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Since its founding in 1985 by Norbert Schläfli, nsm Norbert Schläfli AG has established itself as a leading manufacturer of high-precision printing, coating, and laminating systems.
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Meet our team

Michael Schläfli

CEO

Rolf Meyerhans

CTO

Norbert Schläfli

Founder

Pascal Rüegger

Head of Production

Florian Schubkegel

Mechanical Design Engineer

Corinne Moser

Finance & Administration

Natascha Schläfli

HR Administrator

nsm Norbert Schäfli AG – a success story since 40 years

Based in Zofingen, Switzerland, nsm provides modular and versatile printing and coating platforms tailored to meet the specific demands of laboratories and companies across various industries, including energy technologies, printed electronics, and smart packaging. Our systems are known for Swiss precision and offer innovative, customized solutions in functional printing worldwide.

The company remains family-owned, with Michael Schläfli, who joined in 1995, taking over as CEO in 2015. nsm continues to build on its legacy of quality, innovation, and reliable customer support. In 2025, we celebrate 40 years of excellence, reflecting our sustained commitment to advancing cutting-edge technologies.

Norbert Schläfli FAT Test with Customers, 1994

Norbert Schläfli at GREENBAT EU Research Meeting at nsm, 2008

Norbert Schläfli at GREENBAT EU Research Meeting at nsm, 2008

LIGHTROLLS EU Research Meeting at nsm, 2012

LIGHTROLLS EU Research Final Meeting at Gijon, 2012
Michael Schläfli at nsm’s first LOPEC booth, 2013
Pascal Rüegger at LOPEC, 2015
Michael Schläfli at LOPEC, 2015
Michael Schläfli in Discussion at SwissEprint, 2015
nsm at DRUPA, 2016
Norbert Schläfli at DRUPA, 2016
Michael Schläfli at LOPEC, 2017
Michael Schläfli Explaining nsm Technologies at nano.swiss Event, 2019
Norbert Schläfli Explaining Challenger 650 at nano.swiss Event, 2019
Norbert Schläfli Presenting at nano.swiss Event, nsm 2019
Representative Training on Challenger 650 at nsm, 2023

Our Journey: Key Milestones

  1. 1985Norbert Schläfli founded Norbert Schläfli Maschinen
  2. 1995Michael Schläfli, son of Norbert Schläfli, joins the family business
  3. 2004Entry into the emerging Printed Electronics market
  4. 2015Transition from sole proprietorship to nsm Norbert Schläfli AG
  5. 2025Celebrating 40 years of innovation and precision

Industry Focus and Machine Capabilities

Early Focus
(1985-2003)

nsm initially served the global printing and packaging industry, specializing in high-quality Sheet-Based and Roll-to-Roll systems equipped primarily with gravure, flexographic printing, and coating units. These machines were essential in Research & Development and Quality Control for our clients, including ink manufacturers, packaging printers, and major chemical companies worldwide.

Entering Printed Electronics
(2004-Present)

The CONTACT Project marked nsm’s entry into printed electronics and led to the development of the Labratester II, a high-precision gravure printing system with camera alignment that became the foundation for today’s Challenger 650. This EU-funded project brought together experts to create a scalable process for organic electronic devices. NSM’s advanced system set the stage for applications from sensors to displays, establishing our focus on precision printing in electronics.

Precision, Innovation, and Customization

Our systems support a comprehensive range of printing and coating processes, including Slot Die, Inkjet, Screen Printing, Flexo, Gravure, Gravure Offset, and Lamination, among other specialized techniques. This capability ensures that our equipment meets diverse application needs, from R&D to pilot production, advancing applications in energy technologies, smart packaging, and printed electronics.
Over the years, we’ve continuously enhanced our machine capabilities by integrating register control and camera systems for micrometer accuracy, delivering unmatched precision. Our Sheet-based and Roll-to-Roll platforms are highly modular, allowing clients to tailor the equipment to their specific requirements for even the most advanced processes.

A Commitment to Innovation and Collaboration

nsm has consistently invested in knowledge expansion, participating in Swiss and European research projects and building a strong network of collaborations with universities and research institutions. Our commitment to innovation and collaborative partnerships keeps us at the forefront of the printing and coating industry, enabling us to support our clients’ journey toward developing groundbreaking applications.

LIGHTROLLS EU Research Final Meeting, 2012
Norbert Schläfli Presenting at nano.swiss, 2019
nsm at Lopec, 2024

Participation in Current Research Projects

SCALAR – Highly Scaled Gravure Printing

Part of the Strategic Focus Area Advanced Manufacturing, the SCALAR project drives innovation in gravure printing. It bridges the gap between lab-scale developments and industrial production speeds, focusing on microstructure printing.

nsm proudly collaborates with ETH, EPFL, EMPA, and 3D AG, to reinforce Switzerland’s leadership in advanced manufacturing.

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Past Research Projects

SMARTLAM

7th EC-Framework Programme

01.10.2012 – 31.01.2016

Poster SMARTLAM

LIGHT-ROLLS

7th EC-Framework Programme

01.07.2009 – 31.12.2012

Poster LIGHT-ROLLS

GREENBAT

7th EC-Framework Programme

01.07.2009 – 31.12.2012

Poster GREENBAT

CONTACT

6th EC-Framework Programme

01.07.2004 – 31.12.2007

Poster CONTACT
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