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Microspheres double frequency of light
Zurich – ETH Zurich researchers have discovered a method allowing them to double the broadband frequency of light in an efficient manner. For this, the researchers have been using disordered nanocrystals. In future, this could lead to the creation of new laser technologies and innovative displays.
Fixposition launches sensor for drones and robots
Schlieren ZH - Fixposition has developed a new sensor allowing robots and drones to navigate even the most challenging environments. The spin-off from ETH Zurich is set to showcase its new development at the Intergeo Digital 2020 trade fair.
ABB robots support COVID-19 testing in Singapore
Zurich - An automated lab system in Singapore is processing up to 4,000 coronavirus tests per day. The system, which has been developed by research institutes in Singapore, uses robots designed by ABB. The technology group based in the Greater Zurich Area also provided support with regard to simulation and programming.
Daedalean wins prize for Artificial Intelligence
Pfäffikon SZ/Zurich - The AiCon event under the patronage of Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin was held for the first time this week. The first national AI award was also presented at the event. The winner is Daedalean, which is developing autonomous piloting systems.
Greenhouse gases turned into sustainable fuel
Zurich – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a catalyst for sustainable synthesis gas. It converts the climate damaging raw materials of carbon dioxide and methane into hydrogen and carbon monoxide. This could potentially help to produce environmentally friendly sustainable fuels and plastics in future.
ZHAW offers online courses worldwide
Winterthur – The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) has put two online courses on the edX online learning platform. It is therefore the first university of applied sciences worldwide to offer this digital campus.
Former Volkswagen CEO joins Piëch Automotive
Zurich – Electric vehicle startup Piëch Automotive is bringing in great expertise with its new appointments. The new Chairman Matthias Müller was previously CEO of Porsche and Volkswagen. The freshly appointed dual CEO leadership team and new Head of Sales offer many years of experience acquired at BMW and Tesla.
Liquity raises seed funding of US$2.4 million
Baar ZG – The crypto startup Liquity has raised seed funding of US $2.4 million. It is building a borrowing protocol for Ethereum that will issue interest-free loans. Liquity now intends to improve access to on-chain borrowing and grow.
ETH spin-offs strengthen the Swiss economy
Zurich – For the third time, the University of St.Gallen has investigated how productive spin-offs from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are. According to the results, these businesses generate far more jobs than the average Swiss start-up. In addition, they are taken over more frequently as well.
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