Daily Archives: 10, September 2024

Siemens to Build First U.S. High-Speed Rail Manufacturing Facility in New York, Creating 300 Jobs

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility is investing $60 million to build North America’s first high-speed rail manufacturing facility in Horseheads, New York. The nearly 300,000 sq. ft. plant will create 300 jobs and produce the American Pioneer 220 trainsets for the … Read the full press release

Siemens Partners with DMG MORI and Renishaw to Boost Digital Transformation with Scalable Machine Tool Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has partnered with DMG MORI and Renishaw to enhance its Siemens Xcelerator platform, offering new scalable solutions for machine tools. Renishaw’s tool condition monitoring system, combined with Siemens software, automates tool wear detection and improves manufacturing traceability. … Read the full press release

Shell Confirms Euro and GBP Dividend Payments for Q2 2024, Set for September Distribution

(IN BRIEF) Shell plc has announced the euro and pounds sterling equivalent dividend payments for its second quarter 2024 interim dividend of $0.344 per ordinary share. Shareholders who opted for euros or pounds sterling will receive €0.3102 or 26.15p per … Read the full press release

Volkswagen and SEAT Announce Key Leadership Changes in Finance and IT Departments

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Passenger Cars and SEAT S.A. have announced a leadership change in their finance departments, effective October 1, 2024. Patrik Andreas Mayer will become SEAT’s new Chief Financial and IT Officer, while David Powels, currently in that role, … Read the full press release

Hexagon Revolutionizes Large-Scale Manufacturing with Rapid Inspection System, Cutting Inspection Times from Hours to Minutes

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800, a new innovation designed to streamline quality inspections in large-scale manufacturing. By combining laser tracking and non-contact measurement, the ATS800 reduces inspection times from hours to minutes … Read the full press release

Global EV Demand Stalls Amid Charging Infrastructure Concerns, EY Report Reveals

(IN BRIEF) Global demand for electric vehicles has slowed, with concerns about charging infrastructure, range, and battery costs remaining key obstacles for potential buyers, according to the EY Global Mobility Consumer Index. EV buying intent rose marginally, but the US … Read the full press release

GSK’s Depemokimab Cuts Severe Asthma Attacks by Over 50% in Phase III Trials

(IN BRIEF) GSK’s depemokimab, a new ultra-long-acting biologic, showed a 54% reduction in severe asthma exacerbations in the SWIFT-1 and SWIFT-2 phase III trials. Administered every six months, it also demonstrated a 72% reduction in hospitalizations and emergency visits, offering … Read the full press release

ContourGlobal Partners with AFRY to Revamp 35 Solar Plants in Italy, Boosting Efficiency and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) ContourGlobal has selected AFRY to provide engineering services for the rehabilitation and efficiency improvement of 35 solar photovoltaic (PV) plants across nine regions in Italy, representing 60 MW of installed capacity. The project will enhance the performance of … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Future Fund 2 Increases Investment in VIVES IUF to Boost European Innovation and Startup Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2) has invested an additional €5 million in the VIVES Inter-University Fund (IUF), raising the fund’s total to €75 million. VIVES IUF is an early-stage science-based fund that supports startups and spin-offs, … Read the full press release

EBRD and AccessBank Partner to Boost SME Financing in Azerbaijan with €15 Million Risk-Sharing Facility

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has relaunched its Risk-Sharing Facility (RSF) in partnership with AccessBank to boost financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Azerbaijan. Through this €15 million agreement, the EBRD will share … Read the full press release