(IN BRIEF) PVA TePla has partnered with Scientific Visual, acquiring a 25% stake to enhance its silicon carbide quality control capabilities. This collaboration aims to improve the inspection and production yield of silicon carbide crystals, meeting the growing global demand … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Dr. Ivan Orlov, Jalin Ketter, partnership, PVA TePla, quality control, Scientific Visual, silicon carbide crystals, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) EQT’s EQT X fund will acquire a majority stake in Acronis, a global cyber protection company. Existing investors, including CVC, Springcoast, and BlackRock Private Equity Partners, will retain minority stakes. This partnership aims to support Acronis’ growth and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Acronis, Cybersecurity, EQT, EQT X fund, Ezequiel Steiner, Johannes Reichel, partnership, Phil Goodwin, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will unveil a range of innovative rail solutions, including the zero-emission RS ZERO, the CITYLINK tram-train, and the bi-mode Class 99 locomotive. Highlights also include new underground trains for Berlin and battery-powered FLIRT Akku … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged bi-mode Class 99 locomotive, CITYLINK tram-train, InnoTrans 2024, rail transport, Stadler, sustainability, zero-emission RS ZERO
(IN BRIEF) Empa’s Thun campus, now an internationally acclaimed center for materials technology, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Established in 1994, the campus has grown into a hub of innovation, employing around 90 experts and fostering collaborations with universities and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MorphoSys AG has completed its voluntary delisting from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Global Market following its acquisition by Novartis. The delisting agreement, announced on June 20, 2024, and the subsequent delisting purchase offer by Novartis were … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Frankfurt, MorphoSys, NASDAQ, Novartis, Novartis BidCo AG, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has welcomed 232 new apprentices, with a record 97 starting IT apprenticeships. To support these apprentices, Swisscom is piloting a nine-month onboarding program. Additionally, nine students are beginning a bachelor’s degree in IT with integrated practice. Swisscom … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom
Tagged . Marc Marthaler, apprenticeship, IT Recruitment Year, Klementina Pejic, Swisscom, training
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has appointed Yutaka Matsuyoshi as the new Managing Director for Japan, starting August 1, 2024. Matsuyoshi, with 25 years of experience in logistics, previously led Global Logistics at adidas and served as Global Head of Operations for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Roche has completed the acquisition of LumiraDx’s Point of Care technology after receiving all necessary antitrust and regulatory clearances. This addition enhances Roche’s diagnostics portfolio with an advanced multi-assay platform that consolidates a wide range of tests, including … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Global Diagnostic Capabilities, LumiraDx’s Point of Care Technology, Matt Sause, partnership, Roche, sustainability, Veronique Ameye
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a mid double-digit million euro contract by the Swiss Confederation to produce and supply 81mm mortar cargo ammunition, including MX2-KM mortars and cartridges for illumination and smoke discharge. Manufacturing will be handled by Rheinmetall … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Mortar Ammunition, MX2-KM mortar system, partnership, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall EXPAL Munitions SA, Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, Swiss Armed Forces, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme AG has renewed its partnership with Landis+Gyr for another four years, extending their 20-year collaboration. Landis+Gyr will supply ultrasonic heat meters, specifically the T550 (UH50) model, chosen through a Europe-wide tender. The T550 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged BEW Berliner Energie, Germany, Heat Meter Supply, Johannes M. Koch, Landis+Gyr, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland, Theresa Matthes, Wärme AG
(IN BRIEF) At the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Oerlikon and MTU Aero Engines announced the next phase of their collaboration to create a cutting-edge thermal spray factory. The initiative aims for 100% digital traceability, real-time monitoring through digital twins, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Germany, Markus Zeis, MTU Aero Engines, Oerlikon, partnership, smart factory, sustainability, Switzerland, Toby Middlemiss, UK
(IN BRIEF) A study by the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW), co-authored by Empa researcher Gerrit Kuhlmann, highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite-based earth observations can help reduce the impact of climate change in Switzerland. The study suggests … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, climate change, Empa, Gerrit Kuhlmann, SATW Study, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) SGS has awarded OrionStar Robotics with China’s first ISO/IEC 42001 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. This certification highlights OrionStar’s leadership in AI management, adherence to best practices, and commitment to data privacy and sustainability. The certification ceremony … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI Management Certification, Awards, CHINA, OrionStar Robotics, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Stadtwerke Stuttgart GmbH have partnered to promote sustainable urban energy in Stuttgart. The newly inaugurated Stadtwerke Stuttgart headquarters showcases advanced building and energy management systems using Siemens Xcelerator applications. These systems connect buildings and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, building management systems, Carsten Koch, climate neutral targets, digital platform, digital twin technology, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, energy management systems, energy savings, hydrogen production facility, Internet of Things, IoT sensors, lighthouse project, Matthias Rebellius, mobility hub, Peter Drausnigg, renewable energy generation, renewable energy sources, Siemens, Siemens Xcelerator, Simon Pfau, smart building management, Stadtwerke Stuttgart, sustainability goals, sustainable infrastructure, sustainable urban transformation, Thomas Fuhrmann
(IN BRIEF) SGS has announced its acquisition of Institut d’Expertise Clinique (IEC), a prominent Clinical Research Organization specializing in advanced clinical testing for the cosmetics industry. Founded in 1990 and based in France, IEC operates across Europe, Asia, and Africa, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Cosmetics Testing, Etienne Camel, France, Géraldine Picaud, Institut d’Expertise Clinique (IEC), leadership, partnership, SGS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Biologicals and Intrinsyx Bio have joined forces to introduce advanced biological solutions to global agriculture. This collaboration focuses on leveraging Intrinsyx Bio’s proprietary endophyte formulations, which enhance nutrient uptake in plants, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Greg Thompson, Innovative Biological Solutions, Intrinsyx Bio, Jonathan Brown, partnership, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, Syngenta Biologicals, USA
(IN BRIEF) Just – Evotec Biologics and Sandoz have expanded their strategic partnership to advance the development and commercial manufacturing of biosimilars. This enhanced collaboration includes additional biosimilars in Sandoz’s pipeline and ensures long-term supply through Just – Evotec Biologics’ … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Biosimilar Development, Dr. Matthias Evers, Evotec, France, Just – Evotec Biologics, partnership, Sandoz, Supply Security, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG and Boson Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on converting non-recyclable waste into clean hydrogen energy. Utilizing Siemens’ advanced technology and consultancy services, including automation and digitalization from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ACHEMA Fair, automation, Axel Lorenz, Boson Energy, circular economy, clean energy, CO₂ reduction, digital services, digitalization, distributed production, electric vehicle charging, electrification, fast charging, fossil fuels, Frankfurt, Germany, global carbon footprint, green energy transition, grid stability, HPAG, Hydrogen by Plasma Assisted Gasification, hydrogen-powered, Jan Grimbrandt, local energy security, non-recyclable waste, Poland, scalable solutions, Siemens, Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, standardization, sustainable hydrogen
(IN BRIEF) SIX and Avaloq have jointly launched the Independent Valuation Service for financial instruments, addressing the global need for impartial end-of-day valuations. This service, accessible via the CONNEXOR API, supports asset managers, custodians, and financial institutions in client reporting, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group and Aon have launched a comprehensive insurance facility to support blue and green hydrogen projects globally, with coverage for projects up to USD 250 million. This initiative, led by Zurich and brokered exclusively by Aon, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Insurance, Switzerland
Tagged Aon, Aviation, blue hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS technologies, clean energy insurance, commercial insurance, eco-friendly, energy storage, energy transition, GREEN HYDROGEN, hydrogen combustion, hydrogen projects, industrial processes, Joseph Peiser, manufacturing steel, net-zero transition, producing chemicals, refining petrol, renewable energy, shipping, Sierra Signorelli, sustainable solutions, transportation, treating metals, Zurich Insurance Group
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