Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a thermal trap that absorbs sunlight and achieves temperatures over one thousand degrees Celsius. This technology could revolutionize the production of cement, metals, and chemicals in energy-intensive processes. The system uses a quartz rod that efficiently

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a thermal trap that absorbs sunlight and achieves temperatures over one thousand degrees Celsius. This technology could revolutionize the production of cement, metals, and chemicals in energy-intensive industrial processes. The system uses a quartz rod that

On 17 May 2024, the groundbreaking Convention on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was adopted by the Council of Europe with the participation of Switzerland. This event marks a decisive step towards ensuring that AI technologies are developed and used in accordance with the principles of human rights,

The canton of Zug is investing CHF 39.35 million in a five-year project to promote blockchain research in order to establish the so-called "Crypto Valley" as a leading global centre for blockchain technology. An innovative research institute is being founded in cooperation with the University of

Next Property AG is committed to fair competition in the digital property industry, promotes alliances and supports the newhome marketplace. It recommends collaboration to overcome digital

Skribble, a specialist in digital signatures from Zurich, is partnering with the real estate service provider SMG Real Estate. This collaboration aims to digitize the real estate market by introducing electronic signatures for purchase and rental contracts. SMG Real Estate customers can now sign

Cablex is taking over the rollout of smart meters for BKW, replacing 400,000 electricity meters with modern devices, thus contributing to the Energy Strategy

Zurich's cantonal pipeline cadastre portal, which has been in operation since 1 May 2024, provides uncomplicated access to comprehensive information on all supply and disposal pipelines for the first time. This initiative creates significant advantages for planning, construction and maintenance and

Dormakaba has developed a fire-tested battery backup for automatic doors. It acts as an emergency power supply for locking systems in the event of a power failure. The systems are to go into operation for the first time in four Scandinavian countries in April and

Legartis and Implenia aim to accelerate the review time of comprehensive contracts in the construction industry. To achieve this, the contract review specialist using artificial intelligence (AI) and the internationally active construction company will develop an AI

Tamedia announced the creation of a Digital Hub, which is intended to drive the company's digital transformation as a central element. Led by Patrick Rexroth as Chief Digital Officer, the hub aims to strengthen Tamedia's digital capabilities and accelerate its growth in the digital

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) aims to recover all waste heat, including from the micro data center, in its research building NEST and integrate it into the heating system. This will make NEST a pilot plant for the EU research project

Solstis, a company of BKW Building Solutions, now offers its services in the field of photovoltaics throughout Switzerland. With this expansion, BKW is focusing on environmentally friendly energy

A consortium involving the PHIDA Group is investing 1 million francs in the start-up Freesuns. The young company has developed innovative solar tiles. These tiles are discreetly integrated into the architecture of representative

At a time when the forgery of documents and goods is an increasing challenge, ETH Zurich has developed a ground-breaking solution. The Thenti app makes it possible to verify the authenticity of documents and even three-dimensional objects using an ordinary smartphone. A particular focus is on

A total of 206 foreign companies settled in Switzerland in 2023. As in previous years, most of the new establishments are active in the life sciences or ICT sectors. Geographically, companies from the USA, Germany, and France

Greater Zurich Area AG and its partners were able to attract a total of 89 companies to settle in the Zurich economic region in 2023. Nearly two-thirds of these are active in the organization's focus industries for location

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration (HWZ) is introducing a degree program for executives in the real estate industry. It aims to provide part-time education focused on data-driven value creation. This is intended to help the sector catch up in terms of digitization

The city of Lausanne is handing over its cable network in ten neighbouring municipalities to Sunrise. Switzerland's largest private telecommunications company wants to modernise this digital infrastructure in the Lake Geneva region and make it

CANCOM Switzerland hat die über 400'000 Quadratmeter des Grand Resort Bad Ragaz im laufenden Betrieb mit einem WiFi6-Netzwerk ausgestattet. Anders als beim bisherigen WLAN-Netzwerk kann es das hauseigene IT-Team nun auch selbstständig an individuelle Bedürfnisse

Digital transformation offers the real estate industry untapped potential to optimise processes, increase efficiency and improve customer loyalty. This technical report looks at how digital technologies can revolutionise property management by simplifying and automating traditional processes.

Das Zürcher Proptech Benetics hat eine Software für die Koordination von Bauprojekten entwickelt. Vier Monate nach Lancierung wird die digitale Anwendung bereits von 25 Firmen für die effiziente Arbeit auf den Baustellen

Die etavalve GmbH will die Produktion von Strom aus Abwärme durch eigens dafür entwickelte Kolbenmaschinen steigern. Die Empa unterstützt das Vorhaben mit einem Entrepreneur Fellowship für ihren ehemaligen Doktoranden und etavalve-Mitgründer Andyn

Innosuisse fördert den Fensterbauer smartwindows finanziell. Gewürdigt wird vor allem ein im vergangenen Jahr mit dem Zertifikat eco1 ausgezeichnetes Kunststofffenster des

Moritz Lüscher, Head of Digitalisation at the Swiss Federation of Master Builders, explains in an interview how construction SMEs can benefit from digitalisation and thus increase sustainability and efficiency without the need for major

Neustark hat im Geschäftsjahr 2023 seine erste Speicheranlage für CO2 in Deutschland eröffnet. Der Umsatz des Berner ClimateTech stieg im Jahresvergleich um 250 Prozent auf 10 Millionen Dollar an. Für 2024 sind 20 neue Speicherstandorte

Titlis Bergbahnen lässt auf dem Titlis eine neue Bahnlinie plus Aussichtsturm und Bergstation bauen. Schindler wird dafür acht Aufzüge und sieben Fahrtreppen liefern. Der Luzerner Aufzugbauer verfügt über Erfahrung mit Projekten am

Dormakaba bringt im April ein neues Schlüsselsystem auf den Markt. Pextra Q verfügt über eine Reihe von Elementen, die das Kopieren der Zackenschlüssel und die Verwendung kopierter Schlüssel erschweren. Der Schliesszylinder ist durch gehärteten Stahl gegen Bohren

Wingtras Kartierungsdrohnen werden neu auch vom kanadischen Drohnenspezialisten Dots & Hawks Inc. angeboten. Damit baut der Zürcher Hersteller von Kartierungsdrohnen sein Vertriebsnetz in dem Land weiter

Dormakaba hat das intelligente Türsystem MotionIQ auf den Markt gebracht. Es berücksichtigt beim Öffnen und Schliessen den individuellen Öffnungszeitpunkt sowie die individuelle Dauer der Türöffnung. Das Verfahren spart Energie, trägt zu mehr Sicherheit bei und verbessert barrierefreie