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Lindt & Sprüngli invest 74 million francs in Olten
Kilchberg ZH/Olten SO - The Lindt & Sprüngli Group has started work on the expansion of the production site in Olten in the canton of Solothurn. By 2024, around 74 million Swiss francs will be pumped into upgrading the Lindt Cocoa Center. This facility produces cocoa mass for all Lindt production facilities across Europe.
Ticino receives European innovation center
Lugano - The consulting group Accenture is seeking to strengthen its presence in the canton of Ticino. Together with the co-working service provider Dagorà and the Lifestyle-Tech Center association, among other organizations, it will establish a European innovation center.
AXA turns to AI to process future damage claims
Winterthur - AXA Switzerland plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to process reports of motor vehicle damage. To this end, it is establishing an independent company. AXA Switzerland is still on the lookout for a partner company in the fields of computer vision and machine learning.
SkyCell raises 32 million Swiss francs
Zug - SkyCell has raised 32 million Swiss francs in fresh capital. A portion of this money came from the United Arab Emirates. SkyCell has developed a smart container for the transportation of temperature-sensitive goods.
ZHAW generates efficiency gains in CO2 recovery
Winterthur - Researchers from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) have developed a new material for the recovery of CO2 from the air. This allows the process to also be carried out at lower temperatures, making the method more energy-efficient as a result.
AI facilitates autonomous drone flights
Zurich – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is able to navigate an autonomous drone at 40 kilometers per hour in a collision-free manner through unknown environments. This new approach developed by researchers at the University of Zurich does not require either maps or experienced pilots. Autonomous cars could also stand to benefit from this development.
Best universities for blockchain
Zurich - The University of Zurich in the Greater Zurich Area is the best university for blockchain in Europe according to a ranking list by Coindesk. It comes in fourth place on a global comparison. The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich places third in Europe and tenth in the world.
NEST tests resource-efficient concrete structures
Dübendorf ZH - The NEST research building of Empa and Eawag in Dübendorf in the Greater Zurich Area has gained a new module. The HiLo unit will be used to test resource-efficient concrete structures. Holcim Schweiz is an industrial partner involved in developing the floor construction.
University of Grisons backs innovation
Chur – The University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons aims to contribute to the innovative strength of its region. At the institution’s first University Day, several innovation projects were presented. One was the application of robots in caring for the elderly.
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