On 4 November 2025, Ypsomed had the honor of welcoming German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Minister President of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Manuela Schwesig to our Schwerin site.
Ypsomed offers high-performing students the opportunity to complete an internship at one of our other locations. Miloh, an IT application development apprentice, spent four weeks gaining valuable experience at our Software Delivery Center in …
Since May, Ypsomed has also been on TikTok – with a special concept: our channel is designed by the apprentices and supported by Ypsomed's communications department. They plan, film, and edit the TikTok posts themselves, contributing their own …
The SwissSkills vocational skills championships took place at BernExpo from 17 to 21 September. Two polymechanics from Ypsomed, Gavin and Marcel, took part. Marcel came fourth and Gavin seventh, making them two of the top eight polymechanics in …
Elias has been working at Ypsomed for over five years—two of them as team leader for the Service Center. In his free time, he is very active in sports, enjoys road cycling, and plays tennis and ice hockey. In addition to his work at Ypsomed, he is …
September 17 is finally here: after intensive preparation, our polymechanics Gavin and Marcel are competing in SwissSkills, the national competition for the best young talent. They are preparing for this special moment with a lot of dedication, …
As the central interface between toolmaking and production, the Service Center ensures that our injection molding tools function reliably from approval to end-of-life. With extensive technical expertise and a high level of commitment, our colleagues …
On June 17, Ypsomed once again opened its doors to interested visitors to the popular career event in Schwerin.
Karin worked as an Assistant Manufacturing at Ypsomed for over six years. We met her for an interview and talked to her about how she works behind the scenes to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Our polymechanics EFZ are among the eight best apprentices in Switzerland and have qualified to participate in SwissSkills from 17 to 21 September in Bern.
Thomas works as a HW Development Engineer at Ypsomed and is fascinated by electronics. The 44-year-old is a successful archer and has won bronze medals at both the European Games and the European Championships.
Over 90 runners from our ranks joined the more than 35,000 participants in the Grand Prix of Bern (GP) – a new record for Ypsomed!
On the occasion of the 55th Earth Day on 22 April 2025, Ypsomed reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and supports this year's motto: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET.
On this year's World Health Day, under the motto ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures’, Ypsomed reaffirms its commitment to providing innovative solutions for people with chronic conditions.
The IBLive trade fair took place in Solothurn from 25 to 28 March 2025. Ypsomed was also there and welcomed numerous interested students to the company.
Adriana Bitschnau has been working at Ypsomed since 2016 and has developed professionally through various training courses. She has been working as a Sustainability Manager since October 2023 and calculates the company's ecological footprint.
Finding a balance between work and sport is a major challenge for many athletes. It is therefore important to find a workplace that offers flexibility and support.
Ypsomed has improved its rating in the renowned Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) from C- to B-. We are very pleased to receive this recognition, as it confirms our continuous commitment to climate protection.
Janine Fuhrer has been working at Ypsomed since November 2004 and knows the company inside out. She initially worked on a temporary basis until she took up a permanent position in Solothurn in August 2005. In the years that followed, she worked at …
Hasan leads a team of 65 people, the majority of whom are based in Barcelona. The team is responsible for the development of apps for Ypsomed's diabetes care products. He previously led a digital team in Switzerland.
Janina was the first apprentice in her profession to complete her training as a machine and plant operator at Ypsomed in Schwerin. She is now continuing her career as a Manufacturing Operator.
Ypsomed has once again been recognised as one of the best employers in Switzerland! This renewed distinction shows that our commitment is appreciated.
Nadine Kaufmann moved to Burgdorf from eastern Switzerland 16 years ago for her job at Ypsomed. The 44-year-old wanted to work in the field of medical technology after completing her mechanical engineering studies at the ETH in Zurich. The engineer …
Thambymuthu Jeyamohan is 44 years old, originally from Sri Lanka and currently lives in Wiler near Utzenstorf. He is married and has two children. In his spare time he likes to tinker with electronics and to program, as he comes from this field and …
Reto Jost has been with Ypsomed since 2014, working in various product management and business development roles. He works with pharmaceutical companies to develop and launch innovative self-injection systems.
Our exhibition stand is flexible and consists of several components, most of which can be reused. We have now been awarded the ‘Gold Standard’ by the ‘Better Stands’ initiative for the third time.
Efficient collaboration is essential for successful production. In Schwerin, engineering and production employees have jointly optimized an assembly system - for the production of up to 28 million auto-injectors per year.
Partnership – Together with the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), FDA, Abbott, Alexion, Massachusetts General Hospital and other industry experts, we will identify how digital health solutions can support a hospital-at-home model.
Our new facility boosts capacity to 125 million UnoPens annually, ensuring enhanced supply chain efficiency.
Our toolmaking facility in Burgdorf impressed as a finalist in the Excellence in Production competition in 2024. In the category ‘Internal toolmaking with over 50 employees’, the team is among the best in the DACH region.
A new tool manufacturing facility in Solothurn is set to double the production of high-precision injection moulding tools. This expansion mirrors the existing Burgdorf operations, ensuring the same stringent standards of quality, efficiency, and …
Since 2021, we have been obtaining 100% of our electricity from renewable sources. In addition, we are increasingly producing our own renewable electricity directly at our sites with the help of photovoltaic systems.
What makes Switzerland one of the most productive countries in the world? Monika Wegmüller has the answer: creativity and humour. The Legal Counsel of Ypsomed shows that we in Switzerland not only work hard.
Ypsomed is once again one of the most innovative companies in Switzerland in the category of chemicals, pharmaceuticals and medical technology. This is the third time that BILANZ, PME and Statista have presented the award.
Since 2021, we have sourced 100 % of our electricity from renewable sources. Now, we also generate renewable electricity on-site through photovoltaic systems.
The careers and training fair (BAM) took place at BernExpo from 5 to 9 September. During this time, our apprentices and trainers presented our twelve apprenticeships to interested pupils at our stand.
Accompany the Individual Practical Work (IPA) with a high-quality video and then pass it with a very good grade? Lukas, a polymechanic apprentice, has achieved just that and successfully passed his IPA on die-sinking.
At the end of August, Ypsomed celebrated its 40th anniversary with a big employee party at the Attisholz site in Solothurn. All employees in Switzerland and their families were invited to a colourful party with various local artists and a wide range …
After the sale of Disetronic to Roche, the successor company needs a new name. In reference to the Greek word "Ipso" for "Self" and "med" for Medication, it will be named Ypsomed.
In 1994 and 1995, Disetronic constructed a new building at Oberburg railway station for 20 million Swiss francs, which still remains today as the company headquarters of Ypsomed. The 7200 square metre building was necessary because the company would …
We take responsibility for the environmental, social and societal impact of our actions and are committed to sustainable development. In spring 2023, we submitted our reduction targets to the Science Based Targets initiative, which have now been …
June 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of Ypsomed. We are taking this opportunity to present you with a series of articles over the coming weeks, introducing you to the people, facts and background of Ypsomed.
Congratulations to our apprentice polymechanics Marcel (CNC milling) and Lukas (conventional milling). Both of them came first in the regional championships at the FRAISA ToolChampions competition. Samuele, Yannick and Mohamed also did very well and …
Fritz Kirchhofer has been with Ypsomed for 36 years and currently works as Operations Project Manager. In this role, he implements various industrialisation projects, such as the YpsoMate, for which we will manufacture the springs ourselves in …
The Industrienacht Burgdorf took place at the end of April. We participated and opened our doors to interested school classes and the general public. In addition to insights into our work, we also provided information about the training opportunities …
On Earth Day we stand united in our dedication to sustainability. We take responsibility for the environmental, social and societal impact of our actions and strive for long-term and sustainable development – ready to make a difference.
Why Ypsomed? This is quite simple: we put our employees at the center of everything we do. From career opportunities and skills development to a welcoming corporate culture, we enable our employees to thrive. We are delighted to receive this award.
Around the world, the right to health of millions of people is increasingly under threat. At least 4.5 billion people are not fully covered by basic health services in 2021. To address these kinds of challenges, the theme of today's World Health Day …
The global prevalence of obesity has tripled in the past 30 years. To tackle obesity, we need to take action and create a sustainable environment in which people can live longer, healthier lives. We see obesity – not only on World Obesity Day – as a …
The treatment of chronic conditions has made great progress in recent years: with our products, we help people with chronic conditions and rare diseases to simplify their therapy and make self-treatment simpler and easier.
It is very important to us to be an attractive employer for our employees, offering progressive work conditions. These include Flexwork, numerous benefits and a wide range of development opportunities within our company. Being named one of the best …
Manuel grew up in Solothurn and thinks it is one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. In his free time, the 29-year-old focuses on sport: he plays football and in winter he enjoys snowboarding and sledging. Manuel joined Ypsomed two and a …
At the beginning of December, the sixth “Blausee-Schwimmen” took place in the beautiful Blausee in the Berne Oberland in fantastic winter weather. In total, over 500 "Tough-Cookies & herti Sieche" plunged into the Blausee for a good cause and swam …
From 30 September to 28 October, Emre, IT Application Development Apprentice in the YDS Innovation Team, spent a month in Barcelona at our new Software Delivery Center. He was able to gain valuable insights into the important work we do in Catalonia …
On National Future Day on 9 November, we welcomed around 60 young people to our sites in Burgdorf and Solothurn. They had the opportunity to gain an insight into their day-to-day work with their mentors and get to know Ypsomed better.
After the successful participation in the "Industry Skills", we have also successfully participated in the "ICT Skills" Swiss Championship, which took place on September 21 in Zurich: Melinda, mediamatics apprentice, reached seventh place among the …
From 14 to 18 September, the Vocational and Apprenticeship Fair (BAM) took place at the BernExpo. During this time, our apprentices and trainers presented our twelve apprenticeship professions to interested students at our booth.
From 5 to 7 September, the Swiss vocational championships "Industry Skills" took place at the Sindex trade fair in BernExpo. Jan (constructor), an apprentice from Ypsomed, also took part. He achieved sixth place in his competition and therefore did …
Sustainable action is embedded in our corporate strategy. We want to play a pioneering role in sustainability in our industry. The result that Ypsomed was awarded the silver medal for our sustainability commitment for the first time by EcoVadis, an …
Dirk Schuster is 31 years old and comes from Germany. He grew up in the Pfalz, near the largest wine barrel in the world. He studied business administration in Mannheim and mechanical engineering in Munich and San Diego. In his free time, he …
Gilbert Achermann led Ypsomed's General Meeting for the first time as Chairman of the Board of Directors on 28 June, welcoming more than 360 shareholders to the Burgdorf Market Hall. In addition to introducing new members to the management team, CEO …
Petra Scherrer is 49 years old, was born in Switzerland and first lived in Winterthur and Frauenfeld before moving to the Solothurn and Bern region in 2002. In her free time she likes going to the 300m shooting range, cycling and devoting herself to …
Plastics must have a low CO2 value and at the same time be of very high quality. Nadine Kaufmann, Development Engineer Expert Services, has been working at Ypsomed for over 16 years and is responsible for the various development initiatives involving …
Anita Niederhauser started her career at Ypsomed as a trainee. After six months, she switched to a fixed position and has been working in the Regulatory Affairs department at Ypsomed since February 2022.
Stefan Wettstein is 39 years old, was born in Switzerland and lives with his family in Zofingen. He is married and has two children. In his free time, he likes to read and is often active in his hobby room, where he has built a radio himself, for …
Antonio is 32 years old, grew up in Bern, but has now lived in Zurich for eleven years. His parents are both from Italy, but he was born and raised in Switzerland. In 2006, he completed a banking apprenticeship at a major bank and worked in this area …
The pandemic has had a lasting impact on our idea of work. The sudden home office obligation has led to challenges, but also to new opportunities. Flexible working, independent of time and location, has become an integral part of our culture at …
We offer a wide variety of products and services for people with chronic diseases such as diabetes. This enables simple, discreet and reliable self-treatment. Self-medication and improving adherence can reduce the cost of chronic diseases in the …
At Ypsomed, team spirit not only counts in daily cooperation, but also in leisure time. Our employees like to do things together. In addition to cooking courses, artistic workshops and sightseeing tours, they sometimes cover long distances – such as …
World Health Day, celebrated on April 7th every year, is an important event that reminds us of the crucial role that health plays in our lives. We recognize the significance of this day and take action to promote the health and wellbeing of our …
Also this year we belong to the best companies in Switzerland: out of 250 awarded companies we are ranked 147th and 7th in our industry. With this award, we show that we are a very good employer – and continue to work towards becoming even better.
Last week, the winners of the Ypsomed Innovation Award 2022 were honoured. The award, worth a total of CHF 100'000, is presented every two years by the Ypsomed Innovation Fund Foundation. With this award, we support the universities of applied …
Switzerland's energy supply is heavily dependent on foreign countries during the winter months. In addition, the prices for electricity have risen very sharply. To ensure that we at Ypsomed get through the winter without energy shortages, we have set …
For some time now, Europe has been experiencing a shortage of qualified and well-trained workers. Specialists are in particular demand for MINT occupational fields (mathematics, information technology, natural sciences and technology). To prevent …
An intercultural, international working environment is a key factor to success. Therefore we are keen to make progress in this field and secure our position as a strong competitor on the market. Olga Rosa (Head of HR Management & Services) and …
In July and August, apprentices from the Burgdorf and Schwerin locations were given the opportunity to swap roles and continue their training for a few weeks in Germany and Switzerland respectively. We want to promote cross-border cooperation and …
In August 2022, Ypsomed reached an important milestone in the production of its world's first CO2-neutral autoinjector, YpsoMate Zero: production is now certified according to the ISCC+ standard. This is an international standard used by many …
From 7 to 11 September, the SwissSkills Championships took place at the BernExpo. Two Ypsomed apprentices, Gavin (polymechanics) and Fabian (IT), took part. They did very well in their competitions – Gavin came third and Fabian 18th.
In 2019, our new production plant was opened in Schwerin in north-eastern Germany. Since then, we have been steadily expanding the plant capacities for our infusion and injection business. The Schwerin site supports our global growth ambitions and …
For over 15 years we have been supplying products such as our reusable ServoPen and YpsoPen and, more recently, our disposable UnoPen to China. We have also had an office in China for seven years. Our employees support our business with local …
After an interruption of two years, it was with great pleasure that we were able to hold the General Meeting again physically and with a record attendance in Burgdorf. At this event, the focus was on company founder Willy Michel, who had decided to …
Congratulations to our apprentices: Gavin achieved second place (nationwide) in the FRAISA ToolChampions competition and came first in the regional qualifying round for German-speaking Switzerland. Stefan and Ermal both came third regionally. Gavin's …
The pandemic has had a lasting impact on our idea of work. The sudden obligation to work from home has led to challenges, but also to new opportunities. Flexible working, independent of time and place, has become an integral part of our culture at …
On 3 May 2022, our new Software Delivery Centre in Barcelona was officially opened: Albert Castellanos, Minister of Economy and Competitiveness and our CEO, Simon Michel, laid the foundation for a flourishing collaboration in Spain in the presence of …
In week 13 of this year, mould making history was made at Ypsomed. The latest generation of injection moulds was successfully put into operation at the technical centre in Burgdorf. The injection mould in question was the Telescopic Look Sleeve, …
Whether it is folding envelopes, restocking supplies or taking pens apart – Max has been working at Ypsomed for more than 30 years with great pleasure and dedication. He has a cognitive disability – but that does not stop him from spreading a …
We performed very well in an independent survey conducted by the Handelszeitung and Le Temps: out of 250 award-winning companies, we were ranked 89th – and even 7th in our sector. This confirms our ambitions to become a top employer and we are …
Ypsomed is on a steady growth path and has already been recognized as a very good employer along the way. Accordingly, we are constantly on the lookout for new talents who want to become part of our corporate culture. We also do this in a somewhat …
Women and men are paid equally at Ypsomed. The Fair-Pay-Label ADVANCED confirms the equal pay between women and men in the company. This certificate confirms our efforts to create a contemporary and attractive corporate culture in which equal rights …
Last summer, Million Hailemariam, who came to Switzerland as a refugee from Eritrea, passed his final apprenticeship examinations, thereby completing his apprenticeship as a plastics engineer with a Swiss federal certificate of competence at Ypsomed. …
Over the past ten years, we have transformed all aspects of our company in line with the principles of lean management. In the area of production in particular, we have streamlined the workflows and processes of our well-proven product manufacturing …
Ypsomed continuously expands its solution portfolio to include digital services that support patients in their self-medication and their therapy. With our solutions, we help to improve adherence to treatment as well as quality of life and also …
Ypsomed has received the Swiss Employer Award 2021 and was voted among the top seven. This award confirms our commitment to employee satisfaction, loyalty and identification with the company.
Ypsomed is a value-based company and feels committed to society as a whole. That is why we take responsibility for the environmental, social and societal impact of our actions and strive for long term and sustainable development. And in doing so, we …
One of today’s mega trends in healthcare and MedTech is digitalization. Ypsomed is shaping this trend with creative concepts and new products under the umbrella brands Diabetes Care and Delivery Systems. The establishment of a new software …
Swiss German instead of Tigrinya, pasta instead of injera – a new culture and different circumstances. Million Hailemariam came to Switzerland as a refugee from Eritrea in 2014 at the age of 15. This summer he will complete his apprenticeship at …
As a responsible and future-oriented company, sustainability is of crucial importance to us. It is therefore one of our strategic pillars. We are currently further developing our company-wide sustainability program. Our goal is to become …
At our production site in Solothurn, two big silos have been installed in the beginning for October 2020. In these two giants, we store plastic granules. Before the installation of these silos, granules were delivered and stored on pallets. The silos …
As a responsible and innovative company, Ypsomed has committed itself to the concept of circular economy. It is our goal to set a good example as a sustainable company in the medtech industry.
At the end of August, we ceremoniously opened our new state-of-the-art production plant in Schwerin, in North-East Germany. The production got off to a good start. Today, three months later, a perfectly tuned team is at work.
Several customers have recently launched their autoinjectors based on our YpsoMate platform product technology on the market. Customers value the fast product customisation as well as the individual design possibilities. End users appreciate its …
November 14 is a day of great importance for Ypsomed. Today is World Diabetes Day as well as National Future Day in Switzerland, where our headquarters are located. Today, we have the opportunity to draw attention to diabetes and to equality.
For a globally operating medical devices company, there are many difficulties, barriers and insecurities in the worldwide supply of medical products, which pose challenges for logistics. Challenges that our logistics department masters on a daily …
New, specific drugs for a variety of autoimmune diseases are penetrating the market. This leads to changes: numerous new drug manufacturers, many new drugs and new requirements for injection systems. If you want to be one of the players, you have to …
In the interview she explains the consequences of digitisation for the healthcare system. Classical systems and processes are breaking up and need to be redefined. But what exactly does digitisation do to us?
Digitisation is an industrial revolution. New technologies are breaking up and changing markets, conventional products and services are being replaced and established systems require rethinking. The health care system, too, is in flux and undergoing …
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