Explore insights, news, and background stories from the Greater Zurich Area – one of Europe’s most advanced business and innovation hubs. This is where international companies, tech pioneers, and investors find the latest updates on artificial intelligence, robotics, biotech, fintech, and more. Whether you're looking for real-world expansion cases, startup success stories, or key developments in Switzerland’s business environment, our articles offer firsthand perspectives and strategic guidance.
Vay Sports develops digital private trainer
Zurich - Vay Sports develops a fitness app based on artificial intelligence. It films users while training and provides real-time feedback on posture. The solution will not only enhance workout results but also prevent injury.
Switzerland excels with biotech start-ups
Rotterdam - According to an article in the journal “Nature”, Switzerland is the European leader with its biotech start-up ecosystem. Based on population size, Switzerland ranks in first place for both venture capital and patent and research output.
Machine learning protects against break-ins
Zurich - Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a machine learning method with which break-in forecasts can be made even for sparsely populated areas. The police can then accordingly deploy patrols.
Wingtra drones facilitate aerial surveys of mines
Zurich - Wingtra manufactures specialized drones for aerial imaging. The start-up based in the Greater Zurich Area is now joining forces with the Californian drone software providers 3DR. The partners are aiming to offer a comprehensive aerial surveying solution, with mine operators standing to benefit from this development.
Drones in manufacturing
Can drones improve productivity in factories? In order to investigate this question, ETH researchers carried out field studies at Geberit, a manufacturer of sanitary systems.
Artificial intelligence retrieves information from the deep web
Chur – Researchers at HTW Chur have developed a solution based on artificial intelligence that can extract information on clinical studies from the deep web. This facilitates an easy insight into the latest developments in the areas of biotech and pharma.
U.S. Department of Defense places trust in Auterion
Zurich – The United States Department of Defense has concluded a contract worth US$2 million with Auterion. The startup from the Greater Zurich Area will further develop and enhance the safety of its drone software.
Researchers develop new 3D printing technique
Zurich – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a new 3D printing technique. This enables micrometer-sized objects made of several metals to be produced with high spatial resolution.
Ypsomed expanding production in Greater Zurich Area
Solothurn – Medtech company Ypsomed is expanding the production of insulin pumps at its Solothurn site. By the end of 2020, it plans to create 40 new jobs.
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