INFORMATION EVENT Launch of a Nanotechnology Research and Innovation Center

Dear Sir or Madam,

We are pleased to invite you to an information event on the current status and future development of the Chip FabLab project. 
The event is planned for 14 October 2026 at Empa in Dübendorf from 15:30-19:00.

This event is specifically addressed to companies and research institutes that have expressed interest in the project, including organizations that have already submitted a Letter of Intent (LoI), as well as those considering future involvement.

The purpose of the event is to provide a comprehensive update on the progress of the Chip FabLab initiative and to discuss with stakeholders concrete opportunities for participation.

In particular, we would like to explore with you potential forms of involvement, including:

• Use of the Chip FabLab tool park
• Use of its fabrication/foundry services
• Rental of cleanroom space
• Installation and operation of proprietary equipment
• Participation as a shareholder of the Chip FabLab Company

Your expertise, input and commitment are essential for shaping a sustainable and impactful ecosystem around the Chip FabLab.

Sign up and benefit from this great opportunity!

We would be delighted to welcome you to the event and look forward to a constructive exchange.

Kind regards

Cemal Aydogan, President of the Industry Sector Semiconductors
Adriaan Spierings, Secretary General

15:30 - 16:00 Arrival and coffee

16:00 - 16:05 Welcome
Adriaan Spierings, Swissmem

16:05 - 16:15 Welcome address by Swissmem
Martin Hirzel, President Swissmem

16:15 - 16:30 Swiss Chip Alliance and Chip FabLab: Needs and potentials for Switzerland
Adriaan Spierings, Swissmem

16:30 - 16:50 Chip FabLab: Concept, offers and implementation stages
Lars Sommerhäuser, Empa

16:50 - 17:30 Statements and project relevance for key stakeholders from industry and science
Tobias Keller, Hitachi Energy
Beat De Coi, Espros Photonics
Jeannine Pilloud, ETH Zürich
Jürg Leuthold, ETH Zurich

17:30 - 17:40 Survey about your interest in participating and using the Chip FabLab offers
Adriaan Spierings, Swissmem
Beat De Coi, Espros Photonics

17:40 - 18:00 Q&A

18:00 Apéro & Networking

Date & time
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 15:30 - approx. 19:00

Location
Empa Akademie Dübendorf, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf