The "SLS 2.0" upgrade will elevate the Swiss Light Source (SLS) at PSI to a new technological level, ensuring it remains a global leader in research. This upgrade not only enhances scientific capabilities but also opens new possibilities for the industrial sector.
For over two decades, the SLS has delivered extremely bright, highly focused X-ray beams, enabling researchers to analyze materials at the atomic level. With SLS 2.0, this facility will reach even greater performance levels – offering a significant advantage for companies invested in research and development.
Unlocking New Opportunities for Advanced Materials and Processes
SLS 2.0 is set to revolutionize material research and process optimization for industry. The enhanced beam qualities will allow for deeper insights into material structures, helping companies to better understand and optimize new materials – from semiconductors and catalysts to superconductors. These precise analyses will accelerate the development of more efficient and higher-performing products.
The upgrade is particularly valuable for sectors reliant on high-precision, non-destructive testing methods. With SLS 2.0, real-time monitoring and optimization of 3D printing processes will be possible, paving the way for new advancements in additive manufacturing and enabling faster, more accurate production of complex components.
Strategic Advantage Through Unmatched Precision
The upgrade will not only increase the brilliance of the X-ray beams but also significantly improve measurement efficiency. The ability to analyze even the smallest crystals and structures with high precision offers unparalleled benefits to industry. In sectors where innovative product development and manufacturing rely on rigorous material analysis, SLS 2.0 will be an indispensable tool:
In the pharmaceutical industry, for example, SLS 2.0 will enable the examination of biomolecular structures with unprecedented precision. This is critical for the development of new drugs, particularly those targeting membrane proteins involved in diseases such as cancer and neurological disorders.
Companies in the electronics sector will benefit from the precise analysis of exotic materials like topological insulators or superconductors. These materials are crucial for the development of high-performance electronics and quantum computers, which will become increasingly important in the future.
In the energy sector, new catalysts for hydrogen production can be developed more efficiently. These catalysts are key to storing renewable energy and are critical to advancing a sustainable energy infrastructure.
Your Partner for Tomorrow's Technologies
With SLS 2.0, PSI will provide industry with access to technologies that were previously out of reach. Companies focused on future-proof innovations will find valuable support in collaborating with PSI and utilizing SLS 2.0.
Seize this opportunity to elevate your research and development efforts and strengthen your innovation capabilities. SLS 2.0 is the key to tomorrow's technologies – and you can be part of this future.
The SLS upgrade is in full swing. The new components will be installed by the end of 2024. Commissioning of the new storage ring will begin in early 2025, with some beamlines available for measurements and experiments starting in summer 2025. By mid-2026, the SLS will be fully operational, with all beamlines available for research and industrial applications.
More information:
https://www.psi.ch/en/research/the-upgrade-project-sls-20
