SWD AG is thrilled to announce that we have won the 2025 Swiss Technology Award in the Industry Innovation category. Out of over 100 Swiss companies, our work shaping the future of electric drive technology was recognized as a leading contribution to the field.
The Swiss Technology Award is regarded as Switzerland’s most prestigious recognition for technological advancement, innovation, and successful knowledge transfer. It honors organizations in the categories of Inventors, Start-ups (Rising Stars), and Industry Innovation, recognizing meaningful contributions to the competitiveness of industry and society.
For SWD AG, this achievement marks a significant milestone in the development of advanced electric motor technologies. It highlights our commitment to axial flux motor concepts, high-precision electrical steel lamination, innovative manufacturing processes and our ability to transform visionary engineering ideas into scalable industrial solutions.
This award not only acknowledges our technological expertise but also celebrates our pioneering spirit—our dedication to bringing innovations from concept to industrialization, thereby making a sustainable contribution to the future of electric drive technology.
Literal English Translation of the Laudation by Dominique Gruhl-Bégin, CEO Innosuisse
(translated directly from German)
The laudation by Dominique Gruhl-Bégin, CEO of Innosuisse, at the Award Night (26 November 2025 at the Event Hangar, Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich) deeply moved our entire team.
On behalf of Innosuisse, I warmly congratulate you on winning the Swiss Technology Award in the Industry Innovation category.
You are improving the very heart of electric motion. In Densbüren, you produce electrical steel laminations—stators and rotors—as well as the machines required for their production. By replacing traditional welding with thermal bonding technology, you offer a cleaner, more precise process that usually requires no rework. The result: lower losses and higher motor performance, with applications ranging from e-mobility to medical technology, robotics, and aerospace.
Why were you chosen?
- First, your unique manufacturing processes impressed the jury. These enable significant efficiency gains in the finished motor—gains that directly translate into increased range, higher torque, and greater reliability.
- Equally important is that you do not innovate in a single step; you rethink the entire chain. You protect your know-how by integrating all stages—from tool making and prototype development to data-driven production—thereby creating genuine entry barriers while accelerating industrialization for your customers.
- You also rethink how innovation scales: through compact, automated production lines; through production-as-a-service directly at customer sites; and through sustainable processes powered by CO₂-neutral energy and heat pumps.
SWD embodies the best of Swiss engineering: precision, resource-efficient processes, and solutions that are robust, reliable, and ready for series production.
- And finally—wow. Your pitch radiated innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. Your team demonstrated tireless ambition, the courage to think beyond the ordinary, and a clear passion for continuous improvement. Your vision came through in every example. It was truly inspiring.
Dear SWD team: congratulations on this well-deserved award. You are redefining industrial precision—and making Switzerland proud.
Are you ready?
Join us in shaping the future of sustainable, high-performance electric motors for every market. We at SWD AG are excited to connect with you and explore ways to drive innovation together.