Ypsomed expanding production in Greater Zurich Area
Solothurn – Medtech company Ypsomed is expanding the production of insulin pumps at its Solothurn site. By the end of 2020, it plans to create 40 new jobs.
Research and industry move closer together
Industrial companies are challenged to incorporate new technologies. A gigantic task. The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa) is therefore launching a MedTech technology transition center in the Greater Zurich Area based on the Public Private Partnership model. This center connects research and industry and offers companies a 3D printing test environment.
Switzerland and China want to cooperate on Belt and Road Initiative
Bern – Chinese President Xi Jinping has received President Ueli Maurer for a state visit. The two countries have signed a declaration of intent for the Belt and Road Initiative.
RosieReality secures fresh funding
Zurich - RosieReality has raised 2.2 million US dollars in financing round. The start-up from the Greater Zurich Area has developed an app to introduce children to programming through play using Rosie the virtual robot.
Dicronis facilitates diagnosis of lymphedema
Monteggio TI - Dicronis has developed a solution to enable an early diagnosis of lymphedema. It makes use of micro needles and a smart wristband. The start-up based in the Greater Zurich Area has already won several awards, and has now been nominated for the ZKB Pioneer Prize.
Speedo swimsuit contains Swiss expertise
Schlieren ZH – In tandem with HeiQ, a start-up based in the Greater Zurich Area, Speedo has developed a new swimsuit for professional athletes. Among other aspects, technology inspired by shark skin has been used in the swimsuit to reduce water resistance.
Digital identities a reality in Greater Zurich Area
Digital identities are already a part of everyday life in two trailblazing regions in Switzerland: citizens in the canton of Schaffhausen and the city of Zug have access to a type of digital passport via an app. The services are continuously being extended, which in turn streamlines processes.
Plant-based meat
Lukas Böni, ETH Pioneer Fellow, and his team colleagues Pascal Bieri und Eric Stirnemann develop meat analogues that have the same texture, look and taste as meat. Their novel product planted.chicken is sustainable and animal-friendly. Five questions for Lukas about their startup Planted.
Hi-tech leggings help people with walking impediments
Winterthur - Researchers at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) have developed a pair of hi-tech leggings together with European colleagues. They allow people with walking impediments to get around without additional support.
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