Monthly Archives: October 2014

University of Sussex research: Fruit fly’s sense of smell could be used in new technology to detect drugs and bomb

A fly’s sense of smell could be used in new technology to detect drugs and bombs, new University of Sussex research has found. BRIGHTON, 20-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Brain scientist Professor Thomas Nowotny was surprised to find that the ‘nose’ of … Read the full press release

Researchers from Universities of Bristol, Oxford, Edinburgh and Exeter to investigate whether there are alternatives to face-to-face GP consultation

The way we interact with our GPs could be transformed thanks to a new £458,000 project exploring whether consultations could viably be conducted via email, text message, telephone or via the internet. BRISTOL, 20-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A group of … Read the full press release

Ericsson A listed on the Carbon Disclosure Project’s Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014

Ericsson included on the Carbon Disclosure Project’s Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014 A List Award acknowledges a long-term commitment to climate change and utilization of a life-cycle approach to determine environmental impacts. STOCKHOLM, 20-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — For its actions to … Read the full press release

Ericsson launches its sixth annual Innovation Award

Ericsson launches global innovation competition for university students 2015 theme is “The Future of Learning” Learning is a prioritized area within the Networked Society Finalists and semifinalists will be interviewed for a possible internships or permanent positions at Ericsson STOCKHOLM, 20-10-2014 … Read the full press release

Dr. Uwe Schulte, Dr. Jochen Schwenk and Prof. Dr. Bernd Fakler from University of Freiburg elucidated the spatial and temporal dynamics of specific glutamate receptors in the brain

Freiburg neurobiologists elucidate the spatial and temporal dynamics of specific glutamate receptors in the brain FREIBURG, 20-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr. Uwe Schulte, Dr. Jochen Schwenk, Prof. Dr.Bernd Fakler, and their team have elucidated the enormous spatial and temporal dynamics … Read the full press release

Endesa’s coal-fired plants turbine upgrade resulted in estimated saving of EUR 20 million in the first six years of operation

• The improvement plan was executed between 2007 and 2011 and entailed investment of Euro 54.8 million in the upgrade of the steam turbines at the As Pontes (La Coruña), Compostilla (León), Andorra (Teruel) and Litoral (Almería) plants. • On … Read the full press release

Arburg to present at the Plast Eurasia from 4 to 7 December 2014 in Turkey

In focus: energy-efficient, high-performance Alldrive and Hidrive machine series Complex: IML bucket with handle produced in six seconds Innovative: optical parts made from liquid silicone Lossburg, 20-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Arburg will show two high-end exhibits at stand 1215 in Hall … Read the full press release

Arburg’s Freeformer awarded the gold medal in the category “Best Innovative Exhibit” at the 56th International Engineering Fair in Brno, the MSV 2

MSV 2014: gold medal for Freeformer New system for additive manufacturing presented in the Czech Republic for the first time Minister for Trade and Industry presents award Lossburg, 20-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At the 56th International Engineering Fair in Brno, the … Read the full press release

Intershop commissioned Forrester research: Rogue B2B End-user Buyers Bypass the Procurement Roadblock

First of its kind research surveyed B2B purchasers in 5 countries A new class of sophisticated B2B buyer presents a market opportunity to competitive sellers Savvy B2B end-user buyers have high expectations and want convenience and advanced commerce features Jena, … Read the full press release

Solvay CEO Jean-Pierre Clamadieu elected President of Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council

New Cefic President Jean-Pierre Clamadieu to focus on competitiveness, innovation Paris, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay CEO Jean-Pierre Clamadieu was today elected President of Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council.  Mr Clamadieu will take over the leadership today from BASF Chairman … Read the full press release

Solvay unveils breakthrough innovation for surface cleaning formulations at Sepawa Congress and Detergents Conference in Fulda, Germany

Fulda, Germany, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay unveils its breakthrough innovation for surface cleaning formulations at the Sepawa Congress and Detergents Conference, stand 408 and 353-354 from 15-17th October 2014 at Fulda, Germany. Saving time and cleaning without effort are must-haves for … Read the full press release

Electrolux Design Lab 2014 global student design competition finalists announced, the winner will be chosen on November 12, 2014 in Paris

In the future, salad could be made to taste like potato chips, towels cleaned in seconds and fashion created at home from plastic bottles, according to three of the finalists in the Electrolux Design Lab competition. STOCKHOLM, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

AREVA unveils innovative training system SIBAG at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris

PARIS, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AREVA has unveiled SIBAG, an innovative training system, at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris. The system is designed to foster the development of best habits and reflexes while operating within glove boxes – sealed … Read the full press release

AREVA to supply enrichment services to Spanish company ENUSA Industrias Avanzadas in new multi-year contract signed at the World Nuclear Exhibition

PARIS, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — During the first edition of the World Nuclear Exhibition, AREVA and the Spanish company ENUSA Industrias Avanzadas signed a multi-year contract for the supply of enrichment services. This enriched uranium, once manufactured into nuclear fuel, … Read the full press release

Accenture survey: Chemicals companies’ investment in digital technologies to increase, with cloud computing and big data analytics expected to generate the highest return on investment

The biggest area of digital investment in the past three years has been in people and skills PARIS, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Chemicals companies’ investment in digital technologies will rise sharply in the next three years, with cloud computing and big data … Read the full press release

Royal Philips signed 15-year partnership with Dutch hospital Reinier de Graaf to improve the delivery of care and the patient experience

Partnership offers rapid access to innovative medical technologies, clinical informatics solutions and services for optimal patient care Agreement addresses the hospital group’s current and future clinical, operational and technology needs Pre-determined monthly operational costs over a 15-year term provide the … Read the full press release

Royal Philips obtains the CE mark for diagnostic use of its Philips Digital Pathology Solution

CE mark includes diagnosis for routine pathology BEST, The Netherlands, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced that it has acquired the CE mark for diagnostic use of its Philips Digital Pathology Solution. European pathologists will now … Read the full press release

Thomson Reuters Veteran Christoph Pleitgen joins revolutionary video creation platform Wochit as Senior VP, Sales and Business Development, EMEA and APAC

NEW YORK, NY, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wochit, the revolutionary video creation platform that empowers any storyteller to produce studio-quality video in minutes, announced that Christoph Pleitgen has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Sales and Business Development of … Read the full press release

University of Zurich: Diverse plant communities are more successful and enable higher crop yields than pure monocultures

Diverse plant communities are more successful and enable higher crop yields than pure monocultures, a European research team headed by ecologists from the University of Zurich has discovered. The scientists are convinced that the cultivation of crop mixtures in agriculture … Read the full press release

Atos again listed on the A List of the CDP Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014

PARIS, 16-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — For the second consecutive year, Atos, an international IT services company, has been recognized by the CDP for its high score in climate performance. Atos strengthens its leading position in energy and carbon performance and demonstrates … Read the full press release