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Energy Vault secures investment of 20 million dollars
Lugano/Los Angeles - Energy Vault has entered into a partnership with Helena, a US organization that aims to solve global issues. The network is keen to support the market launch of Energy Vault’s innovative gravitational energy storage system. Moreover, it has invested 20 million US dollars in Energy Vault.
Adresta collaborating with Swisscom
Zurich – The startup Adresta has announced a collaboration with Swisscom. With the funding round completed in March, this partnership enables Adresta to improve implementation of its digital product identities within the luxury industry.
Autonomous drone outperforms pilots for first time
Zurich – Autonomous drones can for the first time fly through a course faster than those piloted by humans. This was achieved with the aid of an innovative algorithm developed by a research group at the University of Zurich. It calculates the optimal flightpath.
Garmin expands autonomous flight technologies
Schaffhausen - Garmin has brought a safety tool for pilots called Smart Glide to market. It automates tasks and decreases the workload in the event of loss of engine power in a single-motor aircraft. This aims to make it easier to land safely.
Virtuozzo acquires OnApp
Schaffhausen/London - Virtuozzo from the Greater Zurich Area has announced the acquisition of OnApp. The London-based company specializes in cloud solutions for service providers. Virtuozzo plans to integrate its expertise and complementary technologies in order to drive forward the entire cloud infrastructure sector.
Takeover of autonomous mobile robot manufacturer
Zurich - ABB has agreed terms on a takeover of the ASTI Mobile Robotics Group based in Spain. The Zurich technology group will establish a business unit for autonomous mobile robots (AMR) at ASTI’s headquarters. At its robotics factory in Shanghai, ABB will be opening an AMR hub for Asia.
Venice unveils 3D concrete printed bridge
Zurich/Zug – The first 3D concrete printed, arched bridge of its kind has been opened during the Venice Biennale of Architecture. It was designed by the Block Research Group at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich alongside other partners. The project was made possible by the expertise of Holcim.
riceHubble new plans
Zurich - PriceHubble has raised gross proceeds of 34 million US dollars following a hugely oversubscribed financing round. The PropTech firm plans to use this investment to accelerate its global expansion plans and further expand its market-leading position in the field of data-driven solutions for residential property analysis.
More materials for electric vehicles
Altdorf – The industrial group Dätwyler is looking to develop and manufacture more materials for the electromobility industry in the future. Accordingly, it has expanded its capabilities in this area and its laboratories are now equipped with the requisite technologies.
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