The rapid technological development in industry, economics and society requires a comprehensive overview of a large number of research and development areas. Empa-Akademie serves as platform for knowledge transfer here, where experts from research and industry can exchange ideas and experiences with each other, but also the general public. After all, one of Empa-Akademie's goals is to keep the public regularly up to date on the knowledge acquired in numerous research projects and studies. Moreover, it offers its partners access to Empa’s main strengths: comprehensive, interdisciplinary know-how, scientific competence and an extensive national and international network of contacts.