October
Paradigm shift in clamping technology
- Innosuisse project
- Industry Projects
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Clamping workpieces efficiently in machines is challenging and will become even more difficult with increasing automation and additive manufacturing of free-form surfaces. In cooperation with inspire and ETH Zurich, the Gressel company has found an innovative solution with some surprising benefits.
Lightweight building for the future
Videos
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How can the building industry reduce CO2 emissions and waste of resources? ETH professor Philippe Block thinks that we can learn lessons from the past.
ETH for Development (ETH4D)
Videos
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ETH4D supports joint projects between industry and ETH Zurich that have a positive impact on low-income countries. Adina Rom explains how companies can participate and presents a project example.
Bacterial cellulose foam
Videos
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Bacterial cellulose foam has a wide range of applications from wound healing to filtration membranes. Patrick Rühs, member of the Complex Materials Group, presents the green composite material.
High-performance glue for targeted cancer therapy
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How can a special glue improve tumour therapy? ETH alumnus Philipp Spycher, co-founder of Araris Biotech explains.