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Zurich to protect fintechs against cyber attacks
Zurich – Zurich has joined forces with international corporations to form a consortium that will protect fintechs from cyber attacks. These companies above all want to prevent hackers being able to attack via the backdoor, through their fintech subsidiaries.
Schneider-Ammann opens information pavilion
Dübendorf ZH – Federal councillor Johann Schneider-Ammann and Zurich government councillor Carmen Walker Späh opened the Information Pavilion at the Innovation Park in Zurich. The public is invited to an open day on Saturday.
Researchers give shape to large membrane proteins
Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich have developed a new method for crystallizing large membrane proteins. This is necessary to determine their structure, which is important in therapeutics and diagnostics.
Bossard enters 3D printing market
Zug – Fastening technology company Bossard from the Greater Zurich Area is teaming up with three German companies to sell 3D industrial printers. Bossard will also provide consulting services to customers.
Zurich economic region a driver of innovation
Energy harvesting by touch
Zurich – A receiver for touch communication that harvests its energy directly from the signal has been developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. This device does not need batteries and could revolutionise the use of touch sensors.
Piavita attracts investors from Silicon Valley
Zurich – Piavita has secured US$5.5 million in a funding round. The investors include two venture capital firms from Silicon Valley. The medtech startup from the Greater Zurich Area impressed with its measuring device for horse vitals.
Recruitment trends in the Swiss blockchain space
Degree courses in Zurich are among world’s best
Zurich – The Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has the best degree course in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The University of Zurich ranked as the best Swiss institution overall.
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