About
Founded in 2016, Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG is a private headquartered in Oetwil am See, Switzerland specializing in Wind.
Founded in 2016 by Tom Sulzer and Christof Schmid, Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG is a pioneer in unmanned aerial vehicle technology for wind turbine blade inspections. The company has developed the 3DX Blade Platform, an end-to-end technology solution that combines autonomous drone operations with advanced image analysis and AI-powered data processing. The platform enables high-quality rotor blade inspection results with precision, repeatability, and efficiency. The company's patented technology tracks blade damage progression over time, supporting predictive maintenance strategies and O&M cost optimization. Since September 2024, Sulzer Schmid has been part of RES, the world's largest independent renewable energy company, expanding integrated O&M and digital solutions capabilities. The company has inspected wind turbines in over 40 countries and completed large-scale campaigns for major OEMs including Vestas, covering thousands of turbines across multiple continents.
Headquarters
Oetwil am See, Switzerland
Founded
2016
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Europe, Brazil, LATAM, 40+ countries globally
Products
3DX Blade Platform
3DX AutoPilot
3DX High Productivity (3DX HP)
3DX SmartPilot
3DX Damage Progression Module
3DX Asset Explorer
Projects
Vestas European Multi-Country Blade Inspection Campaign
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
US Patent - Wind Turbine Blade Inspection Method