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Researchers reduce noise using super lightweight crystals
Dübendorf ZH – Swiss acoustics researchers have successfully managed to develop crystal structures to absorb sound. These are up to 100-times lighter than conventional sound insulation products.
Hans Eberle grows on the back of Starbucks contract
Ennenda GL – The sheet metal processing firm Hans Eberle is expanding its headquarters in Ennenda. This was made possible by a major contract awarded by Starbucks in particular. Hans Eberle manufactures casings for the coffee machines in use at the US coffee shop chain.
Sunrise and Huawei open 5G Innovation Center in Greater Zurich
Opfikon ZH - Sunrise and Huawei have opened a joint innovation center for 5G applications. The center will also allow external companies to test their 5G applications under real conditions.
Drones inspect wind turbines
Oetwil am See ZH - Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG develop drones used to inspect rotor blades on wind turbines. The Turkish company Ülke Enerji has now licensed the technology for use on its domestic wind energy market.
Wingtra drones now able to map narrow routes
Zurich – The start-up Wingtra has developed a specialized drone for aerial surveying. This can now be used to map long, narrow routes. This functionality will, for example, aid pipeline and railway line inspections.
Avrios raises 14 million Swiss francs
Zurich - Avrios International AG has raised more than 14 million Swiss francs as part of a financing round. The company has developed software to aid the administration of fleet parks.
ETH is a world leader for spin-offs
Zurich – The Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich has spun out at least 20 companies annually since 2007, making it a world leader for spin-offs, writes an article in the “Wall Street Journal”.
SIX works with Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Zurich/Shenzhen – The Swiss Stock Exchange SIX and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start a new initiative. The aim is to connect the investors’ community and companies in both countries to create more capital formation possibilities.
Window blinds produce power
Manno TI - iWin has won 10,000 Swiss francs from Venture Kick. The spin-off from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland develops window blinds containing photovoltaic cells.
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