Monthly Archives: 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

Posted on 4, December 2014 by

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 →

Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Technology

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

Posted on 4, December 2014 by

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

Posted on 4, December 2014 by

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

Posted on 4, December 2014 by

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 →

Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology

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GSK announces the winners of its second Discovery Fast Track Challenge

Posted on 4, December 2014 by

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 →

Posted in Awards, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Technology, United Kingdom

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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

Posted on 4, December 2014 by

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 →

Posted in Business, Finland, Food & Beverage, Management, Technology

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

Posted on 4, December 2014 by

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 →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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

Posted on 4, December 2014 by

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 →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Management, Norway, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

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

Posted on 4, December 2014 by

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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KUKA AG aims at complete takeover of Swisslog Holding AG, plans to delist the company from SIX Swiss Exchange

Posted on 3, December 2014 by

Augsburg, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Now that more than 80% of the shares have been tendered in the public tender offer process, KUKA AG is aiming at a complete takeover of Swisslog Holding AG.In case of holding more than 90% of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Management, Switzerland

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Voith GmbH attains 25.1 percent of the voting rights in leading supplier of robots as well as automated production systems and solutions KUKA Aktiengesellschaft

Posted on 3, December 2014 by

Heidenheim/Augsburg, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith GmbH today notified KUKA Aktiengesellschaft that, by way of shares as well as financial instruments partly pending antitrust approval, it has attained 25.1 percent of the voting rights in the company. The majority of the shares … Read the full press release →

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Audi to present at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 6 to 9, 2015

Posted on 3, December 2014 by

Cutting-edge innovations by Audi at the world’s largest electronics trade show Press conference on the Audi stand on January 6 with Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Board Member for Technical Development First public Tech Talk with Audi technology experts Ingolstadt, 3-12-2014 — … Read the full press release →

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Audi presents the revolutionary Audi prologue concept car at Design Miami

Posted on 3, December 2014 by

Premium brand presenting the essence of quattro as “The force within” Audi prologue represents new design direction Ingolstadt/Miami, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is continuing with its new design strategy: At Design Miami, the brand with the four rings is presenting … Read the full press release →

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Sapa establishes metal return program that supports their respective sustainability goals while turning old aluminium poles into new ones

Posted on 3, December 2014 by

Six Dutch cities are taking advantage of a metal return program that supports their respective sustainability goals while turning old aluminium poles into new ones. Katwijk, Netherlands, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sapa established the program to close the loop with regard … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Metals and Minerals, Netherlands

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Schneider Electric SE finalizes the acquisition of the second largest player in wiring device accessories in Turkey Günsan Elektrik

Posted on 3, December 2014 by

Rueil-Malmaison, France, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric SE announces today that it has obtained all required regulatory approvals and subsequently finalized the acquisition of Günsan Elektrik, the second largest player in wiring device accessories serving residential and commercial buildings … Read the full press release →

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Roche acquired molecular diagnostics testing service provider Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc. based in San Jose, Calif.

Posted on 3, December 2014 by

BASEL, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced the acquisition of Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc. (Ariosa), a privately-held company based in San Jose, California, USA. Ariosa is a molecular diagnostics testing service provider that provides a … Read the full press release →

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KfW IPEX-Bank finances the construction of ten river cruise ships for Viking River Cruises

Posted on 3, December 2014 by

KfW IPEX-Bank provides funding for Viking River Cruises Order for the building of river cruise ships placed with Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock Frankfurt am Main, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW IPEX-Bank is financing the construction of ten river cruise … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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KfW Economic outlook 2015: The German economy is set to grow far slower in the next year than previously anticipated

Posted on 3, December 2014 by

Germany: KfW Research cuts growth forecast for 2015 by half to 0.8%; 2014 expectations also lowered once again to 1.4% Eurozone: economic output grows only 1.0% in 2015; 2014 forecast is 0.7% Frankfurt am Main, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release →

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Morpho (Safran) signs multi-year contract with Arab Organisation for Industrialisation Electronics to produce the Egyptian national eID card

Posted on 3, December 2014 by

PARIS, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Morpho (Safran), the world leader in government identity solutions, has signed a contract with AOI (Arab Organisation for Industrialisation) Electronics to produce the Egyptian national eID card. Mr. Abdel–Mohsen Abdel–Sadek Ismail, Chairman of AOI Electronics, … Read the full press release →

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