision form the DNA of the conference and are complemented by other technologies, e.g. from the fields of digitalization and artificial intelligence.

Various innovations

In 2022, 3DMC will introduce two innovations: For the first time, the industry exhibition will take place in the new machine hall of the WZL, allowing exhibitors to present innovative use cases live and discuss them with the community. The advantages of an exhibition, a production technology laboratory and an expert forum will thus come together in one place. As a further innovation, selected presentations will be supplemented by an associated peer-reviewed article in the open access journal Metrology, which will further strengthen the sustainable scientific excellence of the conference. Event website: https://www.3dmc.events

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