NEST to be test site for drones
Dübendorf ZH – Empa and Imperial College London are working together to test autonomous drone technology. The NEST research building of Empa in Dübendorf will be the playing field for the drones, which will perform tasks such as building maintenance and repairs.
Innosuisse awards grant to CorFlow Therapeutics
Baar ZG – Innosuisse has awarded a grant of 1.7 million Swiss francs to CorFlow Therapeutics. The startup company from the Greater Zurich Area is developing a device to recognise and better treat microvascular obstruction in heart attack patients.
Hochschulmedizin Zürich revolutionizes operations
Zurich – The Hochschulmedizin Zürich initiative has presented its new flagship project Surgent, which aims to make operations more precise with the help of digital technology. Surgeons will in part be supported by holographic navigation.
Greater Zurich Area welcomes new foundation members
Zurich – The construction materials group LafargeHolcim and the University of Zurich have joined the the “Greater Zurich Area Standortmarketing” foundation. In their role, the new members will help promote the Zurich economic area.
Zurich ready to finance the Innovation Park
Zurich – The government of Zurich has applied for a credit of 217.6 million Swiss francs to build, develop and support the Innovation Park Zurich in Dübendorf. Plans cover repaying the majority of the sum in the future.
Researchers find key to reproduction of bacteria
Zurich – Researchers in Zurich have discovered that a single protein in the cell interior controls when dormant bacteria start dividing. Their findings could be used in the development of drugs in future.
Laax ski resort boasts 5G network
Laax GR – Telecommunications provider Sunrise has launched a 5G network at the Laax ski resort in the Greater Zurich Area, making it the world’s first standardized 5G network at a ski resort.
Manchester City turns to Acronis for data backup
Schaffhausen – Manchester City Football Club has entered into a global technology partnership with Acronis, a software company from Schaffhausen. Acronis will assist the football club with data backup and storage capabilities, both which are becoming increasingly important to football teams in this day and age.
HeiQ launches new technology
Schlieren ZH – Textile technology company HeiQ Materials has teamed up with functional performance clothing manufacturer Odlo to develop a new technology that controls odours in textiles.
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