(IN BRIEF) Holcim is accelerating its adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its global manufacturing network, with plans to implement AI at over 100 plants worldwide by 2028. Already operational at 45 sites to predict and prevent failures, Holcim aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) KUKA and Swisslog recently highlighted advancements in AI integration for robotics and logistics during a virtual press conference. KUKA showcased an AI chatbot simplifying robot programming through voice commands, while Swisslog presented ItemPiQ, an AI-driven robot enhancing product … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, automation, KUKA, logistics, Niklas Goddemeier, partnership, robotics, Roland Ritter, sustainability, Swisslog, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has acquired the Cand-Landi Group, a Swiss company known for its recycling, waste management, aggregates, and ready-mix operations, to boost decarbonization and circular construction efforts. With CHF 70 million in net sales and 250 employees, Cand-Landi will … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged 250 employees, aggregates, alternative fuels, alternative raw materials, Cand-Landi Group, circular construction, construction demolition materials, decarbonization, Eclépens plant, holcim, Miljan Gutovic, ready-mix, recycling, Switzerland, waste management
(IN BRIEF) EMPA researchers are developing a new diagnostic procedure using dark-field X-ray imaging to determine the structure and composition of kidney stones, potentially reducing the need for invasive surgeries. Supported by the Maiores Foundation, this technology aims to provide … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS has formed a partnership with Jetoil, a leading fuel retailer in Greece with 113 gas stations. Through this collaboration, SGS will implement its Fuel Quality Certification Program, known as the Seal of Quality, across all Jetoil stations. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS has expanded its laboratory in Birsfelden, Switzerland, to offer comprehensive stability studies as part of its biopharmaceutical service portfolio. Effective February 2024, the enhanced facility provides integrated services including controlled temperature storage and various analytical tests, ensuring … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Roche has introduced the VENTANA® Kappa and Lambda Dual ISH mRNA Probe Cocktail assay, the first clinically approved in-situ hybridisation (ISH) test of its kind. Designed to enhance sensitivity in diagnosing B-cell lymphoma, the assay helps differentiate cancerous … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SIX, a leading global financial information provider, has unveiled a new series of global equity indices designed specifically for retail, private banking, and asset management sectors. These indices aim to simplify access to comprehensive equity investment views and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Dr. Christian Bahr, Financial, Insights and Operations, SIX, Tailored Global Equity Indices
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has launched a new contract logistics center in Rhineland-Palatinate, dedicated to servicing Wacker Neuson Group’s global spare parts supply for light and compact equipment. Spanning 55,000 square meters, the facility employs advanced ‘goods-to-person’ robotics technology with over … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andrew Voigt, Germany, Gianfranco Sgro, Kuehne+Nagel, logistics hub, partnership, Rhineland-Palatinate, sustainability, Wacker Neuson
(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched multiple sustainable initiatives across North America aimed at extracting critical battery metals more responsibly. These efforts include pioneering environmentally friendly methods for mining nickel and cobalt sulfates from the seafloor with The Metals Company, supporting … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Swisscom introduces two new cloud security services, Cloud Security Governance and Cloud Security Protection, to address mounting concerns over data protection and compliance in the public cloud. These services aim to provide transparency, continuous monitoring, and real-time vulnerability … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Project Viridis, a collaborative effort between the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), introduces a groundbreaking blueprint for integrating regulatory frameworks with climate data to address climate-related financial risks. The initiative, outlined … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Celine Sia, climate resilience, Financial Risks, Maha El Dimachki, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), partnership, Project Viridis, Singapore, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Swissport’s air cargo center at Frankfurt Airport has once again earned CEIV Pharma certification from IATA, highlighting its commitment to excellence in handling pharmaceutical products. This certification reaffirms Swissport’s dedication to maintaining high-quality standards in pharmaceutical logistics, supporting … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Behnke, CEIV Pharma Certification, Dirk Goovaerts, Frankfurt Air Cargo Center, Frankfurt Airport, IATA, Pharmaceutical, Quality Handling, safety, Swissport
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have partnered to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in electrical safety products, unveiling the first circuit breaker to incorporate components made from biomass-balanced plastics. The SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker utilizes materials derived from renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Andreas Matthé, BASF, Biomass-Balanced Plastics, Martin Jung, partnership, Siemens, SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Swisscom, in collaboration with NVIDIA, introduces the Swiss AI Platform, a cutting-edge infrastructure designed for developing trustworthy AI applications. Offering modular services including access to NVIDIA supercomputers, generative AI tools, and a model library, the platform ensures flexibility … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global leader in sustainable construction materials, recently acquired Land Recovery, a UK-based supplier specializing in recycled construction materials, as part of its commitment to circular construction practices. This strategic move aligns with Holcim’s goal to recycle … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has presented new data at the 2024 European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Congress, showcasing the sustained efficacy and safety of remibrutinib, a selective Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Results … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, has unveiled plans for a new high-volume silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing facility in Catania, Italy. This facility, part of ST’s Silicon Carbide Campus, will be fully integrated, covering R&D, manufacturing, testing, and packaging, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged investment, Italy, Jean-Marc Chery, partnership, Silicon Carbide (“SiC”) Manufacturing Facility, STMicroelectronics, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Sika has achieved validation of its near and long-term emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming its commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. By 2032, Sika aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% compared … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged net-zero emissions, Patricia Heidtman, Science-Based Targets initiative, Sika, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, announces Jakob Schwiedrzik as the new head of the High-Performance Ceramics laboratory, effective from August 1, 2024. With around ten years of experience at Empa’s site in Thun, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, Empa, Head of High-Performance Ceramics Laboratory, Jakob Schwiedrzik, leadership
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