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New blockchain centre opens in Zurich
Zurich – A new blockchain centre was inaugurated in Zurich on Friday during a ceremony attended by renowned international experts. Trust Square offers space for startups and researchers working on new applications in blockchain technology.
Schneider Electric works with Stäubli robots
Pfäffikon SZ – The French electrotechnology corporation Schneider Electric and Stäubli, a leading robot manufacturer from the Greater Zurich Area, have signed a long-term agreement to integrate a Stäubli robot into Schneider Electric’s portfolio.
ETH’s special bed used in study
Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich have developed a rocking bed. It is now being used in a study with children suffering from sleep-related rhythmic movement disorder.
Graubünden sets sights on ultra-high-speed broadband
Chur – The canton of Graubünden plans to provide an improved ultra-high-speed broadband service regionwide to support SMEs, tourism and innovation.
Bloomio raises new capital
Zug – Bloomio AG from the Crypto Valley has been able to raise a further 700,000 Swiss francs. The company is developing a platform that aims to bring investors and creators of new ventures together. This investment in the startups is based on tokens.
Chinese drone manufacturer opens European headquarters in Zurich
Zurich – The drone manufacturer EWATT has held the inauguration ceremony of its European headquarters in Zurich. From these offices, the Chinese company will manage investment outside China and coordinate its international research and development activities.
Banking app impresses investors
Zurich – neon Switzerland AG raised 1 million Swiss francs in a financing round. The Swiss fintech company is developing the first mobile banking app in Switzerland that is independent of existing banks.
Fintechs launch highly secure storage solution for crypto assets
Zug/Zurich – Two companies from the Greater Zurich Area have launched the world’s most secure storage solution for crypto and blockchain-based assets. They are already in negotiations with several banks to implement the technology.
Researchers visual clouds in 3D
Zurich – Computer graphics specialists at the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich have visualized cloud formation and air flow in a three-dimensional manner. Their visualization method could one day assist the aviation industry.

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