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Empa and TI Solutions develop polymer cables for MRI diagnostics

Empa and TI Solutions develop polymer cables for MRI diagnostics

21 January 2026 10:13

St. Gallen/Zurich - Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and TI Solutions have developed new polymer-based cables. With a thin titanium-silver coating, the design can be used in MRI examinations.

FREITAG brings back the F46 sports bag

FREITAG brings back the F46 sports bag

21 January 2026 09:58

Zurich - Swiss bag manufacturer FREITAG is launching a revamped version of its F46 Clark sports bag. In line with the company's other designs, the new F46 Clark models are made from recycled truck tarpaulins. They are now available exclusively online.

BIBUS METALS accelerating Asian expansion plans

BIBUS METALS accelerating Asian expansion plans

21 January 2026 09:48

Fehraltorf - The Swiss based BIBUS METALS Group is further expanding its footprint in Asia. The trading company for sheets, bars and pipes made from nickel or nickel-based alloys is already active in China, Malaysia and South Korea. Next on the agenda is the establishment of a warehouse and office in India.

Civil aviation generates direct added value of 10 billion Swiss francs

Civil aviation generates direct added value of 10 billion Swiss francs

20 January 2026 14:57

Bern/Zurich - Civil aviation in Switzerland generated direct added value of 9.8 billion Swiss francs in 2024. Total added value amounted to 24.8 billion francs. Zurich is the most accessible region in Europe. This is all according to a report from INFRAS commissioned by the Swiss government’s Federal Office of Civil Aviation.

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