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Bern-based medtech LEM Surgical has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Dynamis Robotic Surgical System. The announcement marks a major regulatory milestone for the company and paves the way for the introduction of its next-generation spine surgery robot into U.S. hospitals.

LEM Surgical receives FDA clearance for its Dynamis Robotic Surgical System

26 May 2025

Nestlé has announced a strategic transformation of its global R&D operations, including enhanced expertise in biotechnology and the launch of a new deep tech center in Orbe, in the canton of Vaud. These changes aim to strengthen the company’s innovation pipeline while increasing operational efficiency.

Nestlé to boost biotech and deep tech capabilities with new R&D center in Orbe

19 May 2025

AICA has raised CHF 2.35 million to scale its AI-powered robotic control platform and boost industrial automation across global markets.

AICA secures CHF 2.35 million to scale AI-powered industrial automation

14 April 2025

The Deep Tech Nation Switzerland Foundation and the Startupticker Foundation have launched the Deep Tech Nation Information Platform, a central resource aimed at enhancing venture capital investment in Swiss deep tech start-ups.

Launch of the Swiss Deep Tech Information Platform

10 February 2025

The Foundation for Innovation and Technology has awarded Tech Grants to five promising projects from CHUV, EPFL, and HEIG-VD. The grants will support innovations in medical technology, robotics, and sustainable agriculture.

FIT awards Tech Grants to five cutting-edge projects from CHUV, EPFL and HEIG-VD

5 February 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (November 2024)

26 November 2024

Indian deep-tech start-up CynLr has inaugurated its first international design and research center in Prilly, marking a major milestone in its mission to revolutionize robotics with visual intelligence technology.

CynLr opens new design and research center in Prilly and raises CHF 10 million

20 November 2024

Western Switzerland, a region renowned for its precision engineering and watchmaking heritage, has become a hub for robotics innovation, blending technical expertise with pragmatic industrial applications. Home to companies like ABB, Intuitive Surgical, STMicroelectronics, and a strong ecosystem of academic and governmental support, Switzerland’s robotics sector offers an attractive environment for companies focusing on industrial automation rather than flashy consumer robotics.

Western Switzerland for Robotics Companies

Distalmotion has received FDA approval for its Dexter Surgical Robot, allowing it to enter the U.S. outpatient market.

Distalmotion secures FDA approval for its Dexter surgical robot

29 October 2024

Distalmotion, the Vaud-based medtech behind the Dexter robotic system, has completed a financing round led by Revival Healthcare and the Swiss Entrepreneurs Fund, marking a major step in the company's commercial growth phase.

Distalmotion secures new capital to drive the global expansion of its Dexter surgical robot

18 September 2024

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