Dotphoton software goes to space
The startup company Dotphoton offers an image compression technology that is already being used in biotechnology. Now, the software is being developed in partnership with the European Space Agency for applications in space.
The robot that can grip without touching
A new robot is set to be able to grip objects without actually touching them. This is being made possible by ultrasound waves. The robot is being developed by ETH Researcher Marcel Schuck and could in future be used in the watchmaking industry, for example.
Julius Bär launches crypto services
The private bank Julius Bär is launching digital assets services. It is working with SEBA Bank AG from Crypto Valley, one of the first crypto banks in Switzerland.
RUAG remains supplier for the A320
RUAG Aerostructures will continue its role as a component supplier for the Airbus A320 family. The company from the Greater Zurich Area has signed an agreement to extend its collaboration with Airbus for the next six years.
Researchers facilitate more precise breast cancer diagnoses
Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed an imaging approach that allows breast cancer tissue to be studied in greater detail. This increases the accuracy of tumor analysis and, as a result, facilitates personalized treatment as well.
Voliro wins at Swissbau 2020
The best start-ups from the construction industry were honored for the first time at Swissbau 2020. The expert audience selected both winners from a shortlist of ten finalists. Voliro Airborne Robotics from the Greater Zurich Area was one of the winners.
AAAccell acquired by German capital market tech company
Fintech AAAccell has been fully acquired by the LPA Group in Germany. The spin-off of the University of Zurich develops risk and asset management software based on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Zweifel Pomy-Chips wins business prize
The Swiss Venture Club (SVC) handed out its Prix SVC Zurich Economic Area award on Thursday. Zweifel-Pomy Chips AG was named this year’s winner. HeiQ Materials AG and Medipack AG came in second and third place.
Oviva secures growth capital
Oviva has raised 21 million dollars in a financing round. The startup from the Greater Zurich Area uses technology-supported nutrition advice to fight illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes.
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