Daily Archives: 12, May 2026

The Ocean Cleanup Receives Support from Schaeffler for Innovative Ocean and River Plastic Removal Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has pledged €100,000 to support The Ocean Cleanup as part of its 2026 Corporate Social Responsibility programme. The funding will help advance technologies aimed at reducing plastic pollution in oceans and rivers through scalable engineering solutions developed … Read the full press release

New Bilfinger Contract Advances EWE’s Hydrogen Production and Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has secured a major contract from EWE covering steelwork, piping systems and component installation for the 320 MW green hydrogen production facility being developed in Emden, Germany. The project forms part of the “Clean Hydrogen Coastline” initiative … Read the full press release

AI and Workflow Automation Drive Scout24’s Next Growth Phase Across Real Estate Transactions and Services

(IN BRIEF) Scout24 has unveiled its new AI-driven “Agentic Operating System for Real Estate” during Capital Markets Day 2026, outlining a strategy focused on automating and orchestrating workflows across the property transaction lifecycle. Built around the company’s immo.ai intelligence layer … Read the full press release

50Hertz and Elia Group Open Source High-Performance Grid Congestion Software to Support Europe’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz has released its ToOp (Topology Optimizer) software as an open-source tool to support more efficient management of electricity grid congestion across Europe. Developed together with Elia Group and several European transmission system operators, the software uses GPU-based … Read the full press release

Institute of Cancer Research Scientists Reveal Key Mechanism Controlling CDK11 Enzyme Linked to Cancer Growth

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research in London have uncovered new details about how the CDK11 enzyme is activated and regulated, providing insights that could support future cancer drug development. Using cryo-electron microscopy, the team mapped the … Read the full press release

ECF Pro Boulogne-sur-Mer Introduces Battery-Electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for Next-Generation Driver Education

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has supplied France’s first battery-electric driver training truck, the eActros 600, to the ECF Pro Boulogne-sur-Mer training centre in Isques, northern France. The vehicle will be used to help train drivers and logistics companies in operating … Read the full press release

New Zárate Plant Enhances Daimler Truck’s Manufacturing, Logistics and Sustainable Mobility Capabilities in Argentina

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has inaugurated a new USD 110 million industrial production facility in Zárate, Argentina, through its subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Camiones y Buses Argentina. The 20-hectare complex will produce Mercedes-Benz Atego and Accelo trucks along with OF and OH … Read the full press release

Adyen Giving Launches in Singapore Through Partnership with CHARLES & KEITH Group Foundation and Community Chest

(IN BRIEF) Adyen and CHARLES & KEITH have partnered to launch Adyen Giving across CHARLES & KEITH stores in Singapore, enabling customers to round up purchases and donate directly to charitable causes supported by Community Chest. The initiative is backed … Read the full press release

DNV Forecasts Major Expansion of Clean Hydrogen as Energy Security and Chinese Investment Drive Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s latest Energy Transition Outlook Hydrogen to 2060 forecasts a major expansion in the global clean hydrogen industry, with production expected to increase 100-fold and cumulative investments reaching USD 3.2 trillion by 2060. The report identifies China as … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Showcase Lynx KF41, Air Defence Systems and Advanced Ammunition Capabilities at BSDA 2026 in Bucharest

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will participate in the BSDA 2026 defence exhibition in Bucharest from 13 to 15 May, where the company will showcase a wide range of military technologies and defence solutions at stand C309. Key highlights include the Lynx … Read the full press release

New Nordic Compass Initiative Brings Together Major Nordic Companies to Accelerate Growth in Technology, Energy and Defence

(IN BRIEF) SEB has joined more than 20 Nordic companies, foundations and organisations in launching Nordic Compass, a new pan-Nordic industrial alliance focused on improving the competitiveness of the Nordic region and Europe. The initiative, formally known as The Nordic … Read the full press release

SEB Outlook Examines How Global Energy Security Concerns Are Reshaping Sustainable Finance and Industrial Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) SEB’s latest Sustainable Finance Outlook examines how geopolitical disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict are accelerating the global transition toward clean energy systems and alternative fuels. The report argues that Europe’s continued dependence on imported fossil fuels … Read the full press release

Aston University and STFC Hartree Centre Establish National Neuromorphic Computing Hub to Advance AI Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Aston University and the STFC Hartree Centre have launched a new partnership to establish the Aston-Hartree Neuromorphic Centre of Competence, aimed at accelerating the UK’s development and adoption of neuromorphic or brain-inspired computing technologies. The collaboration combines expertise … Read the full press release

VanContact Camper Tire Range from Continental Designed to Improve Stability and Reliability for Motorhome Owners

(IN BRIEF) Continental has showcased its VanContact Camper tire family ahead of the 2026 camper season, offering dedicated summer and all-season tires designed specifically for motorhomes. The portfolio includes the VanContact Ultra Camper and the VanContact A/S Ultra Camper, both … Read the full press release

Strong Reputation Performance Places Henkel Among Top-Ranked Global Companies Again

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has improved its performance in two internationally recognized corporate reputation rankings. The company ranked seventh in the 2025 Caliber DAX 40 Ranking, remaining in the top quartile for the fourth consecutive year, and climbed from 66th to … Read the full press release

Nefco-Managed Infrastructure Project Improves Water Supply Reliability for Thousands in Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) Nefco has supported the launch of a new water treatment line in Pervomaisk through a European Union-financed infrastructure modernization project aimed at improving reliable access to clean drinking water. The upgraded system improves water quality for around 35,000 … Read the full press release

GSK Partners with Sino Biopharmaceutical to Accelerate Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment Launch in China

(IN BRIEF) GSK has formed an exclusive partnership with Sino Biopharmaceutical subsidiary Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group to accelerate the launch of bepirovirsen, a potential first-in-class treatment for chronic hepatitis B, in mainland China. The agreement combines GSK’s drug innovation … Read the full press release

Lloyds Reports Sharp Increase in Football Ticket Scams Before Upcoming World Cup Tournament

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds and the UK Home Office are warning football fans about rising ticket scams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lloyds data shows football-related ticket fraud increased by 36 percent during the current Premier League season, with … Read the full press release

Titanion MR Marks Philips’ Push Toward AI-Driven Quantitative MRI and Advanced Microstructural Imaging

(IN BRIEF) Philips has introduced Titanion MR, a new ultra-high-gradient 3.0T MRI system designed to support advanced quantitative imaging and biomarker development across the body. Unveiled at ISMRM 2026, the system combines ultra-high gradient performance with AI-powered software to improve … Read the full press release

Science Based Targets Initiative Confirms Husqvarna Group Climate Goals Align with Net-Zero Standards

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative for its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, confirming alignment with recognized net-zero criteria. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050 … Read the full press release