HeiQ works on a daily basis with several cutting-edge research institutes in Switzerland. HeiQ has built a unique R&D network for innovation, guaranteeing rapid access to know-how, highly qualified research personnel and the latest in scientific infrastructure.
FHNW - INKA Nanotechnology
The Swiss institute of INKA (Institute of Polymer Nanotechnology) is a joint-venture between the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) and the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and leverages the strengths and competencies of both organizations. The strategy of INKA is to transfer innovation into applications within the area of nano-technical polymer applications and to be the preferred industry research partner for such development. The main research areas are the functionalisation of polymers via nano-additives and the functionalisation of polymer surfaces via geometrical surface structures. INKA works closely together with IKT (Institute of Polymer Engineering) and LMN (Laboratory for Micro- und Nanotechnology) as well as the KATZ (Plastics Training and Technology Center).
inka.technik.fhnw.ch
Empa - Advanced FibersThe laboratory for Advanced Fibers unifies know-how and competence from different disciplines like Chemistry, Physics, Biomaterials, Surface- and Materials- Science as well as Plasma- and Nano-Technology. This combination of expertise is an ideal prerequisite for the development of advanced fibers with novel properties.
www.empa.ch
ETH Zurich - Institute of Environmental Engineering; Ecological Systems Design
The group conducts research on modeling, analyzing and evaluating the resource efficiency and environmental impact of products and processes, new technologies and consumption patterns.
www.ethz.ch
ETH Zürich - Laboratory of Food Microbiology
Major research subjects are microbial pathogens in food and the corresponding bacteriophages. The Laboratory of Food Microbiology performs fundamental research to develop new, cutting-edge methods for the detection and control of bacterial pathogens.
www.food-microbiology.net
ETH Zurich - Safety and Environmental Technology Group
Research in the Safety and Environmental Technology Group at ETH is focused on the development of methods that support optimizing the balance between different objectives during the design process of chemical products and processes. Our research activities cover topics ranging from the optimization of chemical reactions and processes to the environmental and life-cycle assessment of chemical products.
www.ethz.ch
HLS-FHNW School of Life Sciences
HLS (School of Life Sciences) was newly formed in 2006 and consists of four institutes. Institute for Medicinal and Analytical Technique; Institute of Pharma Technique, Institute of Ecoprineurship and Institute of Chemistry and Bioanalytics. The major aim of the HLS in addition to the education of students in the area of Life Sciences, is industrial research to meet the demands of the life science industry. Due to its high-end research infrastructure, HLS is an ideal research partner for the Life-Science industry. HLS is contributing to close the gap between cutting-edge Life-Science research and its realisation in practice.
www.fhnw.ch/lifesciences
University of Basel - Laboratory for Orthopaedic Biomechanics
The Laboratory for Orthopedic Biomechanics (LOB) is affiliated with University of Basel Faculty of Medicine and was founded in 1990 by Prof. Dr. med. Erwin Morscher. He is an internationally recognized pioneer in orthopedic surgical practice, orthopedic implant and instrument design, and also efforts to ground clinical practice in science; especially biomechanics. LOB is headed by Prof. A.U. Dan Daniels, who has 30+ years experience in medical and surgical materials R&D. LOB performs biomechanics studies at the macro-scale, the mm scale and the micro-nano scale. Especially pertinent to HeiQ's needs, the LOB has developed advanced methods in micro-nano calorimetry to study the interaction of antimicrobial and other bioactive materials with living cells, plus other methods using calorimetry and small scale mechanics to study the stability and durability of materials for medical and surgical use.
www.biomechanik.ch
www.unibas.ch
