Current and Future Events

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  • Freitag Oerlikon | Visit and tour
    Event Type: Technical visit
    10 June 2026 13:00 to 14:00
    Freitag Bag - Zürich
    IMechE Switzerland is offering an exclusive tour of the FREITAG factory in Zurich-Oerlikon, showcasing the transformation of retired truck tarps into unique, upcycled bags within the sustainable Nœrd complex. Led by the "F-Crew," the experience covers the entire production process, including eco-friendly washing and precision hand-cutting.
    Industry: Cross-sector
  • Zwilag Interim Storage Facility Würenlingen | Visit and tour
    Event Type: Technical visit
    10 August 2026 09:45 to 12:00
    Zwilag Zwischenlager Würenlingen AG - 5303 Würenlingen
    A guided tour of the Würenlingen interim storage facility in Swtizerland, where radioactive waste is temporarily stored in massive steel containers weighing up to 150 tons. You will learn about the origin, processing and interim storage.
    Industry: Cross-sector
  • SwissFEL Paul Scherrer Institute PSI | Visit and tour
    Event Type: Technical visit
    10 August 2026 14:00 to 17:00
    PSI Visitor Center - 5232 Villigen
    A guided tour of the record-breaking SwissFEL – Swiss X-ray Free Electron Laser, a 740-meter-long X-ray free-electron laser facility delivering extremely intense X-ray pulses with femtosecond to attosecond pulse durations
    Industry: Cross-sector
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