Drones place sensors in the forest
Dübendorf ZH – Researchers from Empa and Imperial College London have developed drones that can attach sensors to trees, which then collect data themselves. This will help improve monitoring of environmental and ecological changes in forests.
Amazon building data center in the Greater Zurich Area
Zurich - Amazon is expanding its Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Switzerland. The services are set to be accessible within the Greater Zurich Area from 2022 onwards. Amazon intends to exclusively operate the data center in Switzerland.
InsurTech vlot raises fresh capital
Uhwiesen ZH – The start-up vlot, which is active in the insurance industry, is intending to further advance the digital transformation of life insurance policies and pensions. To this end, the InsurTech company firm has raised an additional one million Swiss francs following a successful financing round.
New learning aid for schools
Zurich - ETH Zurich has developed a new learning aid for schools in conjunction with the technology firm ABB and the mint & pepper project. Dubbed “Magic Cube”, the new device seeks to combine playing and learning to provide school pupils with a technical foundation in the field of electrical engineering.
Tbô receives financing for bamboo-based underwear
Zurich - Tbô has secured a capital injection of 2 million Swiss francs from a group of angel investors. The textiles start-up produces underwear for men made from ecologically certified bamboo fibres. In terms of product and brand development, the company relies on its global customer base.
Hades aiming to revolutionize sewer inspections
Zurich - Hades has raised a total of 1.9 million US dollars as part of a financing round. The spin-off from ETH Zurich is developing an intelligent solution to automatically detect damage in inspection videos of sewer systems.
GetYourGuide secures new financing
GetYourGuide has raised financing in the amount of 114 million euros from a convertible bond issuance. The start-up offers tours and activities on vacation that can be booked online. At present, the company is in the process of aligning its service portfolio with new customer requirements in the period following the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
AI shouldn't be a black box
As ZHAW Professor for Finance and Risk Modelling, Jörg Osterrieder works in the areas of data analysis, blockchain and artificial intelligence. His expertise is sought internationally. In this interview, he provides insights into current developments in the field of financial technology.
ETH developing biodegradable plastic
A researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) is working on a sustainable alternative to foamed plastic made from organic waste. This could one day be used to make yoga mats, shoe soles and parts for the auto industry.
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