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Kloten - Microsoft Switzerland has officially opened the Microsoft Technology Center at its headquarters at Zurich Airport. Here, customers can test industry-specific scenarios under real-life conditions and are supported on their own digital transformation journey.

Zurich - From 8 June, parts of a collection created by students from the Swiss Textile College (STF) can be seen in 3D with augmented reality goggles and purchased in the Jelmoli Zurich warehouse. Jelmoli and the STF are therefore exploring the possibilities of virtual shopping.

Davos - The digital asset trading volume in Switzerland reached a double-digit billion figure in 2021. The ecosystem is also growing thanks to robust framework conditions, according to the Swiss Digital Asset Market Report presented at the World Economic Forum.

Dübendorf - The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has been awarded the “Great Start! Training Enterprise” quality label by Great Place to Work. As such, the consulting firm has now recognized Empa’s excellence in training for the third year in a row.

Schindellegi - Zynnon is developing a solution to determine the risk of respiratory infection transmission inside buildings. As part of a project, the start-up is collaborating with partners. Innosuisse is supporting the project with a grant of 800,000 Swiss francs.

Baar - Blackstone Technology, the wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Resources AG, has won the Green Product Award 2022. The jury ultimately judged in favor of Blackstone’s 3D-printed lithium-ion batteries that offer 20 percent higher energy density. The product emerged victorious against 1,500 competitor submissions from 54 different countries.

Dübendorf/London/Beijing - A team of scientists from Empa has developed a robot alongside colleagues from London and Beijing that can switch from an underwater drone to an aerial vehicle practically in the blink of an eye. Moreover, it is also able to hitch a ride on a whale or ship, for example, in order to save energy.

Zurich - The Swiss businessman Hansjörg Wyss has donated a further 100 million Swiss francs to the Wyss Zurich Translational Center. Following an initial donation in 2014, the joint UZH and ETH center’s work supporting startups in the fields of medicine and robotics is secured for the next few years.

Kemptthal - Planted has invested in the expansion and modernization of its production site in the Greater Zurich Area. The plant-based meat substitute manufacturer is increasing the factory’s capacity from 500 kilograms to more than 1 metric ton per hour. More office buildings and research laboratories are being planned.