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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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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
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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
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Event Type: Technical visit
11 April 2026 11:15 to 14:00
Roche Basel - Basel
IMechE Switzerland is hosting a free guided tour of the iconic, 47th-floor Roche Building 2 in Basel, featuring architectural insights from Herzog & de Meuron. Participants can explore the innovative workspaces of the healthcare leader.
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
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Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM
27 March 2026 18:30 to 20:00
Online
Join us for the IMechE Switzerland Annual General Meeting, a key event that brings together members, engineers, and professionals from across the region to reflect on the past year's achievements and plan for the future.
This year's AGM will be followed by a talk from Oliver Farrell, "Improving the provision of prosthetic legs in Africa with Swiss engineering"
Industry: Other Industries / Sectors