Daily Archives: 23, June 2026

KUKA Expands Hands-On Robotics and Automation Training Portfolio for Schools and Universities

(IN BRIEF) KUKA is expanding its education portfolio to help vocational schools and universities teach industrial automation through hands-on robotics, simulation software, AI-supported applications and teacher training. The programme includes modular robot learning cells, the AMR KMP 250P Education Kit … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Technology Supports First Commercial-Scale Steam-Ex Pellet Plant for Oil Palm Residues

(IN BRIEF) Rainbow Pellet Sdn Bhd has started commercial operations at what it describes as the world’s first Steam-Ex pellet plant for empty fruit bunches in Kuala Lipis, Malaysia. The facility uses ANDRITZ steam explosion pretreatment technology, automation and integration … Read the full press release

Historic Scottish Football Artefact Begins Journey Into the Metaverse Through Glasgow 3D Project

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow has started 3D scanning the world’s oldest football to create a detailed virtual version for immersive digital environments. Dating from around 1540, the football was discovered in the bedchamber of Mary, Queen of Scots, … Read the full press release

EIB, SACE and InvestEU Back Major Water Infrastructure Upgrades for 32 Tuscan Municipalities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing €100 million to ASA Azienda Servizi Ambientali S.p.A. to modernise integrated water services across 32 municipalities in the provinces of Livorno, Pisa and Siena. Supported by InvestEU and SACE’s Archimede guarantee, the … Read the full press release

New Report Highlights Equinor’s Economic Footprint Across 339 Norwegian Municipalities

(IN BRIEF) Equinor’s operations and related supplier activity in Norway generated NOK 142 billion in value creation and supported around 82,000 full-time man-years in 2025, according to an independent Ripple Effects Report prepared by Kunnskapsparken Bodø. Equinor procured NOK 147.6 … Read the full press release

Santa Pola Deploys Smart Street Lighting System With Telefónica, Ferrovial and Iberdrola Partners

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech is installing a smart street-lighting system in Santa Pola, Spain, to allow approximately 6,300 LED streetlights to be monitored and managed remotely. The project is being delivered for a joint venture involving Ferrovial Energía and Iberdrola … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Expands CCH Tagetik Regional Growth Strategy With New Asia Pacific Leadership Appointment

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has appointed Kumiko Minowa as Head of Asia Pacific and Japan for CCH Tagetik, expanding her role beyond Japan to lead regional strategy and execution across a broad Asia Pacific footprint. Minowa previously served as Japan … Read the full press release

New Methanol Logistics Route Supports Evonik’s Long-Term MetAMINO® Production Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has launched a new methanol pipeline linking Lülsdorf and Wesseling in Germany to secure long-term raw-material supply for its methionine production network in Europe. Developed with Lülsdorf Functional Solutions, Röhm and SYNEQT Pipelines, the project combines shared … Read the full press release

DNV Market Analysis Helps Advance Battery Storage Investment in Chile’s Changing Power System

(IN BRIEF) DNV has provided market due diligence to support Innergex’s USD 156 million financing package for renewable and battery storage assets in Chile. The transaction includes USD 114 million for two new standalone battery energy storage system projects and … Read the full press release

ORLEN and Northland Power Advance Poland’s First Offshore Wind Farm Toward Grid Connection

(IN BRIEF) Baltic Power, Poland’s first offshore wind farm, has reached its final construction stage after 50 of its planned 76 turbines were installed in the Baltic Sea. The ORLEN Group and Northland Power project has completed all 78 foundations … Read the full press release

Bundeswehr Replenishes Armoured Recovery Fleet Through Mid-Three-Digit Million-Euro Rheinmetall Contract

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a Bundeswehr order worth a mid-three-digit million-euro amount to supply 23 modernised Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armoured recovery vehicles. The procurement replaces 21 Bergepanzer 2 and two Bergepanzer 3 vehicles previously transferred to Ukraine as part … Read the full press release

Embassy Science Fellows Programme Offers €30,000 Projects Across Science, Diplomacy and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Embassy Science Fellows programme has opened a new funding round for researchers from Dutch universities and other knowledge institutions who want to contribute scientific and technical expertise to Dutch embassies and consulates abroad. Fellowships will last from … Read the full press release

Continental Extends Tour de France Support Across Peloton, Team Cars and Escort Motorcycles

(IN BRIEF) Continental will provide tire technology across the full 2026 Tour de France operation, supplying more than 1,000 bicycle tires, over 400 tires for support vehicles and 120 motorcycle tires. Six teams representing more than a quarter of the … Read the full press release

New Continental Tour de France Tire Package Combines Aero 111 Front Tire with Grand Prix 5000 S TR Rear

(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched its 2026 Tour de France Limited Edition tire package, pairing a 29 mm Aero 111 front tire with a 30 mm Grand Prix 5000 S TR rear tire. The special bundle features transparent sidewalls and … Read the full press release

Continental Supplies Six Tour de France Teams with More Than 1,000 Road Bike Tires

(IN BRIEF) Continental will supply more than 1,000 road bike tires to six teams competing in the 2026 Tour de France, with over a quarter of the peloton expected to use tires produced at its Korbach plant in Germany. The … Read the full press release

Salvador Office Extends ABL Support for Process Safety and Infrastructure Life-Extension Projects

(IN BRIEF) ABL has opened a new office in Salvador, Brazil, to expand its regional presence and asset integrity management services. The office will support projects in the oil and gas, maritime and land-based industrial sectors across Brazil and the … Read the full press release

Nokia Expands Agentic AI Portfolio to Support More Autonomous Telecom Network Operations

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has introduced a series of agentic AI upgrades to its autonomous networks portfolio to help telecommunications providers improve network reliability, operational efficiency and responsiveness to AI-driven traffic demands. Announced at DTW in Copenhagen, the updates cover the … Read the full press release

ESC Congress 2026 in Munich to Examine AI, Clinical Trials and the Future of Cardiovascular Care

(IN BRIEF) ESC Congress 2026 will take place in Munich from 28 to 31 August, bringing together more than 30,000 clinicians and scientists from over 150 countries to discuss cardiovascular research, clinical trials, digital health and new treatment approaches. Artificial … Read the full press release