Cleanroom Innovation Forum: Thursday, 5 February 2026

The organisers SwissCCS, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, and Willers cordially invite you to the Cleanroom Innovation Forum 2026 – the specialist event focusing on current developments, research findings, and best practices in cleanroom technology in the DACH region. The forum will take place on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Technology & Architecture in Horw/Lucerne.

Selection of the winning projects
On 6 November, the jury evaluated the submitted projects in Zurich. Three winning projects were selected from a wide range of high-quality submissions, which will be presented in a 15-minute technical presentation. In addition, two other submitted projects will have the opportunity to present their innovations in a short pitch (5 minutes).

The winning projects 2026

Siemens – The Digital Twin of PEARL
Speakers: Lutz Salomon, Tim Walsh
This project shows how a digital twin is used to virtually optimise clean room and laboratory environments. Realistic simulations (thermics, flow control, particle trajectories) are used to validate design variants, identify risks and optimise safety and comfort aspects. The comparison with measurement data from the real PEARL laboratory shows remarkable consistency and opens up new avenues for evidence-based cleanroom engineering.

Rosenheim Technical University – Particle contamination during injection moulding in clean rooms
Speaker: Dr Stephan Puntigam
The project investigates the influence of thermal and fluid mechanical effects on particle emissions in the area of the injection moulding tool. It is based on the analysis of the Archimedes number as a characteristic value for the interaction between natural and forced convection. Initial findings show a critical threshold (Ar ≈ 0.7) above which the particle load increases significantly. This results in a practical tool for optimising clean room injection moulding processes.

Exyte – ExyCell
Speaker: Luca Mussati
ExyCell is a modular system for biotechnological production facilities. It combines prefabricated, standardised modules with a high degree of flexibility in layout, process control and scalability. The solution enables fast-track projects, reduces risks and creates a high degree of planning and cost certainty. Applications range from retrofitting existing structures to greenfield projects, such as the new mRNA production facility with 52 ExyCell units.

MBV – MAS-100 Libra, pitch presentation (5 minutes)
Speaker: Dr Benjamin Daniel
The pitch presents further developments in the field of microbial airborne germ measurement.

Daldrop – SHELMEQ-decon, pitch presentation (5 minutes)
Speaker: Ralf Bräuer
SHELMEQ-decon fully integrates the entire H₂O₂ decontamination process into the cleanroom system. The solution combines automatic control, redundant sensor technology and safety-oriented protocols. This makes the bio-decontamination process reproducible, standardised and efficient – a significant step towards fully integrated cleanroom solutions.

Why it's worth attending

• Compact and scientifically sound insights into current innovations
• Best practices from industry, research and planning
• Exchange with leading experts and decision-makers
• Networking aperitif following the programme
• Learn from real projects with high relevance for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, microelectronics and high-end production
  
  Registration
  The participation fee is CHF 120; students participate free of charge.
  Further information and registration: www.hslu.ch/reinraum-forum