Become a Member
Join the Swiss Smart Factory network
Increase the visibility of your technologies and expertise, connect with relevant industry partners and use the Swiss Smart Factory as a platform for your customers and activities.
By joining the Swiss Smart Factory membership programme, you become part of a strong network of industry and research partners who share the vision of a sustainable, human-centred and resilient Swiss manufacturing industry.
Why become an SSF member?
Showcase your technologies and expertise
Increase the visibility of your solutions and expertise in a real industrial environment.
- Present selected technologies and use cases within the SSF production environment.
- Gain visibility during SSF tours, private visits and programmes for Swiss and international delegations.
- Contribute your expertise through selected SSF events, workshops and training programmes.
Join the SSF industry network
Build relevant relationships across industry, research and technology.
- Meet other members during dedicated network activities and exclusive member gatherings.
- Benefit from targeted introductions when relevant business or collaboration opportunities arise.
- Connect with organisations looking for manufacturing and automation expertise.
A platform for your customers and partners
Use the Swiss Smart Factory as a professional setting for customer engagement and business activities.
- Book the SSF meeting area for meetings with customers and partners.
- Organise visits, technology demonstrations or guided tours for your employees, customers and business partners.*
- Benefit from a half-day use of the SSF facilities for your own event.*
Access the Swiss Cobotics Competence Center (S3C)*
Extend your membership into collaborative robotics, humanoids and industrial Physical AI.
- Connect with companies, technology providers and research partners active in robotics and Physical AI.
- Access S3C events, demonstrators and activities focused on industrial applications.
- Choose one year of S3C membership as your annual membership benefit.
*Each membership year, members may select one of the following benefits: one guided company tour, one half-day use of the SSF facilities for a company event, or one year of S3C membership. Additional services, equipment, catering, use of further areas and event coordination may be charged separately.
Annual membership contributions
Large companies
CHF 12,000 per year
Small and medium-sized enterprises
CHF 6,000 per year
Other organisations
CHF 6,000 per year
Private individuals
CHF 250 per year
Start-ups
A reduced contribution may be granted by the Board. Contact us for more information.
How to become a member
- Review the SSF Association Articles.
- Complete the membership application form.
- Send the signed application to ssf@sipbb.ch
- Your application will be reviewed in accordance with the Association Articles. Our team will contact you regarding the next steps.