KNIME receives additional 30 million US dollars from Invus
Zurich/New York - USA-based lender Invus is investing an additional 30 million US dollars in the software company KNIME. The new funds are to be used to expedite the introduction of artificial intelligence governance and ModelOps at a company level.
ZHAW seeks to utilize side streams
Winterthur - Researchers at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) are aiming to make use of organic waste left over from industrial food production. They have already developed processes for utilizing cocoa bean shells and potato peelings.
Magnes receives CE certification for smart shoes
Zurich - Magnes AG has received CE Mark MDR Class IIa certification for its NUSHU smart shoes. The shoes are equipped with sensors and were developed to help treat neurological disorders.
EQT to acquire majority stake in Acronis
Schaffhausen/Stockholm - EQT has agreed a deal to acquire a majority stake in Acronis. With Europe’s largest investment group as majority shareholder, the company, a cybersecurity specialist based in the Greater Zurich Area, will set its sights on achieving further growth. As of now, Acronis protects 750,000 companies in 150 countries.
Empa and Eawag extend invitations to new campus
Dübendorf - The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) recently completed the expansion of their joint campus in Dübendorf before celebrating its official opening. On September 14, the two organizations will be presenting their respective research.
Sonova brings two AI-powered hearing aids to market
Stäfa - Sonova is undertaking the largest product launch in the company’s history to date. It is releasing two product families using artificial intelligence (AI): Audéo Infinio and Audéo Sphere Infinio. The dual-chip technology is said to distinguish between speech and environmental noise particularly well.
VirtaMed develops simulators for Femasys
Schlieren/Suwanee - VirtaMed is entering into a partnership with Femasys. U.S.-based Femasys is a biomedical company focusing on women’s healthcare. VirtaMed has produced simulators for Femasys.
L'Oréal acquires 10 percent stake in Galderma
Zug/Clichy - L’Oréal has acquired a stake of 10 percent in Galderma. As such, the French cosmetics company and the Zug-based dermatology specialists are working towards a scientific collaboration to combat skin aging.
Loft Dynamics receives qualification for VR flight simulator in the USA
Dübendorf/Santa Monica - Loft Dynamics has secured US qualification for its flight simulator powered by Virtual Reality (VR) technology. The simulator has also been given the green light by the European Aviation Safety Agency.
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