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Work to begin at new digital health institute
Zurich - The establishment of the Digital Health Engagement Institute was announced on Tuesday. Here, specialists are planning to drive forward digital prevention techniques for non-communicable diseases. Peter Ohnemus, CEO of the Zurich-based HealthTech firm dacadoo, is the mastermind behind the institute, where he will also act as Chairman.
Scandinavian Airlines turns to Scandit
Zurich - Scandinavian Airlines is using a development from the start-up Scandit for its ground handling operations. The solution allows barcodes to be scanned via a cell phone app. The airline will use the app to scan boarding passes, for example.
Morgan Stanley invests in Virtual i Technologies
Zurich - Virtual i Technologies has raised 2 million dollars in a seed financing round. In the process, the Morgan Stanley Multicultural Innovation Lab became the first institutional investor of the Zurich-based InsurTech start-up. The company offers the insurance industry a risk assessment platform on the basis of Artificial Intelligence.
FHGR approaching new world record
Chur - The University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons is on the cusp of bringing the world record for calculating the mathematical constant pi back to Switzerland. On Wednesday morning, the high-performance computer known as DAViS finally hit the target of working out pi to 62.8 trillion decimal places after more than three months of calculation time.
ETH agrees partnership in Thailand
Zurich - The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and the SwissThai Chamber of Commerce have agreed a partnership. This collaboration aims to make it easier for Swiss students to take up internships in Thailand. Member of the Swiss Federal Council Ignazio Cassis was present as the agreement was signed.
Researchers make tumors visible
Zurich – Researchers have developed a molecule that illuminates newly developing tissue. They are pursuing the vision of enabling surgeons to recognize the edges of a tumor on the operating table to be able to remove it fully. This will also enable new fundamental research.
Drone creates digital twin of Zurich
Zurich – The drone startup Wingtra has created a highly accurate digital twin of the city of Zurich. Its drone only used six flight hours to do so. These 3D maps can help city planners, engineers, and architects, for example.
Swissloop drilling robot will be put to the test in the USA
Dübendorf ZH – The student team Swissloop Tunneling has developed a drilling robot, which will now take part in the Hyperloop competition in Las Vegas. It can drill tunnels for the Hyperloop high-speed underground transport system.
Planted secures 19 million Swiss francs
Kemptthal ZH – Planted Foods has raised 19 million francs in a funding round. With this, the startup from the Greater Zurich Area intends to enter new markets with its plant-based meat alternatives. It will also scale up new product development.
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