From crafting timepieces to driving tomorrow’s precision industries.
For more than three centuries, Neuchâtel’s reputation for precision and artistry has been shaped by its world renowned watchmaking heritage. Today, that same spirit of excellence fuels an industrial transformation placing the canton at the forefront of global micromechanics and advanced manufacturing.
What began as the fine engineering of mechanical watches has evolved into an ecosystem that serves industries as diverse as medtech, aerospace and quantum technology. The expertise once used to assemble the smallest gears and escapements now enables the development of microscale sensors, actuators and systems with extraordinary reliability and accuracy.
Centres such as CSEM, EPFL Neuchâtel and the M2C – Micro Manufacturing Science and Engineering Centre have become engines of innovation. Their research links advanced materials, robotics and additive manufacturing to create complex components measured in microns rather than millimetres. These technologies underpin cutting edge applications including satellite navigation systems, minimally invasive surgical devices and next generation industrial automation.
This evolution is more than technical. It reflects Neuchâtel’s ability to adapt and reinvent itself while remaining faithful to the qualities that define Swiss manufacturing: precision, reliability and design excellence. With more than a thousand researchers, seven thousand students and six thousand apprentices working across the canton, Neuchâtel continues to transform its craftsmanship into scientific leadership and commercial success.
From horology to high technology, Neuchâtel remains the reference for world class precision.
