On to create up to 900 new jobs this year
Zurich - In the near future, On will be moving into new headquarters in Zurich with space for 1,000 employees. The running shoe manufacturer based in the Greater Zurich Area intends to create 800 to 900 new jobs around the world, 40 percent of which are to be based in Switzerland. CEO Marc Maurer and CFO Martin Hoffmann discussed these developments as part of a newspaper interview.
Sleepiz and Infineon facilitate private sleep monitoring
Zurich/Munich - Sleepiz and Infineon have launched a device on the market that will allow sleep apnea sufferers to monitor their condition during the night at home. It can now be integrated into any networked smart device including loudspeakers and bedside lamps.
Greater Zurich robots conquer the world on four legs
The robotics ecosystem in the Greater Zurich Area is among the very top worldwide. Now ANYbotics’ autonomous legged robot is heading straight towards market. Co-Founder of ANYbotics Hanspeter Fässler is convinced that robotics is becoming am important pillar of the economy in Switzerland.
Nanoparticles could make cancer radiotherapy gentler and more effective
Zurich/St.Gallen - Researchers have succeeded in augmenting somatic cells with non-toxic metal oxide nanoparticles. In this way, the cells are rendered more sensitive to cancer radiotherapies. This could significantly lower the required dose as well as making previously resistant tumors treatable.
ETH and Auxivo collaborating on the development of exoskeletons
Zurich/Schwerzenbach - The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is cooperating with one of its own spin-offs: Auxivo. Its wearable exoskeletons support construction and logistics workers, for example, in addition to opening up new rehab opportunities.
Passengers choose Zurich Airport as best in Europe once again
Zurich – Zurich Airport has been chosen as the best in Europe for 2021 as with previous years. It shares the Airport Service Quality Award for the category of 25 to 40 million passengers per year with airports in Vienna and Moscow.
Johnson Controls digitally protects food
Neuhausen am Rheinfall - Johnson Controls in the Greater Zurich Area is integrating food monitoring into its digital operating platform for retail buildings. This aims to prevent food waste and make it easier to comply with regulations.
DecentWorld provides real-world value to virtual real estate
Zug - The metaverse platform DecentWorld allows members to purchase and trade virtual streets and buildings. DecentWorld is a brand owned by Swiss Asset Management AG. It expects this game to revolutionize the blockchain industry.
CUTISS now producing artificial skin in own facility
Schlieren - The first on-site manufacturing facility of CUTISS AG has started production in the Greater Zurich Area. The company will be producing its denovoSkin skin tissue here going forwad. Until now, it has been manufactured at the facility of the accelerator Wyss.
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