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Cutting-edge technology meets top talent

Technologies made in Switzerland are revolutionizing design and manufacturing. Digital technologies, additive manufacturing, material, photonics and sensor technologies, as well as process automation, are making manufacturing faster, more efficient and smarter. Leading global technology companies like ABB, Georg Fischer, OC Oerlikon, Conzzeta, Siemens, PB Automation, Sensirion and Trumpf have found success in advanced manufacturing in the Greater Zurich Area. Moreover, research institutions in the region team up, collaborate and focus on an interdisciplinary approach to help position Switzerland as a leader in advanced manufacturing.

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Greater Zurich Area one pager

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Guide to investing in Switzerland

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Switzerland advanced manufacturing fact sheet

Find out why Switzerland is a top location for advanced manufacturing.

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Greater Zurich Area: Switzerland's innovation hub

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Rankings, facts and figures

#1 ranking on Global Innovation Index

Source: WIPO

#1 World Talent Ranking

Source: IMD

#1 Most attractive destination for highly qualified foreign workers

Source: IMD

#6 Work Digital Competitiveness Ranking

Source: IMD

#3 for global robotics patents in relation to the number of inhabitants

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In the Greater Zurich Area, research and industry work closely together. Inspire (competence centre for technology transfer) and RUAG Space have manufactured 3D printed structures for satellites.