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Strategic Potential for Switzerland's High-Tech Ecosystem
White Paper - Photonics Switzerland 2026-2032
Photonics is a key enabling technology for the innovation and competitiveness of Swiss industry. With annual revenue of approximately CHF 5.5 billion, more than 12,000 employees and an export share exceeding 90%, the Swiss photonics industry makes a significant contribution to Switzerland’s industrial and technological base.
Photonic technologies drive innovation across a wide range of sectors – from industrial manufacturing and medical technology to information and communication technologies, quantum technologies and artificial intelligence. Their strategic importance continues to grow as global technological developments accelerate.
Published by the Swissmem Industry Sector Photonics, the White Paper - Photonics Switzerland 2026–2032 highlights the strengths and challenges of the Swiss photonics ecosystem, explores future technological and economic opportunities, and outlines five strategic areas for action to strengthen the long-term competitiveness and innovative capacity of Swiss photonics.