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Biognosys and Alamar seeking breakthrough in plasma biology
Schlieren/Fremont - Biognosys and Alamar Biosciences are joining forces to carry out joint research projects in the future. The two companies will combine their respective expertise in the area of proteomics in order to enable diseases to be detected at the earliest possible stage and to pave the way towards a breakthrough in plasma biology.
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Drones navigate even dense forest
Birmensdorf/Zurich - Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich have developed an innovative drone for biodiversity identification in forests. It can even weave its way through branches.
Legartis and Implenia automate contract reviews in the construction industry
Zurich/Opfikon - Legartis and Implenia are aiming to shorten the amount of time spent reviewing comprehensive contracts in the construction industry. Legartis, which specializes in using artificial intelligence (AI) for contract review, and international construction company Implenia are developing an AI module for this purpose.
Galderma completes largest IPO on a global level in Q1
Zurich/Zug - Galderma has banked nearly 2.3 billion Swiss francs following its listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The pharma firm was therefore responsible for the largest IPO in the world in the first quarter of 2024. The global issuance volume came in at 23.7 billion US dollars overall.
Questel integrates ipQuants' patent co-pilot
Schaffhausen/Paris - ipQuants' software to support the patent process is becoming accessible worldwide through a strategic alliance. Questel, a Paris-based company specialising in intellectual property management, is incorporating ipQuants' patent co-pilot Qthena into its global platform.
Ypsomed invests over 100 million francs in Solothurn
Solothurn/Burgdorf - Ypsomed is to invest 100 million Swiss francs in expanding production capacities for autoinjectors at its Solothurn site. In future, the company plans to focus fully on its insulin pumps and is selling its pen needle and blood glucose monitoring systems businesses to Italy.
Switzerland's Secret as a Global Talent Hub
Switzerland has once again been named the world’s most talent-competitive country. The country offers a high quality of life, including excellent education and employment prospects. Companies benefit from the global talent hubs that are Switzerland and the Greater Zurich Area.
Hemotune raises 14 million Swiss francs
Schlieren - Hemotune has secured investment of 14 million Swiss francs in a Series B2 financing round. The medtech company intends to use the fresh capital to move its blood purification system, the HemoSystem, into clinical trials.
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