Research institute in
Villigen

SenSiC GmbH

Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.

SenSiC GmbH develops and markets silicon-carbide-based sensors and electronics for process monitoring and control. Its products include devices for real-time measurement of the position and intensity of synchrotron and X-ray beams, as well as readout electronics.

Pibond Swiss GmbH

Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.

Pibond Swiss GmbH conducts research and development in semiconductor materials. The PiBond group also manufactures materials for microelectronics, photonics and medical devices, including coatings, dielectrics and biocompatible materials.

leadXpro AG

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.·4.3(4)

leadXpro AG is a contract research organization focused on structure-based drug discovery targeting membrane proteins. Its services include protein sciences, biophysics, structural biology, computational chemistry and lead discovery.

Excelsus Structural Solutions (Swiss) AG

Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.·3.7(3)

Excelsus Structural Solutions (Swiss) AG provides scientific analytical services for characterizing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products using synchrotron-based methods. Its services include X-ray powder diffraction, quantitative phase analysis, and SAXS and SANS measurements.

UniversalLab GmbH

Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(2)

UniversalLab GmbH provides analytical and measurement services for academic and industrial research. Its services include material testing, instrumental analysis, and the characterization of chemical, mechanical, thermal, and physical properties.

ANAXAM

Since 2020 · 21–50 empl.·4.0(1)

ANAXAM is a technology transfer centre for applied materials analysis in industrial applications. It gives companies access to non-destructive analytical methods using neutron and synchrotron radiation, including imaging, diffraction, scattering, spectroscopy and customised infrastructure.

YQuantum GmbH

Since 2024 · 1–10 empl.

YQuantum GmbH develops and sells hardware components for quantum computers. Its products include cryogenic components such as flux-bias Ts and filters, as well as quantum processor packages designed to support signal routing, shielding and thermalization.

Me-go AG

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Me-go AG provides ZEISS metrology solutions with a focus on 3D scanning, industrial computed tomography, microscopy and digital image correlation (DIC). The company offers sales, rental and measurement services for these systems.

SwissNPT AG

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

SwissNPT AG develops compact synchrotron-based light sources and advanced photon technologies for metrology, inspection and imaging in semiconductor manufacturing. Its work also includes coherent imaging methods and applications for nanoscale manufacturing.

COSA Group GmbH, München, Zweigniederlassung Villigen

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

COSA Group GmbH, München, Zweigniederlassung Villigen conducts research and development and manufactures products based on microencapsulation. The branch also processes samples as part of the company's activities.

Illarion AG

Since 2026 · 1–10 empl.

Illarion AG is a research service provider specializing in biophysical methods for early drug discovery. Its services include assay development and validation, high-throughput screening, hit identification and validation, and support for hit-to-lead and lead optimization.

25FAB GmbH

Since 2026 · 1–10 empl.

25FAB GmbH develops and manufactures semiconductors, piezoelectric MEMS and photonic devices. Its services include AI-assisted device design, material and process integration, wafer fabrication, engineering samples, multi-project wafer runs and volume production.