Smart barcode scanner wins investors
Zurich – Scandit’s vision of bringing the Internet of Things to everyday objects has come a step closer, with the startup raising 30 million US dollars in a financing round. Its smart barcode scanner simplifies parcel management and boosts efficiency in warehouses.
Galileo satellites launch with help from RUAG Space
Zurich – Another four Galileo satellites launched into space on Wednesday. They feature Swiss-made components, with RUAG Space, a supplier to the European space industry, providing their “brain” and “coat”.
Ava celebrates more than 1,000 babies
Zurich – Ava, a MedTech company from the Greater Zurich Area, developed a bracelet that helps women conceive. Two years after its launch, more than 1,000 babies have been born to Ava users.
Partnership between Loomis and Sonect
Zurich – Loomis, a Swedish corporation specialised in cash handling, is joining forces with fintech startup Sonect from the Greater Zurich Area. Sonect has created an app that enables cash withdrawals without an ATM.
World’s fastest rotation at ETH
Zurich – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have made a nanoparticle turn around its own axis a billion times per second – a new world record. These insights will prove helpful in the research of materials.
Researcher develops search engine for ‘smart wood’
Dübendorf ZH – Empa researcher Mark Schubert uses the enzyme laccase to modify wood properties. He has developed a search engine based on artificial intelligence to help him identify the suitable variant of laccase.
Start-up ecosystem around Zurich reaches new heights
ETH spin-off aims to achieve carbon breakthrough
Zurich – 9T Labs, a spin-off of the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, has developed a 3D printer capable of manufacturing components from carbon fibre composites. Their technology has the potential to drastically reduce manufacturing costs.
dacadoo and Liva Healthcare join forces
Zurich – The Zurich-based health company dacadoo is cooperating with Liva Healthcare from Denmark. The platform of dacadoo focuses on health promotion, while that of Liva Healthcare supports disease management in chronic illnesses. Through this collaboration, the companies are offering a broader service to their payer and provider clients.
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