Daily Archives: 9, August 2024

ANDRITZ Successfully Commissions World’s Largest Single-Line Eucalyptus Pulp Mill for Suzano in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully started operations at Suzano’s new pulp mill in Brazil, which will be the world’s largest single-line eucalyptus pulp mill with an annual capacity of 2.55 million tons. The mill, which runs entirely on planted trees … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions Announces Key Speakers for 28th Annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions will host its 28th annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium from November 17-20 in Championsgate, Florida. Keynote speakers include Shaun Donovan, CEO of Enterprise Community Partners, and James C. Ballentine, a senior advisor at … Read the full press release

New Research Links Typhoon Gaemi’s Intensity to Human-Driven Climate Change

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Imperial College London found that Typhoon Gaemi in July 2024 was 50% more likely due to human-driven climate change, with its maximum wind speeds increased by 7%. The study, powered by Vodafone Foundation’s DreamLab app, used … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Launches Powerful Campaign Against Disinformation

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched a powerful new campaign as part of its “No Hate Speech” initiative, aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of disinformation. The campaign uses striking imagery to show how false information spreads rapidly like … Read the full press release

Plenitude to Power Electric Vehicles and Celebrate Youth at La Vuelta 24

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, a subsidiary of Eni, will sponsor La Vuelta 24 for the third year, providing energy for the race’s electric vehicles and sponsoring the “Maillot Blanco” for the best young cyclist. They will also launch a community-focused initiative, … Read the full press release

New Technique Promises to Improve Drug Delivery and Reduce Injections for Cancer and HIV Patients

(IN BRIEF) Professor Remco Tuinier and his team at Eindhoven University of Technology have developed a new method to slow the release of protein-based drugs, addressing the challenge of rapid dispersion in the body. By using polyethylene glycol (PEG) and … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures $203M Contract for Major Data Center Expansion in Georgia

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a supplemental contract worth USD 203 million to expand a data center in Georgia, USA. The project includes constructing a 244,090 square-foot facility with additional site work, underground utilities, and the fitout of administrative spaces … Read the full press release

Vitesco Technologies Revolutionizes DC-DC Converter Efficiency with Infineon’s CoolGaN™ Technology

(IN BRIEF) Vitesco Technologies has utilized Infineon Technologies’ CoolGaN™ Transistors to significantly enhance the efficiency and performance of its next-generation DC-DC converters, which are crucial in electric and hybrid vehicles. These converters connect high-voltage batteries to low-voltage circuits and are … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Expands Medical Support to Ukraine with Additional Frontline Rescue Units

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a contract with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence to deliver eight additional Forward Surgical Team stations, enhancing Ukraine’s medical response capabilities on the front lines. The order, valued in the mid-double-digit million-euro range, is part … Read the full press release

IMEON ENERGY Debuts on Euronext Access+, Plans Global Expansion with AI-Driven Solar Solutions

(IN BRIEF) IMEON ENERGY, a pioneer in AI-driven energy solutions, has successfully listed on Euronext Access+ with a market capitalization of approximately €11.6 million. The company, known for its innovative solar energy self-production and storage solutions, aims to use this … Read the full press release

Living Places Copenhagen: Real-Life Testing Underway to Monitor Indoor Climate and Health Impact

(IN BRIEF) This summer, the Living Places Copenhagen houses are being tested by residents in the railroad district of Copenhagen to monitor indoor climate performance and its impact on health. The project, led by the VELUX Group, aims to create … Read the full press release

Ricoh Recognized as Print Security Leader in Quocirca’s 2024 Report for Global Services and Cybersecurity Expertise

(IN BRIEF) Ricoh has been named a leader in Quocirca’s Print Security Landscape 2024 report, highlighting its commitment to advancing print security in the face of hybrid work and AI challenges. The recognition is based on Ricoh’s global reach, comprehensive … Read the full press release

Nokia and Swisscom Broadcast to Launch Nation’s Largest Drone Network for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Swisscom Broadcast are partnering to deploy a nationwide Drones-as-a-Service network in Switzerland, featuring 300 Nokia Drone-in-a-Box units. This network will enhance safety and efficiency for public safety and industrial applications, supporting emergency response, infrastructure inspection, and … Read the full press release

Nokia Achieves Milestone with Self-Certification of Fiber Products for BEAD Compliance

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has become the first technology vendor to self-certify its U.S.-manufactured fiber products as Buy America-compliant for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. This certification ensures that operators and infrastructure builders can use Nokia’s certified products, … Read the full press release

Equinor Powers Platform Supply Vessel with Gasum’s Bio-LNG

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has partnered with Equinor to supply liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) to Equinor’s platform supply vessel, Island Crusader, in the Port of Dusavik, Stavanger. The initiative, which began in mid-July, involves regular deliveries of bio-LNG, a renewable fuel with … Read the full press release

MAHLE Aftermarket Unveils Advanced Workshop Solutions at Automechanika 2024, Emphasizes Future-Ready Technologies

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE Aftermarket will present its comprehensive range of workshop solutions at Automechanika 2024, focusing on electrification and thermal management. Key highlights include the TechPRO® 2 diagnostic tool with remote capabilities, the expanded BatteryPRO product line, and a new … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Triumphs with Three Wins in 2024 Advance HE Teaching Excellence Awards

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has achieved significant recognition in the 2024 Advance HE Teaching Excellence Awards, with two academics, Dr. Isabel Fischer and Professor Jane Bryan, receiving National Teaching Fellowships, and the Warwick Postgraduate Teaching Community (WPTC) earning … Read the full press release

Liverpool to Host British Science Festival 2025, Celebrating Innovation and Community Engagement

(IN BRIEF) The British Science Association (BSA) has announced that the British Science Festival will be held in Liverpool from September 10 to 15, 2025, in partnership with the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). The event … Read the full press release

Breakthrough in Water Quality Monitoring: Researchers Introduce Low-Cost Portable Sensor

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of York, Phutung Research Institute in Nepal, and the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil have developed realtimeWAS, an innovative, low-cost, portable sensor for real-time detection of bacterial contamination in drinking water. This handheld … Read the full press release

Adventure Lists on Euronext Growth Milan, Raising €4 Million in IPO

(IN BRIEF) Adventure, a digital communications company specializing in price comparison for utilities and insurance, has successfully listed on Euronext Growth Milan, raising €4 million and achieving a market capitalisation of €14 million. This marks the 15th listing on Euronext … Read the full press release

SUEZ Renews Partnership with Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Enhancing Eco-Friendly Initiatives for 2024

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has renewed its partnership with the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for three more years, extending its services to optimize drinking water distribution and waste management for the 2024 race. SUEZ will connect start and finish … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Names New Shipbuilding Hall After WWII Heroine Janet Harvey

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has named a new shipbuilding hall in Glasgow after Janet Harvey, who worked as an electrician in the River Clyde’s shipyards during World War II. The Janet Harvey Hall honors her and the many women who … Read the full press release

Joint Operation by Romanian and Moldovan Authorities Uncovers EUR 3 Million Financial Scam, 12 Arrested

(IN BRIEF) Romanian and Moldovan authorities, supported by Eurojust and Europol, have dismantled an organized crime group responsible for defrauding over 150 victims through a fake investment scheme since 2022. The scam, which used false advertisements and fake investment platforms, … Read the full press release

EIF Boosts Norwegian Tech Startups with Record Investment in SINTEF’s New Fund

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has made its largest investment yet in Norwegian technology startups by contributing to SINTEF’s seed fund, SINTEF Venture VI, which now manages a capital of half a billion Norwegian kroner. This fund aims … Read the full press release