CONNECTED magazine n°1
1995 - How the TV revolution started
The last Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards recognized the pivotal role LEMO played in the creation and development of HDTV. The key players told us how, 30 years ago, a normal tender became the first step towards a new era.
When hyperloop meets reality
Test runs are about to start in the Swiss hyperloop tube, a first in Europe. Its circular loop, a world first, will make it possible to measure and optimize the efficiency of “the train of the future” over thousands of kilometres.
A gigantic eye open to the Universe
An Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) has been growing on top of a Chilean Mountain. The European South Observatory (ESO) has been leaning on a multitude of partners, among them Procon Systems, to create this installation of all superlatives.
Time travel through sound immersion
Nagra has acquired a special status in the audio world. Its first vinyl turntable, in production, is the embodiment of an obsessive quest launched 70 years ago. Visit and listen where all the Nagra are being designed.
Ingenious asymetry
To optimise the efficiency of their concept, the students of the Swiss Solar Boat team are proposing a rather unusual design. They are aiming for victory this summer at a competition in Monaco.
Streamlined, scalable and Swiss
Every year, in Europe alone, millions of surgical operations are being performed using traditional open surgery, even though they could benefit from a minimally invasive approach. Why? First and foremost, minimally invasive surgery can be rather difficult and challenging. Robotics solutions provide significant support to surgeons, especially for the most delicate parts of the surgical procedure,