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Zurich - Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are testing hydrogen engines for the aviation sector. The focus here is on the change in interactions between the acoustic behavior of the injection nozzles and the flame itself. In this context, various flight altitudes are simulated.

Zurich - The start-up GoNina offers businesses an online model for food planning. With the program, which leverages the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the company hopes to combat the issue of food waste.

Zurich - A team at the University of Zurich has just announced that the genetic defect responsible for the immune condition chronic granulomatous disease can be fixed using the genetic scissors tool CRISPR. However, unintended errors can arise during repair.

St.Gallen/Mendrisio - Helvetia will start using Coinnect's platform for combating cyber risk from the end of this year. It says the platform’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence and technology for detection of potential threats will enable comprehensive risk assessment.

In just a few years, ANAVIA has established itself as a leader in unmanned helicopter technology, setting new standards with its innovative HT-100 helicopter. In this interview, Jon Andri Jörg, Founder & Co-CEO of ANAVIA, shares insights into the company’s origins, the unique advantages of operating from Glarus, and how Greater Zurich’s tech ecosystem has supported ANAVIA’s rapid growth.

Zurich/Frankfurt - Dimpora has won this year’s Innovation Challenge for sustainable solutions in the chemistry and textiles industry. The company received the award, which comes with prize money of 15,000 euros, for its fluorine-free textile membrane.

Solothurn/Kotka - For Qumea, a pilot project in Helsinki has proven to be so successful that the firm Digital Factory Finland will now assume responsibility in the country for sales, customer service and installations in connection with Qumea’s small radar sensor. This records body movements of people in need of care in the patient’s room.

Altdorf/Schattdorf - Dätwyler has significantly expanded its computing capacity at the headquarters in Altdorf. As such, the existing IT system in the Schattdorf Competence Center can be opened up to all users to facilitate global collaborations between engineers working on simulations.

Zurich/Houston - ANYbotics has entered into a partnership with the Houston-based oilfield service provider SLB. Zurich-based ANYBOTICS has designed diagnostic robots to increase safety and efficiency in hazardous oil and gas field environments.