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TwingTec makes energy drones breakthrough
Dübendorf ZH – TwingTec, a startup from the Greater Zurich Area, has developed an energy drone capable of automatically taking off, flying and landing. The aim is to make energy production from high-altitude winds marketable and competitive.  
memory-steel to reinforce old buildings
Ingenbohl SZ – With memory-steel, the Empa spin-off re-fer AG has developed new shape memory alloys based on iron. This can be used to reinforce new and existing concrete structures. The material only needs to be heated once and then prestressing occurs automatically.
Life sciences cluster is success story
Zurich – The life sciences cluster Zurich-Zug-Lucerne is growing at an impressive rate. This is bolstered by a strong university and research environment, access to specialised professionals and the global connections of the Zurich economic area.
Procivis and Futurae take digital identities to a new level
Zurich – Swiss e-government provider Procivis is collaborating with the startup Futurae to integrate artificial intelligence-based authentication into Procivis’ eID+ digital identity platform.
SIX turns to artificial intelligence
Zurich – The owner and operator of the Swiss stock exchange has entered into a partnership with two international companies to develop artificial intelligence-based services for SIX activities in the securities industry.
Used water can be returned to the tap
Zurich – Researchers in Zurich have developed a process that allows greywater to be recycled on-site directly after use. This technology will now be tested in developing countries, though it might also be suitable for train toilets in future.
IFM Investors opens office in the Greater Zurich Area
Zurich – Australian asset manager IMF Investors has opened an office in Zurich, which it regards as one of the largest investor markets in Europe. IFM Investors already has Swiss pension fund investors as its clients.
RosieReality teaches children to program
Zurich – RosieReality has developed an app that uses virtual robot Rosie to teach children to program. The spinoff from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) is being supported by funds from Silicon Valley and aims to reach 100 million users within three years.
Greater Zurich Area appoints Honorary Ambassadors on the East Coast

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