Empa and Kyburz aim to recycle batteries in a resource-efficient way
Dübendorf/Freienstein - The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and Kyburz are cooperating on a project aiming to recycle lithium ion batteries in a resource-efficient way. An experimental facility is being used to test how materials can be recovered and cleanly separated.
Robot platform facilitates improved cancer diagnosis
Zurich - Two researchers from Zurich-based universities have developed a robot platform for more accurate diagnosis of cancer cells. For this, a digital 3D image of the tissue is created, on which the cancer cells are marked.
HSLU game raises awareness about hacker attacks
Rotkreuz - The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) is expanding the services offered via its “eBanking – but secure!” information platform. The platform now includes a game that allows banks and other businesses to raise awareness of the threat posed by hacker attacks among their workforce.
ImmunOs conducting joint research with Merck in the USA
Schlieren/Rahway - ImmunOs Therapeutics is now working together with Merck & Co in the USA. The partners are conducting a clinical trial to investigate the tumor therapy IOS-1002 in combination with a therapy developed by Merck.
Methanology partners with Maersk for renewable methanol
Neuhausen - Methanology has launched a Series A financing round and agreed a strategic partnership with the global shipping firm Maersk. Methanology produces renewable methanol from natural enzymes using a bio-catalytic process.
Squirro agrees partnership with STX Next
Zurich/Poznań - Squirro and STX Next have entered in a strategic partnership. The two companies are joining forces to develop solutions in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Chicken feathers as the basis of more sustainable fuel cells
Zurich/Singapore - Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and Nanyang Technological University Singapore have developed a membrane to make fuel cells more sustainable. This is made from keratin obtained from the waste product of chicken feathers.
Lakera launches security for generative AI in businesses
Zurich - With the Lakera Guard solution, Lakera is now offering developers the opportunity to immediately protect their business applications based on generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) against the threat of cyber-attacks. Lakera Guard empowers developers to activate the database, which has amassed just under 30 million attack data points, with a single line of code.
Xlife Sciences becomes main shareholder in 4D Lifetec
Cham/Zurich - Xlife Sciences, a listed accelerator and investor in innovative healthcare solutions, has made an investment totalling 23.3 million Swiss francs in 4D Lifetec AG. For 4D Lifetec, this investment opens up new opportunities in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the early detection of cancer.
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