Daily Archives: 20, July 2023

LEGO Group Unveils New Star Wars Building Sets, Including Ahsoka and Chewbacca, at San Diego Comic-Con

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has announced three new additions to its LEGO Star Wars building set range at San Diego Comic-Con. The new sets include Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle and New Republic E-Wing vs. Shin Hati’s Starfighter, connected … Read the full press release

University of Twente Collaborates with BZK and PMDD&A to Offer Digital Design & Architecture Executive Course

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente (UT) has launched a collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) and the Post Master Digital Design & Architecture Foundation (PMDD&A). The collaboration aims to offer the Digital Design & … Read the full press release

MAHLE Aims to Lead in E-Mobility as System Champion, Introduces Innovative Electric Motor Technology Kit

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE, an international technology group, aims to position itself as the system champion in e-mobility, according to Arnd Franz, Chairman of the MAHLE Management Board and CEO. The company presented a new technology kit for electric motors that … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Receives Certification for H175 Helicopter in China

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its H175 helicopter. This certification allows for the delivery of H175 helicopters to customers in China, which is a demanding market with a growing … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply Fiber Preparation Line for Roseburg Forest Products’ New MDF Mill

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has secured an order from Roseburg Forest Products Co. to supply a complete fiber preparation line for medium density fiberboard (MDF) production at their new mill in Dillard, Oregon, USA. The investment is … Read the full press release

AFRY Management Consulting Recognized as Top Consultancy for Green Hydrogen by Reuters

(IN BRIEF) AFRY Management Consulting has been ranked among the top three consultancies for green and low-carbon hydrogen by Reuters in their report on the top 100 innovators in hydrogen for 2023. AFRY’s expertise in the hydrogen value chain, ranging … Read the full press release

Capgemini and Microsoft Launch Azure Intelligent App Factory for Accelerated Generative AI Implementations

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini and Microsoft have collaborated to create the Azure Intelligent App Factory, a solution aimed at enabling organizations to scale responsible and sustainable generative AI capabilities for their business. The App Factory combines Capgemini’s expertise in engineering and … Read the full press release

Samaritans Festival Branch Marks 50th Year with Listening Garden at Latitude Festival

(IN BRIEF) Samaritans Festival Branch is celebrating its 50th year by unveiling a special Listening Garden at Latitude festival. The Listening Garden provides a space for people to sit, reflect, talk, and listen, highlighting the support Samaritans has provided to … Read the full press release

Canton of Zurich Joins Terravis, Enabling Digital Access to Land Register Data

(IN BRIEF) The Canton of Zurich has joined the Terravis network, enabling authorized users to digitally access data from the land register of the Canton of Zurich. Terravis, an initiative of SIX, facilitates the exchange of information in the real … Read the full press release

Vivendi Demonstrates Strong Commitment as Official Entertainment Sponsor of Rugby World Cup France 2023

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi and its entities are fully engaged as the Official Entertainment Sponsor of Rugby World Cup France 2023. Various initiatives have been undertaken to promote the event, including embellishing monuments, producing signature films, broadcasting sports news programs, releasing … Read the full press release

Savills Bolsters Healthcare Valuations Team with New Associate Director

(IN BRIEF) Savills, the international real estate advisor, has appointed Katarina Szinekova as an Associate Director in Healthcare Valuations to support the expansion plans of its Healthcare & Senior Living team within the Operational Capital Markets division. With over 10 … Read the full press release

Infineon Introduces CoolSiC MOSFETs for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Power Applications

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has introduced its silicon carbide (SiC) CoolSiC™ MOSFET 650 V in TO leadless (TOLL) packaging to address the growing demand for energy efficiency in the digitalization and electro-mobility era. These SiC MOSFETs are optimized for … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Launches Türkiye’s First Ecommerce Loan for Energy-Efficient Car Rentals

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has partnered with Enterprise Türkiye to promote electric mobility and car rentals in Türkiye. As part of this collaboration, Garanti BBVA is offering an ecommerce loan, known as a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loan, to … Read the full press release

Audi Sport Gears Up for 2024 Dakar Rally with Test and Baja Aragón Competition

(IN BRIEF) Audi Sport is preparing for the 2024 Dakar Rally with a test in Spain and participation in the Baja Aragón competition. Three Audi RS Q e-tron cars will be driven by pairs of drivers in the event. The … Read the full press release

Researchers Develop Refined Mammography Method for Improved Breast Cancer Detection

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and ETH Zurich, along with the Baden Cantonal Hospital and University Hospital Zurich, have developed a refined method of mammography, an x-ray imaging technique used for detecting breast cancer. The new … Read the full press release

M&S Launches Industry-First Braille Gift Card and Greeting Cards for Inclusive Shopping Experience

(IN BRIEF) M&S (Marks & Spencer) has launched a braille gift card, a first-of-its-kind in the industry, in consultation with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). The gift card features an embossed outer sleeve with a ‘Happy Birthday’ … Read the full press release

Banijay Unveils Rebrand of BLAB to Banijay Media Germany, Emphasizing Creative and Marketing Expertise

(IN BRIEF) Banijay, a prominent media and entertainment company, has rebranded its creative and marketing agency Banijay Live Artist Brand (BLAB) to Banijay Media Germany. The company will now operate under three pillars: House of Brands, House of Likes, and … Read the full press release

Italy’s Electricity Demand Declines in June, Renewables Cover 44.3% of Total Demand

(IN BRIEF) In Italy, the demand for electricity in June decreased by 9.2% compared to the same period in 2022, reaching 25.4 billion kWh. Renewable sources covered 44.3% of the demand, with hydroelectric production experiencing a recovery of 44% compared … Read the full press release

Hydro Rein and GreenGo Energy to Develop Two New Solar Projects in Denmark, Expanding Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Rein and GreenGo Energy have expanded their partnership to develop two new early phase solar projects in Denmark. The combined capacity of the projects is 410 MW, with an estimated total annual production of 522 GWh. The … Read the full press release

Saab Test Pilot Wins Best Solo Jet Demonstration Award at Royal International Air Tattoo with Gripen E

(IN BRIEF) Saab’s test pilot, André Brännström, won the Paul Bowen Trophy for the Best Solo Jet Demonstration at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in England. Brännström flew the Gripen E, Saab’s latest fighter jet, at the event, showcasing … Read the full press release

Logicor Expands Presence in France with Acquisition of Urban Logistics Development near Paris

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a leading logistics real estate company in Europe, has acquired an urban logistics development in the west of Paris from Scannell Properties. The undisclosed deal involves a forward funded speculative development of a modern warehouse spanning approximately … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €50 Million Loan to Brainlab’s R&D Program for Medical Technologies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €50 million loan, guaranteed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), to co-finance Brainlab AG’s R&D program in 2023 and 2024. Brainlab, a Munich-based company, develops and distributes hardware … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Increases Pledge to Financial Inclusion Fund, Expanding Support for Vulnerable Groups

(IN BRIEF) Luxembourg has pledged an additional €4.8 million to the EIB Global’s Financial Inclusion Fund, bringing the fund’s total size to €11.5 million. The fund supports financial service providers that focus on vulnerable groups in African, Caribbean, and Pacific … Read the full press release

Alarming Figures: 9.3% of EU Population Can’t Afford Adequate Home Heating, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Warns

(IN BRIEF) Approximately 42 million people in the European Union (EU) are unable to afford proper heating for their homes, according to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). The EESC emphasized the need for the EU to take decisive … Read the full press release

Nigel Dentoom Brings 40 Years of Metals Sector Experience to London Metal Exchange (LME) Board

(IN BRIEF) Nigel Dentoom has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Board at the London Metal Exchange (LME). With 40 years of experience in the metals sector, Nigel brings extensive knowledge of both financial and physical markets. He … Read the full press release

CACEIS Collaborates with Ardian and Eight Advisory as Custodian for Women-Led Booster Fund

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS, the asset servicing banking group, has been selected as the custodian for the Booster Fund launched by Ardian and Eight Advisory. The Booster Fund, with an initial size of €1 million, aims to support female entrepreneurs over … Read the full press release

Investment Powerhouses Impala and Exor Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive the Expansion of TagEnergy’s Renewable Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Investment firms Impala and Exor have partnered to support the growth of TagEnergy, a company operating in the renewable and energy storage sectors. TagEnergy, founded in 2019 by Franck Woitiez and Jacques Veyrat, focuses on developing, financing, and … Read the full press release