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LafargeHolcim rolling out green concrete worldwide
Zug – LafargeHolcim has launched a range of green high-performance concrete. Following the successful introduction in Europe, it will now be brought to markets in North and Latin America. The new product will advance the transition towards circular construction.
Ecocoach delivering energy management to Rehl Energy
Brunnen SZ – Ecocoach will be equipping German solar energy company Rehl Energy in Andernach with energy management, power storage and automation. The whole building will be powered by a photovoltaic system.
ETH researchers win award for illuminating tumors
Zurich – Two researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a fluorescent marker that should make a surgeon’s task easier by making tumors visible. They have now been awarded the Spark Award for their invention.
Gain Therapeutics raises $10 million
Lugano – Gain Therapeutics has raised $10 million in a financing round. The company develops medicines for the treatment of rare genetic and neurogenerative diseases.
Empa seeks to make recycling batteries easier
Dübendorf ZH – Fluorine-rich salts make recycling lithium-ion batteries a dangerous and complicated process. Empa researchers have now turned their attention towards solving this problem. To this end, they have already developed a new, non-combustible, water-based electrolyte.
DiNAQOR strengthens development in Greater Zurich
Pfäffikon SZ/Schlieren ZH – The life sciences company DiNAQOR is moving into new research premises at the Bio-Technopark Schlieren-Zurich this fall. The company is planning to drive forward the development of genetic therapies for the treatment of cardiac diseases from its new base.
Oversubscribed financing round closed by vestr
Zug - The FinTech start-up vestr has closed an oversubscribed Series A financing round under the leadership of the SIX Group. The firm offers software services to the financial industry. It is planning to put the fresh capital towards the further development of its platform.
Scewo Bro overcomes all obstacles
Winterthur – After years of development work, the first two Bro model power wheelchairs have been delivered by the start-up Scewo. The Scewo Bro is even able to independently climb stairs without the help of an accompanying person.
ETH spin-offs launch wearable thermometer
Rümlang/Stäfa ZH – The two ETH spin-offs GreenTEG and u-blox are jointly launching a new wearable device. This thermometer will be able to continually measure the wearer’s core body temperature. It is aimed at facilitating a safe return to the workplace after the coronavirus crisis.
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