Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editor

Endesa and Verbund Green Power Iberia Forge Long-Term Renewable Energy Pact to Boost Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Endesa has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with Verbund Green Power Iberia, the Spanish subsidiary of Verbund, to receive renewable energy from a wind farm in Huelva that has been operational since 2023. This agreement is a … Read the full press release

From Babbling Baby Lemurs to Singing Children: A University of Warwick Study on Vocal Development

(IN BRIEF) The study, led by Dr. Chiara De Gregorio from The University of Warwick, demonstrates that Madagascar’s singing lemurs, the indris, initially sing out of tune but improve as they age, mirroring the vocal development observed in human children. … Read the full press release

Revolutionary Sensor Technology Achieves Sub-Micron Precision in Antimatter Detection

(IN BRIEF) A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), working with CERN’s AEgIS collaboration, has developed an innovative detector using repurposed smartphone camera sensors to track antiproton annihilations in real time with a resolution of about 0.6 micrometres—a … Read the full press release

Art Meets Acoustics Bang Olufsen and Antolini® Craft Bespoke Sound Sculptures

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen’s Atelier Bespoke offering now features an exciting collaboration with Italian natural stone brand Antolini®. Launched at Milan Design Week, the Beosound Balance Natura speaker integrates Antolini®’s exquisite natural materials with bespoke Bang & Olufsen designs, … Read the full press release

Innovative Projects Propel Advanced Healthcare, Materials Research, and Energy Solutions with NWO Support

(IN BRIEF) NWO’s Open Technology Programme is funding six application-oriented projects in the Applied and Engineering Sciences domain with an investment of over 4.9 million euros, supplemented by more than 720,000 euros from industry and other organizations. The projects, which … Read the full press release

Schmalz Unveils Versatile FQE-V Gripper for Enhanced Robotic Handling Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Schmalz has unveiled the FQE-V, a new, modular, and scalable gripper system for robotics, designed to handle workpieces of various sizes and shapes with precision and safety. The gripper offers customizable suction plate dimensions and suction hole grids, … Read the full press release

Basel Unveils Cutting-Edge R&D Hub Fueling Next-Gen Cancer Therapy Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim, via its subsidiary NBE Therapeutics, has launched a cutting-edge ADC research and development facility in Basel with a CHF 27 million investment. The center is a key part of the company’s strategic efforts to advance next-generation … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Bolsters Global Renewable Portfolio with Key Acquisitions in Europe, Africa, and Canada

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has completed a series of strategic acquisitions and agreements to expand its renewable energy portfolio across Europe, Africa, and Canada. In Europe, the acquisition of VSB Group—an established developer in wind and solar energy—strengthens its integrated electricity … Read the full press release

EIB Group Invests €90M to Unlock €185M for Sustainable Housing in Spain, Bolstering Green Finance and EU Market Integration

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has invested over €90 million in a synthetic securitisation operation with BBVA, aimed at financing sustainable housing projects in Spain. Backed by InvestEU, … Read the full press release

Landis+Gyr Upgrades TEPCO PG’s AMI: Transforming Smart Meters into a Global IoT Hub for a Smarter Energy Future

(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr has completed a major upgrade to the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) at TEPCO Power Grid, Inc., in Tokyo, Japan, on April 2, 2025. The upgrades enable smart meters to serve as central communication hubs, connecting various devices—such … Read the full press release

Maylis Çarçabal Appointed as New Chief Communications Officer at Bouygues, Succeeding Retired Veteran Pierre Auberger

(IN BRIEF) Maylis Çarçabal has been appointed as the new Chief Communications Officer for the Bouygues group, effective 1 April 2025, marking a significant transition as she succeeds Pierre Auberger, who has retired after an impressive 20-year tenure in corporate … Read the full press release

New Study Links High Prolactin Levels to 20% Increased Breast Cancer Risk in Post-Menopausal Women

(IN BRIEF) A landmark international study has provided robust evidence that elevated levels of prolactin, a hormone involved in breast development, increase the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in London, along … Read the full press release

POETIC-AI: Revolutionizing Cancer Biomarker Discovery with Integrated AI-Powered Analysis

(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking AI-powered research platform, POETIC-AI, has been unveiled by scientists from The Institute of Cancer Research, promising to accelerate cancer biomarker discovery. Demonstrated at The Alan Turing Institute’s fifth AI UK conference, the platform integrates diverse clinical … Read the full press release

Commerzbank Embraces Equator Principles to Enhance Sustainable and Responsible Financing

(IN BRIEF) Commerzbank has signed on to the Equator Principles, a voluntary set of ten guidelines aimed at addressing environmental, social, human rights, and climate risks in project financing. This move underscores the bank’s commitment to sustainable finance and responsible … Read the full press release

Adyen Expands Global Payment Partnership with Temu to Accelerate Market Growth

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has deepened its partnership with Temu, a global e-commerce platform, expanding its support from the U.S. launch in 2022 to now include Canada, Europe, Oceania, South Asia, the UAE, the UK, and more South American countries. This … Read the full press release

Strategic Business Transfer Bolsters Nagarro’s SAP CX Capabilities Across Europe and Africa

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has transferred the business of Notion Edge France, an SAP gold partner known for its end-to-end SAP Customer Experience solutions, to expand its digital transformation offerings. The transfer bolsters Nagarro’s capabilities in providing customized CX solutions for … Read the full press release

LPKF and Onto Innovation Propel Advanced Packaging with Cutting-Edge Glass Processing Solutions

(IN BRIEF) LPKF Laser & Electronics SE has joined Onto Innovation’s Packaging Applications Center of Excellence (PACE) to accelerate the production of panel-level packages that use glass cores, crucial for modern semiconductor applications like high-performance computing and AI. LPKF will … Read the full press release

Bechtle and Trend Micro Secure 216M Euro Framework Contract to Transform Public IT Security

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) and Bechtle have entered into a framework contract worth 216 million euros for IT security products and services from Trend Micro. The five-year agreement, with a possible two-year extension, … Read the full press release

TeamViewer Unveils Global Report on AI’s Game-Changing Role in Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) At Hannover Messe, TeamViewer unveiled its AI Opportunity in Manufacturing Report, which highlights how artificial intelligence is poised to deliver the biggest productivity surge in a century. The report shows that 71% of manufacturing decision-makers believe AI will … Read the full press release

ROCKINGER Marks 150 Years of Towing Innovation with Advanced Smart Coupling Solutions

(IN BRIEF) ROCKINGER celebrates its 150th anniversary by honoring a long legacy of innovation and excellence in towing hitch technology. Founded in 1875 in Munich by Johann Rockinger, the company has continuously set benchmarks in quality and safety, including the … Read the full press release