Daily Archives: 13, December 2024

Stadler and Caltrain Expand Partnership to Strengthen EMU Fleet Reliability and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Stadler and Caltrain have signed a Technical Support and Spare Supply Agreement (TSSSA) to ensure the reliability and efficiency of Caltrain’s growing fleet of electric multiple units (EMUs). The partnership includes on-site technical support, maintenance management software, and … Read the full press release

Stadler Secures CHF 100M Contract to Deliver Hybrid Locomotives for RhB and MGBahn

(IN BRIEF) The Rhaetian Railway (RhB) and the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn) have partnered with Stadler to procure 11 innovative metre-gauge locomotives, with eight destined for RhB and three for MGBahn. These hybrid locomotives, capable of operating on both electric … Read the full press release

Tolebrutinib Receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

(IN BRIEF) The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to tolebrutinib for treating adults with non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (nrSPMS), following positive results from the HERCULES phase 3 study. The study showed tolebrutinib delayed disability progression by 31% and … Read the full press release

Neste and AT-Tuote Unveil Sustainable Multipurpose Oil with Over 90% Renewable Content

(IN BRIEF) Neste and AT-Tuote have partnered to launch AT Fossil Free Multi Oil, a multipurpose oil made with over 90% renewable content from Neste RE™ feedstock. This collaboration aims to reduce the product’s carbon footprint by over 85% compared … Read the full press release

Infineon and EVE Energy Partner to Revolutionize Automotive Battery Management Systems

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies and EVE Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop advanced battery management system (BMS) solutions for the automotive industry. Infineon will supply a complete chipset, including microcontrollers, monitoring ICs, and MOSFETs, to enhance EVE … Read the full press release

Juha Ketola Named Executive Vice President for SME and Midcap Financing at Finnvera

(IN BRIEF) Finnvera plc has confirmed Juha Ketola’s appointment as Executive Vice President for SME and midcap financing, starting January 2025. Ketola, who has served as interim Executive Vice President since June 2024, brings extensive leadership experience, particularly as a … Read the full press release

Roche Launches Upgraded cobas Systems 2.0 to Revolutionize Molecular Diagnostics Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Roche has received CE certification for its enhanced cobas® 6800/8800 systems 2.0, introducing significant improvements in laboratory diagnostics. The upgrade streamlines operations by reducing downtime, consolidating test menus, and increasing throughput, supported by innovative TAGS technology that detects … Read the full press release

Roche Vabysmo Prefilled Syringe Gains EU Approval, Transforming Retinal Disease Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Roche’s Vabysmo® (faricimab) prefilled syringe has received European Medicines Agency approval for treating three major retinal conditions: neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and macular edema caused by retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Serving over nine … Read the full press release

Skanska Partners on $389M I-15 Express Lanes Project to Boost Traffic Flow in California

(IN BRIEF) Skanska, alongside Coffman Specialties, has been awarded a $389 million contract to construct new express lanes on the I-15 corridor in San Bernardino, California, with Skanska’s share amounting to $336 million. Spanning 17.4 kilometers, the project includes price-managed … Read the full press release

Skanska to Build Sustainable Parking Facility in $450M Logan Airport Modernization Project

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a $450 million contract with the Massachusetts Port Authority to modernize Boston’s Logan Airport Terminal E. The project includes constructing a 67,400-square-meter parking garage with 5,000 spaces, a vehicular bridge to the central parking complex, … Read the full press release

SSAB and Stena Metall Unite to Drive Fossil-Free Steelmaking with Recycled Materials

(IN BRIEF) SSAB and Stena Metall have formed a strategic partnership to enhance sustainable steel production by utilizing recycled scrap metal from Stena Metall’s Nordic Recycling Center. This metal will be supplied to SSAB’s new electric arc furnace in Oxelösund, … Read the full press release

ASML Backs Affordable Housing Projects in the Brainport Region

(IN BRIEF) ASML is funding four construction projects in Veldhoven, Eindhoven, and Helmond to deliver 1,085 affordable homes, targeting social and mid-range rental needs in the Brainport Eindhoven region. Working with housing associations Woonbedrijf, Trudo, and Woonpartners, ASML’s financial backing … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Study Identifies Key Milestones and Health Challenges in Ageing Dogs

(IN BRIEF) A University of Liverpool study, funded by BSAVA PetSavers, examines the ageing process in dogs, identifying 12.5 years as the average age when veterinarians consider them senior, though this varies by breed. Smaller breeds like Jack Russell Terriers … Read the full press release

Exploring Corporeality in Northern Karelian Healing Incantations: A Doctoral Journey by Aleksi Moine

(IN BRIEF) Aleksi Moine, a doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki, investigates the role of corporeality in 19th-century Northern Karelian healing incantations. His interdisciplinary research explores how these rituals depict the human body and health, offering insights into historical … Read the full press release

TUM and UCSF Collaborate on Engineered Immune Cells to Target Inflammatory Disorders

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from UCSF and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed engineered regulatory immune cells to precisely modulate the immune system, addressing conditions like type 1 diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and organ transplant rejection. Unlike traditional immunosuppressants, this … Read the full press release