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Welcome to inspire AG, the Swiss center for technology transfer and innovation in the Tech industry!

As a strategic partner of ETH Zurich, we combine scientific excellence with practical research. Supported by the federal government, we promote the development of sustainable technologies and strengthen Switzerland's innovative power.

We bring new knowledge to application
We connect cutting-edge research with industry and strengthen Switzerland's innovative power
We create added value for society through further education and new products

Our strengths:

Cutting-edge research: partnership with ETH Zurich and collaboration with leading universities
Future technologies: Focus on new manufacturing technologies, AI, machine learning, robotics and automation
Innovation spectrum: basic research, design and production through to process optimization and service
Training & networking: Training in Lean Six Sigma and innovation, conferences and industry events
Services: For large companies and also specifically for SMEs through practical R&D services
Research projects: Development and application of new technologies in projects with industrial partners
Network: Broad network of partners from industry, universities and research institutions

Together we are shaping the future of technology - contact us!

Competence areas

Materials & material properties

Design & Simulation

Manufacturing ‒ Processes & Quality

Automatisation & Robotics

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Actual

Fertigungstechnisches Kolloquium

Fertigungstechnisches Kolloquium 2025

Get an insight into the current state of the art in six colloquia in different areas of production technology and find out what science is researching and what industrial companies have recently implemented in new products.

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Event Archive

Past Events

Here you will find programs and presentations from past events

Past Events

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From our specialist areas

Laser ablation

Laser Ablation with UKP Lasers

Laser ablation using UKP lasers is suitable for creating extremely fine structures on ultra-hard materials. Among other things, this allows surfaces to be textured and ultra-hard tools to be manufactured—something that was previously impossible with conventional manufacturing processes.

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Simulation software MORe

Our simulation software, “MORe,” enables dynamic and thermal simulation of large structures, such as machine tools, during the machining process.

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Optimization, Automation

Optimization of high-speed movements in machine tools, automation of calibration processes and AI methods for determining the optimal machining parameters.

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Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt

The “Lean Six Sigma Green Belt” training is very useful in a production setting—both professionally and personally—and is therefore very popular. Take your skills to the next level!

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Generative KI in der Industrie

Der Kurs "Generative KI in der Industrie" bietet eine Kombination aus Theorie und Praxis, um den Teilnehmenden ein umfassendes Verständnis generativer KI zu vermitteln und zeigt auf, wie generative KI im beruflichen Umfeld produktiv genutzt werden kann.

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inspire Academy – the continuing education platform

inspire Academy

The inspire Academy offers courses and training programs in the field of production engineering, with a focus on lean production, Six Sigma quality assurance, and productivity improvement. Learn the methods of modern production engineering and apply them to boost your profits!

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