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ETH still the best university in continental Europe
Zurich – According to the latest QS rankings, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) is still the sixth-best university in the world and the best university in continental Europe. Other Swiss universities have also done well. The University of Zurich gained six places.
Computers are not curious
People and intelligent machines learn in similar ways, says philosopher Hans-Johann Glock. Unlike humans, however, computers do not pursue their own goals – not yet, at least.
Schaffhausen Institute of Technology launches competition
Schaffhausen – The Schaffhausen Institute of Technology has launched a competition in the area of computer science and software engineering. The aim here is to appeal to outstanding students in Europe and Asia. The winners will receive a scholarship at the private university.
Teylor raises 8 million Swiss francs
Zurich - Teylor AG has raised a total of 8 million Swiss francs as part of a financing round. The FinTech develops credit products for SMEs and software solutions for banks. The company intends primarily to use this fresh capital to expand its operations across Europe.
Big Kaiser opens technology center
Rümlang ZH - Big Kaiser has inaugurated its new technology center at its headquarters located in the Greater Zurich Area. Here, the manufacturer of precision tools has presented the company’s developments from 1954 up to the recently developed fully automated EWA fine boring tool.
Hexis has lift off
Winterthur – With new owners on board, Hexis is planning to become a leading player within the hydrogen economy. The Winterthur fuel cell specialists have developed solid oxide fuel cells for clean energy production in buildings. The company will now become part of the Indian h2e Group.
Artificial skin impresses investors
Zurich/Schlieren ZH - Cutiss has raised fresh capital as part of a successful round of financing. The start-up is developing a technology for the production of personalized skin grafts. The company is now seeking to scale up manufacturing at the Bio-Technopark Schlieren-Zurich.
Empa researches environmentally friendly cement
Dübendorf ZH – Cement manufacturing accounts for around 7 percent of global CO2 emissions. Alternative types of cement use new ingredients, but the effects of these on performance are largely unexplored. Empa hopes to remedy this.
Sony invests in IDUN Technologies
Opfikon ZH - IDUN Technologies has gained Sony as a new investor. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich develops sensors for portable devices that enable high measurement accuracy without skin irritation.
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