(IN BRIEF) Leica Geosystems has acquired Scasa, the company behind the PinPoint 3D modelling software, expanding its reality capture portfolio. PinPoint offers users intuitive tools for point cloud registration, meshing, and modelling, making it easier to create floorplans, orthoimages, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 3D modelling, BIM, CAD, floorplans, geospatial technologies, Hexagon, Leica BLK360 SE Essentials, Leica Geosystems, meshing, orthoimages, partnership, PinPoint, point cloud registration, reality capture, Scasa, Simon Mark, software acquisition, strategic innovation
(IN BRIEF) Stadler will deliver eight new cogwheel trains to Transports Montreux-Vevey-Riviera (MVR) for the scenic route from Montreux to Rochers-de-Naye, set to begin in 2029. Designed for tourists, the new trains feature panoramic windows, first-class compartments, and the latest … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged cogwheel trains, custom trains, energy-efficient, Lake Geneva, MOB, Montreux, mountain railway, MVR, panoramic windows, partnership, Pininfarina, Rochers-de-Naye, scenic railway, Stadler, sustainability, Swiss tourism, technical innovation, TOURISM, train design, Vaud Alps
(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak International has been named one of Europe’s Best Employers for 2025 by the Financial Times, ranking 115th out of 1,000 top employers and securing a spot in the top ten within its sector. The recognition was … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Adolfo Orive, Awards, career development, Diversity And Inclusion, employee empowerment, Employee Experience, employer ranking, Europe’s Best Employers 2025, Financial Times, INNOVATION, leadership, Statista, sustainability, Tetra Pak, workplace culture, workplace recognition
(IN BRIEF) World Economic Forum Chairman Klaus Schwab has stepped down after 55 years of leadership, announcing his resignation as he enters his 88th year. The Board of Trustees appointed Peter Brabeck-Letmathe as Chairman ad interim and formed a Search … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland
Tagged 55 years of leadership, appointment, Board of Trustees, Chairman ad interim, Global Dialogue, international cooperation, Klaus Schwab, leadership, leadership transition, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Search Committee, WEF, World Economic Forum
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has entered into a lead logistics provider (LLP) agreement with Evonik to manage air, sea, and road transportation across Asia-Pacific. This collaboration will cover key markets including Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alan Ni, Asia-Pacific, cost reduction, Evonik, Kuehne+Nagel, Lead Logistics Provider, logistics agreement, Operational Efficiency, partnership, supply chain optimization, technology solutions, transport management, Xia Fuliang
(IN BRIEF) ABB has launched its Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service to provide businesses with a flexible, zero-CapEx solution for energy storage. This service, designed for various industries, enables companies to adopt advanced energy solutions without large capital investments, ensuring immediate … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABB, battery energy storage, BESS-as-a-Service, clean energy, commercial buildings, data centers, decarbonization, energy efficiency, energy security, energy storage, energy trading, net zero, operational expenditure, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has expanded its “Lab-in-Fab” initiative in Singapore, partnering with ASTAR IME, ULVAC, ASTAR IMRE, and NUS to advance environmentally friendly piezoelectric MEMS technology. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation devices for personal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 3D mapping, A*STAR, Lab-in-Fab, lead-free materials, medical devices, NUS, partnership, personal electronics, piezoelectric MEMS, piezoMEMS, power-efficient devices, R&D collaboration, semiconductor R&D, Singapore semiconductor ecosystem, smartphone autofocus, STMicroelectronics, sustainability, ULVAC
(IN BRIEF) Leica Geosystems introduces the Leica Pegasus TRK300, an adaptable mobile mapping system designed for efficient and high-quality geospatial data collection. With its multi-beam scanner system, long-range capability, and durable design, the system ensures fast, detailed data capture in … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged asset mapping, construction, Digital Twin, geospatial data, Hexagon, infrastructure mapping, Leica Geosystems, Leica Pegasus FIELD, Leica Pegasus OFFICE, Leica Pegasus TRK300, mobile mapping, point cloud data, Smart Cities, surveying, Urban Planning
(IN BRIEF) An international team of researchers, including Empa scientists, is developing nanozymes to treat inflammation during pregnancy without harming the mother or fetus. These tiny particles, which have enzyme-like properties, could provide a safer alternative to traditional medications. Initial … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, biotechnology, Empa, Empa research, fetal health, Healthcare Innovation, human placental tissue, inflammation, maternal health, nanomedicines, nanotechnology, nanozymes, Nikolaos Tagaras, placenta chip, placental barrier, pregnancy complications, pregnancy research, prenatal care, safe treatment, Swiss National Science Foundation, Tina Bürki
(IN BRIEF) Stadler has secured a contract with A-Train AB to supply seven FLIRT trains for the Arlanda Express route, which will run between Arlanda Airport and Stockholm Central Station starting in late 2029. The contract, valued at approximately 350 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged A-Train AB, Arlanda express, customer service, FLIRT trains, high-speed trains, maintenance contract, modern fleet, Nordic climate, partnership, passenger comfort, railway infrastructure, Stadler, Stockholm Central Station, sustainability, Sweden, train order, train technology, transportation
(IN BRIEF) SIX has announced key appointments to its Group Executive Board, effective June 1, 2025. Tomas Kindler has been appointed as Head of Exchanges, following his interim role since January 2025. Rafael Moral Santiago takes on the role of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Bjørn Sibbern, capital markets, corporate appointments, executive board appointments, Fabienne-Anne Rehulka, Financial Leadership, financial services, Leadership changes, Rafael Moral Santiago, Securities Services, SIX, SIX Group, Tomas Kindler
(IN BRIEF) SIX has successfully issued a CHF 250 million digital bond with a 1.00% coupon and maturity in 2032, demonstrating strong investor demand. The bond’s proceeds will help strengthen SIX’s financial flexibility, support its growth strategy, and potentially fund … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, Aquis Exchange, bond issuance, CHF 250 million, corporate purposes, Credit Ratings, digital bond, Financial Flexibility, financial markets, Investor Demand, Raiffeisen Schweiz, SIX, SIX Swiss Exchange, UBS AG, Zürcher Kantonalbank
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has signed individual MoUs with fourteen global airlines to create a sustainability-focused partnership in the air logistics industry. The collaboration, which spans four continents, will prioritize sustainable aviation fuel, transparency in emissions tracking, and a broader approach … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged air cargo, air logistics, air transport, airfreight, carrier engagement, climate change, decarbonisation, Emissions Reduction, environmental impact, Fabiano Piccinno, global airlines, Kuehne+Nagel, logistics partnership, SAF, science-based targets, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel
(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed a new biodegradable material using fungal mycelium, which shows great potential for various applications. This material, which uses the mycelium’s natural extracellular matrix, is tear-resistant and can be used as a plastic-like film or … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Ashutosh Sinha, biodegradable batteries, biodegradable films, biodegradable material, compostable bags, eco-friendly materials, Empa, emulsifiers, environmental impact, extracellular matrix, fungal mycelium, hydrophobin, moisture sensors, schizophyllan, split-gill mushroom, sustainability, Sustainable Electronics
(IN BRIEF) Holcim and Alejandro Aravena’s ELEMENTAL firm present a pioneering biochar technology at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. The collaboration highlights the use of biochar-enhanced concrete to create sustainable carbon sink buildings, addressing the housing crisis with environmentally friendly … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Alejandro Aravena, Basic Services Unit, biochar technology, carbon sink, Circularity, CO2 reduction, decarbonization, ECOCycle, ECOPact, ECOPlanet, Elemental, holcim, housing crisis, incremental design, INNOVATION, net-zero, partnership, recycled aggregates, sustainability, sustainable construction
(IN BRIEF) SGS is expanding its testing and certification services to comply with new regulations in New South Wales, Australia, aimed at improving the safety of e-micromobility devices and batteries. This expansion allows SGS to issue certifications for e-bikes, e-scooters, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17065, certification, consumer safety, e-bikes, e-micromobility, e-scooters, hoverboards, JAS-ANZ, Market Access, New South Wales, partnership, safety regulations, SGS, sustainabulity, testing
(IN BRIEF) SGS Belgium NV has been officially designated by the European Commission and Belgian Competent Authority as a Notified Body (NB) under the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR), EU 2017/746. This milestone enhances SGS’s ability to support … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Belgium, certification, compliance, EU, EU IVDR, FAGG/AFMPS, Geofrey De Visscher, In Vitro Diagnostic, ISO 13485, IVDR, MDSAP, medical device, Medical Device Regulation, Notified Body, partnership, patient care, Regulation, SGS, UKCA
(IN BRIEF) Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has signed a contract with Stadler for up to four KISS double-deck trains to enhance Slovakia’s rail network. The new trains, set to operate between Bratislava and Žilina, will improve passenger comfort and capacity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Slovakia, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Bratislava, Emissions Reduction, energy consumption, fleet renewal, KISS double-deck trains, partnership, public transport, rail transport, Slovak Railways, Stadler, Stadler Polska, Stadler Prague, sustainability, train technology, Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, Žilina, ŽSSK
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel International AG has issued two bonds to refinance existing debt and support general corporate needs. The first bond, maturing on November 13, 2028, offers a fixed coupon of 0.6848% and a tenor of three years six months. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged bond issuance, CHF 200 million, corporate purposes, corporate strategy, debt refinancing, financing structure, fixed coupon, Kuehne+Nagel, Markus Blanka-Graff, refinancing, strategic flexibility, Swiss capital market
(IN BRIEF) CERN’s Beamline for Schools (BL4S) programme has won the 2025 Outreach Prize from the European Physical Society’s High Energy and Particle Physics Division (EPS-HEPP) for its innovative efforts in engaging high school students with particle physics. The award … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged academic achievement, Awards, Beamline for Schools, CERN, CERN & Society Foundation, DESY, Education, EPS-HEPP, European Physical Society, generational inspiration, high school students, INNOVATION, leadership, Outreach Prize, particle physics, partnership, scientific collaboration
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