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ETH spin-off analyzes architecture
Zurich – Zurich startup Archilyse has developed software for the analysis of architecture. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) plans to enable the world’s most comprehensive architecture analysis.
Avaloq connects fintechs with financial institutions
Freienbach SZ – Fintech Avaloq has launched its new avaloq.one platform. Open application program interfaces enable seamless collaboration between the financial services industry and fintechs.
Bossard acquires share in 3D specialist
Zug/Hinwil ZH – The Bossard Group has acquired a 30 percent share of Ecoparts AG. The company is a pioneer in additive manufacturing for the metal segment and a leading provider in this sector in Switzerland.
H2 Energy joins forces with Hyundai
Seoul/Opfikon ZH – H2 Energy and Hyundai have founded Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility. Starting in Switzerland, the joint venture will play a leading role in the European market for hydrogen mobility.
Decoding of breast cancer cells enables immune therapy
Zürich – Zurich researchers have examined several million cancer and immune cells of breast cancer patients. They have discovered that aggressive tumors are mostly dominated by one type of cell, thus opening up possibilities for immune therapy.
Kickstart becomes independent company
Zurich - Kickstart is starting the application phase for its fourth program. Now start-ups from the areas of Cybersecurity and Healthtech can apply. The Swiss innovation promotion program will also become a company.
ABB developing charging unit for Porsche
Zurich - The technology firm ABB and Porsche are cooperating on the development of a new generation of charging units for electric cars. These are initially to be used in Porsche centers located in Japan.
Schaffhausen mobility project wins innovation award
Neuhausen am Rheinfall SH - Swiss Transit Lab has successfully realized a smart mobility concept in Neuhausen am Rheinfall. Among other things, a connection between a driverless bus and smart elevator was created. The project has now won the Smart City Innovation Award.
Researchers stop water freezing
Zurich – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and the University of Zurich have developed a method that stops water turning into ice even at temperatures of minus 263 degrees Celsius. This development will help in the preservation of large biomolecules.
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