Monthly Archives: January 2026

New Eneco–Whspr Collaboration Trials Low-Noise Heat Pump to Enable Flexible Installation in Urban Housing

(IN BRIEF) Eneco and Whspr have launched a partnership to pilot a new silent heat pump that enables flexible installation in densely populated residential areas. Designed to operate at much lower noise levels than conventional systems, the heat pump can … Read the full press release

New Barco and Scalable Collaboration Delivers Integrated Auto-Alignment Tool for High-Precision Immersive Environments

(IN BRIEF) Barco has launched a new camera-based auto-alignment software tool co-developed with Scalable Display Technologies to simplify and improve multi-projector calibration in immersive environments. Built on Scalable’s proven simulation-grade technology and fully integrated with Barco’s Pulse platform, the solution … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Joins National Spärck AI Scholarship Programme to Train the Next Generation of Artificial Intelligence Leaders

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has joined a new government-funded Spärck AI scholarship programme launched by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to support future leaders in artificial intelligence. As one of nine partner universities, Bristol will offer … Read the full press release

Maersk Opens New Fontana Ground Freight Hub to Strengthen Integrated Logistics and Speed Deliveries Across Southern California

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened a new 165,000-square-foot Ground Freight facility in Fontana, California, strengthening its integrated logistics network across Southern California. Located in the Inland Empire, the 24/7 hub improves connectivity, reduces turnaround times by up to five hours … Read the full press release

FedEx Launches Five Weekly Transcontinental Flights Through Türkiye to Support Faster Customs Clearance and Global Commerce

(IN BRIEF) FedEx has launched five new weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights connecting Asia Pacific and the United States via Türkiye, strengthening global connectivity and improving trade flows through Istanbul. The new services increase capacity from Guangzhou and Shanghai while … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €80 Million Financing to Support Social and Energy-Efficient Housing Development in Regensburg

(IN BRIEF) Stadtbau-GmbH Regensburg has received an €80 million loan from the European Investment Bank to support a €175 million housing investment programme focused on new construction and energy-efficient renovation. The initiative will expand social and affordable housing, modernise existing … Read the full press release

New Ramboll Grid Technology Acts as Universal Shock Absorber to Reduce Outages and Strengthen Energy Resilience

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has developed the Universal Damping STATCOM, a patent-pending grid technology designed to stabilise power systems as renewable energy sources are added to aging infrastructure. Acting as a “universal shock absorber,” the solution dynamically detects and neutralises voltage … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool–Led CERSI-PGx Launches Free eLearning Portal to Advance Pharmacogenomics in Clinical Practice

(IN BRIEF) CERSI-PGx has launched a free eLearning portal to support the adoption of pharmacogenomics in routine clinical practice. Led by the University of Liverpool in partnership with the British Pharmacological Society and Queen Mary University of London, the platform … Read the full press release

Boehringer’s Apecotrep Demonstrates Significant Proteinuria Reduction in Phase II Study, Supporting Phase III Development in Primary FSGS

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has reported encouraging Phase II trial results for apecotrep (BI 764198), a potential first-in-class oral TRPC6 inhibitor being developed for primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Published in The Lancet, the study showed a 40% reduction in proteinuria … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat Extend Strategic Partnership to Commercialise Next-Generation PAZ-2 Radar Earth Observation Satellites

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat have signed an agreement to extend their strategic partnership for the commercialisation of radar Earth observation imagery, covering the future PAZ-2 satellite constellation. Building on their collaboration since 2018, the agreement supports … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech UK&I Launches Managed Security Edge Service to Strengthen Enterprise Cyber Security Across the UK and Ireland

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech UK&I has launched its managed Security Edge service in the UK and Ireland, delivering AI-driven Security Service Edge capabilities powered by the Netskope One platform. The new offering provides secure, zero trust access to applications and … Read the full press release

GoTeach Program Enters Next Growth Phase as DHL Group Expands Global Youth Employability Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has extended its global GoTeach youth employability program for another five years, reaffirming partnerships with Teach For All and SOS Children’s Villages through 2030. Marking its 15th anniversary, the initiative continues to support young people from … Read the full press release

New Vodafone Business Partnership with Centrica Sets Foundation for Data-Driven Operations and Combined Energy and Connectivity Offers

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business has signed a four-year strategic agreement with Centrica, supported by VOIS and CGI, to deliver connectivity, workplace and IT end-user compute services across 80 UK sites and 30,000 devices. The partnership is designed to help Centrica … Read the full press release

Bentley Introduces New Supersports to Europe and the Middle East with Landmark Regional Launch Event in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) Bentley has introduced the new Supersports to the Europe, Middle East and Africa region with a high-profile launch event in Dubai, combining a global film premiere, live performance moments and an exclusive customer gathering. The event marked the … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Strengthens Sustainability Efforts by Scaling Up Renewable-Powered Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT is expanding its electromobility infrastructure across Germany, increasing the total number of electric vehicle charging points at its sites to 102. New and upgraded charging facilities in Oberkochen and Fürstenfeldbruck support rising employee demand and form a … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT and TYTAN Technologies Form Strategic Partnership to Strengthen European Counter-UAS and Infrastructure Protection Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT and TYTAN Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership focused on counter-UAS systems and the protection of critical infrastructure. The cooperation brings together TYTAN’s interceptor drone platforms and HENSOLDT’s sensors and Elysion … Read the full press release

Adyen and Raptor Partner to Deliver Embedded Payment Capabilities for Hospitality and Service Businesses Across Asia Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has partnered with Asia Pacific POS provider Raptor to bring embedded payment capabilities to more than 7,000 service and hospitality businesses through Adyen for Platforms. The integration allows Raptor customers to manage payments and reconciliation within a … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Introduces AI-Supported Electrical Condition Monitoring to Enhance Reliability of Industrial Drive Systems

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has introduced FAG OPTIME E-CM, expanding its OPTIME ecosystem to include electrical condition monitoring for three-phase motors commonly used across industrial applications. By analysing current and voltage in addition to mechanical vibration data, the solution enables earlier … Read the full press release

Volvo Trucks Strengthens European Market Leadership in Heavy-Duty Segment with 19 Percent Share in 2025

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Trucks secured its position as Europe’s leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer for the second year running in 2025, increasing its market share to 19.0% across the EU, the UK, Norway and Switzerland. Strong demand in major markets such … Read the full press release

50Hertz Secures Long-Term Offshore Grid Integration Agreement with Skyborn to Enable Gennaker Wind Farm Commissioning by 2028

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz and Skyborn Renewables have concluded a comprehensive cooperation agreement covering the construction and operation of two offshore substations for the Gennaker offshore wind farm, providing legal clarity and enabling commissioning by mid-2028. Located in German territorial waters, … Read the full press release