Daily Archives: 4, December 2014

EU’s “Windheat Project”: Fraunhofer collaborates with six corporations from 4 EU states to develop energy-efficient ice detection and anti-icing system for small wind turbine power generators

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In very cold climate zones, the wind can blow with tremendous force. But wind turbines have rarely been built in these regions up to now. The risk of ice formation on the rotor blades is just too high. But now, … Read the full press release →

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Fraunhofer researchers developed passive surveillance system for littoral regions based on mobile radio illumination called Passive Coherent Location (PCL)

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Many coastal areas and harbors go almost unprotected against acts of terror. Soon a new sensor system relying on signal echoes from cell towers can quickly detect even the smallest of attack boats. This mobile radio passive radar can also … Read the full press release →

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Fraunhofer Institute researchers developed X-ray detector for industrial computed tomography (CT) based on the design of medical X-ray devices

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X-rays are a tried and tested way to investigate components and materials. Researchers are now developing an X-ray detector capable of delivering particularly high-quality 3D images in real time. This will make it possible to precisely reconstruct even the processes … Read the full press release →

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WACKER expands its product range of functional silanes with new arylalkoxysilane monomer GENIOSIL® XL 70

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MUNICH, 4-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Munich-based chemical company WACKER is expanding its product range of functional silanes with a new arylalkoxysilane monomer. Marketed as GENIOSIL® XL 70, this additive is designed as a water scavenger for silane-curing adhesive and sealant … Read the full press release →

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GSK announces the winners of its second Discovery Fast Track Challenge

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14 proposals selected from 428 entries in 26 countries Project areas include HIV, cancer and neurodegeneration LONDON, 4-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GSK has announced the winners of its second Discovery Fast Track Challenge – a programme designed to combine the … Read the full press release →

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Neste Jacobs to deliver the production optimization of Valio Milk Powder Plant in Seinäjoki Finland with its NAPCON Advanced Process Control (APC) technology

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Espoo, Finland, 4-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Technology, engineering and project management company Neste Jacobs and dairy company Valio have signed a long-term agreement for Neste Jacobs to deliver the production optimization of Valio Milk Powder Plant in Seinäjoki, Finland by … Read the full press release →

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Boeing successfully tested Neste Oil’s NEXBTL diesel fuel as component of aviation fuel

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Espoo, Finland, 4-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The airplane manufacturer Boeing has successfully tested Neste Oil’s NEXBTL diesel fuel as a component of aviation fuel. The first test flight took place on the U.S. using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and further … Read the full press release →

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TeliaSonera and Telenor to merge their Danish operations into new joint venture

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TeliaSonera and Telenor have entered into an agreement to merge their Danish operations into a new joint venture where the parties will own 50 percent each. The new joint venture will create a robust mobile operator who is able to … Read the full press release →

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The Norwegian Competition Authority objects to TeliaSonera’s acquisition of Tele2’s Norwegian operations

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The Norwegian Competition Authority, Konkurransetilsynet, has today announced objections to TeliaSonera’s acquisition of Tele2’s Norwegian operations. TeliaSonera will now analyze the Authority’s objections and respond to it by December 22. STOCKHOLM, 4-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — “We and Konkurransetilsynet make different … Read the full press release →

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