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Shanghai Ranking counts ETH among 20 best universities
Shanghai/Zurich - The recently published 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities from the independent Shanghai Ranking Consultancy has placed the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) at number 20. The University of Geneva has significantly improved to 49th place.
Researchers successfully control graphene nanoribbons using electrodes for the first time
Dübendorf/Beijing/Coventry - Researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology are examining quantum effects on graphene nanoribbons together with an international team. For the first time, the researchers have been able to attach electrodes to these nanoribbons and contact them.
Hamilton presents sensors for biopharmaceutical production processes
Bondaduz - The medtech firm Hamilton has published a guide to efficient and robust process analysis technologies for the purification and concentration (downstream) of biopharmaceuticals. It provides examples and tips for process monitoring and management of inline sensors.
Novaziun launches fully electric single-axle machine
Vella - The machinery manufacturer Novaziun has developed an electric single-axle equipment carrier. This is the first electric single-axle machine in the 20 kilowatt performance class. The agricultural machine does not emit any toxic exhaust fumes, while it is also quiet and easy to operate, even on slopes.
US authorities select Climeworks for major carbon capture project
Zurich/Washington D.C. - The US Department of Energy has selected Climeworks for a project aiming to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. Together with other partners, the ETH Zurich spin-off will strive to play its part in the removal of one million metric tons of CO2 from the atmosphere each year.
Justice Bid and impactvise seek to enhance corporate ESG consulting
Andermatt/Chicago - The Chicago-based legal services provider Justice Bid is integrating ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) data and technologies from impactvise into its solution. The aim of Justice Bid’s cooperation with the firm from the Greater Zurich Area is to offer more targeted ESG consulting for corporate legal departments.
Syntegon again claims German Packaging Prize
Beringen/Waiblingen - For the fourth year in a row, Syntegon has been awarded the German Packaging Prize. The global supplier of process and packaging technologies managed to win over the jury in the Packaging Machines category for its IDH handling system for cookies and crackers.
Ayre Group acquires majority in nChain with 500 million Swiss francs
Zug/London - Ayre Group based in London is investing up to 500 million Swiss francs in nChain, a blockchain company from the Greater Zurich Area. Ayre plans to accelerate the development of nChain and promote the commercial use of its 800 patents. Applications have already been made for an additional 3,000 patents.
Investors give ZuriMED 14.5 million Swiss francs
Zurich/Hong Kong - ZuriMED Technologies has raised investments amounting to 14.5 million Swiss francs in a series A funding round. The medtech company plans to use these funds to accelerate the development and market launch of its innovative surgical tools for minimally invasive soft tissue repair.
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