Daily Archives: 24, April 2025

Basilea Achieves Second Consecutive Sales Milestone for Cresemba in Japan Through Asahi Kasei Pharma Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has received a CHF 1.7 million milestone payment from its partner Asahi Kasei Pharma following continued strong sales of Cresemba® in Japan—marking the second consecutive quarterly milestone. Cresemba, now marketed in over 70 countries, achieved USD … Read the full press release

Alear Silk Road Commissions ANDRITZ for Three Spunlace Nonwovens Lines in Major Xinjiang Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Chinese company Alear Silk Road New Materials has selected ANDRITZ to supply three complete neXline aXcess spunlace crosslapped lines for producing high-quality nonwovens from viscose and cotton, aimed at the hygiene and medical sectors. The investment will support … Read the full press release

KMD Advances Public Sector Digitalization with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Migration via RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure

(IN BRIEF) KMD A/S, one of Denmark’s largest IT providers and a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, is transitioning its KMD Opus platform to SAP S/4HANA Cloud through RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure. The move aims to modernize public sector … Read the full press release

Southampton Leads £4.5M UK-Wide Research Network Exploring How Gut Health Influences the Brain and Immune System

(IN BRIEF) A new UK research network led by the University of Southampton is investigating how the gut microbiome influences the brain and immune system. With £4.5 million in BBSRC funding, the four-year project brings together scientists from Southampton, Cambridge, … Read the full press release

TUM and AdBK Unite with Haus der Kunst to Merge Astrophysics and Art in Groundbreaking Project on Neutrinos and Dark Matter

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at TUM and artists from the Academy of Fine Arts Munich are teaming up with Haus der Kunst for a four-year project that explores dark matter and neutrinos through artistic collaboration. Supported by the DFG and TUM’s … Read the full press release

TUM Breakthrough: Synthetic Peptides Disrupt Protein Aggregation Across Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Diabetes

(IN BRIEF) A team at the Technical University of Munich has developed synthetic macrocyclic peptides that inhibit harmful protein aggregation linked to Parkinson’s disease. The peptides also block the interactions between proteins involved in Alzheimer’s and type 2 diabetes, which … Read the full press release

Athlone Chosen as Global R&D Hub as Ericsson Unveils Major Investment in Open 5G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson is investing €200 million over three years in a major RD&I project at its Athlone facility in Ireland, with support from the Irish Government and IDA Ireland. The initiative will advance open, programmable 5G network management through … Read the full press release

Metsä Group Partners with Gasum to Power Paperboard Mills with Biogas by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Metsä Group is taking a major step toward its goal of operating fully fossil-free mills by 2030 by partnering with Gasum to use biogas in its paperboard production. Metsä Board, which produces 750,000 tonnes of folding boxboard annually … Read the full press release

Henkel Launches AI-Driven, Recyclable Battery Solutions at The Battery Show Europe 2025

(IN BRIEF) At The Battery Show Europe 2025, Henkel will introduce transformative innovations for EV battery systems, including AI-generated virtual adhesives, mica-replacement safety coatings, conductive electrode materials, and advanced debonding technologies. These solutions accelerate battery development, enhance performance, and support … Read the full press release

Microsoft and CO280 Launch One of the Largest U.S. Carbon Removal Projects with AFRY’s Strategic Support

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has supported Microsoft in finalizing a major 12-year carbon removal offtake agreement with CO280 for ~3.7 million tonnes of biogenic CO₂ removal via a BECCS facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The project, one of the largest … Read the full press release

Neste Transfers NAPCON Digital Business to Lummus Technology in Strategic Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Neste has agreed to sell its NAPCON digital solutions business to Lummus Technology, a global leader in hydrocarbon processing technologies. NAPCON includes advanced software for process optimization, AI-driven analytics, and operator training. The deal, expected to close by … Read the full press release

Eckerö Line Becomes Finland’s First Maritime Operator to Use Neste’s Renewable Diesel

(IN BRIEF) Eckerö Line has become the first Finnish maritime company to use Neste MY Renewable Diesel in commercial operations, helping it meet the 2% emissions reduction target of the 2025 FuelEU Maritime regulation. The renewable diesel, produced from 100% … Read the full press release

RWE Begins Construction of 22.8 MW Wind Farm to Power 20,000 Homes Near Papenhagen

(IN BRIEF) RWE has started construction on a new 22.8 MW onshore wind farm near Papenhagen, Germany, with commissioning expected by mid-2026. The site will generate enough green electricity to power around 20,000 households. As part of a community benefit … Read the full press release

Global Omnium, Telefónica Tech, and Google Cloud Unite to Revolutionize Water Management with AI

(IN BRIEF) Global Omnium has partnered with Telefónica Tech and Google Cloud in a strategic alliance aimed at transforming the water sector through artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics. The partnership has already led to the launch of an … Read the full press release

Siemens and Koenig & Bauer Launch Automation Breakthrough for Smarter, Faster Machine Building

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Koenig & Bauer have partnered to create a modular automation platform that allows machine builders to design, configure, and maintain intelligent machinery faster and more efficiently. Integrating Siemens’ Teamcenter and NX software, the solution leverages a … Read the full press release

Infineon to Highlight Cutting-Edge Power Solutions for the Green and Digital Future at PCIM Europe 2025

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies will spotlight its most advanced power semiconductor technologies at PCIM Europe 2025 in Nuremberg, demonstrating solutions that support global decarbonization and digitalization efforts. Visitors to booth #470 in hall 7 will discover new silicon, SiC, and … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann’s Flagship Career Event ‘Talent Meets Bertelsmann’ Returns to Berlin for its 17th Edition This June

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann is inviting students from across Europe to apply for its 17th Talent Meets Bertelsmann event, taking place June 16–18, 2025 in Berlin. Open to students from all disciplines, the event offers networking, workshops, coaching, and AI-focused challenges … Read the full press release

ZF Wind Power Unveils World’s Largest Validation Test Rig to Accelerate Innovation in Wind Turbine Systems

(IN BRIEF) ZF Wind Power has commissioned the world’s largest and most powerful wind powertrain validation test rig, now operational at its Test and Prototype Center in Lommel, Belgium. The 30 MW rig is capable of simulating real-world forces on … Read the full press release

Roche Unveils AI-Powered Chest Pain Triage Algorithm to Streamline Emergency Cardiac Care

(IN BRIEF) Roche has launched a CE-marked Chest Pain Triage algorithm developed with Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg to improve emergency diagnosis of chest pain. Integrated into the navify® Algorithm Suite, the tool uses high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing and ESC guidelines to support … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Launches Expanded Environmental Data Program to Boost Product Transparency

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched the Environmental Data Program to provide expanded environmental information on its products. Increasing from 5 to 14 data attributes, the program now covers 110,000 product references, representing 70% of turnover, with a goal of … Read the full press release