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thyssenkrupp Sets Record in Patents and R&D Investment on World Intellectual Property Day

(IN BRIEF) On World Intellectual Property Day 2025, thyssenkrupp highlighted its innovation success with a record 422 patent applications in fiscal year 2023/24. The company also maintained strong investments in research and development, with €690 million spent in the same … Read the full press release

Roland Welzbacher Appointed to Continental AG Executive Board as CFO

(IN BRIEF) Roland Welzbacher has been appointed to the Executive Board of Continental AG, effective August 1, 2025. He will take over as CFO from Olaf Schick, following a transition period that concludes on October 1, 2025. Welzbacher, who has … Read the full press release

Madrid Enhances Mobility Management with EcoTrafiX and Kapsch TrafficCom Technology

(IN BRIEF) Madrid is upgrading its mobility infrastructure with EcoTrafiX and the Mobility Data Platform by Kapsch TrafficCom to manage traffic at 3,000 intersections. The technology replaces the city’s existing system, providing enhanced scalability and flexibility. A EUR 5.6 million … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Unified European Prospectus to Streamline Equity Listings Across the Continent

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has launched the European Common Prospectus, a unified and streamlined template for equity listings across its seven EU markets, designed to reduce complexity for issuers and enhance transparency for investors. Compliant with current EU rules and adaptable … Read the full press release

DNV Secures Major Technical Services Contract with Gasunie to Support Energy Infrastructure in Netherlands and Germany

(IN BRIEF) Gasunie has awarded DNV a multi-year technical services contract to support the maintenance and innovation of energy infrastructure across the Netherlands and northern Germany. The four-year agreement, with options for two two-year extensions, covers critical services like equipment … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY Strengthens Fire-Rated Door Offering with Acquisition of Danish Firm Door System

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Door System, a Danish manufacturer of high-quality fire-rated doors for the pharmaceutical, food, and retail sectors. Based in Hørning and employing 80 people, Door System is known for its innovative … Read the full press release

New Study Links Testicular Cancer Risk to Rare Genetic Variants Involved in Cell Structure and Movement

(IN BRIEF) The largest study to date on testicular germ cell tumours (TGCTs) has revealed a potential link between testicular cancer risk and rare genetic variants affecting cellular movement and structure. Conducted by The Institute of Cancer Research, London, the … Read the full press release

Ingka Investments Launches First Solar Park in Poland, Expanding Commitment to Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments has inaugurated its first solar park in Poland, a 29 MW installation in Recz developed with Enerparc. The project adds to Ingka Group’s renewable energy portfolio in the country, which now includes seven wind farms and … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Survey Highlights Surge in AI Investment and Hiring Priorities for EHS Management

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer’s latest survey of 162 EHS professionals reveals that 49% of EHS functions intend to invest in AI within the next year, while 77% consider AI skills a hiring priority. Despite current adoption rates remaining relatively low, … Read the full press release

Evotec Achieves Major Milestones in Molecular Glue Degrader Collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb, Unlocks $75 Million in Payments

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE has reached key milestones in its molecular glue degrader collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb, earning $75 million in performance- and program-based payments. The partnership, built on Evotec’s AI-driven drug discovery platforms and BMS’s CELMoD™ technology, continues … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler to Supply Clinical-Grade Y90-PentixaTher Doses for Pentixapharm Trials

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler Radiopharma GmbH has entered into a clinical manufacturing agreement with Pentixapharm AG to supply GMP-grade Y90-PentixaTher doses for use in ongoing trials. The radiolabeled therapy targets cancers overexpressing the CXCR4 receptor and supports a theranostic … Read the full press release

FORVIA Unveils AI and Sustainability-Driven Automotive Breakthroughs at Auto Shanghai

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA introduced nine world premieres and a wide range of AI- and software-driven technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025, including the Saphir concept vehicle and innovations in safety, lighting, and interiors. Designed to serve both global and Chinese markets, … Read the full press release

Equinor Achieves Record-Low Incident Rate as Safety Culture Strengthens

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has reported its best safety performance to date at the close of Q1 2025, with a serious incident frequency of 0.28 per million hours worked and a year-long TRIF of 2.2. No major accidents or serious well … Read the full press release

Turquoise and LeveL Markets to Launch New Block Trading Order Type for Buy-Side Traders

(IN BRIEF) LSEG’s trading platform Turquoise has partnered with LeveL Markets, operator of the US-based Luminex platform, to introduce a new Manual Conditional Order Type for block trades. Set to launch in the second half of 2025 (pending regulatory approval), … Read the full press release

Vodafone and ServiceNow Launch Global AI Platform to Reinvent Enterprise Customer Experience

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business and ServiceNow have announced a five-year strategic partnership to deploy an AI-first service management solution for millions of enterprise customers worldwide. The collaboration integrates Vodafone’s global connectivity services with ServiceNow’s advanced AI-driven telecom solutions to provide … Read the full press release

Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom Join Forces to Power Morocco’s Digital Future

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom, part of Emirates Telecommunications Group (e&), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deliver enterprise-focused digital services in Morocco. The partnership initially targets smart city and energy management solutions, and will later expand … Read the full press release

Siemens and TSMC Expand Strategic Alliance to Drive Next-Generation Semiconductor Innovation Across N2P, A16, and 3DFabric Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software has expanded its strategic collaboration with TSMC by certifying a wide array of EDA tools for TSMC’s most advanced process nodes, including N2P, A16, and 3DFabric® technologies. Siemens’ Calibre®, Solido™, and Analog FastSPICE platforms … Read the full press release

CERN Selected as Key Contributor to European Open Science Cloud Federation Build-Up Phase

(IN BRIEF) CERN has been chosen as one of 13 institutions to contribute to the development of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Federation, a major initiative aiming to create a federated network of FAIR data and services across scientific … Read the full press release

Liverpool Bay CCS Project Moves to Construction as Eni and UK Government Seal Deal

(IN BRIEF) Eni has reached financial close with the UK Government for the Liverpool Bay CCS project, unlocking the construction phase of the key infrastructure that supports the HyNet Cluster. This marks a significant milestone in the UK’s clean energy … Read the full press release