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Cilag inaugurates new lab
Cilag AG has inaugurated a new microbiology laboratory building in Greater Zurich, which will perform quality control for products manufactured at its facility there. Cilag, a pharmaceutical company that belongs to Johnson & Johnson, invested CHF 20 million in the building.
RUAG Space flies with Ariane to space
The European rocket Ariane is flying to space for the 250th time on Friday. On board are communication satellites with a payload fairing fitted by the Zurich-based company RUAG Space.
Kassandra forecasts guest numbers
REMEC’s Kassandra can forecast guest numbers in ski areas. Based on artificial intelligence, the system helps better plan resources and staffing.
Biofourmis acquires technology
Biofourmis is acquiring Biovotion AG from the Greater Zurich Area. The American company plans to connect Biovotion’s wearable devices with its digital therapeutics platform.
Meepl allows users to try on clothes digitally
Zurich – The start-up meepl based in the Greater Zurich Area has developed a technology that allows online shoppers to digitally try on clothes before making a purchase. To this end, users need only take two photos of themselves on their cell phone.
Kemiex receives two coveted awards
The Greater Zurich based start-up Kemiex has won two of the most prestigious pharmaceutical industry awards over the past couple of days. On both occasions, the B2B marketplace’s distribution structure was praised.
Superfast switch could make self-driving cars even more autonomous
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a superfast switch for light beams. It could be used to make self-driving cars even more autonomous in the future or to improve optical quantum technologies.
Utrust allows flight bookings with digital currencies
Fintech company Utrust from the Crypto Valley is working together with the online travel agency Alternative Airlines to allow customers to pay for flights with cryptocurrencies.
Nexxiot digitalizes VTG tank containers
Nexxiot, a startup from the Greater Zurich Area, has won a major contract from the German logistics company VTG. It will equip the entire tank container fleet with sensors to bring more transparency to the supply chain.
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