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Share Dispenser brings shares to blockchain
Zug/Zurich – In future, companies should be able to sell shares via their websites. These transactions will be conducted via blockchain with payment in cryptocurrencies. Three companies from the Greater Zurich Area are behind the new solution named Share Dispenser.
Piëch Automotive presenting electric sports car
Zurich – Piëch Automotive from the Greater Zurich Area is presenting its first prototype for a new electric sports car in Geneva. The vehicle will be brought to market in the next three years.
Electric vehicle safety improved by ecovolta
Brunnen SZ – Battery manufacturer ecovolta from the Greater Zurich Area is introducing a new safety concept in its lithium-ion batteries. This will help prevent fires in electric vehicles.
Zurich is best airport in Europe
Kloten ZH – Zurich Airport has been placed third worldwide in a ranking compiled by online travel agency eDreams. It is number one in Europe. The airport has also won an award for customer satisfaction.
Innovative coating prevents fogging
Zurich – A sudden change in temperature or humidity can cause eyewear, camera lenses or wind shields to fog up. A new coating developed by ETH researchers greatly reduces this effect. It uses nanotechnology and sunlight.
Verity Studios prevents drones from crashing
Zurich – Startup Verity Studios from the Greater Zurich Area has developed a new algorithm that helps drones land safely after propulsion system failures. This solution will help prevent crashes and can be integrated in all quadrotors.
Mercateo founds subsidiary in Switzerland
Herrliberg ZH – German online retailer Mercateo has created a Swiss subsidiary in the Greater Zurich Area. From this new base, it now plans to serve the market of Switzerland. To this end, it has also launched a Swiss version of its procurement platform.
Crypto Valley gains first blockchain property
Zug - The first Swiss blockchain property has been sold to investors. Three companies from the Crypto Valley have cooperated to achieve this. This method is intended to improve transparency in the real estate sector. Further properties will be tokenized soon.
Microsoft joins InnoQube
Chur - InnoQube is a new innovation center to be created in Chur. It has now managed to acquire Microsoft as a partner. The IT giant will carry out research into artificial intelligence at the new center.
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