EMS-Grivory enjoys further success at the SPE Automotive Awards
Domat/Ems - EMS-Grivory has repeated its success from last year by claiming several awards at the SPE Automotive Award 2022 from the International Society for Plastics Technology. On this occasion, three of the company’s innovative components were named as the winners of their respective categories.
Artificial intelligence entering nutritional advice
Altendorf/Bern/Zurich - A system based on artificial intelligence can analyze pictures taken of meals and drinks. It was developed by digital health company Oviva together with academic partners and aims to prevent diet-related illnesses.
Octapharma reaches a turning point for rare disease
Lachen - Octapharma from the Greater Zurich Area has successfully completed a major study on its immunoglobulin treatment for dermatomyositis. Until now, no therapy had been approved for this disease, which is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It has now received approval for use in the USA and Europe.
Vestr secures 10 million Swiss francs
Zug - Vestr has secured 10 million Swiss francs in an oversubscribed funding round. With its adaptable software solutions, the fintech company provides a coherent process for actively managed investment products.
ABB Robotics and Vyripharm to automate laboratory testing
Zurich/Houston - ABB Robotics and the U.S. biotech Vyripharm Enterprises are collaborating to develop an automated laboratory testing platform. This will enable the quality control of raw material and novel pharmaceutical compounds and their certification.
Dätwyler and Empa develop sustainable fillers
Altdorf/Dübendorf - Dätwyler, a provider of high-quality, system-critical elastomers, and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed renewable cellulose-based fillers as part of an Innosuisse project. They can replace petrochemical fibers.
Proteomedix and Immunovia enter into strategic partnership
Schlieren/Lund - Proteomedix has entered into a strategic partnership with the Swedish firm Immunovia. The two companies both specialize in the area of cancer diagnostics and now intend to collaborate for research and development as well as commercialization activities.
Online shoppers can use avatars to try on clothing
Zurich - Alter Ego is a plug-in that allows online shoppers to check on their screens whether an item of clothing will fit them properly. All that is required for this is a full-body photo and the user’s height. The solution was developed by two students from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
SWISS becomes first airline to take to the skies with shark-inspired tech
Kloten/Miami - SWISS has become the world’s first passenger airline to deploy AeroSHARK technology. A film applied to the fuselage and engine nacelles replicates the properties of shark skin to help cut carbon emissions. The first regular scheduled SWISS flight has now been equipped with the technology.
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