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.
House of the future opens its doors
Dübendorf ZH – The DFAB HOUSE has officially opened in Dübendorf. It is the world’s first inhabited house that was not only digitally planned but also built largely digitally. What’s more, the house is smart, so the kettle can be switched on by voice command, for example.
Kopter chopper takes off
Mollis GL – The third prototype of the Kopter Group’s SH09 helicopter has successfully completed 50 hours of flight testing. The company from the Greater Zurich Area has already begun work on its fourth model, which will be able to transport eight passengers.
Julius Baer agrees partnership with SEBA Crypto
Zurich – Private banking group Julius Baer is providing its clients with access to a range of digital asset services. To this end, it has entered into a partnership with SEBA Crypto AG.
Sulzer Schmid makes drone use more efficient
Oetwil am See ZH - Wind turbine rotor blades can be inspected even more efficently with drones. The tech company Sulzer Schmid has launched a new inspection platform, with which a large number of blades can be inspected for damage cost-efficiently.
Jegen puts its trust in Hegias
Zürich - The construction company Jegen specializes in the expansion of sales spaces. Jegen is now using the visualization tool from Hegias for this. The start-up headquartered in Zurich develops browser-based virtual reality applications.
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Empa develops battery of the future
Dübendorf ZH – The next generation of batteries for electric cars are likely to no longer contain any combustible fluid electrolytes. Together with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft in Germany, Empa is conducting research into the development of such solid-state batteries.
Dimpora develops sports clothing membrane
Zurich – Mario Stucki had already developed a non-toxic, breathable membrane during his time as a Master’s student at ETH Zurich. Dimpora, the company he established together with Anna Beltzung, a chemical engineer at ETH Zurich, is now set to bring his creation to market.
Credit Suisse invests in drone startup
Zurich – Major bank Credit Suisse is investing a seven-digit amount in Fotokite. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is developing a tethered drone capable of aerial photography and videography.
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