Daily Archives: 13, July 2023

CAF Awarded €60 Million Contract to Supply Euskotren with State-of-the-Art Trains for Metro Bilbao Line 5

(IN BRIEF) Euskotren, a public transportation company under the Basque Government, has awarded a contract to CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) for the supply of five new electric trains. The trains, from CAF’s 980 series, will operate on the … Read the full press release

European Parliament Pushes for Coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission to Tackle Mediterranean Crisis

(IN BRIEF) Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have expressed deep concern over the ongoing loss of lives in the Mediterranean as people attempt to cross the sea. They are urging increased support for national initiatives and the European Border … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials Pioneers CIRCO₂BETON® Project to Advance Closed-Loop Recycling and Decarbonization in Construction

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials is leading a large-scale closed-loop recycling project called CIRCO₂BETON® as part of its decarbonization strategy. The project involves the installation of an industrial-scale selective separation platform at its Achères quarry in France, where demolished concrete will … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Tops Guidehouse Insights Microgrid Integrator Leaderboard for its Comprehensive Solutions and Industry Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has been recognized as the top microgrid integrator in the inaugural Guidehouse Insights 2023 Microgrid Integrator Leaderboard. The ranking acknowledges Schneider Electric’s unique strategy and execution in delivering microgrid services and technologies through joint ventures. Microgrids … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Launches Catalyze Partnership Program to Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption in Semiconductor Supply Chain

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched the Catalyze partnership program, aimed at accelerating access to renewable energy across the global semiconductor value chain. Intel and Applied Materials are the inaugural corporate sponsors of the program, which seeks to address the … Read the full press release

ZF Aftermarket Expands Product Offerings and Introduces Digital Solutions for the Mexican Passenger Car Aftermarket

(IN BRIEF) ZF Aftermarket is expanding its product and service offerings for the passenger car aftermarket in Mexico and will showcase them at INA PAACE Automechanika. The company is adding TRW brake discs, rotors, and drums to its portfolio, providing … Read the full press release

Infineon and Semikron Danfoss Collaborate to Meet Rising Demand for Electromobility Chips

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG and Semikron Danfoss have signed a multi-year volume agreement for the supply of silicon-based electromobility chips. As the demand for power semiconductors rises due to the rapid growth of electromobility, Infineon will provide chipsets consisting … Read the full press release

Rico Picenoni appointed Head of Savills Global Residential Development Consultancy

(IN BRIEF) Rico Picenoni has been appointed as the head of Savills Global Residential Development Consultancy. Based in London, he joins from Savills Dubai, where he served as a director in the team of branded residential specialists for two years. … Read the full press release

Holcim Invests in Suffolk Technologies to Support Disruptive Startups in Building Industry

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has announced its investment as a limited partner in Suffolk Technologies, a venture capital fund focused on supporting startups in the building industry. The fund, worth USD 110 million, aims to back disruptive innovations in areas such … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Selected to Develop WEkEO 2.0 Platform for Enhanced Access to Copernicus Earth Observation Data

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) to provide cloud computing and related services for the WEkEO 2.0 platform. The platform, which replaces the current WEkEO Data … Read the full press release

Thales Expands Avionics Portfolio with $1.1 Billion Acquisition of Cobham Aerospace Communications

(IN BRIEF) Thales has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Cobham Aerospace Communications (AeroComms), a leading provider of safety cockpit communication systems, for $1.1 billion. AeroComms operates across multiple countries and is expected to generate approximately $200 million in revenues … Read the full press release

Télécom Paris, Bouygues Telecom, and Thales Collaborate to Advance Responsible Digital Identity Research

(IN BRIEF) Télécom Paris, in collaboration with Bouygues Telecom and Thales, has launched the Research Chair in Responsibility for Digital Identity (RD-ID). Directed by Valérie Fernandez and Laura Draetta, the chair aims to conduct research and innovation projects that align … Read the full press release

SMART Photonics, Former TU/e Spin-off, Secures €100 Million in Funding to Lead Next-Gen Chip Manufacturing in Europe

(IN BRIEF) SMART Photonics, a scale-up company and former TU/e spin-off, has successfully raised an additional €100 million in funding from a group of strategic industry players and financial institutions. The funding round includes semiconductor industry leaders ASML, NXP, and … Read the full press release

ABB Formula E Showcases E-Mobility in Rome, Highlighting Commitment to Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is set to take place in Rome this weekend, showcasing the excitement of e-mobility. The circuit, located in the south of the city, is one of the longest tracks on the … Read the full press release

UKRI Funds Supergen Energy Networks Hub to Drive Sustainable Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) The Supergen Energy Networks (SEN) Hub, a research initiative in partnership with several UK universities, has received significant funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to advance the transition to a sustainable energy sector. The SEN Hub focuses … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s MBS Project Empowers Migrants and Refugees in Business Ventures

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has collaborated with ACH (Ashley Community Housing) and the West of England Combined Authority on the Migration Business Support (MBS) project, aimed at boosting the prospects of migrants and refugees in the UK. The … Read the full press release

Breakthrough ‘Fastball EEG’ Test for Dementia Receives £1.5M Funding Boost

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the universities of Bath and Bristol have been awarded £1.5 million in funding to scale up the development of a revolutionary dementia and Alzheimer’s disease test called ‘Fastball EEG’. The non-invasive test measures patients’ brain waves … Read the full press release

Ericsson and MTN Partner to Provide Affordable Mobile Broadband Services in Rural Benin

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MTN have joined forces to deliver affordable and reliable mobile broadband services to remote rural areas in Benin that lack adequate connectivity. As part of the agreement, Ericsson will support MTN Benin’s rural coverage expansion across … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Advances Towards Emission-Free Drives, Prioritizing Battery-Electric and Hydrogen Solutions

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus, a prominent logistics integrator, is intensifying its transformation efforts by taking significant strides towards emission-free drives. The company’s focus for commercial vehicles is primarily on battery-electric drives, while MAN Engines, a business unit of … Read the full press release

Maersk Implements AI-Enabled Robotic Solution to Enhance UK Warehouse Operations

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a leading logistics integrator, is introducing an AI-enabled robotic solution in its latest UK warehouse located in East Midlands. Developed by Berkshire Grey, the state-of-the-art Robotic Shuttle Put Wall System will automate and accelerate operations in the … Read the full press release