Innovative ski jacket pumps out sweat
Thalwil ZH/Hünenberg ZG – The Swiss sportswear manufacturer KJUS has unveiled the world’s first ski jacket that actively pumps out sweat at the push of a button. The innovative Hydro_Bot technology featured in the jacket was developed by the Swiss technology company Osmotex and Empa.
Ecovolta develops cost-efficient batteries
Brunnen SZ – Ecovolta has developed a standardised battery that can be configured for a range of applications. Already certified as a universal solution, the system brings significantly reduced development and certification costs.
Wittenstein brings high-tech to Grüsch
Grüsch GR – The Wittenstein Group is expanding in Grüsch into a competence centre for drive components. For the second phase of construction, it is investing 22 million Swiss francs.
Bielefeld University deploys another Hamilton sensor
Bonaduz GR – For its research into pharmaceutically relevant proteins, Bielefeld University has long been working with Hamilton Bonaduz AG’s Incyte sensor. Now, the university is also deploying the Dencytee sensor developed by the Graubünden expert for sensor technology.
Biogen proud of Swiss roots
Zug/Luterbach SO – Biogen, an American multinational biotechnology company, was founded in Switzerland 40 years ago. It invited Europe’s scientific community together here to celebrate the special anniversary. The management continues to be committed to having its headquarters and production site in Switzerland.
Kaspersky opens Transparency Center in Zurich
Zurich – Internet security company Kaspersky has opened its first ever Transparency Center in Zurich. As of Tuesday, all malicious and suspicious files coming from European users will also only be processed in Zurich.
Giants Software to release new version of hit game
Schlieren ZH – The newest version of the computer game Farming Simulator will be released next week. Game developer Giants Software is offering a preview of the vehicle fleet.
Sonect secures new investors
Wangen-Brüttisellen ZH – Loomis and SixThirty have recently invested in Sonect. The fintech startup from the Greater Zurich Area also successfully completed the 2018 VC Fintech Accelerator programme in the US, sponsored by the leading financial technology provider FIS.
Microsoft to work on machine vision in Zurich
Zurich – Microsoft’s new research laboratory at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich will focus on machine vision. The IT giant opted for Zurich due to the large number of experts there, said CEO Satya Nadella.
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