Cover Photo: Textiles with highly sensitive sensors can measure physiological parameters such as heart rate or blood oxygen saturation. The polymer optical fibers of the sensor are produced by melt spinning and can be processed directly as yarn.
In such a highly competitive environment as scientific research, it is a good idea to ask yourself on a regular basis just how well you fare by international comparison. With this in mind, Empa conducted a peer review last October: eleven international experts from all of Empa's areas of activity scrutinized the institute's output in research and innovation and compared it with the rest of the world. Empa's report card was stellar. The experts were unanimous in lauding Empa as an internationally acclaimed materials research institution, which attracts outstanding scientists and engineers. Moreover, they underscored the tremendous impact of the numerous research results and Empa's innovation output for both industry and science, and encouraged Empa's Board of Directors to continue on the chosen path. For instance, by being at the forefront of using digitalization in materials science and technology development. After all, the topic of digitalization affects all of Empa's research areas.
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