AUGSBURG, 11-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A total of 25 KUKA robots are in operation at Possehl Electronics in Niefern, Germany. There, they manufacture complex timing cases for electric power steering systems for cars. Industrial robots work on three lines with an … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged KR 5 arc robot, KR AGILUS series, KUKA robots, Possehl Electronics
OSLO, 11-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The vessel “YARA Birkeland” will be the world’s first fully electric and autonomous container ship, with zero emissions. Operation is planned to start in the latter half of 2018, shipping products from YARA’s Porsgrunn production plant … Read the full press release
LONDON, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — More than six million people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visit one of the country’s shopping malls every week, seeking shelter from the often intense heat to enjoy a bewildering array of shops and all-day … Read the full press release
Posted in Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged G4S, malls in the UAE
LINZ, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — As one of the world’s leading suppliers to the aerospace industry, voestalpine is consistently driving its growth in this technologically sophisticated future market. As recently as last December the Group agreed on a major EUR 40 million investment … Read the full press release
ENSCHEDE, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Jose Van Dijk, Vice President, Planning, Operations and Program Management Cloud Services, Platforms and Office of the CTO at Cisco, will make a special appearance at the University on 13 June 2017. Van Dijk will take … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Netherlands, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Cisco VP, Entrepreneurial Day of the University of Twente, Jose Van Dijk
Scientists are closer to understanding the genetic causes of type 2 diabetes by identifying 111 new chromosome locations (‘loci’) on the human genome that indicate susceptibility to the disease, according to a UCL-led study in collaboration with Imperial College London. … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Nikolas Maniatis, Dr Toby Andrew, genetic causes of type 2 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, UCL
GOTHENBURG, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — With a focus on ‘Smart cities – infrastructure and transport of the future’, Volvo Group will host its inaugural Innovation Summit in London on May 16, 2017. Moderated by Richard Westcott, the BBC’s transport correspondent, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Sweden, United Kingdom
Tagged #VolvoGroupSummit, Innovation Summit, Lars Stenqvist, Volvo Group
BERNE, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Swisscom’s next technology leap in the mobile network: speeds of more than 800 Mbit/s are possible with the right mobile phone in the Swisscom Shop in Zurich’s Füsslistrasse. Swisscom’s mobile network is currently a step ahead … Read the full press release
Posted in Switzerland, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Füsslistrasse, mobile phone, Swisscom, Swisscom Shop
SOUTHAMPTON, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the University of Southampton will take part in the three-day international Pint of Science (PoS) festival from 15-17 May, delivering unique talks, demonstrations and live experiments across the pubs of Southampton. Tickets for Pint … Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — An interactive website developed by health psychology and primary care researchers at the University of Southampton has been shown to reduce dizziness amongst adults aged 50 and above. Results of a study into the effectiveness … Read the full press release
No more error-prone evaporation deposition, drop casting or printing: Scientists at LMU Munich and FSU Jena have developed organic semiconductor nanosheets, which can easily be removed from a growth substrate and placed on other substrates. München, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today’s … Read the full press release
LMU researchers led by Christian Weber show that the chemokine receptor CXCR4 protects the integrity of arterial walls, and define a new mechanism that restricts the deleterious accumulation of cholesterol in atherosclerotic plaques. München, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Atherosclerosis is characterized … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Germany, Healthcare
Tagged Christian Weber, f atherosclerotic plaques, LMU research
LIVERPOOL, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Head of the University’s Department of Public Health and Policy, Professor Dame Margaret Whitehead, has been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Professor Whitehead, alongside 45 other world leading UK researchers, … Read the full press release
LIVERPOOL, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists from around the world are being led by the University to look at new ways of dealing with digestive issues in people living with cystic fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition … Read the full press release
HELSINKI, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — There is no significant difference between zinc acetate lozenges and zinc gluconate lozenges regarding their efficacy in shortening the duration of common colds according to a meta-analysis published in Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Healthcare
Tagged common colds, Dr. Harri Hemilä, University of Helsinki, zinc acetate, zinc gluconate lozenges
VALLETTA, Malta, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Central Bank of Malta hosted members of the European Banking Federation (EBF) which held its Executive Committee and Board meetings in Malta on the 4th and 5th May 2017. Dr Mario Vella, Governor and … Read the full press release
VALLETTA, Malta, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Central Bank of Malta and the Union Ħaddiema Bank Ċentrali (UHBC), representing the Bank’s clerical and executive employees, have today signed a collective agreement covering the period 2016 to 2019. The agreement aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Malta
Tagged Central Bank of Malta, UHBC, Union Ħaddiema Bank Ċentrali
COVENTRY, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Cancer cells are to be detected and classified more efficiently and accurately, using ground-breaking artificial intelligence – thanks to a new collaboration between the University of Warwick, Intel Corporation, the Alan Turing Institute and University … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education, Healthcare, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Alan Turing Institute, artificial-intelligence, detect cancer cells more efficiently and accurately, Dr. Anthony Lee, Professor David Snead, Professor Rajpoot, Rick Cnossen, UHCW, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, University of Warwick
MUNICH, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a holographic imaging process that depicts the radiation of a Wi-Fi transmitter to generate three-dimensional images of the surrounding environment. Industrial facility operators could use this … Read the full press release
MUNICH, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has moved up once again to the become the fourth-ranked in the latest Reuters ranking of Europe’s 100 most innovative universities. The British news agency Reuters analyzes how strongly the … Read the full press release
OBERKOCHEN, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On 27 April, the Best of “Business-to-Business” Communication Awards 2016 were presented in Berlin. ZEISS was one of the companies to be honored with the Award for its virtual reality (VR) project ZEISS IOL UNIVERSE, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Germany, Technology
Tagged virtual reality (VR) project, ZEISS, ZEISS IOL UNIVERSE
In the framework of the ICERR program (International Center based on Research Reactors), a delegation of 15 experts from nine countries visited CEA facilities from April 24th to 28th. Gif-sur-Yvette, France, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The delegation was received at … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Technology
Tagged CEA, IAEA, ICERR program
Dr Peter Eckersley, from the University of York’s Environment Department, comments on the government’s draft clean air plan: YORK, 08-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr Eckersley said: “The government’s draft air pollution strategy is long-awaited and its mere publication ahead of next … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Government
Tagged ClientEarth, Dr Peter Eckersley, government’s draft clean air plan, University of York
Commercial vehicle manufacturer strikes out on new paths with innovative office environments // Executive Board as cultural pioneer // Scientific support from the Fraunhofer Institute MUNICH, 08-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Truck & Bus has established a new and innovative office … Read the full press release
LEICESTER, 08-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals project recognised at BMJ awards ceremony on 4 May 2017 The Leicester Heartwize Schools Programme won a prestigious BMJ award in the Education Team category last night (Thursday, 4 … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Education, United Kingdom
Tagged BMJ awards, Dr Doug Skehan, Dr William Toff, The Leicester Heartwize Schools Programme
The shooting star of the tennis world and top 10 ATP player perfectly embodies next generation banking at UniCredit Bank Austria Austria’s number one tennis player with international mass appeal is a long-standing loyal customer and has been relying on … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Marketing, Media, Sports
Tagged Austria’s number one tennis player, Dominic Thiem, Günter Bresnik, Robert Zadrazil, UniCredit Bank Austria
Partnership with a leading Chinese IVD company with goal to accelerate penetration of the world’s first complete Sample to Insight NGS solution in rapidly growing Chinese market Hilden, Germany, and Chengdu, China, 08-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt … Read the full press release
Saint-Ouen, France, 08-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom commissioned the AGV high-speed train for NTV five years ago on the Naples-Milan route. Today, the 25 AGV composing NTV fleet have run 60 million kilometres and transported over 40 million passengers, providing full … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
UTRECHT, 08-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Twenty start-ups from across the global food and agriculture industries are gearing up to pitch at Rabobank’s pitch competition-meets-networking event FoodBytes! “F&A Next’s previous winners have gone on to enjoy success, like Phenospex, which is … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Food & Beverage, Netherlands, Small Business
Tagged agri start-ups, FoodBytes, Rabobank, ShakeUpFactory, StartLife
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced AkzoNobel’s Surface Chemistry business as a 2017 Safer Choice Partner of the Year. The business was recognized for its role in proactively advancing the safer chemistry and safer product goals of the … Read the full press release
Atlanta, Ga. USA, 08-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Barco, a global leader in networked control room visualization solutions, announced that Mike Benson has joined the company to drive growth in the Operator Experience sales operation, comprising the video wall and collaboration software … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Electronics & Machinery, Management, Technology
Tagged Barco, Mike Benson, Ney Corsino
Heiko Arnold commenced working as the new Chief Technology Officer of the Lenzing Group on May 1, 2017. LENZING, 08-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Management Board of the globally leading producer of botanic cellulose fibers led by Chief Executive Officer Stefan … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Industrial, Management
Tagged Heiko Arnold, Lenzing AG, Stefan Doboczky
Research results promise new approaches for prevention and treatment of the condition FREIBURG, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The function and distribution of adipose tissue in the body change during the course of life. Beige fat cells, a special type of adipocytes, … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Germany, Healthcare
Tagged age-related obesity, Dr. Delphine Duteil, Freiburg University, Prof. Dr. Roland Schüle
STOCKHOLM, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with the resolution by the Annual General Meeting 2017, Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) expands its treasury stock in order to provide shares for the Long-Term Variable Compensation Program (LTV) 2017 for Ericsson’s executive team. The Board … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Improved business situation and expectations drive SME business climate to record level Large enterprises are much more satisfied with their present business situation but less optimistic Economic outlook for Germany continues to brighten Frankfurt am Main, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Small Business
Tagged business climate in Germany, KfW, KfW-ifo SME Barometer
Application phase runs until 1 August 2017 Companies founded as of 2012 can submit applications online Awards will be presented to one company from each of the German federal states and to one national winner A special prize and a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Germany, Small Business, Technology
Tagged "Start-up champions" KfW award, Dr Ingrid Hengster, KfW Group
RIGA, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On 27 April 2017, an event for shipowners and representatives of companies operating in shipping sector – Riga Shipping Dinner 2017 – took place for the second time. The event was aimed at establishing and maintaining … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Latvia, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ABLV Bank, Antons Marčenko, Riga Shipping Gala Dinner
Wabash National has been named a finalist for the Swedish Steel Prize 2017 for developing the RIG-16, a lightweight and innovative Rear Underride Guard System for trucks that goes above and beyond highway safety standards. STOCKHOLM, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andrzej Wylezinski, SSAB, Swedish Steel Prize, Wabash National
For developing the Helix Dumper, an innovative wagon solution that is highly durable and far more efficient than other ore wagon offerings, Kiruna Wagon has been named a finalist for the Swedish Steel Prize 2017. STOCKHOLM, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Jörg Jeschke, Kiruna Wagon, SSAB, Swedish Steel Prize 2017
BRISTOL, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A new drug combination that could help thousands of children with arthritis and prevent them from serious complications, including blindness, has been discovered by researchers and thanks to a trial funded by Arthritis Research UK and … Read the full press release
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