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Study proves efficacy of MS therapy
Zurich - Researchers at the University of Zurich and the University Hospital Zurich have been able to explain why blood stem cell transplants are so effective in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). They have shown how the immune system regenerates after chemotherapy without continuing to produce the harmful cells.
“Time” magazine lists Empa paper batteries among world’s best inventions in 2022
Dübendorf/New York - The water-activated paper batteries developed by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have been named as one of the world’s best inventions of the year by “Time” magazine. The biodegradable disposable batteries could pave the way to more environmentally friendly electronics.
NNAISENSE launches Artificial Intelligence for Industry 5.0
Lugano - NNAISENSE has launched an autonomous, learning control system for industrial manufacturing, logistics and smart cities on the market. It automates current Artificial Intelligence. This should facilitate a more rapid reconfiguration without any need for factory downtime.
Uri strengthens position as alpine technology location
Altdorf - Uri wants to further strengthen its position as a location for alpine technology. The canton in the south of the Greater Zurich Area is already home to several national and international companies that are active in this field. First, a new website aims to raise the visibility of existing competences and build synergies.
University of Applied Sciences develops tourism app for Davos
Chur - The new smartphone app Augmented Swiss Heritage is bringing tourists closer to the cultural heritage of Davos with the aid of augmented reality. The app was developed by the University of Applied Sciences Graubünden and is expected to also be used in other regions.
Beekeeper raises further capital of US$50 million
Zurich - Beekeeper has secured an additional US$50 million in Series C funding round. The company intends to use the new funds to expand the mobile platform for the deskless workforce who don’t work from a fixed office location. It has also announced the platform’s new capabilities.
Amazon Web Services opens Swiss data centers
Zurich/Seattle - Amazon Web Services is launching a new infrastructure region called AWS Europe (Zurich). This includes the opening of three Swiss data centers. The U.S. tech giant plans to invest almost 6 billion Swiss francs in Switzerland over the next 15 years.
Researchers making Metaverse worlds tangible with VR gloves
Dübendorf/Zurich/Lausanne - Three teams from Empa, ETH and EPFL are researching the next generation of custom-made gloves for Virtual Reality (VR) applications. The aim is to produce these via 3D printing processes and make it possible to haptically experience virtual situations in the Metaverse.
BC Platforms raises 20 million Swiss francs to boost growth
Zurich - BC Platforms intends to consolidate its position as the leading European supplier of real-world health data following an investment of 20 million Swiss francs. Life Sciences firms can use this data from Europe and Asia to drive the development of effective medicines.
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