Published on 23 February 2015

Are we (in)dependent of(on) rare metals?

Dübendorf, St. Gallen und Thun, 23.2.2015 - Numerous metallic elements are regarded as "critical": on one hand, they play an ever more important role in so-called future technologies and on the other, there is a high risk of supply bottlenecks. Small and medium-sized companies are also affected by this, and they are often not sure which of these materials they are dependent on. At a "Technology Briefing" at Empa, strategies for the sustainable use of critical materials were presented and discussed.