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Genetic defect responsible for ineffective peritoneal dialysis
Zurich – An international research team led by the University of Zurich has discovered a genetic defect that substantially reduces the efficacy of peritoneal dialysis and the survival rates of people with chronic kidney disease. However, this can be easily avoided.
Aon relying on dacadoo’s technology
Zurich – The consultancy and service provider Aon headquartered in London has launched an app that can record and analyze health information. For this, it has collaborated with dacadoo, a startup based in the Greater Zurich Area. Aon now plans to offer the app to companies in the German market.
Investors give Seervision 3.7 million Swiss francs
Zurich - Seervision from the Greater Zurich Area has closed a successful funding round, securing a total of 3.7 million Swiss francs. The robotics startup uses artificial intelligence (AI) for the automation of high-quality video productions. It now plans to expand its sales channels.
Miromico and Hawido exhibiting in Dubai
Dubai - Miromico AG is presenting applications in the area of the Internet of Things at the GITEX technology trade fair, which is currently being held in Dubai. Alongside the firm Hawido, Miromico is also presenting an intelligent control valve for targeted irrigation, which could be of particular interest to the region.
Inventx set to expand headquarters in the Greater Zurich Area
Chur - The IT service provider Inventx has drawn up plans to expand its headquarters in Chur in the canton of Graubünden. The company has now been given the green light to proceed with the work. The plans envisage the construction of a new building complex with office space, restaurants and apartments.
AI is revolutionizing the industry
Innovations from the Greater Zurich Area are setting a new benchmark in industrial production. The Ticino-based startup Delvitech and its partners develop the gold standard of inspection solutions, taking quality and efficiency to a new level. According to CEO Roberto Gatti, expertise ultimately makes the difference when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI).
VP Bank cooperating with ETH AI Center
Zurich/Vaduz - VP Bank is joining forces with the center for Artificial Intelligence at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH AI Center). The Vaduz-based bank is planning to exploit the potential offered by Artificial Intelligence in the financial sector.
Barry Callebaut launches new cocoa fruit drink
Zurich - Barry Callebaut has unveiled the first nutraceutical drink made from cocoa fruit. In contrast to chocolate, it contains a high quantity of flavanols. Various studies have shown that flavanols can significantly improve cardiovascular health – even in healthy people.
Acodis celebrates fresh capital injection
Winterthur - Acodis has raised a total of 2.5 million Swiss francs in fresh capital. The start-up based in the Greater Zurich Area has developed a tool to convert documents into structured data with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
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