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Electrifying industry with flexible heat pumps
Researchers from ETH Zurich and the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences have developed a novel solution for heat pumps. Using this new approach, companies can generate carbon-free process heat at temperatures of up to 200 degrees Celsius while also drastically reducing the number of different heat pumps required.
Repairable buildings for a sustainable future
- Sustainability
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Emissions from the construction industry can only be reduced if there is a shift in mindset from replacing to repairing. However, many buildings are not designed to be repaired. Together with industry partners such as Basler & Hofmann, ETH has developed a new further education programme that provides the tools for sustainable building construction.
Smart spine implant
Equipping implants with electronic functions enables the detection of post-operative complications. With this approach, ETH Zurich, Balgrist University Hospital and industry partner 41medical aim to increase the success rate of spinal surgery.
ETH Industry Day: Hands-on research and innovation
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The ETH Industry Day on 21 November 2024 is a unique opportunity to gain insight into ETH research and its application in the industry. This year, it will take on a new dimension as part of Open-i at the Zurich Convention Center. The first highlights are confirmed, and registration for the event is now open.
Home-based Alzheimer’s therapy
- Industry Projects
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Electrical stimulation of specific brain regions is a promising treatment for neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's. Since everyone's brain is unique, stimulation caps need to be custom-made for each patient. Researchers at Bottneuro and ETH are addressing this challenge by developing automated design and manufacturing processes for the caps.