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Battrion and Hilti present new battery cells
Dübendorf ZH/Schaan – The battery technology company Hilti and ETH spin-off Battrion have jointly developed a new type of battery cell. In contrast to existing models, this innovative design offers improved performance and can be recharged more rapidly.
CorFlow presents encouraging study data
Baar ZG - CorFlow Therapeutics AG has presented study data in connection with its diagnosis and therapy device for acute heart attack patients for the first time. The findings up to now indicate the potential for a breakthrough.
Vivior launches Visual Behavior Monitor in the USA
Zurich - Vivior is now launching its Visual Behavior Monitor product on the North American market too. This wearable device measures individual vision performance, which in turn allows customized vision correction solutions to be developed.
Electric currents in nanocrystal semiconductors explained
Zurich/Lugano – ETH researchers have delivered the world’s first explanation as to how electric currents are conducted in semiconductors made of nanocrystals. This could potentially lead to the development of new sensors, lasers and LEDs for screens in the future.
Pregnolia raises 4 million Swiss francs
Schlieren ZH - Pregnolia has raised 4 million Swiss francs as part of a financing round. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has developed a device that is able to detect potential premature births.
Früebüel research station put into operation
Walchwil ZG – The Früebüel research station has been expanded and modernized at a cost of just under 13 million Swiss francs. The research cooperative AgroVet-Strickhof has therefore commissioned a fourth modern facility for research into livestock. All of the research sites are located in the Greater Zurich Area.
Robot to remove weeds
Zurich – Students from ETH Zurich and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland are developing an agricultural robot that can remove weeds from fields on its own. The robot is now undergoing practical testing. The project is being supported by the consulting firm AWK Group.
University of Zurich and Charité partner up
Zurich – The University of Zurich and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have agreed on a partnership that aims to further strengthen the scientific ties between Zurich and Berlin. One priority is digitalization in medicine.
Achiko moves headquarters to the Greater Zurich Area
Zurich – The Indonesian Fintech company Achiko has already been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since fall 2019. Now the company’s headquarters are also moving to Zurich. Shareholders have agreed to this step.
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