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Magnetised particles mimic blood cells
Zurich – Scientists at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a system that enables aggregates composed of magnetised particles to roll like blood cells along blood vessels. The innovation could transport nanodrugs to areas of the body that are difficult to reach.
Nanosensor to enable new therapies
Zurich – Researchers in Zurich have developed a peptide that is able to detect the tensional state of tissue fibres. It could open the door to new research approaches in medicine and pharmacology.
BearingPoint uses Appway’s software
Zurich – The consulting firm BearingPoint and the Zurich-based fintech company Appway are working together to offer German financial service providers assistance with their digitalization project.
Tend to help people share luxury goods
Zug – The startup Tend wants to launch an app that will allow people to purchase smaller shares of luxury goods, which they can these use at set times. The app will be based on blockchain technology, and an ICO is already being planned.
ABB and Kawasaki team up on collaborative robots
Zurich – The Zurich technology group ABB is entering into a partnership with the Japanese company Kawasaki Heavy Industries to pursue a joint strategy on collaborative robots, or ‘cobots’.
Researchers develop battery of the future
Dübendorf ZH – Researchers at Empa and the University of Geneva have developed a novel solid-state sodium battery. Safer than lithium-ion batteries, it also has the potential to store more energy.
Avaloq wins prize for innovation
Freienbach SZ – The fintech company Avaloq has won the Grand Prix Banque & Innovation 2017 for its flair for innovation. The awards ceremony was held at the 2017 Banque & Innovation fair in Paris.
ETH researchers accelerate cellular analysis
Zurich – Flow cytometry is used to determine the type and properties of cells. A research group from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) has now improved this technology. Their approach is more rapid and precise.
Biogen is driving Solothurn economy
Luterbach – Biogen is building a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical production plant at its site in Solothurn. According to a new study, it is generating a gross added value of more than 800 million Swiss francs and creating more than 2,000 jobs.
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