Zurich remains world’s second most important fintech hub
Zug – The Institute of Financial Services Zug at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has focused on the Swiss fintech market in a new study. This examines the world’s most important fintech cities. Zurich and Geneva were placed second and third in the rankings.
House of the future opens its doors
Dübendorf ZH – The DFAB HOUSE has officially opened in Dübendorf. It is the world’s first inhabited house that was not only digitally planned but also built largely digitally. What’s more, the house is smart, so the kettle can be switched on by voice command, for example.
Kopter chopper takes off
Mollis GL – The third prototype of the Kopter Group’s SH09 helicopter has successfully completed 50 hours of flight testing. The company from the Greater Zurich Area has already begun work on its fourth model, which will be able to transport eight passengers.
Julius Baer agrees partnership with SEBA Crypto
Zurich – Private banking group Julius Baer is providing its clients with access to a range of digital asset services. To this end, it has entered into a partnership with SEBA Crypto AG.
Sulzer Schmid makes drone use more efficient
Oetwil am See ZH - Wind turbine rotor blades can be inspected even more efficently with drones. The tech company Sulzer Schmid has launched a new inspection platform, with which a large number of blades can be inspected for damage cost-efficiently.
Jegen puts its trust in Hegias
Zürich - The construction company Jegen specializes in the expansion of sales spaces. Jegen is now using the visualization tool from Hegias for this. The start-up headquartered in Zurich develops browser-based virtual reality applications.
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Empa develops battery of the future
Dübendorf ZH – The next generation of batteries for electric cars are likely to no longer contain any combustible fluid electrolytes. Together with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft in Germany, Empa is conducting research into the development of such solid-state batteries.
Dimpora develops sports clothing membrane
Zurich – Mario Stucki had already developed a non-toxic, breathable membrane during his time as a Master’s student at ETH Zurich. Dimpora, the company he established together with Anna Beltzung, a chemical engineer at ETH Zurich, is now set to bring his creation to market.
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