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Empa recognized as excellent training enterprise
Dübendorf - The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has been awarded the “Great Start! Training Enterprise” quality label by Great Place to Work. As such, the consulting firm has now recognized Empa’s excellence in training for the third year in a row.
Zynnon awarded project funding
Schindellegi - Zynnon is developing a solution to determine the risk of respiratory infection transmission inside buildings. As part of a project, the start-up is collaborating with partners. Innosuisse is supporting the project with a grant of 800,000 Swiss francs.
Blackstone Technology wins Green Product Award 2022
Baar - Blackstone Technology, the wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Resources AG, has won the Green Product Award 2022. The jury ultimately judged in favor of Blackstone’s 3D-printed lithium-ion batteries that offer 20 percent higher energy density. The product emerged victorious against 1,500 competitor submissions from 54 different countries.
Drone capable of diving, flying and hitching a ride
Dübendorf/London/Beijing - A team of scientists from Empa has developed a robot alongside colleagues from London and Beijing that can switch from an underwater drone to an aerial vehicle practically in the blink of an eye. Moreover, it is also able to hitch a ride on a whale or ship, for example, in order to save energy.
Wyss Zurich receives donation of 100 million Swiss francs
Zurich - The Swiss businessman Hansjörg Wyss has donated a further 100 million Swiss francs to the Wyss Zurich Translational Center. Following an initial donation in 2014, the joint UZH and ETH center’s work supporting startups in the fields of medicine and robotics is secured for the next few years.
Planted doubles production
Kemptthal - Planted has invested in the expansion and modernization of its production site in the Greater Zurich Area. The plant-based meat substitute manufacturer is increasing the factory’s capacity from 500 kilograms to more than 1 metric ton per hour. More office buildings and research laboratories are being planned.
Brain inspires computer component
Zurich - Swiss scientists are creating electronic circuits that emulate neuron function in the human brain. Unlike previous conventional memristors, they for the first time combine data storage and processing in a single electronic component type.
Innosuisse supports medical training simulators
Bern/Zurich - Innosuisse has awarded a grant of 12 million Swiss francs over the next four years in support of the PROFICIENCY project for surgical simulation. Project partners include several companies and universities from the Greater Zurich Area, such as Microsoft Schweiz.
DiNAQOR subsidiary aiming to accelerate bioproduction processes
Schlieren - The gene therapy company DiNAQOR has founded a subsidiary by the name of DiNAMIQS. The services offered by this new company aim to accelerate biomanufacturing processes in addition to improving quality control and development activities.
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