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Scientist prints heart pump from 3D printer
Zurich – An ETH doctoral student has developed a method to create products containing magnets using 3D printing. Kai von Petersdorff-Campen developed an artificial heart pump to demonstrate the innovation – and won an international prototype competition.
Zurich is key Google Cloud location
Zurich – Zurich is one of the most important locations in Europe for the internal development of Google’s cloud, says technology head Urs Hölzle. The main reason is Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) – which contributed to the IT giant’s rapid job growth in Zurich.
First Fintech Fair a success
Zurich – The organisation Swiss Finance Startups has successfully hosted its first Swiss Fintech Fair, attracting 46 exhibitors to the event. As the partnering country, Singapore attended the fair with an official delegation.
LEND raises 6 million Swiss francs
Zurich – LEND, a fintech company engaged in the lending marketplace, has been able to secure 6 million Swiss francs in a funding round. In the process, it also drew in new investors.
Sonova unveils innovative hearing solutions
Stäfa ZH – Sonova, the hearing solutions manufacturer from the Greater Zurich Area, is unveiling several innovations on its Investor & Analyst Day. A highlight is the Phonak Marvel platform, which can take calls and transcribe voices to texts.
Helsinki University Hospital partners with BC Platforms
Zurich – BC Platforms is developing a digital platform for genomic and clinical data. Thanks to the launch of the platform at Helsinki University Hospital, patients are set to receive a more personalized treatment.
Gloves can ‘touch’ virtual objects
Zurich – Scientists from the Federal Institutes of Technology in Zurich and Lausanne have developed a glove that lets users ‘touch’ virtual reality. It could one day be used for computer games or training surgeons.
SIX invests in blockchain startup PassOn
Zurich/Baar ZG – The SIX Group has acquired a minority stake in PassOn AG, a startup company specialising in the transfer of digital assets as part of inheritances. The investment is part of SIX’s strategy to build a digital asset custody ecosystem.
RUAG Space travels to Mercury with BepiColombo
Zurich – On 20 October, the Mercury-bound spacecraft BepiColombo is embarking on its seven-year journey. RUAG Space from the Greater Zurich Area has supplied technology for the Ariane5 launch rocket and the two orbits.
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