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Researchers print salt template for bone implants
Zurich – Researchers at ETH Zurich have produced scaffolds made of salt and magnesium for bone implants that are both stable and bioresorbable. And they come from a 3D printer.
Microsoft to open data center in Zurich
Zurich – Microsoft is opening a data center in Zurich in order to provide a Swiss cloud service with locally stored data. In the future, data from foreign companies might also be stored there. There is considerable interest in Switzerland as a data location.
Cytosurge establishes 3D printing spin-off
Glattbrugg ZH/Buchberg SH – Cytosurge originally developed its FluidFM technology for biological research purposes. Since then, the company has further developed the technology for new applications in the area of micro 3D printing. Now, it has established a spin-off to exclusively focus on 3D printing processes.
Greater Zurich has a new unicorn
Zurich – The start-up Numbrs from the Greater Zurich Area has raised a total of 40 million dollars. The fintech is now valued at over 1 billion dollars and can therefore be described as a unicorn.
Peripal wins health insurance company trust
Zurich – Peripal, a medtech startup from the Greater Zurich Area, has developed an at-home dialysis device for patients with chronic kidney disease. It is now receiving reimbursement from three Swiss health insurance companies.
Lucerne University opens Zug-Rotkreuz campus
Rotkreuz ZG – The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is opening its new campus in Zug-Rotkreuz on September 14. Located in Switzerland’s tallest wooden building, the campus houses the School of Information Technology and the Institute of Financial Services.
Araris Biotech raises 2.5 million Swiss francs
Zurich – Just six months after it was founded, Araris Biotech has raised over 2.5 million Swiss francs in seed financing. The funds will go towards developing its novel antibody-drug conjugates for the targeted treatment of cancerous tumors.
ANYbotics develops next generation of robots
Zurich – Robot manufacturer ANYbotics has developed a new generation of its four-legged robot. ANYmal C can conduct autonomous inspections in industrial environments.
Nexxiot digitalizes Unilode’s air freight fleet
Zurich/Kloten - Nexxiot is now the official partner of Unilode Aviation Solutions. Together, the two companies want to realize a globally unique project: digitalizing Unilode’s entire ULD fleet.
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