Drones inspect wind turbines
Oetwil am See ZH - Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG develop drones used to inspect rotor blades on wind turbines. The Turkish company Ülke Enerji has now licensed the technology for use on its domestic wind energy market.
Wingtra drones now able to map narrow routes
Zurich – The start-up Wingtra has developed a specialized drone for aerial surveying. This can now be used to map long, narrow routes. This functionality will, for example, aid pipeline and railway line inspections.
Avrios raises 14 million Swiss francs
Zurich - Avrios International AG has raised more than 14 million Swiss francs as part of a financing round. The company has developed software to aid the administration of fleet parks.
ETH is a world leader for spin-offs
Zurich – The Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich has spun out at least 20 companies annually since 2007, making it a world leader for spin-offs, writes an article in the “Wall Street Journal”.
SIX works with Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Zurich/Shenzhen – The Swiss Stock Exchange SIX and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start a new initiative. The aim is to connect the investors’ community and companies in both countries to create more capital formation possibilities.
Window blinds produce power
Manno TI - iWin has won 10,000 Swiss francs from Venture Kick. The spin-off from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland develops window blinds containing photovoltaic cells.
Scientists develop biodegradable skin sensors
Dübendorf ZH – Empa scientists have developed an analytic chip that can determine physiological parameters without puncturing the skin. The 3D-printed chips will even be biodegradable in the future.
Twinery counting on HeiQ dye technology
Schlieren ZH – The Sri Lankan textiles company Twinery is making use of a dye technology developed by the Greater Zurich Area start-up HeiQ. Its aim to make clothing production processes more sustainable.
Researchers develop mini spectrometer
Zurich – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a mini spectrometer. This device can be integrated into cell phones and used to determine the alcoholic content of drinks, for example. However, it could also end up being used in space.
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