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Schlieren ZH – The simulator manufacturer VirtaMed has signed a two-year collaboration agreement with the Arthroscopy Association of North America. The agreement will make the Schlieren-based company the exclusive partner for virtual reality simulation medical training.

Davos – Members of the Global University Leaders Forum are responsible for a large proportion of the world’s scientific publications, according to a new study. The two Federal Institutes of Technology, Zurich and Lausanne, are members of the forum.

Bern – The initiators of the underground freight transport system Cargo sous terrain have mobilized 100 million Swiss francs. Investors include a Chinese company. The federal government can now create the legal framework for the large-scale project.

Zurich – Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed an algorithm that allows drones to fly by themselves through the streets of a city and in buildings. The algorithm had to learn traffic rules and adapt to examples from cyclists and car drivers.

Zurich – Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam visited the city of Zurich, where she met with mayor Corine Mauch to discuss smart cities, digitalization and the urban workplace.

Davos – Switzerland again took first place in the global competition for attracting the best talent. It scored especially well for its high quality of life. Zurich also secured the top spot in a global comparison of cities.

Zurich – nanoleq has developed a technology that makes cables more robust and stable. But their invention could be used for more than just unbreakable headphones – it is also of great interest to industries like medical technology, robotics and even aerospace.