Category Archives: Switzerland

Press Releases & News from Switzerland distributed via EuropaWire

Swiss Exhibition Operator MCH Group Appoints Kuehne+Nagel as Official Logistics Partner

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has signed a five-year agreement to become the Official Logistics Partner of MCH Group, supporting more than 150 events annually across major Swiss exhibition venues including Messe Basel, Messe Zurich, and Beaulieu Lausanne. The partnership covers international … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance Group reports accelerating growth across Property & Casualty and Life businesses as data center and infrastructure demand boosts specialty lines

(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group reported strong first-quarter growth across its Property & Casualty, Life, and Farmers businesses, supported by expanding specialty insurance demand, infrastructure investment trends, and growing life protection sales. Commercial insurance growth was driven by strong performance … Read the full press release

Empa and PSI Researchers Advance Scientific Workflow Automation with AiiDAlab Platform

(IN BRIEF) Empa and Paul Scherrer Institute researchers have expanded the capabilities of the AiiDAlab software platform beyond materials science into fields including battery research, atmospheric science, and experimental data analysis. Originally designed to simplify scientific simulations through an intuitive … Read the full press release

STRABAG and ZÜBLIN Secure Major German Rail Infrastructure Contract for Pfaffensteig Tunnel Project

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG and ZÜBLIN have been awarded a major contract for the Pfaffensteig Tunnel project in Germany, a significant rail infrastructure scheme designed to improve connections between Stuttgart and Switzerland. The approximately 11-kilometre twin-bore tunnel will link Stuttgart Airport’s … Read the full press release

ABB Expands Medium-Voltage Production Capacity Across Europe to Support Power Grid Modernization

(IN BRIEF) ABB will invest approximately $200 million across Europe over the next three years to expand medium-voltage manufacturing capacity and support the modernization of electricity grids. The investment program includes a major new $100 million facility in Italy focused … Read the full press release

AI-Powered Ericsson Uplink Optimization Trial Delivers Performance Improvements Across KDDI 4G and 5G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and KDDI have successfully completed a large-scale AI-driven uplink optimization field trial across KDDI’s live 4G and 5G commercial network in Japan. Using Ericsson’s Uplink Interference Optimizer rApp on the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform, the companies achieved … Read the full press release

Roche Expands Digital Pathology Strategy with Acquisition of AI Diagnostics Company PathAI

(IN BRIEF) Roche has agreed to acquire PathAI to strengthen its digital pathology and AI-powered diagnostics capabilities. The deal builds on an existing partnership between the companies focused on AI-enabled companion diagnostics and pathology solutions. Roche said the acquisition will … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Joins World Economic Forum Initiative to Accelerate Industrial Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has joined the advisory board of the World Economic Forum’s new Lighthouse Operating System initiative, an open-source framework designed to help manufacturers scale digital transformation and operational excellence. Developed using insights from the World Economic Forum’s … Read the full press release

SGS Approved as Validation and Verification Body by International Carbon Registry to Strengthen Carbon Market Credibility

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been approved as a Validation and Verification Body by the International Carbon Registry, allowing it to validate and verify greenhouse gas reduction and removal projects under globally recognized standards. This role ensures that projects meet strict … Read the full press release

World Economic Forum Report Shows Artificial Intelligence Driving Measurable Gains and Competitive Advantage in Cybersecurity Operations

(IN BRIEF) A new World Economic Forum report, developed with KPMG, identifies artificial intelligence as the most significant force shaping cybersecurity, with 94% of cyber leaders recognizing its impact and 77% of organizations already using it in operations. The report … Read the full press release

KIT and University of Geneva Research Reveals Key Limitations of AI Forecasting in Predicting Record-Breaking Weather Phenomena

(IN BRIEF) A new international study led by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and the University of Geneva finds that while AI-based weather forecasting models are highly effective under typical conditions, they fall short when predicting record-breaking extreme weather events such … Read the full press release

Novartis Completes Major US Expansion Plan with Seventh Facility to Strengthen End to End Manufacturing Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has finalized its US manufacturing and research expansion plan with the announcement of a seventh new facility in Morrisville, North Carolina, dedicated to producing active pharmaceutical ingredients for solid-dose medicines and RNA therapies. The move is part … Read the full press release

Siemens to Deliver New Generation Desiro Double Deck Trains Enhancing Capacity and Comfort Across Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has secured a major contract with Swiss Federal Railways to deliver 116 Desiro DoSto double-deck trains, with an option for up to 84 more, in a deal worth around CHF 2 billion. The trains will be introduced … Read the full press release

Empa Researchers Develop Light Activated Nanozyme Therapy to Target Brain Tumors

(IN BRIEF) Empa and HOCH Health Ostschweiz have launched a research project to develop nanozyme-based therapies for treating aggressive brain tumors such as astrocytoma, using near-infrared light to activate the treatment directly at the tumor site. The approach aims to … Read the full press release

SGS Enhances Analytical Solutions with Launch of GMP Compliant NMR Testing for Pharma Industry

(IN BRIEF) SGS has introduced GMP-compliant NMR testing capabilities in China using a JEOL 400 MHz system, strengthening its pharmaceutical analytical services with advanced structural and quantitative analysis. The new offering supports the entire drug development and manufacturing lifecycle by … Read the full press release

Ericsson Partners with Swisscom to Deploy Next-Generation Energy Platform for Smarter and More Resilient Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Swisscom have introduced a next-generation Energy & Enclosure platform as part of the Ericsson Radio System, marking a significant step toward more intelligent, automated, and energy-efficient network infrastructure. Developed through a two-year collaboration built on a … Read the full press release

Bayer expands global food security efforts through partnership with International Organization for Migration and large scale seed donations

(IN BRIEF) Bayer has expanded its partnership with the International Organization for Migration to deliver more than 225 metric tonnes of vegetable and corn seeds in 2026 to vulnerable communities worldwide. The initiative supports Bayer’s Zero Hunger Pledge and focuses … Read the full press release

Swisscom secures fourth consecutive win in connect mobile hotline test for customer service excellence

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has won the connect mobile hotline test for the fourth consecutive year, demonstrating its sustained excellence in customer service within the telecommunications sector. The company achieved outstanding ratings in key areas such as accuracy and reliability of … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics expands BrightSense portfolio with energy efficient sensors designed for edge AI and compact electronics

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has introduced two new ultralow-power global-shutter image sensors, VD55G4 and VD65G4, designed to enable always-on vision in compact, battery-powered devices. Part of the ST BrightSense portfolio, the sensors offer up to ten times lower power consumption compared … Read the full press release

Siemens Introduces Advanced Managed Detection and Response Service to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched a new Managed Detection and Response service to strengthen cybersecurity for critical infrastructure operators, particularly in the energy sector. The solution provides 24/7 monitoring and analysis of IT and operational technology systems, enabling faster detection … Read the full press release