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Torqeedo and c.technology enter into partnership
Zurich/Weßling - Torqeedo, a German company specializing in electric drive systems for water vehicles, and c.technology are collaborating. The company from the Greater Zurich Area provides electric drive management solutions based on the cloud.
Empa spin-off heralds next generation of battery technology
Dübendorf - BTRY has developed a thin-film battery as a successor to lithium-ion battery technology. It is safer, lasts longer, and is more environmentally friendly. The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) is now seeking investors for the market launch.
UZH’s AI-piloted drone beats world champions
Zurich/Dübendorf - A drone from the University of Zurich (UZH) that has been trained with artificial intelligence (AI) has finished a challenging drone race course faster than the drones piloted by three human champions. According to the researchers, this is about raising drone efficiency.
Dentists combine life sciences and gaming
Zurich - Two scientists specializing in cell-to-cell communication in oral medicine have worked with the Game Technology Center at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich to develop teaching films. Students can use these to play games and learn about invisible processes by means of visual biology.
SEBA Bank permitted to operate in Hong Kong
Zug/Hong Kong - SEBA Hong Kong, a subsidiary of Switzerland-based SEBA Bank, has obtained an approval-in-principle from the Hong Kong financial market authority to offer a range of services, including those with crypto capabilities. It is now preparing to acquire a full license.
Pair Finance establishes Swiss subsidiary
Zurich/Berlin - Pair Finance is expanding to Switzerland and is looking to establish a dedicated team to serve this Swiss market. The Berlin-based fintech is a leading provider of digital debt collection solutions on the basis of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company is now set to bring its industry innovations to Switzerland as well.
Innovida Swiss Technology to open new production facility
Degersheim/Sant’Antonio - Krüger & Co. AG is taking over Innovida Swiss Technology, a heat pump manufacturer from the Greater Zurich Area. Innovida Swiss Technology will continue to operate on an independent basis and will open a new production facility in October.
ISO certification for Akina medical product
Zurich - The medtech start-up Akina has been certified for quality management in line with ISO 13485. The company’s AI-based medical software for physiotherapy therefore meets the stringent requirements of the European regulation on medical devices.
Balgrist University Hospital opens new research center OR-X
Zurich - Balgrist University Hospital has marked the opening of a new teaching and research center. With the fully equipped operating room OR-X and a Skills Lab, the aim is to offer the perfect environment for medical innovation and surgical training.
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