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
BERLIN, 19-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the launch of candidate relationship management capabilities as part of its SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting solution. With this announcement made at the SuccessConnect event taking place June 18–20 at CityCube Berlin, SAP continues to … Read the full press release
BERLIN, 19-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the latest cohort of European companies that have selected SAP SuccessFactors solutions for human capital management (HCM) to help attract, develop and retain top talent and empower them to succeed in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Management, Technology
Tagged digitalisation, digitalize HR, Greg Tomb, HCM, human capital management, SAP SuccessFactors solutions
Metacam® 0.5mg/ml Oral Suspension for Cats is now also approved in Europe for alleviation of mild to moderate post-operative pain associated with soft tissue surgery in guinea-pigs True market need to provide relief after painful procedures and surgeries Boehringer Ingelheim is … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged analgesic, anti-inflammatory, Boehringer Ingelheim, Europe, guinea pigs, medicine, Metacam®, Shawn Hooker, Veterinary Medicines
Better visual outcomes for patients with the AcrySof IQ PanOptix intraocular lens at near and intermediate distance vision[1] Detailed findings presented at World Ophthalmology Congress 2018 Recent survey reveals 82% of people 60+ are willing to have advanced surgical options … Read the full press release
COIMBRA, Portugal, 19-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — CRITICAL Software is expanding its strategic collaboration with premium mobility company, the BMW Group, to form a new joint venture called Critical TechWorks. The agreement, which is subject to examination and approval from the relevant … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Internet & Online, Portugal, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged artificial-intelligence, automotive software engineering, car sharing services, CRITICAL Software, Critical TechWorks, customer ecosystems, data analytics, digitalisation, Gonçalo Quadros, in-car systems, joint venture, smart factories, the BMW Group, vehicle connectivity
The new driveline of the VDL Futura results in optimum reliability, low maintenance costs and fuel savings of 3%. The VDL Futura is delivered as standard with the new ZF Traxon gearbox. The new generation VDL Futura is 100 kg … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged bus, buses, DAF, driveline, fuel economy, VDL Bus & Coach, VDL Futura, ZF
HEKLSINKI, 19-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a contract with Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals (RST) to supply two Kalmar rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes with remote control and extensive customisation. The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2018 … Read the full press release
Posted in Finland, Industrial, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cargotec, Cees van Pelt, cranes, Ilkka Annala, Kalmar, RMG, Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals, RST
BUDAPEST, 19-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAPHISOFT®, the global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for architects, announced today that ARCHICAD® 22’s global rollout process has begun. The latest version of ARCHICAD improves the architectural design and documentation workflow for … Read the full press release
Posted in Hungary, Technology
Tagged ArchiCAD, architects, architectural design, BIM, GRAPHISOFT, Modeling
GOTHENBURG, 19-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volvo’s senior management team is to be strengthened to further intensify the rate of change at the Volvo Group and the development of new business models. The role of Deputy CEO will be refined and a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Management, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged appointment, Jan Gurander, Jan Ytterberg, Kerstin Renard, Martin Lundstedt, Volvo
BUCHAREST, Romania, 18-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with art. 150 of the Romanian National Securities Commission Regulation no. 1/2006 and art. 2 of the Commission Delegated Report (EU) 1052/2016, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market (Bucharest Stock … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Management, News, Romania, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Bucharest Stock Exchange, buy back shares, BVB, Digi Communications NV, DIGI symbol, Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets, investors, market, Regulation, Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority, Romanian National Securities Commission, Securities, Serghei Bulgac, shareholders, shares, shares buy-back, transactions