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Microlino licensed for European streets
Küsnacht ZH – Electric city runabout Microlino has passed the tests for EU homologation. Micro Mobility Systems AG, which is located in the Greater Zurich Area, plans to build the first vehicles in September, with series production set to begin by the end of the year.
Greater Zurich Area explores new opportunities in China
Winterthur – China plans to focus more strongly in the future on innovation. A Swiss business delegation will now travel to China to explore joint opportunities. The trip is being organized by the ZHAW School of Management and Law with the support of the Canton of Zurich.
Datwyler and CTsystems to industrialize polymer transducer
Altdorf – Industrial group Datwyler has entered into a partnership with high-tech startup CTsystems to market and industrialize polymer transducer technology.
B3i – Blockchain insurance industry comes to Zurich
Empa develops matrix for tailor-made asphalt
Dübendorf ZH – Different places and climatic conditions mean that roads require specific types of asphalt. Now, the Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) has developed a matrix that can quickly decipher the ideal mix.
Gerresheimer acquires Sensile Medical
Olten SO – The German packaging manufacturer Gerresheimer has acquired the Swiss medtech company Sensile Medical for a maximum of 350 million euros. There are plans to expand Sensile Medical’s offices in Olten.
Blockchain could revolutionize public infrastructure projects
Zug/New York – The BuildCoin Foundation from Crypto Valley Zug is partnering with the American company OpenCrowd. Together, they plan to develop a blockchain ecosystem for public infrastructure projects.
Eurizon Capital opens office in Zurich
Zurich – Eurizon Capital has opened an office in Zurich. The expansion is part of the Italian bank’s Europe-wide growth strategy, as it aims to become a leading European asset manager.
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