(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IIS is developing an affordable solution for continuous infrastructure monitoring by adapting radar sensors originally designed for the automotive sector. In response to growing concerns about Germany’s aging bridges and railways, the approach repurposes robust vehicle sensor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Science, Technology
Tagged automotive technology reuse, bridge safety, Carola Bridge Dresden, Christoph Sohrmann, civil engineering monitoring, cost effective sensors, Fraunhofer IIS, Fraunhofer IIS Advances Continuous Structural Monitoring Using Vehicle Radar Systems, infrastructure monitoring, interferometric radar, MEMS sensors, public infrastructure safety, radar sensors, railway infrastructure, RICARES project, structural health monitoring, TU Dresden
(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers, together with agricultural partners, have developed the PhenoTruck®, a mobile laboratory designed to enable rapid, on-site detection of climate-driven pests threatening fruit farming and viticulture in Germany. By combining drone-based sensing, hyperspectral imaging, artificial intelligence, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Germany, Industrial, News, Science, Technology
Tagged apple proliferation, artificial intelligence in agriculture, Bois noir, climate change pests, early pest detection, Flavescence dorée, Fraunhofer, Fraunhofer Researchers Use AI and Mobile Diagnostics to Protect Vineyards and Orchards, fruit farming, hyperspectral imaging, mobile laboratory, Molecular Diagnostics, multispectral drones, Palatinate grapevine yellows, pear decline, PhenoTruck, PhenoTruckAI project, plant health monitoring, quarantine pests, Viticulture
(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers have developed a targeted oral care technology that selectively inhibits periodontitis-causing bacteria while preserving the beneficial oral microbiome. The innovation, created at Fraunhofer IZI and commercialized by the spin-off PerioTrap, avoids the drawbacks of conventional antiseptic … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged biotechnology spin off, dental health innovation, Fraunhofer, Fraunhofer IZI, Fraunhofer Researchers Enable Targeted Oral Care to Prevent Periodontitis, GLP standards, gum disease research, microbiome friendly oral care, oral microbiome, periodontitis prevention, PerioTrap, Porphyromonas gingivalis, professional dental care, selective inhibition, toothpaste development
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE are developing new recycling and materials technologies within the Zirk-Tex project to convert previously unused plastic waste streams into high-quality fibers, films, and geosynthetics. Using solvent-based recycling, … Read the full press release
Posted in Environment, Germany, Industrial, News, Science, Technology
Tagged biodegradable polymers, chemical recycling, circular plastics economy, controlled biodegradability, Fraunhofer CCPE, Fraunhofer CCPE Advances High-Quality Recycling of Plastics for Technical Textiles, geosynthetics, glycolysis, life cycle assessment, PBS, PET recyclates, PLA, plastic recycling, polypropylene recyclates, pyrolysis, roof underlayments, solvent based recycling, sustainable materials, technical textiles, waste valorization, Zirk Tex project
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has completed the formation of a joint venture with a subsidiary of Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa to acquire Indocement’s mortars business in Indonesia. The new JV, 60% owned by Saint-Gobain, brings together the Tiga Roda mortars brand and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged building materials, cement additives, Cipta Mortar Utama, CMU, Construction Chemicals, FOSROC, GCP, Heidelberg Materials, high-growth markets, Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, Indonesia mortars market, joint venture, Lead and Grow strategy, Saint-Gobain, Saint-Gobain Expands Mortars Platform in Indonesia with Indocement Partnership, Southeast Asia expansion, Tiga Roda, white skim coat
(IN BRIEF) Experian has made its full commercial credit data suite available through the Ascend platform for the first time, giving lenders and organisations instant access to detailed credit information on more than eight million UK businesses. The integration allows … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged analytics and decisioning, Ascend Platform, CATO, cloud-based platform, Commercial CAIS, commercial credit data, credit intelligence, data integration, David Gallihawk, Experian, Experian Enhances UK Lending Decisions by Integrating Commercial Data into Ascend, financial services, lending decisions, Metro Bank, Risk Scores, SME Lending, UK businesses
(IN BRIEF) ABB has signed contracts with Rotterdam Shore Power to engineer and construct shore power systems with a combined capacity of more than 100 MVA at the Port of Rotterdam. The installations, scheduled to begin operation in the second … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ABB, ABB Selected to Build High-Capacity Shore Power Infrastructure at Europe’s Largest Port, APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, container terminals, decarbonization, Eneco, FuelEU Maritime regulation, Hutchison Ports ECT Delta, port electrification, port of Rotterdam, Rotterdam Shore Power, shore power systems
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has expanded its Global Chief Investment Office team with the appointments of Sundeep Gantori as Chief Investment Officer, Equities, and Jonathan Liang as Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income & FX. Based in Singapore and Hong Kong … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged affluent business, Commodities, equity strategy, fixed income strategy, foreign exchange, Global Chief Investment Office, global investment leadership, Hong Kong, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Jonathan Liang, Singapore, Standard Chartered, Standard Chartered Appoints New CIO Leaders for Equities and Fixed Income and FX, Steve Brice, Sundeep Gantori, UBS, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi’s Tzield has been accepted for priority review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to expand its use to children aged one year and older with stage 2 type 1 diabetes. The submission is supported by interim … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged autoimmune disease, beta cell protection, Christopher Corsico, clinical development, disease modifying therapy, FDA priority review, pediatric diabetes, pediatric endocrinology, PETITE T1D study, regulatory review, Sanofi, Sanofi’s Tzield Receives FDA Priority Review for Use in Young Children with Stage 2 Type 1 Diabetes, stage 2 T1D, teplizumab mzwv, type 1 diabetes, TZIELD
(IN BRIEF) Hiab has finalized its acquisition of Brazilian crane manufacturer ING Cranes, expanding its presence and strengthening its loader crane portfolio in Brazil. The acquired business, which reported sales of around EUR 50 million in 2024, will be included … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition completion, agriculture equipment, Brazil market expansion, construction equipment, global load handling solutions, heavy-duty cranes, Hiab, Hiab Expands Presence in Brazil Through Strategic Acquisition of ING Cranes, Horacio Bregoli, ING Cranes, light duty cranes, loader cranes, Marcel Boxem, Nasdaq Helsinki, rental industry, transportation solutions
(IN BRIEF) Fortum’s Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant produced 7.9 TWh of electricity in 2025, covering roughly 10% of Finland’s electricity consumption and achieving an overall availability rate of 89.4%. While production remained at a strong level, output was slightly impacted … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged electricity generation, energy security, Finland electricity production, Fortum, Fortum’s Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant Supplies 10% of Finland’s Electricity in 2025, infrastructure investment, long term operating license, Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant, modernisation programme, nuclear energy, plant availability, regional employment, Sasu Valkamo, turbine upgrades, Westinghouse nuclear fuel
(IN BRIEF) Amundi has announced multiple senior leadership appointments effective January 1, 2026, strengthening its Real and Alternative Assets division and key affiliated entities. Alexandre Lefebvre has been named Deputy Head of Real and Alternative Assets, while Pierre-Adrien Domon becomes … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Management, News
Tagged Alexandre Lefebvre, Amundi, Amundi Strengthens Executive Leadership with Key Appointments Effective 2026, asset management leadership, Claire Chabrier, corporate governance, direct investments, executive appointments, Fund Channel, fund distribution, January 2026 appointments, Michaël Martineau, Pierre Adrien Domon, private markets, Real and Alternative Assets, Sabadell Asset Management
(IN BRIEF) Nefco has introduced a new Equality Policy that replaces its former Gender Policy and broadens the organisation’s approach to equality across all investments and programmes. The policy establishes clear standards and a structured framework for assessing and mitigating … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged do no significant harm principle, environment and sustainability, Environmental and Social Action Plans, Equality Policy, equality risk assessment, Gender Policy replacement, investment standards, Joakim Adolfsson, NEFCO, Nefco Expands Equality Standards with Updated Policy Framework, policy framework, responsible investment, Sustainable Finance
(IN BRIEF) Safran Passenger Innovations has entered into an exclusive agreement with Skyted to integrate silent and confidential voice communication technology into its RAVE In-Flight Entertainment systems. The collaboration enables discreet inflight calls that preserve cabin quietness while supporting productivity … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology
Tagged airline digital services, aviation technology, cabin quietness, confidential inflight calls, deeptech innovation, Inflight Connectivity, John Andrews, onboard communication, passenger experience, RAVE In Flight Entertainment, Safran Passenger Innovations, Safran Passenger Innovations Integrates Skyted Technology into RAVE IFE Systems, secure voice solutions, silent voice communication, Skyted, Stéphane Hersen
(IN BRIEF) Enea has been awarded a USD 3.7 million contract to deliver Traffic Management and Traffic Intelligence solutions to a government customer in Northern Africa. The agreement includes USD 2.4 million in software license revenues to be recognized in … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Deep Packet Inspection, encrypted traffic, Enea, Enea Integra, Enea Qosmos ixEngine, Enea Traffic Classifier, Enea Virtual Load Balancer, Enea Wins USD 3.7 Million Government Contract for Advanced Traffic Management Solutions, government contract, maintenance services, network security, Northern Africa, Q4 2025 revenue, regulatory compliance, software licenses, Teemu Salmi, threat detection, traffic intelligence, traffic management
(IN BRIEF) ELKO Group has completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in Finland-based Bat.Power Oy through its subsidiary Gandalf Distribution AB, marking a strategic step in expanding its local presence in Finland and strengthening its Nordic distribution platform. Bat.Power … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Bat.Power Oy, consumer electronics, cross-selling, ELKO Group, ELKO Group Completes Strategic Acquisition to Establish Local Operations in Finland, ERP integration, Finland market expansion, Gandalf Distribution AB, gradual integration, IT distribution, logistics centre Tampere, majority stake, mobile accessories, Nordic distribution, Nordic growth strategy, Small domestic appliances, Svens Dinsdorfs, Tommi Järvinen, TV products
(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has finalized the acquisition of Greer Steel Company, a U.S. specialist in cold rolled strip steel, as part of its strategy to expand the Engineering & Technology segment and strengthen its footprint in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automotive industry, cold rolled strip steel, cross selling opportunities, Dover Ohio, Engineering and Technology segment, ERP carve out, Greer Industries, Greer Steel Company, inventory optimization, Johannes Laumann, Mutares Advances Growth Strategy Through Acquisition of Greer Steel Company in the United States, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, North America expansion, operational transformation, platform acquisition, steel processing
(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE has created a new Executive Vice President role that combines Global Communications and Investor Relations as part of a broader effort to strengthen strategic clarity and stakeholder engagement. Dr. Sarah Fakih has been appointed to lead … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Healthcare, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged capital markets strategy, Christian Wojczewski, Corporate Communications, CureVac, Evotec SE, executive appointment, Global Communications, Hamburg Germany, Investor Relations, life sciences leadership, MorphoSys, QIAGEN, Sarah Fakih, stakeholder engagement, Volker Braun
(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has become a member of TM Forum, strengthening its involvement in the global telecom and digital services ecosystem. The move supports Nagarro’s focus on helping operators and digital service providers modernise systems, enhance customer experiences, and unlock … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI-driven innovation, cloud modernisation, customer experience engineering, digital engineering, digital service providers, industry collaboration, intelligent connectivity, Nagarro, Nagarro becomes TM Forum member to advance AI-driven and open telecom transformation, technology consulting, telecom industry, telecom operators, TM Forum
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has partnered with Cystel Limited to launch a new executive education programme focused on strategic foresight, governance, and risk management in the emerging quantum economy. Set to begin in the new year, the programme … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education, Environment, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI governance, business leadership, Cybersecurity, Cystel Limited, Defence Data Research Centre, executive education, professional development, quantum computing, quantum economy, quantum risk management, strategic foresight, UK innovation, University of Exeter, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter partners with Cystel to address strategic leadership challenges of the quantum era
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