Daily Archives: 7, January 2026

Swiss Deep-Tech Startups from Empa Bring Breakthrough Energy and Cooling Technologies to CES

(IN BRIEF) Three Swiss deep-tech startups spun out of Empa are showcasing cutting-edge hardware innovations at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. BTRY AG is presenting ultra-thin solid-state batteries with one-minute charging, Ionic Wind AG is demonstrating fanless ionic-wind cooling for … Read the full press release

BBVA Attracts Strong Demand with €2 Billion Dual-Tranche Bond Issuance

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has completed a €2 billion dual-tranche senior non-preferred bond issuance as part of its 2026 financing plan, attracting more than €6.4 billion in investor demand. The transaction comprised a €750 million three-year tranche and a €1.25 billion … Read the full press release

Lloyds, Archax and Canton Network Deliver Landmark Tokenised Gilt Transaction

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has completed the first-ever purchase of a UK Gilt using Tokenised Deposits, working with Archax and the Canton Network. The transaction marks the first issuance of tokenised sterling deposits on a public blockchain and demonstrates … Read the full press release

New AFNET/EHRA Consensus Highlights Expanded Role of Rhythm Control in AF Management

(IN BRIEF) An international panel of more than 80 experts has issued updated recommendations for managing atrial fibrillation, reflecting conclusions from the 10th AFNET/EHRA Consensus Conference. Published in EP Europace, the guidance calls for a shift toward integrated, patient-centred care … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Advances Green Hydrogen Production with New Electrolysis Electrode Technology

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has completed development of a new noble-metal-free electrode technology for alkaline electrolysis, enabling more efficient and cost-effective production of green hydrogen at industrial scale. Led by KS Gleitlager GmbH under the German government-funded E²ngel project, the technology … Read the full press release

Hexagon Robotics Collaborates with Microsoft to Scale Physical AI for Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon Robotics and Microsoft have formed a strategic partnership to advance the development and deployment of industrial humanoid robots powered by Physical AI. By combining Hexagon’s robotics, sensor fusion, and spatial intelligence with Microsoft’s Azure-based AI and cloud … Read the full press release

Saxo Marks DKK 1 Trillion Milestone in Client Assets Following Strong Growth

(IN BRIEF) Saxo has reached DKK 1 trillion in client assets, supported by a global client base of more than 1.5 million investors and strong growth across both its direct and institutional businesses. The milestone represents a tenfold increase since … Read the full press release

Ramboll Selects Deloitte Denmark CEO Christian Jensby as New Group Chief Executive

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has appointed Christian Jensby as its new Group CEO, with the transition set to take place by May 2026. Jensby joins from Deloitte Denmark, where he led a major transformation and delivered sustained financial growth over more … Read the full press release

Global Analysis Led by University of Liverpool Highlights Power of Exercise in Pregnancy

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool researchers have led the largest global analysis to date showing that lifestyle interventions during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. Drawing on data from more than 100 trials and nearly 36,000 women, … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Germany Advances Industrial Decarbonisation with 65 MW Solar Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola Germany has brought a 65 MWp solar power plant online in Saxony-Anhalt to supply renewable electricity for Salzgitter AG’s green steel production. The facility operates under a 15-year PPA covering 900 GWh of power and will generate … Read the full press release

Basilea Expands Anti-Infective Pipeline Through Antifungal Collaboration with Prokaryotics

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has entered into a strategic collaboration with Prokaryotics to develop a first-in-class broad-spectrum antifungal therapy targeting severe invasive fungal infections. The partnership focuses on novel compounds with a new mode of action aimed at pathogens such … Read the full press release

Aalborg University Study Finds Construction Waste Could Cut New-Build Emissions by 10 Percent

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University research has found that substantial amounts of building materials are wasted on Danish construction sites, with some materials seeing waste rates of up to 25 percent. The study shows that controlling this waste could reduce carbon … Read the full press release

STARLUX Becomes 11th Global Operator of Airbus A350-1000 with First Delivery

(IN BRIEF) STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, becoming the 11th airline globally to operate the largest variant of the A350 family. The aircraft joins the carrier’s existing A350-900 fleet on long-haul routes and debuts as … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia Research Calls for Family-Centred Support in Prader-Willi Syndrome

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of East Anglia have examined how growing up with a sibling who has Prader-Willi syndrome affects emotional wellbeing and family life. Reviewing more than 20 years of research, the study found that siblings often … Read the full press release

OMV Moves Ahead with One of Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plants in Lower Austria

(IN BRIEF) OMV has secured up to EUR 123 million in production funding from Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH for a 140 MW green hydrogen plant in Bruck an der Leitha, following a positive assessment by the European Hydrogen Bank. Scheduled to … Read the full press release

Evergreen Marine Adopts NexusWave to Enhance Crew Welfare and Accelerate Digitalisation

(IN BRIEF) Evergreen Marine has become the first Taiwanese shipping company to deploy Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave connectivity service across its fleet. The bonded, high-speed platform supports Evergreen’s digitalisation strategy by enhancing crew welfare, improving cybersecurity, and enabling advanced operational applications. … Read the full press release

Trinity College Advances Toward Lead Role in Future Church of Scotland Ministry Training

(IN BRIEF) Trinity College at the University of Glasgow has been identified as the preferred lead academic partner for the Church of Scotland’s future ministerial training following a nationwide review. The recommendation, made by a General Assembly-appointed panel, will now … Read the full press release

Norwegian Consortium Awarded Research Funding to Develop Low-Carbon Concrete Foundations

(IN BRIEF) The BetongVIND project has received NOK 11 million in funding from the Research Council of Norway to develop industrial-scale production technology for gravity-based concrete foundations used in offshore wind. Led by AF Gruppen and supported by partners including … Read the full press release

Siemens Launches eXplore Tour Mobile Showroom to Showcase AI-Driven Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Siemens is launching its eXplore Tour, a mobile showroom experience that will travel across the United States in 2026 to showcase AI-driven manufacturing and digital transformation technologies. Debuting at CES 2026, the interactive 18-wheel mobile exhibit will visit … Read the full press release

Siemens Launches Digital Twin Composer to Scale Industrial Metaverse Environments

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched Digital Twin Composer, a new software solution that enables industrial metaverse environments at scale by combining digital twins, physical AI, real-time data, and photorealistic simulation. Built on NVIDIA Omniverse, the solution allows companies to design, … Read the full press release