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Crypto Valley continues to grow
The number of blockchain companies in Crypto Valley rose to 842 in the second half of 2019, finds a new report, with important international companies such as Bittrex, CasperLabs and Libra added to the list. Crypto Valley is also now home to five unicorns.
American insurance provider acquires BinaryEdge
The Californian insurance provider Coalition has acquired the Zurich startup company BinaryEdge. Bringing Coalition a solution to prevent cyber attacks, the acquisition also secures further growth for BinaryEdge.
Dotphoton software goes to space
The startup company Dotphoton offers an image compression technology that is already being used in biotechnology. Now, the software is being developed in partnership with the European Space Agency for applications in space.
The robot that can grip without touching
A new robot is set to be able to grip objects without actually touching them. This is being made possible by ultrasound waves. The robot is being developed by ETH Researcher Marcel Schuck and could in future be used in the watchmaking industry, for example.
Julius Bär launches crypto services
The private bank Julius Bär is launching digital assets services. It is working with SEBA Bank AG from Crypto Valley, one of the first crypto banks in Switzerland.
RUAG remains supplier for the A320
RUAG Aerostructures will continue its role as a component supplier for the Airbus A320 family. The company from the Greater Zurich Area has signed an agreement to extend its collaboration with Airbus for the next six years.
Researchers facilitate more precise breast cancer diagnoses
Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed an imaging approach that allows breast cancer tissue to be studied in greater detail. This increases the accuracy of tumor analysis and, as a result, facilitates personalized treatment as well.
Voliro wins at Swissbau 2020
The best start-ups from the construction industry were honored for the first time at Swissbau 2020. The expert audience selected both winners from a shortlist of ten finalists. Voliro Airborne Robotics from the Greater Zurich Area was one of the winners.
AAAccell acquired by German capital market tech company
Fintech AAAccell has been fully acquired by the LPA Group in Germany. The spin-off of the University of Zurich develops risk and asset management software based on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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