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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.
Research and industry move closer together
Industrial companies are challenged to incorporate new technologies. A gigantic task. The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa) is therefore launching a MedTech technology transition center in the Greater Zurich Area based on the Public Private Partnership model. This center connects research and industry and offers companies a 3D printing test environment.
Switzerland and China want to cooperate on Belt and Road Initiative
Bern – Chinese President Xi Jinping has received President Ueli Maurer for a state visit. The two countries have signed a declaration of intent for the Belt and Road Initiative.
RosieReality secures fresh funding
Zurich - RosieReality has raised 2.2 million US dollars in financing round. The start-up from the Greater Zurich Area has developed an app to introduce children to programming through play using Rosie the virtual robot.
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