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Zurich – Researchers at Disney’s research laboratory in Zurich have developed a type of firework based on tactile effects. Their technology will help the visually impaired or blind experience fireworks.

Baar ZG – Pickwings won the logistics prize of the associations detranz and VNL. The Baar-based startup is developing a platform that brings together transport service providers and customers. The aim is to avoid empty trips and reduce carbon emissions.

Zurich – Researchers in Zurich have developed a new method for wind tunnel tests that allows athletes such as skiers to visualize onscreen in real time precisely where air resistance arises. This could help them in purchasing streamlined equipment.

Hong Kong – Winterthur organized a session on vocational training as part of the event Zürich Meets Hong Kong. This was made possible by the involvement of Location Promotion Winterthur.

Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich have succeeded in shortening the pulse duration of an X-ray laser to only 43 attoseconds. Attosecond spectroscopy could contribute to the development of more efficient solar cells.

Domat/Ems GR – The Grisons-based polyamide producer EMS-GRIVORY has won the European Plastics Innovation Award. It received the award for its Grilamid products, which are used to make ultra-lightweight ski touring boots.

Zurich – The US insurance company International Wealth Protection is opening an office in Zurich. It will focus on areas including European clients with a heavy inheritance tax burden.