Daily Archives: 28, April 2025

Nemetschek Group Partners with Google Cloud to Advance AI Innovation and Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance AI-driven innovation, expand into new markets, and improve sustainability across its portfolio. The collaboration will focus on AI and cloud innovation, global business expansion, and sustainability leadership in … Read the full press release

Skanska to Build Sweden’s Longest Wooden Bridge Over Skellefte River

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a SEK 380 million contract with Skellefteå Municipality to build Karlgårdsbron, Sweden’s longest wooden bridge, spanning the Skellefte River. The bridge will accommodate multiple modes of transport and connect various districts within the city. Construction … Read the full press release

Merck to Acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics, Expanding Leadership in Rare Tumors and Advancing Healthcare Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Merck has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics for approximately $3.9 billion. This acquisition will significantly enhance Merck’s rare tumor portfolio, adding first-in-class therapies for desmoid tumors and NF1-PN. The deal aligns with Merck’s strategy … Read the full press release

Germany Faces Increasing Competition from China in EU Export Markets, KfW Research Finds

(IN BRIEF) KfW Research’s latest study reveals that Germany is facing increased competition from China in EU export markets. While Germany still maintains higher export shares than China in most product categories, its lead is shrinking, with China expanding its … Read the full press release

Atos Appoints Marie de Scorbiac as Head of Investor Relations and CSR to Drive Sustainability and Financial Reporting

(IN BRIEF) Atos Group has appointed Marie de Scorbiac as Head of Investor Relations and CSR. In this capacity, she will define and implement Atos’s financial reporting strategy and manage relationships with investors and financial analysts, while also overseeing the … Read the full press release

KUKA’s iiQWorks Engineering Suite: Simplifying Robot Automation and Digital Twin Integration for Industry 4.0

(IN BRIEF) KUKA’s new iiQWorks Engineering Suite simplifies robotic automation through the use of digital twins, offline programming, and virtual commissioning. The platform helps businesses streamline production planning, improve robot simulations, and reduce time-to-market. With a flexible, scalable architecture, iiQWorks … Read the full press release

University of Twente and Labmicta Partner to Revolutionize Laboratory Diagnostics with AI and Robotics

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente and Labmicta have formed a strategic partnership to advance laboratory diagnostics through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. This collaboration aims to optimize diagnostic processes, reduce turnaround times, and improve patient care … Read the full press release

Engineering the Future: Nima Monshizadeh Naini of the University of Groningen on Control Theory and Cyber-Physical-Human Systems

(IN BRIEF) Nima Monshizadeh Naini, associate professor at the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen, is advancing the field of control theory with a focus on optimizing cyber-physical-human systems. His work aims to improve complex systems such as energy grids and … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Deliver WetlaceTM Line for Sustainable Flushable Wipes Production to Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded an order by Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil to supply a complete WetlaceTM line for the production of sustainable, flushable wipes. This new production line, which utilizes advanced technology, will allow Göliplik to enter the nonwovens … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Schuler Introduces Laser Blanking Line 1.18 DFT, Enhancing Efficiency and Material Savings

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ Schuler has launched the Laser Blanking Line 1.18 DFT, a breakthrough in cut-to-length technology. The new system offers significant material savings and enhanced operational efficiency by eliminating the need for additional work steps and reducing scrap production. … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Researchers Discover Rapid Formation of Human-Made Rock from Industrial Waste

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Glasgow have uncovered a shocking new geological phenomenon: industrial waste, specifically slag from steel production, is turning into rock in as little as 35 years, a process that traditionally takes millions of years. … Read the full press release

Airbus to Acquire Key Production Assets from Spirit AeroSystems to Strengthen Commercial Aircraft Programmes

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has finalized an agreement with Spirit AeroSystems to acquire key production assets critical to its commercial aircraft programmes. This includes the acquisition of multiple facilities across the U.S., France, Morocco, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The deal, valued … Read the full press release