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Sika and PERI investing in Zurich construction robot
Zurich/Baar - The two construction specialists Sika and PERI are investing in the startup MESH from the Greater Zurich Area. It has developed the world’s first robot-assisted technology for the production of complex reinforced concrete structures without formwork.
Ink-U-Beta launches digital sun protection
Zug - Startup Ink-U-Beta AG is launching its digital sun protection sun-a-wear on the market. The UV sensor measures sun exposure and warns of excessive UV radiation. The small sensor can be worn on the body or clothing and is powered by solar energy.
Greater Zurich startup revolutionizes market research with AI
The first Swiss AI Report shows that many companies in Switzerland are prioritizing artificial intelligence (AI) and creating innovative projects in this area. One example of this is the tool that the successful startup Caplena from the Greater Zurich Area has developed to analyze customer testimonials.
SIX opens Swiss part of China-Switzerland Stock Connect
Zurich/Shanghai/Shenzhen - The China-Switzerland Stock Connect provides the opportunity for cross-listing shares to partner exchanges. The Swiss part of the investment channel created by the SIX and the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges was launched on July 28th.
Bentley Systems invests in Teralytics
Zurich/Exton - The startup Teralytics from the Greater Zurich Area is acquiring the mobility data business of American company Bentley Systems. Bentley Systems is also investing in Teralytics. Teralytics plans to strengthen its presence in North America with this agreement.
Jarowa wins over investors
Zug - Jarowa hat has raised over 12 million Swiss francs in a funding round. The main investor is Eos Venture Partners from London. Jarowa won them over with its platform for damage management in areas such as real estate or mobility.
Californian IT company acquires amazee.io
Zurich/Campbell - The Californian IT company Mirantis is acquiring amazee.io. The startup from the Greater Zurich Area works on open-source solutions to make software developers’ work easier. As a part of Mirantis, amazee.io plans to accelerate its growth.
ETH researchers using seismic waves for ultrasound
Zurich/Lugano - Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are using seismology expertise for ultrasound. With this method, the brain could one day be examined with ultrasound. The team are using a supercomputer at the CSCS in Lugano.
VRM and Airbus develop new VR simulator for helicopters
Dübendorf/Marignane - VRM Switzerland in the Greater Zurich Area and Airbus Helicopters are developing the first virtual reality (VR) simulator for H145 helicopters. Around 1,500 such twin-engine five-bladed helicopters are in service worldwide.
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