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Wingtra receives US$22 million for its drones
Zurich - Wingtra is set to accelerate its growth with US$22 million raised in new funding. The company has plans for further expansion with its commercial vertical take-off and landing drones, including on the American continent. Five new industry veterans have also been appointed to its senior leadership team.
Maerki Baumann and Redalpine facilitating start-up investments
Zurich - The private bank Maerki Baumann is now offering its clients the opportunity to access an alternative asset class managed by the venture capital firm Redalpine. The investment focus is on start-ups from the German-speaking DACH region with growth potential and scalable business models.
Toronto airport implements Artificial Intelligence from Assaia
Zurich/Mississauga - Toronto Pearson International Airport is deploying the monitoring solution developed by Assaia at all 106 boarding gates. The company will also be showcasing its boarding gate operations software at this year’s Dubai Airport Show. The technology is based on Artificial Intelligence and computer vision.
Zurich is the world’s best airport for security controls
Kloten/London - Zurich Airport has been named as the world’s best airport for security controls by the international rating organization Skytrax in 2023. In the rankings of the best airports overall, Zurich has risen one place from 9th in the previous year to 8th for 2023.
Oculis moves closer to securing approval for innovative eye drops
Zug - Oculis has been given the green light to proceed with the Phase 3 trial for its most-promising product candidate. Patient enrollment for the trial has now been completed. The innovative eye drops to treat inflammation and pain following cataract surgery will be tested on 240 patients at 25 locations across the USA.
Researchers shed new light on growth of cancer cells
Zurich/Strasbourg/Baden - Structures outside of cells, such as fibers, promote the growth of tumors. Zurich-based researchers made this discovery as part of an international study. Up to now, research has mostly focused on the cells themselves. A project at Baden Cantonal Hospital should now provide further answers.
Miltenyi Biotech acquires lino Biotech
Zurich/Bergisch Gladbach - Lino Biotech has been acquired by the German biotechnology company Miltenyi Biotec. The headquarters at the spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich founded in 2020 will be converted for research and development.
AirConsole consults games industry giants
Zurich - AirConsole is setting up a top-class advisory board for gaming. The startup plans to leverage this Gaming Advisory Board and its partnership with BMW to develop into a company that sets a new standard for gaming via in-car entertainment systems.
3D-printed insoles measure sole pressure in shoe
Zurich/Dübendorf/Lausanne - Swiss researchers have developed a 3D-printed insole with integrated sensors. The data generated in this way can be used to print customized insoles. This also helps athletes or patients determine performance and therapy progress.
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