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18-04-18

High-precision robot uses cornstarch to remove aircraft coatings

Aircraft paint is stripped off regularly. So far, this has mostly been a laborious procedure involving hand-held grinders or chemical agents. A new method of abrasive blasting with cornstarch could change this. Researchers at the ZHAW have developed...
05-04-18

Fitness trackers and apps – insufficient protection of personal data

A TA SWISS study conducted by the ZHAW shows that trackers and apps are very popular in lifestyle sectors such as fitness, nutrition and well-being. However, many devices are not accurate and data protection is insufficient. ZHAW researchers...
27-03-18

ZHAW students develop treatment device for leishmaniasis

Many people in poorer southern countries suffer from a skin disease called leishmaniasis but cannot afford treatment. A new, affordable treatment device developed by two students at the ZHAW could help them.
21-03-18

Ticks predominantly bite children on the head and neck

The data from the ‘Tick Prevention’ app of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences show that the head area is affected ten times more in children than in adults, and 50 percent of bites occur while participating in sports or leisure activities...
15-03-18

Vertical solar panels for balanced electricity production

Solar panels produce most of their electricity around midday, when there is already a lot of power in the grid. To solve this problem, ZHAW researchers are testing vertical solar panels for the first time. These produce electricity with morning and...

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