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Physicians examine patient cells under a microscope to aid diagnosis, but preparing slides is challenging with small, scarce samples. To prevent loss, a team from CSEM and ETH Zurich developed a method that maximises sample use. In collaboration with ZHAW, it was refined and tested on cancer microtissues.

Given the growing demand for customised marine engines that run on alternative fuels, Accelleron is working with ETH Zurich and inspire AG to test smart vision systems that will support workers in manual manufacturing, reduce errors and increase efficiency – keeping Swiss manufacturing competitive.

What if wooden parquet floors were not only aesthetically pleasing, but also equipped with sensors in the future? In a project funded by Innosuisse, researchers at ETH Zurich and the Bauwerk Group demonstrated what modern and sustainable parquet floors could look like.

The automation company Festo and ETH Zurich are creating soft robotic actuators with muscle-like performance. Scalable, efficient, and flexible, this technology could unlock new possibilities for automation, from grippers to valves—bringing us closer to autonomous machines with muscle-like capabilities.

After knee replacement surgery, many patients remain dissatisfied due to unnatural joint sensation or limited range of motion. Together with the implant manufacturer Aesculap, ETH Zurich is developing new biomechanical models based on X-ray images of the moving knee joint in order to optimise implant placement and enable real-time predictions during surgery.