Empa is the ETH Domain's interdisciplinary research institute for materials science and technology development. As a bridge between research and practice, it develops solutions for the primary challenges facing industry and society. By transforming research results into marketable innovations thanks to efficient technology transfer together with industrial partners, Empa makes a significant contribution to strengthening the innovative power and international competitiveness of the Swiss economy, true to its motto: "Empa - The Place where Innovation Starts". Careful use of our natural resources and thinking in closed cycles are central to Empa's approach.