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Enercom analyzing customer calls using virtual assistant software from Spitch
Zurich - The Italian gas supplier Enercom is now using a virtual assistant system with speech recognition functionalities developed by Spitch to communicate with customers. With the help of Artificial Intelligence, the virtual assistant should help to deal with the increasing volume of inquiries due to the energy crisis and to avoid errors in advice.
Bucherer agrees takeover of blockchain start-up
Lucerne/Zurich - With immediate effect, the blockchain start-up Adresta is to be integrated in the Bucherer Group. Under the umbrella of the retailer for luxury watches and jewelry, Adresta's blockchain-based digital authenticity certificates will now be further developed.
On: “We will continue to grow in Zurich”
The sports shoe manufacturer On has developed into a global brand within the space of 12 years from its base in Zurich. This growth has been supported by proximity to top class universities, access to talent, high quality of life and the location’s spirit of sustainability. On now has its sights fixed firmly on securing further growth in Zurich.
Lift-off for e-aircraft developed by ETH students
Zurich/Dübendorf - An e-aircraft developed by students from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) has taken to the skies for the first time. The students completely redesigned the powertrain for this battery-powered, four-seat aircraft. In addition, they built a modular battery system with replaceable batteries.
Zurich Airport remains Europe’s best airport
Kloten - Zurich Airport has been named as the best airport in Europe for the 19th consecutive year at the World Travel Awards. Meanwhile, the airport continues to be enhanced and modernized. Among other aspects, a sustainable dock made of wood is to be completed in the next ten years
ZHAW offering new Bachelor degree in Medical Informatics
Winterthur - Students at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) will be able to take a Bachelor degree in Medical Informatics from the fall of 2023. The course aims to develop highly sought-after specialists for the increasingly data and technology-driven healthcare sector.
Haelixa marks Egyptian cotton for traceability
Kemptthal - Haelixa is marking Egyptian cotton fabrics for premium shirts with a DNA marker. This makes the raw material traceable from the source to the finished textile product.
ANYbotics maintenance robot now available to order
Zurich - ANYbotics is making its inspection robot ANYmal X for the oil, gas, and chemicals industry commercially available. The robot with legs, which is the only one approved for use in explosive areas, aims to close the digitization gap and enable unmanned systems.
Sintetica’s eye gel approved in USA
Mendrisio/Nashville - Sintetica has received approval from the American Food and Drug Administration, enabling it to bring its eye anesthetic Iheezo to market. This is the first product of its kind to be approved there for almost 14 years. It is being distributed together with Harrow Health.
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