Innovation
A wound dressing that kills bacteria
Research
Empa
In order to combat bacterial wound infections, Empa researchers have developed cellulose membranes equipped with antimicrobial peptides. Initial results show: The skin-friendly membranes made of plant-based materials kill bacteria very efficiently.
Deep learning and metamaterials make the invisible visible
Research
EPFL
By combining purpose-built materials and neural networks, researchers at EPFL have shown that sound can be used in high-resolution imagery.
EPFL startup Insolight raises 5 million francs
TechTransfer
EPFL
High-efficiency solar panel manufacturer Insolight today announced the completion of a CHF 5 million fundraising round. The firm, which also received a four-year, CHF 10 million grant from the EU, will begin producing and selling its technology, designed initially for use in agriculture.
From wheelchair to standing on their own feet
TechTransfer
ETH Board
In paraplegics and quadriplegics, the spinal cord is severely damaged, so that signals from the brain no longer reach the muscles. In his column, Michael Hengartner explains how paralyszed people can learn to walk again thanks to sensors developed at EPFL.
"Breathe" ventilator from ETH wins federal funding
TechTransfer
ETH Zurich
ETH scientists have responded to the coronavirus pandemic by developing a low-cost ventilator that should help to alleviate the shortage of such equipment in emerging and developing countries. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is now offering start-up financing for the project enabling production to commence in Ukraine.
EPFL lab develops method for designing lower-power circuits
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EPFL
An EPFL lab, has come up with a new type of logic diagram and related optimization methods, that can be used to design computer chips with a nearly 20% gain in energy efficiency, speed or size. The lab has just entered into a license agreement with Synopsys, a global leader in electronic design automation and chip fabrication software.
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