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UBS joins European blockchain platform
Zurich – UBS is becoming a shareholder in we.trade, a blockchain-based trade financing platform whose existing shareholders include major European banks. With UBS’s involvement, Swiss companies will now be able to carry out transactions on we.trade.
Cencerus supports companies in digitalization processes
Schattdorf UR – Cencerus advises companies on their digital transformation and develops solutions in the areas of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0. Based in Schattdorf in the canton of Uri, the company was founded in September by former Swisscom experts.
Garaventa inaugurates world’s highest open-top aerial tramway
Goldau SZ/ Tignes – The world’s largest and highest open-top aerial tramway has been inaugurated in the French Alps by ropeway manufacturer Garaventa from the Greater Zurich Area.
Vifor Pharma wins Pharma 4.0 award
Glattbrugg ZH – Vifor Pharma has won the 2018 Pharma 4.0 Award for innovation of the year in drug manufacturing. The pharmaceutical company from the Greater Zurich Area implemented an augmented reality system.
ETH holds on to top ranking
Zurich – The Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) came in 11th place in this year’s Times Higher Education university ranking, meaning it remains the best university in continental Europe.
First crypto bank set for Switzerland
Zug – Prominent Swiss financial experts have raised 100 million francs to build a new bank. SEBA Crypto in Zug is designed to bridge the gap between traditional and crypto markets. The next step is acquiring a license.
Futurae Technologies wins investors
Zurich – Futurae Technologies has raised two million Swiss francs in a financing round. The spin-off from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich develops and sells secure authentication solutions.
Zurich sensor monitors growth of liver tissue outside of the body
Wädenswil ZH – Wyss Zurich is developing a perfusion system to allow the growth of healthy liver tissue outside of the body. C-CIT Sensors AG from the Greater Zurich Area is providing a sensor to monitor glucose levels crucial to the project.
Hystrix launches marketplace for medtech products
Biberist SO – Switzerland’s first digital marketplace for medical products, implants and services is soon to launch. Hystrix medical has secured well-known hospitals and suppliers – and is already planning to expand abroad.
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