Daily Archives: 12, August 2026

THIRDREALITY erweitert Zigbee-Portfolio mit energieüberwachendem Smart Plug E3

THIRDREALITY erweitert sein Zigbee-Portfolio mit dem Smart Plug E3 Echtzeitmessung macht den Stromverbrauch einzelner Geräte transparent Anomalieerkennung weist auf ungewöhnliche Verbrauchsänderungen hin Reiner Messmodus schützt dauerhaft betriebene Geräte vor versehentlichem Abschalten Zigbee-3.0-Repeater verbessert Reichweite und Stabilität des Mesh-Netzwerks Unterstützt Home … Read the full press release

SPORT BILD Award Returns to Hamburg’s Fish Auction Hall on August 31

(IN BRIEF) Esther Sedlaczek will host the SPORT BILD Award for the first time on 31 August 2026 at Hamburg’s historic Fish Auction Hall, where around 700 guests from sports, media, business and society are expected to attend. The award … Read the full press release

STARK Group Invests in Specialist Tile Distribution and Logistics in Germany

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group has opened a new Keramundo branch in Nuremberg, expanding its German specialist network and reinforcing its strategy of staying close to customers in major urban growth areas where construction and renovation activity is strong. The approximately … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Appoints Tobias Brandis as Human Rights Officer and Legal Compliance Lead

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has appointed Dr Tobias Brandis as its new Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, effective 1 October 2026, with responsibility for Legal, Compliance and Corporate Audit, as well as the role of Human Rights Officer. He succeeds … Read the full press release

Ernest Rutherford Fellows to Lead New UK Research in Particle Physics, Astronomy and Cosmology

(IN BRIEF) The Science and Technology Facilities Council has announced the 2025 Ernest Rutherford Fellowship cohort, awarding £6 million to seven early-career physicists who will each lead independent research programmes at UK universities in areas including particle physics, astronomy and … Read the full press release

Mexican Coffee Farmers Achieve Higher Yields Through Regenerative Agriculture Programme

(IN BRIEF) Nestlé and Solidaridad have recognised 322 smallholder coffee farmers in Guerrero and Oaxaca, Mexico, as Soil Guardians under the Plan Nescafé® Regenerative Support programme, which forms part of the Regenerative and Resilient Agriculture Pilot Project running from 2023 … Read the full press release

Americas Technology Center to Support FUCHS Customers in Advanced Lubrication Applications

(IN BRIEF) FUCHS Group has opened its new Americas Technology Center in Taunton, Massachusetts, a 55,000-square-foot research and development facility designed to strengthen the company’s regional capabilities in advanced lubrication, specialty solutions and technical customer support. The centre will serve … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Brings 42.2 MW Solar PV Farm Online at Mažeikiai Refinery

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group has brought a 42.2 MW solar PV farm online at its Mažeikiai refinery in Lithuania, marking the Group’s largest on-site renewable energy installation and supporting its wider energy transition strategy. The facility, built by Polish contractor … Read the full press release

Novonesis Targets Lower-Impact Denim Finishing With DeniBrite™ Biobleaching Platform

(IN BRIEF) Novonesis has launched DeniBrite™, a consolidated enzymatic biobleaching platform for denim that brings together DeniBrite™ Cold T for bright, contemporary low-temperature bleaching and DeniBrite™ Vintage for authentic vintage finishes and grey-cast effects. The platform is designed to help … Read the full press release

Alunorte Faces Potential USD 75 Million to USD 100 Million Q3 Impact From Gas Supply Issues

(IN BRIEF) Alunorte has reduced alumina production to 50 percent after being notified by its natural gas supplier, CELBA, part of the New Fortress Group, of disruptions to gas availability at Barcarena, Brazil, where LNG is supplied through a floating … Read the full press release

Schindler Partners With BXP to Modernize Elevators at Iconic Manhattan Tower

(IN BRIEF) Schindler has been awarded a contract to modernize 31 elevators at the General Motors Building, a 50-story landmark owned by BXP at 767 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York. The project will include a full overhaul of … Read the full press release

Swissport Invests in Specialist Cargo Handling Facility for Tanzania’s Northern Circuit

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has opened a new 630-square-metre temperature-controlled cargo facility at Kilimanjaro International Airport, strengthening its African cargo network and increasing cold chain capacity for East Africa’s growing perishables export market. The facility, already operational, supports storage temperatures from … Read the full press release

EQT Life Sciences Joins Investor Group Backing Rare Disease Biotechnology Company Vaderis

(IN BRIEF) EQT Life Sciences is investing USD 17.5 million in Vaderis Therapeutics as part of the Swiss biotechnology company’s USD 152 million Series B financing. The funding will support the global Phase 3 HEROIC study of engasertib, Vaderis’ lead … Read the full press release

Banco Sabadell Partnership to Continue Supporting Amundi Investment Solutions in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Amundi and Banco Sabadell have extended their partnership for an additional five years, continuing their collaboration until 2035. The partnership, which began in 2020 and was initially planned to run until 2030, allows Amundi to distribute its investment … Read the full press release

Wireless Logic to Acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT Connectivity Business Through Arqia

(IN BRIEF) Wireless Logic has signed an agreement to acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT connectivity business, which will become part of Arqia after completion. The transaction builds on Wireless Logic’s 2025 acquisition of Arqia and supports its strategy to expand in … Read the full press release

TEKEVER Secures Portuguese Air Force Contract for AI-Based Autonomous Aerial Systems

(IN BRIEF) TEKEVER has signed a contract with the Portuguese Air Force to supply the AR5 autonomous aerial system for surveillance, security and defence missions. The systems are scheduled for delivery as early as September 2026 and will be operated … Read the full press release

Marine Corps Combat Vehicles to Receive Thales Dual-Band Thermal and Visible Imaging Systems

(IN BRIEF) Thales Defense & Security, Inc. has received an order for more than 400 SharpView Dual Camera – Minerva imagers for U.S. Marine Corps combat vehicles. The systems will support the modernisation of Amphibious Combat Vehicle Personnel and Command … Read the full press release

Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 Opens With Keolis as Operations and Maintenance Partner

(IN BRIEF) Keolis has started operations and maintenance for Stage 3 of the Gold Coast Light Rail in Australia. The extension runs from Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads and adds 6.7 kilometres of track, eight stations and five trams, bringing … Read the full press release

EnBW’s Largest Offshore Project Nears Operation After Completion of Turbine Installation

(IN BRIEF) EnBW has completed the installation of all 64 wind turbines at the He Dreiht offshore wind farm, Germany’s largest offshore wind project. The turbines, each with a capacity of 15 MW, were installed by Vestas, with further technical … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland and Industry Partners Launch Esports Display Experience Ecosystem Initiative

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has launched its Native Gaming Performance Display Standard at ChinaJoy 2026, introducing a new framework for evaluating esports displays based on both technical performance and real gaming experience. The standard includes two complementary certification systems: Native … Read the full press release