Fresh thinkers.
Interdisciplinary skills.
Experienced doers.
We are a team of strategic thinkers who analyze in context. Out in the field, we often see things others miss. This enables us to develop and implement truly unique concepts. We have plenty of drive, we use cutting-edge equipment, and we have a track record of being both highly creative and efficient.
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About us
Tribecraft is an interdisciplinary team of experts that develops strategies, products, and services for clients. Launched in 1999 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, Tribecraft’s innovation lab now engineers next-generation solutions for a wide range of industries.
Working for you
So you want to start a project.
Are we the right partner for you?
Give us a call:
We can often sense early on if we can be of any use to you.
Your contact:
Uwe Werner > Innovation
Daniel Irányi > Design
Jörg Evertz > Engineering
Drop by:
We can discuss your proposal in depth in the innovation lab
and show you some case studies of how we get things off the ground.
Are you ready for something new?
Starting a project
After an initial meeting, we will work up a project outline and/or a quote. You will always have the same contact persons, who will run the project in manageable stages that can be properly budgeted. Project progress will be discussed at interim meetings and results presented in reviews or milestone meetings, where the next tranches of work will be defined as required.
Confidentiality
At Tribecraft, confidentiality and discretion are a given, from the very first contact and for every project. If you would like us to sign a non-disclosure agreement, please send us a draft in advance.
Patents
Our work often results in patents and other property rights. We generally cede all rights to the client and can provide help with IP research and patent-filing.
Awards
Our work regularly wins innovation or design prizes; this may be of greater or lesser interest to clients, depending on their business segment and positioning, but we are happy to help with selection, preparation and submission of entries.
Structures and measures
Innovation is a demanding business that presents both internal and external challenges. Are your departments ready to bring a brand new product to market? Are you willing to adapt your in-house structures? Even the best innovations stand little chance of success if the ground is not properly prepared within a company.
Working with us
Job vacancies
There are currently no positions available.
Internships
Internships at Tribecraft last four months or more. You have completed your fourth semester and are continuing your studies.
We offer opportunities to experience industry-related internships in the following areas of expertise:
Industrial Design, Product Design: Daniel Irányi
Mechanical Engineering, CAD, Simulation: Jörg Evertz
Systems Engineering, Mechatronics: Simon Hasenfratz
Software Development, Robotics: Oliver Baur
Our experts look forward to hearing from you and reviewing your digital portfolio.
What interns say about Tribecraft on LinkedIn: (in German) David Zuber (Design), Roman Moor (Engineering), Emma Ehrenberg (Design), Andrina Frischknecht (Engineering), Delia Gregori (Design),
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We help clients imagine
and design the future.
We develop products, strategies and services. We show our clients where the path can lead and how they can best reach that destination. We know how to turn ideas into reality by using our skill set.
Volaser
Opensource measuring device for Eawag
Case: optrel weldcap
Cutting-edge from the quiet countryside
optrel’s welding helmets initially launched them into pole position, but eventually, they became replaceable. Turning to Tribecraft, they were hoping for an outside perspective — and a global first.
Click & Go
This air distribution system for Viessmann impresses with its simple and safe assembly
«The More, The Merrier»
Art in Architecture I Roland Roos
Caree
Transport cats and small dogs stylish and safely with 4pets
Scarabaeus
Autonomous mulching robot for orchards
Case: Bosch sabre saw
Breaking things down intuitively
Tradesmen and firefighters often have to improvise in their work. Thanks to the rock-solid approach of its developers, the newly made-over Bosch reciprocating saw is ready for anything you throw at it.
Case: Leggero
Trailers — not hangers-on
The Swiss brand Leggero’s bike trailers have won awards for their practicality and sustainable manufacture; they are a perfect example of how ethical production and quality can work in harmony.
CIRC-CASE
A Case in Circularity
Photovoltaik – Indachsystem
Aesthetic PV module that can be installed like a roof tile
Report
Not all heroes wear capes
Diddi Osele has devoted his life to fighting fire — but his most valued companion is neither his fire truck nor his fire hose.
ComfortLight
Bathroom lighting concept for Geberit
aCentauri solar race car
3022km with pure solar energy across the whole of Australia
PAC-car II
Record-vehicle for energy efficiency
Report
Crate expectations
When David Eikamp and his family acquired Happy the golden retriever, their first concern was that the dog should be safe; they decided to have a professional dog crate installed in the car.
Asphalt recycling
Processes and plants for the recycling of road pavement
Blue Diversion toilet
Engineering for locations lacking a water infrastructure
Pixy
The PAD programming tool makes customizing interfaces easy.
Case: Geberit Monolith
Functional sophistication, outstanding design
Geberit left Tribecraft a completely free hand to design the next generation of bathroom appliances. A daring strategy — and it paid off.
Volaser
Opensource measuring device for Eawag
Caree
Transport cats and small dogs stylish and safely with 4pets
Case: optrel weldcap
Cutting-edge from the quiet countryside
optrel’s welding helmets initially launched them into pole position, but eventually, they became replaceable. Turning to Tribecraft, they were hoping for an outside perspective — and a global first.
Click & Go
This air distribution system for Viessmann impresses with its simple and safe assembly
CIRC-CASE
A Case in Circularity
«The More, The Merrier»
Art in Architecture I Roland Roos
Scarabaeus
Autonomous mulching robot for orchards
Case: Leggero
Trailers — not hangers-on
The Swiss brand Leggero’s bike trailers have won awards for their practicality and sustainable manufacture; they are a perfect example of how ethical production and quality can work in harmony.
ComfortLight
Bathroom lighting concept for Geberit
Fourmi
radically reduced transport trailer for Veloplus
Case: Bosch sabre saw
Breaking things down intuitively
Tradesmen and firefighters often have to improvise in their work. Thanks to the rock-solid approach of its developers, the newly made-over Bosch reciprocating saw is ready for anything you throw at it.
Pixy
The PAD programming tool makes customizing interfaces easy.
SNAPFIX
Taking the assembly of electrical functional inserts to a new level
aCentauri solar race car
3022km with pure solar energy across the whole of Australia
PAC-car II
Record-vehicle for energy efficiency
SDAL
Guidelines to improve the ambiance at Paris Aéroport.
Report
Not all heroes wear capes
Diddi Osele has devoted his life to fighting fire — but his most valued companion is neither his fire truck nor his fire hose.
Blue Diversion toilet
Engineering for locations lacking a water infrastructure
Photovoltaik – Indachsystem
Aesthetic PV module that can be installed like a roof tile
Asphalt recycling
Processes and plants for the recycling of road pavement
APLIQUIQ
Packaging and conditioning dental implants.
Report
Crate expectations
When David Eikamp and his family acquired Happy the golden retriever, their first concern was that the dog should be safe; they decided to have a professional dog crate installed in the car.
SBB railway stations
Guidelines for customer friendliness and better capacity in large railway stations.
Access series barrier
Design and Engineering for an adaptable barrier system.
D.bow
Lightweight end plate and clamping system for fuel cell stacks.
Small urban buildings I City of Zurich
Corporate design guidelines for boat rentals, kiosks and public bathrooms
terraFix
Mounted in no time, Grounding bracket for AGRO
Digital metal
KURZ: process of metal effects in digital printing as a service.
geotwin
Head- and winding concept for JANSEN geothermal probes
PushFit
Plug-in connection for drinking water for Geberit
Penthouse
A safe car ride for pet dogs combined with the convenience of a stylish tote.
Degrader
Proton Beam Degrader for Proscan Gantry II PSI
251°
Fire Starters Made of Wood Shavings
Lasersonic
Digital Printing Machine, DI Projekt AG
Zenotec T1
Dental Milling Unit, Wieland Dental & Technik
e-Line Familie
Room Automation Modules, Saia-Burgess Controls
Urban Kit
Luggage Carrier
Syncros Accessories
Pumps and accessories
Opium
MBT Cycletech Fullsuspension Mountainbike
Excitation Control
Interface | ABB
Washbasin Trap
Universal-Washbasin Trap for Geberit
Sigma 80
Touchless Flushing Actuator
Fina
Radiator for Zehnder
Henry
Flexible side table study
Synergy
Optimization of Micro Pump
Max
Caddy, Shopping Cart, Bicycle Trailer
Caree
Transport cats and small dogs stylish and safely with 4pets
Pixy
The PAD programming tool makes customizing interfaces easy.
APLIQUIQ
Packaging and conditioning dental implants.
Floor-even showers
Design and installation systems for Geberit shower drainage
PAC-car II
Record-vehicle for energy efficiency
aCentauri solar race car
3022km with pure solar energy across the whole of Australia
SDAL
Guidelines to improve the ambiance at Paris Aéroport.
unchained
Cordless battery-powered tattoo machine | Swisstattoomachine
Acvatix actuators
Design and Engineering for Siemens' Building Technilogy Valve Actuator product family.
Volaser
Opensource measuring device for Eawag
Blue Diversion toilet
Engineering for locations lacking a water infrastructure
Scarabaeus
Autonomous mulching robot for orchards
Fourmi
radically reduced transport trailer for Veloplus
CIRC-CASE
A Case in Circularity
SNAPFIX
Taking the assembly of electrical functional inserts to a new level
«The More, The Merrier»
Art in Architecture I Roland Roos
Click & Go
This air distribution system for Viessmann impresses with its simple and safe assembly
Asphalt recycling
Processes and plants for the recycling of road pavement
ComfortLight
Bathroom lighting concept for Geberit
Photovoltaik – Indachsystem
Aesthetic PV module that can be installed like a roof tile
Case: optrel weldcap
Cutting-edge from the quiet countryside
optrel’s welding helmets initially launched them into pole position, but eventually, they became replaceable. Turning to Tribecraft, they were hoping for an outside perspective — and a global first.
Case: Geberit Monolith
Functional sophistication, outstanding design
Geberit left Tribecraft a completely free hand to design the next generation of bathroom appliances. A daring strategy — and it paid off.
Case: Leggero
Trailers — not hangers-on
The Swiss brand Leggero’s bike trailers have won awards for their practicality and sustainable manufacture; they are a perfect example of how ethical production and quality can work in harmony.
Case: Bosch sabre saw
Breaking things down intuitively
Tradesmen and firefighters often have to improvise in their work. Thanks to the rock-solid approach of its developers, the newly made-over Bosch reciprocating saw is ready for anything you throw at it.
Report
Not all heroes wear capes
Diddi Osele has devoted his life to fighting fire — but his most valued companion is neither his fire truck nor his fire hose.
Report
Crate expectations
When David Eikamp and his family acquired Happy the golden retriever, their first concern was that the dog should be safe; they decided to have a professional dog crate installed in the car.
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“The collaboration is consistently excellent: the Tribecraft team is friendly yet firm, constructively critical if needed and always focused on the final outcome.”
“Tribecraft uses creative and systematic methods to arrive at strikingly innovative and user-friendly solutions.”
“We do our evolutionary product development in-house but for revolutionary product development, we turn to Tribecraft.”
“Tribecraft’s ability to explore new scenarios and applications in depth uncovered potential solutions we would not have found on our own.”
“When it comes to collaboration, development, quality and creativity, Tribecraft meets the highest standards.”
“The Tribecraft team excels at generating new, creative solutions and powerful, marketable USPs, as well as at transposing these ideas into real products.”
“Because they question the status quo, (…) Tribecraft comes up with refreshingly new ideas and concepts, on which we can then build.”
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