Continental expands its AI network through a collaboration with the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence Technology company benefits at all levels, for example, in knowledge management, material flow, and software and product development AI-based software and machine learning enable … Read the full press release
ING Ventures, the venture capital arm of ING Bank, announced today (21 June) that it will invest in UK-based API and blockchain powered company, TradeIX. AMSTERDAM, 22-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ING Ventures led a USD 16 million Series A investment into TradeIX, alongside … Read the full press release
Posted in Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged API, Benoît Legrand, Blockchain, ING Ventures, investment, Mark Buitenhek, TradeIX
Objective of new joint venture with QuantumScape is the commercialization of innovative solid-state battery technology Volkswagen is the largest automotive shareholder in Stanford spin-off QuantumScape Corporation Volkswagen Group will take a seat on the board of QuantumScape WOLFSBURG, 22-Jun-2018 — … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged batteries, battery cell technology, Dr. Axel Heinrich, e-mobility, Jagdeep Singh, QuantumScape, solid-state batteries, sustainable, Volkswagen Group, zero emission mobility
Marc Langendorf to be Head of Global Corporate Communications Eric Felber to be Head of new Corporate Responsibility Communications Department from July 1, 2018 WOLFSBURG, 22-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Marc Langendorf is to become the new Head of Global Corporate … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management
Tagged Communications, Eric Felber, Marc Langendorf, Peik von Bestenbostel, Volkswagen Group
Through this deal, which is in line with its asset disposal and rationalisation programme, Eni exits the upstream sector in Croatia, where it has been present since 1996 in partnership with INA-INDUSTRIJA NAFTE, d.d.. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 22-Jun-2018 — … Read the full press release
Posted in Croatia, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Italy
Tagged Eni, Eni Croatia b.v., INA-INDUSTRIJA NAFTE, oil
Harsewinkel, Germany, 22-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With the DISCO 3600 MOVE and DISCO 3200 MOVE, available in versions with and without conditioner, CLAAS has expanded the popular DISCO series to include six new additional front mower models. The innovative new … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged claas, DISCO, front mower models
Bang & Olufsen BeoSonic interface in new Continental GT is a pioneering automotive industry first System allows users to choose between four different audio ‘spaces’ New Continental GT available with 1,500 W, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system CREWE, 22-Jun-2018 … Read the full press release
Industry 4.0 and digitalisation allow for new manufacturing methods and demand new business models. MHP, KUKA and Munich Re present one vision for these: the new SmartFactory as a Service. Using SmartFactory as a Service allows manufacturers to focus on … Read the full press release
Deutsche Telekom gives bees a connected home IoT and sensors help prevent bee deaths Digitalization makes an important contribution to ensuring the survival of the species BONN, 22-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom now has its first two smart beehives … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Environment, Germany, Science, Technology, Telecom
Tagged beekeeper, Bees, Deutsche Telekom, IoT technology, sensor network, smart beehives, Smart sensors
PARIS, 22-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Lumo is a French fintech that since 2012 has been combining leading expertise in crowdfunding and renewable energies to accelerate the energy transition. It gives individuals and companies the opportunity to help finance a selection of … Read the full press release
Air-taxi test operation by partners from the fields of politics and industry in the Ingolstadt region Audi CEO Bram Schot: “Vertical mobility saves time for customers and improves air quality” BERLIN/ INGOLSTADT, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is shaping mobility … Read the full press release
Airbus net, vision based navigation, and harpoon experiments will deploy in orbit TOULOUSE/ STEVENAGE/ BREMEN, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The space debris removal technology mission RemoveDEBRIS, led by the Surrey Space Centre (SSC) at the University of Surrey, has been … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Germany, Science, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged active debris removal, Airbus, experiments, ISS, orbit, RemoveDEBRIS, spacecraft
Telefónica becomes the first Telco in the world to have a solution of this type Movistar is a leader in customer service through Twitter in Spain, with more than 90% recommendation rates MADRID, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Movistar España and Twitter have jointly developed … Read the full press release
Posted in Internet & Online, Management, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged #ActivarmiBot, bot, call centre, chatbot, customer care solution, Fernando Fernández de Lis, Jaime Pelegrí, Movistar España, Twitter
SEAT becomes the world’s first brand to integrate Shazam into its cars The partnership allows SEAT customers to easily and safely identify their favourite songs at the touch of a button The music-discovery app seamlessly integrates into the SEAT DriveApp, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Entertainment, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AndroidAuto, app, car manufacturer, cars, Luca de Meo, music-discovery app, SEAT, SHAZAM®
PARIS, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Orange Fab, a leading platform for connecting innovative startups with corporations, has announced the launch of Fab Connect(ai) – a Silicon Valley acceleration program designed to identify and support early stage startups with resources for empowering smart … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Internet & Online, Small Business, Technology, Telecom
Tagged acceleration program, AI, Cathay Innovation, Denis Barrier, Fab Connect(ai), Georges Nahon, homebrew, Iris Capital, Julien-David Nitlech, Michelin Ventures, Orange Fab, smart connectivity, Startups, Total Energy Ventures
Deutsche Post DHL Group has been involved in refugee aid in Germany since September 2015. 4,790 refugees deployed within Group operations to date since 2015 Involvement in the area of refugee aid is being expanded The Group is also positioning … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Management, Society
Tagged Deutsche Post DHL Group, employment in Germany, refugees, Thomas Ogilvie, World Refugee Day 2018
DHL Freight has acquired four trucks from IVECO capable of heavy-weight long-haul transport Sustainable trucks emit 99% less particulate matter, 96% nitrogen dioxide and 50% less noise than diesel vehicles BONN, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL Freight, one of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Belgium, DHL Freight, Iveco, liquefied natural gas, Stralis trucks, Uwe Brinks
The “materialPREIS 2018” by the raumPROBE material library rewards outstanding materials for design and architecture 3D moldable wood fiberboards manufactured with acForm enable new dimensions for wood-based composites Ludwigshafen, Germany, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At the “Haus der Wirtschaft” in Stuttgart, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 3D moldable wood fiberboards, acFormTM, BASF, Dr. Thorsten Habeck, materialPREIS 2018 award, Michael Schäpers
BASF’s Inscalis® insecticide receives registration in key markets throughout the globe Regulatory dossiers submitted for Broflanilide insecticide in the United States, Canada, Mexico, India and Australia Ludwigshafen, Germany, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF has received the first global registrations in Australia … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Germany
Tagged active ingredient, BASF, Inscalis®, insecticide, Juergen Huff, Neil Bentley
Farnborough, UK, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a $198 million contract to deliver an initial 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV), with options for a total of 204 vehicles which could be worth up … Read the full press release
Posted in Defence, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ACV, Amphibious Combat Vehicles, BAE Systems, Dean Medland, U.S. Marine Corps
La Défense, France, 20-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — On June 20, ENGIE signed a share purchase agreement with Global Power Synergy Public Company Ltd. (GPSC) for the sale of its 69.1% interest in Glow, an independent power producer listed on the Stock … Read the full press release
TRIESTE, 20-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Assicurazioni Generali SpA announces that it has completed the sale of its entire shareholding in the Ireland-based Generali PanEurope to Life Company Consolidation Group (LCCG). The terms of the transaction are in line with the announcement of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Insurance, Investment, Ireland, Italy
Tagged Generali, Ireland-based Generali PanEurope, LCCG, Life Company Consolidation Group
The HAGUE, 20-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell Gas Holdings (Malaysia) Limited, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, announced today that it has completed the sale of its 15% shareholding in Malaysia LNG Tiga Sdn Bhd (MLNG Tiga) to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Investment, Netherlands
Tagged Malaysia LNG Tiga, Sarawak State Financial Secretary, Shell
Patent cross-licensing for accelerated development to volume production Audi Board Member for Technical Development Peter Mertens: “Want to achieve attractive cost structures for the breakthrough of the most systematic form of electric driving” Audi full-size SUV with fuel cell technology … Read the full press release
The companies are investigating several joint projects – including joint development of a range of commercial vehicles to better serve the evolving needs of customers globally Potential projects aim to strengthen each company’s competitiveness; the companies will share updates as … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Dr. Thomas Sedran, Ford, Jim Farley, Volkswagen AG
EMA launches new submission portal today LONDON, 20-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has launched a new secure online portal for orphan designation applications. The portal, named ‘Iris’, provides a single space where applicants can submit and manage the information and … Read the full press release
Publication of updated Q+As and practical guidance LONDON, 20-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Commission have updated their guidance to help pharmaceutical companies prepare for the United Kingdom’s (UK) withdrawal from the European Union (EU). Updates to the questions-and-answers … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Management, Pharma & Biotech, United Kingdom
Tagged Brexit, EMA, guidance, Pharmaceutical, The European Commission
LONDON, 20-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A new guide aimed at students, school leavers and sixth-formers looking for a career in the clean energy sector is being unveiled today at RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind conference and exhibition in Manchester – the largest event … Read the full press release
ESPOO, 20-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum is participating in the Helsinki Electric Airplane Association’s project that is testing an electrically-powered airplane. The first serial produced electric airplane purchased in Finland, the Pipistrel Alpha Electro, is scheduled to take its maiden flight … Read the full press release
STOCKHOLM, 20-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Construction of the Blakliden/Fäbodberget wind farm in the Åsele and Lycksele municipalities is now starting. The wind farm cluster will have a total of 84 turbines and, when operational in 2021/2022, it will be one of … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Åsele, KPA, Lycksele, Magnus Hall, Sweden, Vattenfall, Vestas, wind farm, wind turbines