Daily Archives: 25, April 2023

Breakthrough in Steel Research Could Revolutionize Car Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Tijmen Vermeij, a researcher from Eindhoven University of Technology, has developed new measurement methods to aid the development of stronger, more durable, and lighter steel. His research is focused on multi-phase steels, which have complex microstructures that make … Read the full press release

ASML and TU/e to jointly develop new cleanroom space for academic research

(IN BRIEF) ASML and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have agreed to jointly develop a 10-year strategic research plan in plasma physics, artificial intelligence, mechatronics and semiconductor lithography. Both parties will invest equally in the joint programme, which will create … Read the full press release

Krka recognized for sustainable energy management at Dnevi energetikov conference

(IN BRIEF) Krka, a Slovenian pharmaceutical company, has been awarded the title of the most energy-efficient company at the 25th conference of energy experts in Slovenia. The awards were given to Krka for its integrated, efficient, and sustainable management of … Read the full press release

Gruppierungen der organisierten Kriminalität nach gemeinsamen Ermittlungen der Tschechischen Republik und Finnlands zerschlagen

(IN KÜRZE) Ein kriminelles Netzwerk, das am Menschenhandel zum Zweck der sexuellen Ausbeutung beteiligt ist, wurde durch gemeinsame Bemühungen der Tschechischen Republik und Finnlands mit Unterstützung von Eurojust und Europol zerschlagen. Die organisierte Kriminalität rekrutierte Frauen in der Tschechischen Republik … Read the full press release

Organized Crime Groups Dismantled Following Joint Investigations by Czech Republic and Finland

(IN BRIEF) A criminal network involved in human trafficking for sexual exploitation has been dismantled by the joint efforts of the Czech Republic and Finland, with the support of Eurojust and Europol. The organized crime groups recruited women in the … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to deliver additional BvS10 vehicles to Germany for Arctic operations

(IN BRIEF) Germany has invested $400 million to acquire 227 additional ultra-mobile, all-terrain BvS10 vehicles from BAE Systems. This follows the Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program, with Sweden as the lead nation, which includes joint procurement by Sweden, Germany, and … Read the full press release

Zalando revolutionizes online shopping with virtual fitting room experience

(IN BRIEF) Zalando, the popular online fashion platform, is introducing a virtual fitting room experience for millions of customers across all markets. In this campaign, customers can create a 3D avatar by entering their height, weight, and gender. For a … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials continues decarbonization push with strategic acquisitions and divestments

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire The SEFA Group, the largest fly ash recycling company in the United States. The SEFA Group supplies quality fly ash to more than 800 concrete plants in … Read the full press release

Notre-Dame restoration to receive equipment and expertise from Schneider Electric

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has signed a sponsorship agreement with the public institution in charge of rebuilding Notre-Dame de Paris to contribute to the restoration of the cathedral through in-kind donations and the transfer of skills. The company will provide … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann to transfer “Hitler diaries” to Federal Archives for historical purposes

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann, an international media, services, and education company, has announced it will hand over the forged “Hitler diaries” to Germany’s Federal Archives. The diaries were published in G+J’s “Stern” magazine in 1983 and triggered one of the biggest … Read the full press release

Vivendi shareholders approve all resolutions at AGM, appoints Sébastien Bolloré to board

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi has held its annual general meeting of shareholders in Paris, where all 32 resolutions presented to the AGM were approved. Sébastien Bolloré was appointed as a member of the Supervisory Board and Cyrille Bolloré’s term of office … Read the full press release

Thales facial recognition technology scores highly in DHS Biometric Technology Rally

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in biometric systems, has demonstrated its facial recognition capabilities by scoring highly in the 2022 Biometric Technology Rally organized by the DHS’s Science and Technology Directorate. The annual rally is a competition designed to … Read the full press release

Thales’ CipherTrust Data Security platform adds secrets management for cloud workloads

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global technology and security provider, has announced a new secrets management solution as part of its CipherTrust Data Security platform. The solution is powered by Akeyless’ Vault Platform and enables customers to manage and secure DevOps … Read the full press release

Experian’s Support Hub to make accessing essential services easier for disabled people

(IN BRIEF) Experian, a UK-based credit reporting company, is launching a pilot program called Support Hub to help people with disabilities and additional support needs gain easier access to essential services like banking and utilities. The Support Hub offers a … Read the full press release