Daily Archives: 2, October 2024

EMPA Researchers Pioneering Nanoceramics for Innovative Skin Disease Treatment

(IN BRIEF) On October 1, 2024, Andrea Six reported on the groundbreaking work by EMPA researchers in collaboration with Aldena Therapeutics to develop nanoceramic “stars” for treating common skin conditions like psoriasis and neurodermatitis. These nanoceramic structures temporarily create micro-wounds … Read the full press release

Saab AB Announces Nomination Committee for Upcoming Annual General Meeting 2025

(IN BRIEF) Saab AB has announced the establishment of its Nomination Committee ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 10, 2025, in Linköping, Sweden. The committee, formed based on the shareholder structure as of August 31, 2024, … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Meet in Warsaw to Strengthen Financing Initiatives and Support Flood Recovery Efforts in Poland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF) Boards of Directors met in Warsaw on September 30 and October 1, 2024, to discuss new financing initiatives and reaffirm support for Poland following recent floods. EIB Group … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Strengthens European Presence with Acquisition of Norway’s Leading Risk Consultancy, Safetec Nordic AS

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has acquired Safetec Nordic AS, a leading risk management consultancy based in Norway, with operations across Norway, Sweden, and the UK. This acquisition will strengthen TÜV Rheinland’s risk, safety, and integrity management services in Europe, creating … Read the full press release

Thea Utoft Høj Jensen Appointed as New Director General of Insurance Europe, Succeeding Michaela Koller After 18 Years

(IN BRIEF) Insurance Europe has announced that Thea Utoft Høj Jensen will be the new director general, succeeding Michaela Koller, who has held the role for 18 years. Thea, who currently leads Financial Services at FTI Consulting in Brussels, brings … Read the full press release

Port of Rotterdam Authority Tests Successful Mobile Shore Power Solution for Sea-Going Vessels

(IN BRIEF) In a recent pilot project at the Steinweg Beatrix Terminal, the Port of Rotterdam Authority successfully tested moveable shore power battery containers, connecting them to vessels from the Cargow shipping company. The project, conducted in collaboration with Zero … Read the full press release

Iberdrola’s SP Energy Networks Acquires Derryherk to Boost UK Smart Grid and Support Net-Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola’s subsidiary, SP Energy Networks, has acquired the tech company Derryherk to enhance the efficiency of the UK’s electricity distribution network. Derryherk’s digital twin technology will improve SPEN’s ability to detect faults, forecast capacity constraints, and actively manage … Read the full press release