Daily Archives: 9, December 2024

Swisslog Drive Automation Excellence at Dm-Drogerie Markt’s Award-Winning Wustermark Facility

(IN BRIEF) Dm-drogerie markt, in collaboration with Swisslog and robotics provider KUKA, has revolutionized automated logistics with its award-winning Wustermark distribution centre. Opened in 2020, the facility enhances efficiency and productivity using advanced technologies while reducing employee workloads. Built on … Read the full press release

Policing Trust Deficit in Violence Against Women and Girls: New Report Highlights Barriers

(IN BRIEF) A University of Bristol-led report highlights significant trust issues in policing violence against women and girls (VAWG), especially in Black and minoritised communities, where low confidence in law enforcement deters victims from reporting crimes. The study revealed that … Read the full press release

ABB Partners with ESS to Revolutionize Automotive Paint Shop Operations

(IN BRIEF) ABB has partnered with Engineering Software Steyr GmbH (ESS) to revolutionize automotive paint shop operations through advanced simulation tools. The collaboration, which includes ABB taking a minority stake in ESS, will eliminate the need for prototyping, reduce operational … Read the full press release

UniCredit Bank Austria Reshapes Cultural Sponsorship Strategy Amid Economic Challenges

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit Bank Austria is restructuring its cultural sponsorship strategy due to economic challenges, resulting in the closure of the Kunstforum. Losing Signa as a key sponsor and landlord, combined with the need for significant future investments, has made … Read the full press release

FedEx Strengthens Central and Eastern Europe Operations with New Facility in Plzeň, Czech Republic

(IN BRIEF) FedEx has launched a state-of-the-art logistics facility in Plzeň, Czech Republic, as part of its strategy to expand operations in Central and Eastern Europe. The 2,600-square-meter facility, nearly double the size of its predecessor, features advanced technologies such … Read the full press release

SNCF Voyageurs Expands RER NG Fleet with New Alstom Order for Île-de-France

(IN BRIEF) SNCF Voyageurs has placed a €520 million order with Alstom for 35 additional RER NG trains, fully funded by Île-de-France Mobilités. This brings the total fleet to 166 trains, designed to modernize the RER E and RER D … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Unveil Breakthrough Filter Technology to Combat PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a groundbreaking filtration method to remove harmful PFAS (“forever chemicals”) from drinking water. Using advanced metal-organic framework (MOF) compounds made of zirconium carboxylate, the filters are more effective … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. Announces the Conclusion of Facilities Agreements by Companies within Digi Group

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania, alongside Digi Spain Telecom and the parent company, has secured two new financing agreements. The first is a Syndication and Amendment Agreement to increase an existing facility from … Read the full press release

UK-Saudi Collaboration to Establish Joint Institute for Clean Hydrogen

(IN BRIEF) A consortium of British universities, including Newcastle, Northumbria, Teesside, Durham, and Cranfield, is collaborating with Saudi Arabian universities and industrial partners to establish a Joint International Institute for Clean Hydrogen. Announced by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during … Read the full press release

METLEN’s Investment in Ghana Recognized as Key to Strengthening Europe’s Strategic Autonomy in Critical Raw Materials

(IN BRIEF) METLEN Energy & Metals’ bauxite project in Ghana has been recognized as a flagship initiative under the European Union’s Global Gateway program for 2025. This strategic investment aims to enhance Europe’s autonomy in critical raw materials and support … Read the full press release

Cosmic Rays to Revolutionize UK Infrastructure Monitoring: University of Glasgow Research Explores Non-Destructive Testing

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow is pioneering a project to use cosmic rays for non-invasive structural assessments of the UK’s ageing transport infrastructure. Led by Dr. David Mahon and supported by a £459,000 grant from UKRI’s Science and Technology … Read the full press release

Novartis Announces Compelling Long-Term Results for Scemblix® in Phase III ASC4FIRST Trial, Highlighting Superiority in Treating Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has announced promising 96-week results from the Phase III ASC4FIRST trial, showcasing Scemblix® (asciminib) as a superior treatment for newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in the chronic phase (Ph+ CML-CP). Scemblix achieved significantly higher major … Read the full press release

The Hidden Gem of Deep Plane Facelifts

(IN BRIEF) A transformative experience led a woman from the U.S. to Greece for a deep plane facelift performed by Dr. Papaioannou in Thessaloniki. Renowned as a discreet yet exceptional surgeon, Dr. Papaioannou combines artistry with surgical precision, restoring youthful … Read the full press release