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Metall Zug and Miele establish joint venture
Zug/Sulgen - Metall Zug and Miele are establishing a joint venture. Metall Zug will integrate its business units specializing in the disinfection and sterilization of hospitals, while Miele will contribute the Italian subsidiary Steelco. The joint venture is to be headquartered in Zug.
Researchers from ZHdK develop tool for heart surgery
Zurich - Researchers from the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) have developed a foldable applicator for the implantation of pacemakers. With 3Fold, the application time is significantly reduced and surgical hygiene improved. The 3Fold was named as the winner of the Design Prize Switzerland 2023.
ETH Zurich AI model helps to uncover new drugs
Zurich/Basel - Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model that accelerates the development of new drugs and optimization of existing medications. To this end, the researchers are collaborating with Roche.
First Belgian hospital set to use PIPRA technology
Zurich/Kortrijk - The Belgian hospital AZ Groeninge is set to introduce PIPRA’s cutting-edge technology. This can pre-operatively assess the extent of the risk that older patients might develop post-operative delirium. Furthermore, the two partners are now starting to develop a tool of this kind for intensive care patients.
Axino installs sensors in Migros refrigeration systems
Solothurn/Zurich - Migros, one of Switzerland’s largest retailers, will now also be testing Axino sensors designed to automatically measure the core temperature of food in the refrigeration systems of its cooperatives in Geneva, Vaud and Neuchâtel/Fribourg, as well as in Migrolino stores. The sensors have already been in use at Migros Zurich branches for two years now.
Climeworks brings its technology to Canada
Zurich/Montreal - Climeworks, which specializes in the capture of CO2 from the air, is working with the Montreal-based project developer Deep Sky to develop large-scale carbon capture and storage facilities. The aim is to scale up the technology as quickly as possible.
ETH investigates novel heart therapy for newborns
Zurich - A previously unknown protein is responsible for the congenital heart defect tetraology of Fallot. Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are now investigating a therapeutic approach to alter the biochemical signals surrounding this protein.
Switzerland Innovation Park Ticino and Virginia Tech to cooperate
Lugano/Blacksburg - The Switzerland Innovation Park Ticino, which is currently in development, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) have signed a cooperation agreement. Together, they plan to expedite innovation in artificial intelligence and drone technology.
Haelixa and Oerlikon promoting transparent supply chains
Kemptthal/Pfäffikon - Haelixa and the Oerlikon Group have joined forces with the aim of increasing the transparency of supply chains within the textiles industry. To this end, the mechanical engineering experts are using the DNA marker technology from yarn through to end product developed by Haelixa.
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