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Your competent partner for materials testing, research, and education

The RMS Foundation is a material testing laboratory and research institute that collaborates globally with partner organizations and clients. Our focus is on medical technology and materials science.

We share our knowledge and collaborate closely with academic institutions, universities, and companies.

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What makes us unique

The RMS Foundation stands out through the synergies between its material testing services and research, as well as the expertise of its employees. As a non-profit organization, we are committed to innovations in medical and materials technology.

Gabriela Mathys
President of the Foundation Board

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Our core values

We see ourselves as partners and researchers in the fields of materials and medical technology.

We work and act according to our five core values:

Competence:  We know how and find the solution
Passion:  Our enthusiasm is contagious
Recognition:  We value the work and engagement of others
Foresight:  We act in a future-oriented and sustainable way
Reliability:  We are reliable partners

In the end, we hope that everyone who works with us can say:
"RMS moves us forward. They are the best!"

Our commitment to quality

Our focus is on the satisfaction and success of our customers, research partners and employees. We wish that everyone who deals with us can say: "RMS brings us forward. They are the best!"

We want to achieve this through:
  • Expertise and competence
  • Impartiality and integrity
  • Continuous improvement
  • Precision and accuracy
  • Partnership
  • Research and knowledge transfer
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The history of the RMS Foundation

Since our establishment in 1985, we have been continuously evolving.
Some of our key milestones are listed below:
1985
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Establishment

Dr. h.c. Robert Mathys establishes a non-profit foundation to promote medical technology and clinical research, as well as technical development and education in these fields of application.

1992
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Research

Research group and testing lab of Mathys AG Bettlach are integrated in the Dr. h. c. Robert Mathys Stif­tung (RMS).

1993
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ISO 9001 certification

RMS Foundation obtains ISO 9001 certification.

1995
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Accreditation

With the accreditation of the first laboratory activities according to ISO/IEC 17025, the RMS Foundation begins its transition to an independent service provider and research partner.

2004
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Independence

Recapitalization makes the RMS Foundation fully autonomous and independent.

Today
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Today

The RMS Foundation conducts applied research and provides analytical, materialographic, and technological testing, consulting, training, and knowledge transfer services for its clients in medical technology, materials science, and other industries.

Our team

We are here for you at any time and glad to help. Don't hesitate to contact us!

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Moritz Liesegang
Team Leader Materials Structure

Tel. +41 32 644 2003
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Carmen Zeller
Team Leader Finance & HR

Tel. +41 32 644 2029
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Christoph Stähli
Senior Scientist Bioceramics, First Aid

Tel. +41 32 644 2044
E-Mail

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Gabriela Mathys
Foundation Board President,
Data Protection Advisor

Tel. +41 32 644 2002
E-Mail

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Ronny Wirz
Senior Scientist
Chemical Analytics

Tel. +41 32 644 2052
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Marc Bohner
Head of Research &
Knowledge Transfer

Tel. +41 32 644 2040
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Fabrizio Bigolin
Team Leader Analytics &
Material Testing

Tel. +41 32 644 2023
E-Mail

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Aart Molenberg
Managing Director
Data Privacy Officer

Tel. +41 32 644 2020
E-Mail

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Joëlle Piot
PhD Student

Tel. +41 32 644 2007
E-Mail

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Ljubisa Radicic
Materials Tester

Tel. +41 32 644 2017
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Stefan Röthlisberger
Responsible Static &
Dynamic Product Testing

Tel. +41 32 644 2027
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Myriam Herger
Head of Supporting Services &
Quality Management

Tel. +41 32 644 2024
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Roman Heuberger
Head of Materials Testing &
Consulting

Tel. +41 32 644 2022
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Marina Himmer
Metallographer

Tel. +41 32 644 2026
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Thomas Imwinkelried
Senior Scientist, Res­pon­­sible Know­ledge Transfer

Tel. +41 32 644 2018
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Stefan Jakobs
Team Leader Bio- &
Structural Mechanics

Tel. +41 32 644 2033
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Lucija Jedrinovic
Cleaning Specialis

Tel. +41 32 644 2014
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Yassine Maazouz
Senior Scientist
Bioceramics

Tel. +41 32 644 2092
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Pascal Mägerli
Physics Laboratory
Technician Apprentice

Tel. +41 32 644 2031
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Nicola Döbelin
Team Leader Bioceramics,
Research Administrator

Tel. +41 32 644 2041
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Joey Ettlin
Head of ICT

Tel. +41 32 644 2001
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Cornelia Haldi
Clerk Administration, HR & Marketing

Tel. +41 32 644 2012
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Farida Elharouni
PhD Student

Tel. +41 32 644 2006
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Robert Mathys
Asset Manager

Tel. +41 32 644 2005
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Pascal Michel
Chemistry Laboratory
Technician, Safety Officer

Tel. +41 32 644 2042
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Yannick Brandt-dit-Siméon
Physics Laboratory Tech­ni­cian, Vocational Trainer

Tel. +41 32 644 2028
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Rolf Gilgen
Test Mechanics Workshop

Tel. +41 32 644 2054
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Chiara Palermo
Chemistry Laboratory Assistant

Tel. +41 32 644 2008
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Team Leader Analytics &
Material Testing

Tel. +41 32 644 2010
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Linda Tasneem
Physics Laboratory Technician

Tel. +41 32 644 2011
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Eva Siegenthaler
Clerk Administration and QM

Tel. +41 32 644 2009
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Laksiya Rishikeswaran
Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Tel. +41 32 644 2004
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Phil Reibetanz
Facility Maintenance Specialist

Tel. +41 32 644 2013
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Foundation Board

The Foundation Board is our highest governing body. It oversees compliance with laws, directives from regulatory authorities, and the statutes of the RMS Foundation.

The current members of the Foundation Board are:
  • Gabriela Mathys, President
  • Dr. Urs Kaiser, Secretary 
  • Robert Mathys
  • Reinhold Mathys
  • Dr. Beat Gasser
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Scientific Council

The Scientific Council consists of renowned experts with scientific expertise in fields like medicine, medical technology, and materials science. ts role is to provide scientific advice and support to the Foundation Board in achieving the foundation’s purpose and to evaluate the results of the foundation's activities.

The current members of the Scientific Council are:

Prof. Dr. med. Emanuel Gautier
Dr. Dr. med. Roland Schmoker
PD Dr. med. Peter Wahl
Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura

Prof. Dr. Robert Frigg
Prof. Dr. sc. nat. Louis Schlapbach
Prof. Dr. phil. II Hans Marcus Textor

Dr. Pierangelo Gröning
Dr. rer nat., dipl. Ing. ETH Beat Gasser
Dipl. Ing. ETH Robert Mathys

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We as an employer

We not only offer diverse tasks and an exciting, scientifically challenging work environment, but we are also a team characterized by reliability, competence, and passion. We place great importance on recognition and encourage a foresight that enables us to always act with a focus on the future. Additionally, we provide progressive employment conditions that support and value your professional and personal development.

Job openings

Discover exciting career opportunities with us. We are looking for motivated talents who want to grow with us. Become part of our dedicated team and help shape the future with us. Apply now!

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Soon, we will be moving into our newly built facility in Bettlach, equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure. To ensure the building remains in top condition, we are looking for a Facility Maintenance Specialist EFZ (m/f/d).
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Apprenticeship, Internship, Doctoral Thesis

We support you on your technical or scientific path – from vocational training to doctoral studies.
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Awards and honors

Our research work has received numerous awards. In addition, employees of the RMS Foundation have received numerous honors, honorary memberships, and lifetime recognitions.

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Questions?

Aart Molenberg
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Managing Director
Phone +41 32 644 2020

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Our certifications

Since 1995, the services of our materials testing laboratory have been accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025. Our QM system is ISO 9001 certified.

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NEWS

Latest news

Here you will find our latest blog posts.

We are moving!
We are moving!
The move to our new building is in full swing. By Friday, May 9, 2025, we will move all our measuring devices and requalify them after installation...
Arrival XPS
Our new XPS device has arrived!
We are excited about the arrival of our new XPS device - the PHI Genesis! This state of the art system allows us to analyze surface compositions down...
RMS moves into the new building
RMS moves into the new building
Our new building is right next to the old building, which means that anyone who has found us so far will continue to do so in the future. However,...
IL-46: Analysis packages for product registration of ceramic bone substitutes and coatings
IL-46: Analysis packages for product registration of ceramic bone substitutes and coatings
In Europe, the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) imposes rules for market access. In Annex II section 6.1, the framework requires physical and chemical...
RMS Master Award 2025 for the Best Master's Thesis in BME
RMS Master Award 2025 for the Best Master's Thesis in BME
It was our great pleasure to present the award for the best master's thesis, sponsored by the RMS Foundation, to Mr. Julian Piller for achieving the...
RMS is represented at Orthomanufacture 2025
RMS is represented at Orthomanufacture 2025
Visit the RMS Foundation on April 15–16, 2025, at Orthomanufacture in Basel! Look forward to our exciting presentation Titanium for additive...
Podcast Features Study on Polyethylene Wear in Hip Arthroplasty
Podcast Features Study on Polyethylene Wear in Hip Arthroplasty
The Journal of Bone & Joint Research used AI tools to produce an audio version discussing the study's findings. If you're interested in how...
IL-45: Testing the cutting properties of milling tools
IL-45: Testing the cutting properties of milling tools
Using the experience gained from many different wear tests on drills (see Newsletter 33), we have developed a test rig for analysing the cutting...
IL-44: Dynamic testing - small loads and optical deformation tracking
IL-44: Dynamic testing - small loads and optical deformation tracking
An outstanding feature of our new electrodynamic testing machines (Figure 1) is their ability to perform fatigue tests with impressive precision from...
IL-43: PMI analysis of metallic and non-metallic materials
IL-43: PMI analysis of metallic and non-metallic materials
Optical spark emission spectrometer (OES) OES provides a rapid chemical analysis of metallic materials, including the elements C, S, N and O. It...
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