Monthly Archives: September 2016

Bringing the FREME e-Services to the Market

TURIN, Italy, 29-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — FREME,  a 2-years project co funded by the European Commission under the H2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation with the goal of developing a commercial-grade open framework of e-Service for the multilingual and semantic … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG advances on developing systems to help prevent accidents involving vulnerable road users

Cyclist AEB test protocols in Europe will be part of five star NCAP ratings for 2018 Percentage of cyclist and pedestrian road fatalities continues to climb in the US Protection of vulnerable road users in fast growing automotive markets like … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG introduces all-electric central drive for buses, coaches and delivery trucks for urban transport

New all-electric central drive designed particularly for city buses and delivery trucks. AVE 130 electric portal axle is already a volume-production solution for low-floor buses; its modified concept excels in the Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck. TraXon Hybrid enables heavy trucks to … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann and Lightpower Collection to present photographic portraits of Rock’n’Roll greats by music photographer Neal Preston at Gütersloh Theater

70 iconic works by music photographer Neal Preston on view from October 27 to November 27, 2016 Supporting program includes reading, photography workshop and musical evening with young bands from the region Gütersloh, 28-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The media company … Read the full press release

Voith Composites sets new standards for large-scale production of carbon fiber-reinforced components for automotive customers

Technological milestone in the efficient production of carbon fiber–reinforced components Continuous and digitally networked production process Joint development partnership with AUDI AG Heidenheim/Garching, 28-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith Composites has laid the groundwork for large-scale production of carbon fiber-reinforced components (CFRP) … Read the full press release

Liansheng Paper Industry orders new technically advanced packaging paper machine, the PM 9 from Voith

Zhangzhou, China, 28-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On July 29, 2016, Liansheng Paper Industry (Longhai) Co., Ltd. signed a contract with Voith in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, for a new packaging paper machine, the PM 9. This move not only takes the cooperation … Read the full press release

AUDI AG, BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ericsson, Huawei, Intel, Nokia and Qualcomm Incorporated form 5G Automotive Association

AUDI AG, BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ericsson, Huawei, Intel, Nokia and Qualcomm Incorporated team up to evolve, test and promote communications solutions for connected mobility. Next generation mobile networks will help to address society’s mobility and road safety needs with … Read the full press release

Infront Sports & Media achieved more than 230 hours coverage across Sub-Saharan Africa for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Infront together with TV Media Sport has achieved a first time success in Africa with more than 230 hours of broadcast coverage ZUG, 28-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The international sports marketing company Infront Sports & Media has secured more than … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric joins the FTSE4Good Global and Europe indices

It demonstrates the company’s commitment to driving meaningful innovation innovating at every level for sustainability Rueil-Malmaison (France), 28-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, joined the FTSE4Good Global and Europe indices on June 30. Created by FTSE … Read the full press release

Safran Toulouse: Safran inaugurates its consolidated regional site near Toulouse-Blagnac international airport

TOULOUSE, 28-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Philippe Petitcolin, Chief Executive Officer of Safran, has inaugurated Safran Toulouse, the Group’s consolidated regional site, located near the Toulouse-Blagnac international airport. The ceremony was attended by a number of VIP guests, including Carole Delga, President … Read the full press release

Two Wärtsilä 31 engines to power new 158 metre long car and passenger ferry built for Danish operator Mols-Linien

HELSINKI, 28-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A new 158 metre long car and passenger ferry being built for Danish operator Mols-Linien, will be powered by two 8-cylinder Wärtsilä 31 main engines. The ship is being built at the Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä launches helicopter guidance software technology for marine market applications

HELSINKI, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä announces the launch of its helicopter guidance software technology for marine market applications. Originally developed for military applications, the technology is based on the company’s well known Nacos Platinum navigation system. Following increasing demand from … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä customer PT Indonesia Power wins best dual-fuel power plant of the year by Asian Power Awards

HELSINKI, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Asian Power Awards has announced the winner for the best dual-fuel power plant of the year, PT Indonesia Power with their 200 MW power plant PLTDG Pesanggaran Bali. The project was executed in a consortium with … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä supports project aimed at creating the world’s first autonomous marine transport system

HELSINKI, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä’s strong commitment to developing the technologies, the system reliability, and the essential designs to enable the viability of autonomous shipping is again emphasised through its participation in an important research programme. Together with other leading … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut and Prova to launch project to diversify and stabilize revenues of vanilla farmers in Madagascar

Introducing cocoa farming to Madagascar’s vanilla production region Combining Barry Callebaut’s long-standing cocoa expertise with Prova’s proven local vanilla know-how to create synergies Making local vanilla farmers’ income situation more resilient and less dependent on the highly volatile vanilla market … Read the full press release

INEOS and MSM Poly unable to finalize transaction for the Barex® IP and technology

Rolle, Switzerland, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As previously announced, INEOS Barex AG, INEOS Barex USA LLC and MSM Poly LLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the potential sale of intellectual property (IP) and production support related to the Barex product … Read the full press release

SYSTECH PARTNERS WITH SHARP PACKAGING & AUTAJON GROUP AT CPhI

Serialization Solutions Leader to Participate in World’s Leading Pharmaceutical Forum BRUSSELS, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Systech International, a global leader in brand protection technologies, will partner with Sharp Packaging and SINEL SYSTEMS, part of the Autajon Group, at CPhI Worldwide, … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca/ Karolinska Institutet research points to novel targets for next generation medicines for type 2 diabetes, obesity and other metabolic disorders

STOCKHOLM, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — New understanding of how hormone-producing cells in the pancreas decode their genetic instructions is pointing to novel targets for next generation medicines for type 2 diabetes, obesity and other metabolic disorders. A large scale analysis of … Read the full press release

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to attend the informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers in Bratislava

BRATISLAVA, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will participate in the informal meeting of the European Union Defence Ministers in Bratislava, on Tuesday 27 September 2016. During his visit to Bratislava, Mr. Stoltenberg will also meet … Read the full press release

Dr John Ingram of University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute awarded GFS and Food System Resilience programme coordination award

GFS and the ‘Food System Resilience’ programme partners are pleased to announce that Dr John Ingram and his team at the Environmental Change Institute in the University of Oxford have been awarded the programme coordination award. Swindon, UK, 27-Sep-2016 — … Read the full press release