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ABB Robotics and Vyripharm to automate laboratory testing
Zurich/Houston - ABB Robotics and the U.S. biotech Vyripharm Enterprises are collaborating to develop an automated laboratory testing platform. This will enable the quality control of raw material and novel pharmaceutical compounds and their certification.
Dätwyler and Empa develop sustainable fillers
Altdorf/Dübendorf - Dätwyler, a provider of high-quality, system-critical elastomers, and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed renewable cellulose-based fillers as part of an Innosuisse project. They can replace petrochemical fibers.
Proteomedix and Immunovia enter into strategic partnership
Schlieren/Lund - Proteomedix has entered into a strategic partnership with the Swedish firm Immunovia. The two companies both specialize in the area of cancer diagnostics and now intend to collaborate for research and development as well as commercialization activities.
Online shoppers can use avatars to try on clothing
Zurich - Alter Ego is a plug-in that allows online shoppers to check on their screens whether an item of clothing will fit them properly. All that is required for this is a full-body photo and the user’s height. The solution was developed by two students from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
SWISS becomes first airline to take to the skies with shark-inspired tech
Kloten/Miami - SWISS has become the world’s first passenger airline to deploy AeroSHARK technology. A film applied to the fuselage and engine nacelles replicates the properties of shark skin to help cut carbon emissions. The first regular scheduled SWISS flight has now been equipped with the technology.
Winners of the Food Tech Award set to be named
Kloten/Lugano - The 12 finalists of the Food Tech Award 2022 will present their innovative solutions in front of a jury on October 26 at the Microsoft Switzerland headquarters. The final is being organized by the Lifestyle Tech Competence Center. The shortlisted finalists also include four start-ups based in Switzerland.
Dydon AI wins another award for its ESG solution
Herrliberg - Taxo Tool from Dydon AI has now won a second international award. After the Global Sustainable Digital Finance Forum in Zurich, the start-up has now also claimed a prize for its data solution that helps companies comply with the new EU Taxonomy.
Dualsystems Biotech collaborates with aTyr Pharma
Schlieren/San Diego - Dualsystems Biotech is working together with the American biotherapeutic company aTyr Pharma. Together, they plan to develop new therapeutics.
Omise chooses Netcetera server for payments in Asia
Zurich/Singapore - Omise, a payment service provider based in Singapore, has integrated the 3-D Secure Server from Netcetera in its system. Omise rates this as the most reliable and viable product to support secure and convenient transactions. It will simplify authentication and reduce refunds and lost revenue.
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