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Sulzer facilitates creation of building panels from Tide ocean plastic
Winterthur/Rapperswil-Jona SG/Basel - Sulzer and the University of Applied Sciences for Eastern Switzerland (OST) have helped to create a new area of application for Tide’s ocean plastic. In addition to textiles, plastic injection molding, and 3D printing, now expanded PET foam panels can be manufactured using this for construction and packaging.
Giants Software reports record sales
Schlieren ZH - Giants Software has sold more than 1.5 million units just a week since the launch of Farming Simulator 22. The new title in the Farming Simulator series that is available on PC and current and older generations of consoles is being self-published for the first time.
Researchers develop and test new learning sphere
Zurich/Brugg AG - The Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is trialing the use of augmented reality for its archaeology teaching materials. A 3D printed replica of an archaeological Roman find was provided for the innovative project. It was printed by Sintratec.
Zurich universities offer new degree in brain sciences
Zurich - The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and the University of Zurich are jointly offering a new interdisciplinary Master’s degree in brain sciences starting in the autumn of 2022. Students complete the two-year program with a joint Master’s degree from both universities.
Ensovibep effective against Omicron variant
Schlieren ZH - The COVID-19 drug ensovibep developed by the biotechnology firm Molecular Partners is also effective against the latest Omicron virus mutation. The scope of protection is being tested in Lausanne and the USA.
DPS Group opens office in the Greater Zurich Area
Zug/Cork - DPS has established a new office located in the Greater Zurich Area. In so doing, the globally active engineering and consulting firm with its headquarters in the Republic of Ireland is reacting to substantial growth in its business dealings with the Swiss pharma industry.
AddSecure agrees takeover of LOSTnFOUND
Stockholm/Adliswil ZH – The Swedish company AddSecure is taking over LOSTnFOUND, a telematics provider based in the Greater Zurich Area. In doing so, the specialist in solutions for the Internet of Things is seeking to strengthen its position in the field of transport and logistics in the German-speaking DACH region.
ETH and EPFL to offer first joint doctoral program
Zurich/Lausanne – The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have established a first joint doctoral program. From the spring of 2022, graduates in STEM subjects in particular can complete their PhD in learning sciences.
CondenZero wins Swiss Innovation Challenge
Zurich/Pratteln BL - The UZH spin-off condenZero has won the Swiss Innovation Challenge 2021. Second place and the special prize for life sciences went to MyLeg, while third place and the special prize for construction were taken by Oxara.
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