Nanotechnology in Switzerland, the results of promotion science, technology and innovation over more than 10 years

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1 Nanotechnology in Switzerland, the results of promotion science, technology and innovation over more than 10 years Non-contact Force Microscopy image of a NaCl(001) island taken in UHV. The island consists of about 150 ions and was produced by uncontrolled manipulation of a NaCl-film on a Cu(111) surface. This island reveals one of the worlds smallest Switzerland. (University of Basel) Karl Höhener TEMAS AG 1

2 Agenda 1. More than 10 years Nano Science in Switzerland 2. The Swiss frame work conditions The Swiss network of competence in Nanotechnologies The Swiss transfer factors The Swiss business sector in Nanotechnologies 3. The key competencies 4. Applications from Science and Industry 5. Outlook 2

3 Nano Scale Science in Switzerland Nano scale science began in the IBM's Zurich Research Laboratory with the groundbreaking invention of the scanning tunneling microscope (STM), for which Gerd Binnig and Heinrich Rohrer were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in

4 A touch of history Image courtesy of Lukas Howald, University of Basel, see L. Howald et al., Appl. Phys. Lett. 63, (1993). 4

5 Nano Scale Science and Tech Programs in Switzerland 2005 National Center of Competence in Research Nanoscale Science : 15 Mio US$ National Research Program Supramolecular Functional Materials : 12 Mio US$ 2000 Technology Oriented Program TOP Nano : 55 Mio US$ 1996 Swiss Priority Program Micro and Nano Systems Technology MINAST : 30 Mio US$ National Research Programs Nanosciences (NRP 36) and 1992 Chemistry and Physics of Surfaces (NRP 47) 5

6 The NANO-Technology starts developing New scientific findings will be available continuously links: Maturity Companies Dominant Design new Scientists, Technologists and Engineers to create a NANOMETER business sector Inventor s Early Follower SME World market leaders Innovation leader Late Follower Technologies Scientific Findings Curr. status NT Projects Applications new new Invention leader Time 6

7 Agenda 1. More than 10 years Nano Science in Switzerland 2. The Swiss frame work conditions The Swiss network of competence in Nanotechnologies The Swiss transfer factors The Swiss business sector in Nanotechnologies 3. The key competencies 4. Applications from Science and Industry 5. Outlook 7

8 Science and Engineering Base 1 The Key Elements Framework Conditions Transfer Factors Enterprises as Innovation Dynamo Organizations for Economic Developments Risk and Venture Financing Source: adapted from OECD 8

9 Science and Engineering Base Framework Conditions Transfer Factors Enterprises as Innovation Dynamo Efficient Education System in NANO-Science, NANO-Technology and Schools for Professional Education University Level: Diploma Courses, Continuing Education, Doctoral Studies (PhD), Exchange Programs / Traineeship Universities of Applied Sciences: Diploma Courses, Continuing Education, Post Graduated Studies Schools for Professional Education: Selected Courses for Nano related Operations 9

10 Clusters of Competence 10

11 Science and Engineering Base Swiss Institute of Technology (ETH), Universities Public and Private R&D-Institutes Universities of Applied Sciences Schools for Professional Education HTA Université EISI CAFI de Neuchâtel EICN CSEM Université de Fribourg EIF EPFL Université de Lausanne EIG Université de Genève Universität Basel FHSO Universität Bern Metas Bern EIV FHBB FHA KATZ PSI ETHZ University Zurich CSEM Alpnach EMPA Thun IBM Research Division ZHW HSR SUPSI EMPA Dübendorf Universität St.Gallen EMPA ISG St. Gallen NTB 11

12 Framework Conditions Organizations for Economic Developments Transfer Factors Enterprises as Innovation Dynamo seco, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs! OSEC - Business Network Switzerland! Location+ Business Development Agencies of the Cantons 12

13 The Key Elements Framework Conditions 2 Science and Engineering Base Information Exchange Transfer Factors Enterprises as Innovation Dynamo Organizations to support Innovation Technology and Research Organizations for Economic Developments Risk and Venture Financing Source: adapted from OECD 13

14 Organizations to support Innovation, Technology and Research Framework Conditions Transfer Factors Enterprises as Innovation Dynamo Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI) Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) Board of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology (ETH-Board) Private Foundations such as Gebert Rüf Foundation and many others 14

15 Information Exchange between Science and Industry 1. Understandable Communication of Needs between Economy and Science 3. Create a climate of innovation and controlled risks Science 4. Confidence between the partners Economy 2. Active interface for new findings between Science and Economy 15

16 The Instruments for Information Exchange between Science and Industry Framework Conditions Transfer Factors Enterprises as Innovation Dynamo The Swiss NANO Information Platform Swiss NANO Innovation Committee Annual NANO-Event for! Information Exchange Science/Industry, new! Scientific Findings and! Technological Developments Coaching of Start-up by CTI Start-up

17 Framework Conditions Transfer Factors Enterprises as Innovation Dynamo 3 Source: related to OECD 17

18 EuroNanoForum2003, Trieste The Swiss Nano business sector 18

19 Industrial partners The Swiss Nano Cluster Industry - Science Research Centers CAFI Université de Neuchâtel CSEM Université de Fribourg EPFL FH Biel Universität Basel Metas FH Basel PSI CSEM Alpnach EMPA Thun IBM Research Division EMPA Dübendorf ETHZ 220 Miles Universität St.Gallen EMPA St. Gallen FH Buchs 160 Miles Université de Genève FH Wallis SUPSI The Swiss NANO-Region 19

20 Agenda 1. More than 10 years Nano Science in Switzerland 2. The Swiss frame work conditions The Swiss network of competence in Nanotechnologies The Swiss transfer factors The Swiss business sector in Nanotechnologies 3. The key competencies 4. Applications from Science and Industry 5. Outlook 20

21 The Swiss Key Competencies " Cantilever Applications for AMF, STM, SPM, Arrays, Sensors " NANO Biology (NANO-Containers, Single Molecule Detection,...) " NANO Factory (Machining, Replication, Assembling, Handling, Calibration) " NANO Materials (Powders, Composites, Fullerenes, CNT) 21

22 Where Swiss Companies are investing " NANO-Surfaces " NANO-Powder " NANO-Replication " NANO-Composites " NANO-Tips and Probes " NANO-Instruments " NANO-Machining " NANO-Assembling 22

23 Agenda 1. More than 10 years Nano Science in Switzerland 2. The Swiss frame work conditions The Swiss network of competence in Nanotechnologies The Swiss transfer factors The Swiss business sector in Nanotechnologies 3. The key competencies 4. Applications from Science and Industry 5. Outlook 23

24 Applications from Science and Industry Cantilever applications Nanostructures for Optical Devices and Elements Non-wetting surface coatings for precision optics Nano Factory Nano Materials 24

25 Why Switzerland is leading in SPM 25

26 nanosurf Portable AFM Picture size: 40 µm 40 µm 0.4 µm 26

27 Imaging, measuring and manipulating articular knee cartilage by arthroscopic AFM articular cartilage Arthroscopic AFM Femur Tibia 2.5 cm 27

28 Haptic Device for SPM Manipulation at the nanoscale with force feedback is made a accurate and easy through: A large workspace ( 300mm, which means a reduction factor of the order of 100'000), A force ranging from human sensitivity to 2.5kg. Atomic Force Microscope Tip nanofeel 28

29 Cantilever sensor with functionalised surface Quelle: IBM 29

30 Applications from Science and Industry Cantilever applications Nanostructures for Optical Devices and Elements Non-wetting surface coatings for precision optics Nano Factory Nano Materials 30

31 Nanostructures for optical devices and elements Typical linewidths nm Typical layer thicknesses nm Layer materials, thicknesses and nanostructuring are application specific Optical nanostructures with line widths in the order of or less than 100 nm, and aspect ratios (linewidth / depth) of up to 1:1. Examples of application areas include anti-reflection surfaces, grating polarisers and resonant filters for application at uv and visible wavelengths. A four layer structure repeated two times gives a nice flat-top resonance effect. The grating period is 716 nm. 31

32 Nanostructures for Optical Devices and Elements Subwavelength grating grid polariser fabricated by the slope evaporation of metal onto a replicated grating nanostructure. Smoke detector unit: Potential application of nanostructured polariser to improve sensitivity of detector. Anti-reflection surface - application of grating nanostructure to reduce the reflectivity of an optical surface. 32

33 Applications from Science and Industry Cantilever applications Nanostructures for Optical Devices and Elements Non-wetting surface coatings for precision optics Nano Factory Nano Materials 33

34 Non-wetting surface coatings for precision optics The perfluorosilanisation of smooth glass or other mainly SiO2 containing substrate surfaces results in surfaces with lowest wettability by liquids (twice lower than Teflon ) without optical losses. The main advantage of the coatings is the strongly reduced contamination of precision optics. Cleaning efforts of optical elements is strongly reduced. 34

35 Applications from Science and Industry Cantilever applications Nanostructures for Optical Devices and Elements Non-wetting surface coatings for precision optics Nano Factory Nano Materials 35

36 EuroNanoForum2003, Trieste NANO-Factory Linar table of Delta Cube II: 10 mm movement, 10 nm resolution The Delta Cube II: mechanical structure of the new designed micro-edm machine 36

37 AWM Werkzeugbau AG Nano Replication 37

38 Applications from Science and Industry Cantilever applications Nanostructures for Optical Devices and Elements Non-wetting surface coatings for precision optics Nano Factory Nano Materials 38

39 Fluorescent lamp for general lighting based on carbon Nanolight International Ltd The field emission cathode is a metallic wire which supports carbon Nanotubes and which is placed at the center of the glass tube. The phosphor is bombarded with energetic electrons emitted by the carbon Nanotubes on the cathode to produce visible light. The source has several advantages over conventional fluorescent tubes, as it is mercury-free and has instant turn-on. 39

40 High Performance Nanocrystalline Photovoltaics for Indoor Applications This innovative photovoltaic device with enhanced sensitivity at low light levels uses an electroactive dye to absorb light and deliver electricity; the dye is adsorbed on a semiconductor in contact with an electrolyte, in contrast with conventional all-solid-state devices Electrochemical photovoltaic devices maintain their conversion efficiency under low light conditions indoors where conventional solid state cells perform poorly. 40

41 Hyperbranched polymers Quelle: Prof. Månson, EPFL 41

42 Nanomaterials, Self Assembly 42

43 Nanomaterials, Self Assembly 43

44 Nanomaterials, Self Assembly 44

45 Molecular 2D Solid-Gas Equilibrium Single molecule S C G S C: 2D condensed phase G: 2D gas phase S: step edges decorated by molecules 45

46 Agenda 1. More than 10 years Nano Science in Switzerland 2. The Swiss frame work conditions The Swiss network of competence in Nanotechnologies The Swiss transfer factors The Swiss business sector in Nanotechnologies 3. The key competencies 4. Applications from Science and Industry 5. Outlook 46

47 Outlook The promotion of Nanoscale Science will continue: 1. NCCR Nanoscale Science 2011! Impact on Life Sciences, Sustainability, new Information and Communication Technologies! Long term interdisciplinary basic research 2. Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI) ! Applied Research MNT! Innovation 47

48 Strong Connections to World Class Research Centers will be improved Yearly USA-Switzerland NANO-Event Yearly Japanese-Swiss NANO-Workshop 48

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50 Innovation means seeing what everybody sees and anticipating what no one has anticipated Thanks to the organizer and to all participants! The 50