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.
Huawei to open R&D centres in Switzerland
Dübendorf ZH – Huawei plans to massively expand its presence in Switzerland. The Chinese technology giant intends to open two research centres in Zurich and Lausanne. It will also strengthen corporate services.
Zurich Airport is third in the world
Zurich – Zurich Airport has scooped third place in the “Handelszeitung” Airport Ranking 2018. In a repeated run of success, Europe’s best airport was beaten only by Singapore and Hong Kong.
Ceva enters blockchain partnership with IBM and Maersk
Baar ZG – Ceva, a logistics services provider, has entered a strategic partnership with IT giant IBM and Danish logistics company Maersk. The goal is to develop a blockchain-based logistics system.
Biovotion supports smart pain management
Zurich/Singapore – Mundipharma from Singapore is developing a pain management platform based on artificial intelligence. The design features a health-tracking wristband developed by Swiss startup Biovotion.
QuickLogic collaborates with ETH Zurich
Zurich – QuickLogic, a company from California, is collaborating with the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH). The aim is to develop energy-efficient, high-performance devices.
Zurich economic area brings sustainability to financial sector
Robots build a wooden pergola
Zurich – Students at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have built a wooden pergola in Rome that did not require glue, nails or screws. It was created using a digital planning model and robots.
Georg Fischer concludes partnership for 3D printing
Schaffhausen – Industrial corporation Georg Fischer is joining forces with 3D Systems from the USA. This partnership will enable the companies to jointly develop manufacturing solutions based on 3D printing.
Growth in Europe for wefox
Zurich – The insurtech company wefox from the Greater Zurich Area is entering the Italian market and working in collaboration with brokerage company Mansutti from Milan. In future, wefox plans to continue its expansion into other European countries.
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