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Thomas Zurbuchen to head up ETH Zurich Space

Thomas Zurbuchen to head up ETH Zurich Space

26 May 2023 11:05

Zurich - Thomas Zurbuchen is set to join the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) as Professor of Space Science and Technology. The long-standing NASA research director will head up ETH Zurich Space. With this new initiative, the university is seeking to bring space research to a new level.

Switzerland among the global elite for research activities

Switzerland among the global elite for research activities

25 May 2023 14:29

Neuenburg - In 2021, a total of just under 25 billion Swiss francs was invested in research and development in Switzerland. As measured by gross domestic product, at a global level Switzerland therefore ranks behind Israel, South Korea and the USA in terms of the intensity of its spending on research and development activities.

Basler Personenschifffahrt clothed by Image Wear

Basler Personenschifffahrt clothed by Image Wear

25 May 2023 12:07

Zurich - Image Wear has clothed the employees at Basler Personenschifffahrt with new uniforms. The shirts, trousers, nautical sweaters, and raincoats had to fit flawlessly and be suitable for use anywhere. This is not the first major order won by the company specializing in workwear.

Fixposition collaborates with Chinese company Sixents Technology

Fixposition collaborates with Chinese company Sixents Technology

25 May 2023 11:59

Schlieren/Beijing - Fixposition AG, based in Schlieren in the canton of Zurich, is collaborating with Sixents Technology. The Chinese company will use the start-up’s sensors to make its positioning offering more precise. Sixents Technology solutions are used across China.

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