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Georg Fischer and 3D Systems present 3D printer
Schaffhausen/Chicago – GF Machining Solutions, a division of Georg Fischer, and the American firm 3D Systems have jointly developed a solution for additive manufacturing. The DMP Factory 500 can simply the manufacture of metal parts and reduce total operation costs.
Every second car drives with Dätwyler expertise
Altdorf – Dätwyler is turning to its new automotive production concept – Lean and Clean – in an effort to increase its competitiveness in the market for automotive components.
Dfinity to base research team in Zurich
Zug/Zurich – Dfinity intends to establish a research laboratory in Zurich. The U.S. company already has its Foundation in the Crypto Valley and is currently working on a new kind of decentralised internet computer. It recently raised more than US$100 million in a funding round.
Waters invests in Creoptix AG
Wädenswil ZH – U.S. technology company Waters Corporation is investing in Creoptix AG, a company from the Greater Zurich Area which develops and markets analytical laboratory instruments for life sciences research and the pharmaceutical sector.
High-tech is letting Swiss coffee culture conquer the globe
Hamilton sensors flying into space
Bonaduz GR – Hamilton Bonaduz AG has developed special sensors for a new life support system, which will be used on the International Space Station. This system will be sent out into space next week.
Ava is once again best startup in Switzerland
Zurich – The most promising startups in Switzerland were recognised at the Top 100 Swiss Startup Awards on Wednesday. The Zurich-based medtech company Ava managed to retain its number one position. In fact, companies from the Greater Zurich Area dominated the ranking in general.
Tresorit secures €11.5 million
Zurich – Tresorit has been able to secure fresh capital of €11.5 million in a funding round. With headquarters in Zurich, the startup offers a cloud encryption service to businesses.
ETH software makes buses smarter
Zurich/Bellach SO – Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have developed software for the bus manufacturer Carrosserie Hess. This will provide major cost and energy savings for hybrid buses. The first pilot bus is already on the road in Zurich.
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