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Scientists develop biodegradable skin sensors
Dübendorf ZH – Empa scientists have developed an analytic chip that can determine physiological parameters without puncturing the skin. The 3D-printed chips will even be biodegradable in the future.
Twinery counting on HeiQ dye technology
Schlieren ZH – The Sri Lankan textiles company Twinery is making use of a dye technology developed by the Greater Zurich Area start-up HeiQ. Its aim to make clothing production processes more sustainable.
Researchers develop mini spectrometer
Zurich – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a mini spectrometer. This device can be integrated into cell phones and used to determine the alcoholic content of drinks, for example. However, it could also end up being used in space.
Deep learning platform aims to speed up developments
Zurich - Deep learning is indispensable in the development of complex applications such as driverless cars. The Zurich-based start-up Mirage Technologies is developing a deep learning platform to support companies in devising these kinds of products.
Zurich takes second place in global Smart City Index
Lausanne/Singapore - Zurich has been voted into second place as part of the first edition of the global Smart City Index. The index assesses the efforts and successes of a city in terms of the introduction of smart technologies to improve the lives of the people who live there.
Akero Therapeutics partners with InSphero
Schlieren ZH – US biotech firm Akero Therapeutics is now using InSphero’s human liver disease platform to screen the effects of one of its lead product candidates.
Microsoft opens research laboratory in Zurich
Zurich – Global IT giant Microsoft has opened a new laboratory in Zurich, where it will collaborate with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich in the areas of mixed reality and artificial intelligence.
Vontobel launches a structured product on the blockchain
Zurich – The private bank Vontobel has expanded its digital financial assets portfolio by becoming the first issuer worldwide to offer a classic structured product for trading and custody using blockchain technology.
Psychologists develop app for parents
Zurich – Psychologists at the University of Zurich have developed an app to help parents monitor their child’s development of motor, cognitive and linguistic skills. Anonymized data from the app is then poured into research.
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