Daily Archives: 23, July 2026

Safran Landing Systems Agreement Supports Lufthansa Technik’s A350 MRO Development in London

(IN BRIEF) Safran Landing Systems and Lufthansa Technik have signed a 10-year Support and Services Agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow covering Airbus A320 family, A330, A340 and A350 landing gear and hydraulic equipment. Under the agreement, Safran Landing Systems … Read the full press release

ZF LIFETEC to Start Series Production of Camera-Visible Seat Belt Fabric in August 2026

(IN BRIEF) ZF LIFETEC has developed Infrared Belt, a new seat belt fabric with an integrated infrared signature that allows in-cabin cameras to detect whether a seat belt is being worn correctly. The technology helps camera-based occupant monitoring systems identify … Read the full press release

SGL Carbon Supports Sustainable Energy and Employee E-Mobility With New PV Installation

(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon has expanded photovoltaic capacity at its Ort im Innkreis site in Austria by commissioning new PV carports. The new installation adds 252 kWp of solar capacity, bringing the site’s total photovoltaic capacity to approximately 870 kWp. … Read the full press release

Symrise to Build Grasse Naturals Cluster Through Floral Concept and Maison Lautier

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has signed a put option agreement to acquire 100 percent of Floral Concept, a French premium natural fragrance ingredients company based in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne in the Pays de Grasse region. The contemplated acquisition would strengthen Symrise’s position in … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen Researchers Advance DNA Vacuum Method for Mapping Wildlife From Air Samples

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have advanced a “DNA vacuum” method that collects airborne environmental DNA to identify wildlife in natural areas. In two new studies, the team collected air samples from Æbelø, Kalvebod Commons and Lille … Read the full press release

Atos Launches EU-Designed Sovereign Cloud Platform for Regulated and Mission-Critical Organisations

(IN BRIEF) Atos has launched Atos Sovereign Cloud, a new application orchestration and modernisation platform designed and engineered in the EU for governments, defence organisations, healthcare providers, critical infrastructure operators and other highly regulated organisations. The platform combines enterprise cloud … Read the full press release

KPN Launches 5G Internet at Home for Addresses With Limited Fixed Broadband Access

(IN BRIEF) KPN has launched 5G Internet at Home, a home broadband service delivered through its nationwide 5G network. The service is aimed first at addresses where no fixed internet connection is available, or where the fixed connection is not … Read the full press release

New Amundi ETFs Offer Targeted Exposure to Digital Infrastructure and Semiconductor Demand

(IN BRIEF) Amundi has broadened its thematic ETF range with two new funds focused on memory chips and data centers: the Amundi Global Memory Chips UCITS ETF and the Amundi Global Data Center UCITS ETF. The launches are designed to … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Employees Explore Responsible AI Use Across 21 Global Locations

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank’s Global Hackathon is celebrating its 10th anniversary, bringing together more than 4,000 employees across 21 locations worldwide. This year’s 24-hour event focuses on practical AI use cases, with teams developing prototypes that address challenges around employee … Read the full press release

Enilive Acquisition of OIL! Supports Expansion of Biofuel, EV Charging and Convenience Services

(IN BRIEF) Enilive, through Enilive Deutschland GmbH, has signed a binding agreement with Prax Limited to acquire 100 percent of OIL! Tankstellen GmbH, which operates fuel service stations in Germany, Denmark, Austria and Switzerland. The deal will add approximately 320 … Read the full press release

Naturgy to Upgrade 2,300 Kilometres of Electricity Networks With EIB and Spanish Government Support

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and Spain’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business will provide €870 million in financing to Naturgy to strengthen, upgrade and digitalise its electricity distribution network in Spain. The package includes a €520 million loan … Read the full press release

Dassault Systèmes Strengthens Sustainability Strategy With SBTi-Validated Net-Zero Targets

(IN BRIEF) Dassault Systèmes has set a new SBTi-validated net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target for 2050, covering emissions across its full value chain. The company’s new near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65 percent by … Read the full press release

Dassault Systèmes Adds New Virtual Companion Skills to Its 3DEXPERIENCE AI-Native Agentic Platform

(IN BRIEF) Dassault Systèmes has expanded its 3DEXPERIENCE AI-native agentic platform with the availability of three Virtual Companions: AURA, LEO and MARIE. AURA supports programme management, LEO focuses on complex engineering, and MARIE is designed for deep science. Together, they … Read the full press release

Arkema Completes $20 Million PVDF Expansion to Support Energy Storage and Semiconductor Demand

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has started up its 15 percent PVDF capacity expansion at its Calvert City, Kentucky site in North America. The project represents an investment of around 20 million US dollars and was delivered on time and within the … Read the full press release

A1 SolarStore Enters Europe as Digital Solar Procurement Gains Ground

A1 SolarStore has launched a direct solar equipment marketplace in Europe. The platform offers live inventory visibility, nearby offers and online ordering. Buyers do not need a traditional distributor account or minimum order. The service targets manufacturers, distributors, installers, commercial … Read the full press release

KfW Study Finds Development Projects Can Create Investment Opportunities for German and European Companies

(IN BRIEF) A new study by KfW and the University of Göttingen finds that KfW development projects are associated with a higher probability of later private foreign direct investment from Germany and the EU. The analysis shows that the probability … Read the full press release

DHL and LONGi to Explore Solar-Plus-Storage Solutions for Global Logistics Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group and LONGi Solar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance renewable-energy deployment and lower-emission logistics solutions. The partnership will focus on deploying LONGi’s distributed solar technologies, including Building-Integrated Photovoltaics, across DHL facilities in Europe. The … Read the full press release

Gerresheimer Expands Tubular Glass Manufacturing With New Sustainable Facility in Zhenjiang Dagang

(IN BRIEF) Gerresheimer has started operations at a new pharmaceutical glass packaging plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China, after around four years of construction. The facility covers approximately 40,000 square metres and will double Gerresheimer’s production capacity in China for primary … Read the full press release

Energiekontor, EHA and dm Advance Market-Based Solar Power Project in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG, EHA and dm have signed a 10-year power purchase agreement for the planned Kolitzheim-Herlheim solar park in Bavaria, Germany. The solar park will supply renewable electricity for the operation of dm stores. Energiekontor will develop and … Read the full press release