Swiss National Photonics Labs

Swiss National Applicaton Laboratory for Photonic tools and Photonic manufacturing (SNAPP)

The Swiss material processing industry has expressed interest in a Swiss National Application laboratory for Photonic tools and Photonic manufacturing (SNAPP) for the following reasons: Close proximity for ease of access of application laboratory, continuity of personel at Swiss center of competence, protection of know how in international competitive landscape and priority of access which is not guaranteed at international laboratories.

The SNAPP consists today of the following four laboratories (from east to west) with the following contact persons:

1. EMPA Thun (EMPA), Dr. P. Hoffmann Email
2. UAS Burgdorf, Dr. B. Neuenschwander Email
3. UAS Windisch, B. Lüscher Email
4. ETH Zürich (Inspire), Dr. Ing. F. Pude Email

If you are not sure who is the best partner for you please contact SNAPP coordination by Email.

Swiss National Fiber Lab (SNFL)

SLN supports the Swiss National Fiber Lab (SNFL) at the IAP at the University Bern and UAS Burgdorf, coordinated by Dr. Valerio Romano. The SNFL is the center of competence for all fiber activities and can be contacted for requests and services by e-mail.

Innovationszelle Optische Technologien: IZOT