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Schaeffler’s TriFinity™ Wheel Bearing Nominated for Prestigious Innovation Award at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler’s TriFinity™ wheel bearing has been nominated for the Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 Innovation Award in the “Parts and Innovative Technologies” category. This unique three-row ball bearing is designed for both electric and conventional vehicles, offering reduced friction, increased … Read the full press release

Stellantis Pro One Leads Commercial Vehicle Markets with Innovative Product Lineup and Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis Pro One has become the market leader in commercial vehicles across Europe 30, South America, and the Middle East & Africa in the first half of 2024. The company achieved notable growth with new product launches like … Read the full press release

BBVA Named World’s Best Corporate Bank 2024 by Global Finance for Outstanding Performance and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been named the World’s Best Corporate Bank 2024 by Global Finance magazine, marking the fourth time and second consecutive year it has received this honor. The award recognizes BBVA’s strong performance, reputation, and management excellence. BBVA … Read the full press release

TeamViewer Named Market Leader in AR Connected Worker Platforms by PAC Innovation Radar 2024

(IN BRIEF) TeamViewer has been recognized as the Best-in-Class solution for Open Digital Platforms for Connected Workers (AR) by PAC Innovation Radar 2024. The accolade highlights TeamViewer’s prowess in implementing AR solutions, particularly in manual order picking with smart glasses, … Read the full press release

MCNEX Achieves ISO/SAE 21434 Certification for Vehicle Cybersecurity Compliance

(IN BRIEF) MCNEX, a Korean automotive technology company specializing in cameras, sensors, and software for vehicles, has been awarded the Cybersecurity Management System Certification by DNV. This certification, based on the ISO/SAE 21434 standard, ensures that MCNEX’s technology meets international … Read the full press release

OrionStar Robotics Achieves China’s First AI Management Certification

(IN BRIEF) SGS has awarded OrionStar Robotics with China’s first ISO/IEC 42001 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. This certification highlights OrionStar’s leadership in AI management, adherence to best practices, and commitment to data privacy and sustainability. The certification ceremony … Read the full press release

NIRAS Achieves Top Technical Score for EU’s SEA 2023 Lot 2, Strengthening Commitment to Sustainable Resource Management

(IN BRIEF) NIRAS has secured the highest technical score for Lot 2 under the EU’s SEA 2023 Framework Contracts, potentially increasing their hit ratio to 76%. This lot, valued at EUR 25 million, focuses on sustainable natural resources management, including … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Secures Top Global and German Awards in Euromoney’s Excellence 2024

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has been honored with the title of “World’s Best Bank for Corporates” in Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence 2024, while also being recognized as the “Best Bank for Corporates in Germany” and the “Best Investment Bank in … Read the full press release

University of Twente Researchers Secure ERC Proof of Concept Grants for Innovative Projects

(IN BRIEF) Three researchers from the University of Twente have secured Proof of Concept (PoC) grants from the European Research Council (ERC). Professors Mariëlle Stoelinga, David Fernandez Rivas, and Jeroen Leijten will receive €150,000 each to develop innovative ideas stemming … Read the full press release

Siemens Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating for Sustainability Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has attained the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum rating with an impressive score of 80 points, placing it among the top one percent of over 73,000 companies globally assessed. This recognition marks a significant advancement from Silver in 2021 … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tops Social Responsibility Rankings in Global ICT Sector

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been recognized as the world’s most socially responsible technology company in the first Social Ranking 2024 by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA). Out of 173 ICT companies assessed, Telefónica’s strong performance in human rights, decent work … Read the full press release

BASF and Mercedes-Benz Win Innovation Award for Advanced Automotive Foam Technology

(IN BRIEF) BASF and Mercedes-Benz have been awarded second place in the “Enabler Technology” category at the 2024 SPE Automotive Awards for their joint development of Ultramid® Expand polyamide particle foam. This innovative foam, part of the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Legal Team Earns High Commendation at The Lawyer Awards 2024

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp’s global Legal team received a ‘Highly Commended’ recognition at The Lawyer Awards 2024 for ‘In-house Commerce and Industry Team of the Year,’ securing second place behind BAE Systems. This honor reflects the team’s ability to manage … Read the full press release

TUM Entrepreneurship Day Celebrates Munich’s Innovative Start-ups with Prestigious Awards

(IN BRIEF) The TUM Entrepreneurship Day celebrated Munich’s innovation ecosystem, highlighting achievements of local start-ups. Reverion won the TUM Presidential Entrepreneurship Award for its high-efficiency biogas power plant. Finalists included Planet A Foods, with a sustainable chocolate alternative, and RobCo, … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Students’ Union Reveals 2024 Top-Rated Landlords

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick Students’ Union has announced the winners of the 2024 Rate Your Landlord Awards, recognizing the best landlords based on student ratings. The initiative, launched in 2021, helps students share their renting experiences to guide … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Earns EDGE Certification for Gender Equality, Sets Sights on Highest Recognition by 2026

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has achieved EDGE certification, recognizing its commitment to gender equality in the workplace. Awarded the EDGE Move label in its first year, the company aims for the highest certification by 2026. Over the past two decades, Iberdrola … Read the full press release

IKEA Talents Contest Crowns Thomas from Austria as Global Winner, Celebrating Company-wide Creativity

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has successfully concluded its inaugural IKEA Talents contest, aimed at fostering creativity and unity among its global workforce. Thomas from IKEA Austria emerged as the global winner, impressing with his song ‘This … Read the full press release

DNV Accredited by MDSAP for Streamlined Medical Device Audits

(IN BRIEF) DNV has achieved recognition as an auditing organization under the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP), enabling it to conduct consolidated regulatory audits for medical device manufacturers. This designation streamlines global market access by fulfilling the compliance requirements … Read the full press release

Former Voith Engineer Christian Schiel Honored Posthumously by Paper Industry Hall of Fame for Innovations in Paper Machine Technology

(IN BRIEF) Christian Schiel, a former Voith engineer, was posthumously inducted into the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame for his pioneering contributions to paper machine technology. Recognized for innovations like the fabric press and flexible-nip presses, Schiel’s career spanned … Read the full press release

BASF’s ZENOMENON Wins Prestigious Red Dot Award for Innovative Automotive Paint Design

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Coatings division has received acclaim for its automotive paint, ZENOMENON, which was honored at the Red Dot Award: Product Design. This award, recognizing outstanding design quality, was given to ZENOMENON for its innovative approach in the “Materials … Read the full press release