(IN BRIEF) Vitesco Technologies has commenced large-scale production of its Battery Management Controller (BMC) in Changchun, China, for a leading Chinese automaker’s new electric vehicle models. This component is crucial for EV safety and efficiency, monitoring key battery parameters and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) At the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Oerlikon and MTU Aero Engines announced the next phase of their collaboration to create a cutting-edge thermal spray factory. The initiative aims for 100% digital traceability, real-time monitoring through digital twins, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Germany, Markus Zeis, MTU Aero Engines, Oerlikon, partnership, smart factory, sustainability, Switzerland, Toby Middlemiss, UK
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and Mörtlbauer have unveiled two hydrogen combustion engine prototypes developed under the “WaVe” project. The Unimog and crawler vehicles have undergone extensive testing, demonstrating the practicality and low emissions of hydrogen combustion engines. The project, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Armin Mörtlbauer, crawler, Daimler, Franziska Cusumano, Hydrogen Combustion Engine Prototypes, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks, Mörtlbauer Baumaschinen Vertriebs GmbH, partnership, sustainability, Unimog
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE emphasizes technological diversity to accelerate decarbonization in the transportation sector. The company showcases its expertise in battery electric drives, hydrogen engines, fuel cells, and renewable fuels, with significant contributions to commercial vehicles globally. At the IAA Transportation … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Schroders Greencoat has acquired a UK-based solar portfolio from METLEN Energy & Metals, strengthening its position as the largest manager of ground mount solar farms in the UK, with a total capacity of 1.9 GWp. The portfolio includes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Greece, Lee Moscovitch, METLEN Energy & Metals, partnership, Schroders, Schroders Greencoat, solar energy, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) A study led by the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has discovered that oxygen can be produced in complete darkness at the seafloor, challenging the traditional understanding that oxygen production is solely through photosynthesis. This finding, published … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 'Dark Oxygen', Pacific Ocean, Prof Nicholas Owens, Prof. Andrew Sweetman, SAMS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A study by the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW), co-authored by Empa researcher Gerrit Kuhlmann, highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite-based earth observations can help reduce the impact of climate change in Switzerland. The study suggests … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, climate change, Empa, Gerrit Kuhlmann, SATW Study, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded up to 800,000 euros per project in the SSH Open Competition L, aimed at researchers who earned their PhD at least 15 years ago. With over 40 million euros in total … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Awards, Experienced Researchers, NWO, SGS, SSH Open Competition L
(IN BRIEF) SGS has awarded OrionStar Robotics with China’s first ISO/IEC 42001 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. This certification highlights OrionStar’s leadership in AI management, adherence to best practices, and commitment to data privacy and sustainability. The certification ceremony … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI Management Certification, Awards, CHINA, OrionStar Robotics, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) NIRAS has secured the highest technical score for Lot 2 under the EU’s SEA 2023 Framework Contracts, potentially increasing their hit ratio to 76%. This lot, valued at EUR 25 million, focuses on sustainable natural resources management, including … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Awards, Dirk Güsewell, EU’s SEA 2023 Lot 2, Karen Soboleosky, NIRAS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Voith will showcase its innovative solutions for sustainable rail transport at InnoTrans 2024. Key highlights include the CargoFlex Hybrid coupler, which aids the gradual conversion to digital automatic couplers (DAC) for locomotives, and advanced coupling technology for passenger … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) EnBW is investing approximately one billion euros to help establish a national hydrogen core network in Germany, part of the future European Hydrogen Backbone. This initiative, planned to be completed by 2032, aims to supply hydrogen to major … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Pearson has appointed Ginny Cartwright Ziegler as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 29, 2024. Ginny, who brings over 30 years of marketing experience from global brands and recently served as CMO for North America at Accenture, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Merck has joined the “Semiconductor-X” research project, a consortium led by Intel Germany and the Fraunhofer IFF, focusing on the digitalization of semiconductor supply chains to improve resilience and sustainability. The project, funded by the German Federal Ministry … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Intel, Kai Beckmann, Merck, partnership, resilience, Semiconductor Supply Chain, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a CZK 1.3 billion contract with The Railway Administration of the Czech Republic to modernize Jihlava-City railway station. The project, which includes new tracks, switches, security systems, barrier-free platforms, and a new station building, aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has expanded its facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, doubling its size with an 80,000-square-foot addition. This multi-million USD investment will boost the assembly of composite aerostructures and add electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) capabilities. The expansion is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) From September 10 to 14, 2024, KUKA will be showcasing advanced metalworking automation at AMB in Stuttgart. At Booth C71 in Hall 6, KUKA will demonstrate the ease of integrating robots with their KUKA.PLC mxAutomation software and the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Valaris has secured a major drilling contract from Equinor, Repsol Sinopec Brasil, and Petrobras for the Raia project in Brazil. The project, located in the pre-salt region of the Campos basin, is expected to begin drilling operations in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Norway
Tagged Bacalhau field, Baker Hughes, Brazil, Campos basin, drilling and well services, drilling contract, drillship, DS-17, Ensco do Brasil Petróleo e Gás LTDA, Ensco UK Drilling Limited, Equinor, Halliburton, local energy security, Mette H. Ottøy, mobilisation, natural gas, oil, one billion barrels of oil equivalent, Petrobras, pre-salt region, Raia project, Repsol Sinopec Brasil, SLB, ultra-deepwater drillship, Valaris, Veronica Coelho
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has committed over €450 million to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of the upcoming winter, including funding for the reconstruction of hydropower plants, electricity grid repairs, and district heating network restoration. Additionally, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Ukraine
Tagged anti-drone shelters, BNP Paribas Group, Brussels, Business Support, Citibank Ukraine, district heating networks, economic resilience, EIB Group, EIB Group President, EIB guarantees, EIF, electricity grid infrastructure, energy system resilience, EU companies, EU foreign ministers, EU-Ukraine trade, EU4Business Guarantee Facility, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, export-credit guarantee, Foreign Affairs Council, hryvnia, hydropower plants, InvestEU programme, loans, local-currency lending, MSMEs, Nadia Calviño, partial portfolio guarantees, revolving credit facility, Russian attacks, Sergii Marchenko, UKRAINE, Ukrainian banks, Ukrainian businesses, Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Ukrenergo, UKRSIBBANK, winter support, €300 million, €450 million
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has launched an action plan to enhance workplace transparency, accountability, and well-being. Key elements include the creation of an independent Ombudsman, improved conflict resolution mechanisms, and better whistleblower protection. The plan … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Luxembourg, Management, Society
Tagged 2023 staff survey, 2025 staff survey, 360-degree feedback, Action Plan, burn-out, code of conduct, conflict resolution, cooperation, Dignity at Work Policy, EIB, EIB Group, EIF, European Investment Bank Group, European Investment Fund, harassment, Human Resources Directorate, independent Ombudsman, manager evaluation, mediation, misconduct, performance objectives, professional duties, psychological harassment, sexual harassment, speak-up culture, staff representatives, training, transparency, well-being, whistleblower protection, whistleblowers, whistleblowing mechanisms, workplace issues
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