Category Archives: Electronics & Machinery

Electronics & Machinery Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Statkraft Strengthens Reliability of Norwegian Hydropower Assets With Vikfalli Investment

(IN BRIEF) Statkraft will invest approximately NOK 460 million in new control systems for the Vikfalli hydropower system in Vik municipality, Norway, covering the Målset, Refsdal and Hove power plants, which together produce around 860 GWh annually, equivalent to the … Read the full press release

MAHLE Celebrates Legacy and Future of St. Johns Piston Ring Operations

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is marking the 80th anniversary of its piston ring plant in St. Johns, Michigan, a facility that has produced high-quality components for the automotive industry since 1946 and today employs more than 180 people forming and machining … Read the full press release

Indra Group Demonstrates How AI Can Support Threat Anticipation and Decision-Making in Military Operations

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has demonstrated through the European Defence Fund-backed FaRADAI project how artificial intelligence can support military operations by interpreting complex ground-based imagery, identifying vehicles, personnel and infrastructure, assessing threats and dynamically recalculating safe routes when unforeseen situations … Read the full press release

Stadler Presents New KISS Double-Decker Trains for Vienna’s City Airport Train

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has presented three new KISS double-decker trains for the City Airport Train (CAT) service between Wien Mitte and Vienna Airport, with passenger operations scheduled to begin in autumn 2027 after completion of works linked to the Vienna … Read the full press release

ABB Technology to Support Long-Life Upgrade of Norway’s Vikfalli Hydropower Complex

(IN BRIEF) ABB has been selected by Statkraft AS to modernize the Vikfalli hydropower complex in Norway, covering three plants — Målset, Refsdal and Hove — with five generating units and annual production of 830 GWh, enough to supply around … Read the full press release

Ericsson and MediaTek Achieve Decimeter-Level Accuracy With 3GPP-Based GNSS RTK on Commercial 5G Network

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MediaTek have completed a world-first end-to-end test of high-precision outdoor positioning using 3GPP-based GNSS Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technology over a commercial 5G network, achieving stable sub-30 cm outdoor accuracy with a handset’s built-in antenna. The test … Read the full press release

Škoda Showcases Smart Travel Features for Holidays, Charging Stops and Outdoor Activities

(IN BRIEF) Škoda is highlighting its Simply Clever features as practical solutions for summer holidays, weekend trips and outdoor activities, with functions across its model range designed to improve comfort, storage, charging and everyday convenience. The portfolio includes bottle holders … Read the full press release

Bundeswehr Orders Further Mobile Medical Stations From Rheinmetall in €500 Million Deal

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will supply the Bundeswehr with 149 additional mobile rescue stations in protected and unprotected versions under a framework contract awarded at the end of 2024, with the new call-off valued at more than €500 million. Booked in … Read the full press release

Empa, SUPSI and Bystronic Develop Self-Guiding Laser Cutting Method Using Cameras and Microphones

(IN BRIEF) Empa, SUPSI and Swiss machine manufacturer Bystronic have developed a self-guiding laser cutting method that uses cameras, microphones and machine learning to assess cut quality and adjust machine settings automatically. The project, supported by Innosuisse, addresses the challenge … Read the full press release

National Grid Partners With HMJV, Laing O’Rourke, Siemens Energy and Hyundai Electric on NWLU

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has launched the North West London Upgrade, a major electricity transmission project designed to strengthen network resilience, increase capacity and support future economic growth across North West London and surrounding areas. The programme spans from Sundon … Read the full press release

Smarte Steckdosen entwickeln sich zu Energiesensoren im vernetzten Zuhause

Smarte Steckdosen entwickeln sich von einfachen Fernschaltern zu Energie- und Netzwerksensoren Hohe Strompreise erhöhen die Nachfrage nach gerätebezogener Verbrauchstransparenz Smart Plugs ergänzen intelligente Stromzähler, ersetzen sie jedoch nicht Nachrüstbare Smart-Home-Lösungen sind besonders für den deutschen Mietwohnungsmarkt relevant Zigbee bleibt trotz … Read the full press release

Swisscom Services to Launch in Ten Strategic MediaMarkt Branches Across Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom is bringing its products to Swiss MediaMarkt branches for the first time, expanding its presence in brick-and-mortar retail and giving customers new access to Swisscom and Wingo services in selected electronics stores. Sales will begin on Friday, … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Supports Successful Commissioning of Xuong Giang Paper’s TM16 Tissue Line

(IN BRIEF) Xuong Giang Paper has successfully commissioned its new TM16 tissue production line at its mill in Bac Giang Province, Vietnam, supported by a complete stock preparation system supplied by ANDRITZ. The project strengthens Xuong Giang Paper’s production capacity … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Targets Mass-Market Humanoids With Scalable Gearbox Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has introduced formed strain wave gearboxes for humanoid robots, expanding its robotics portfolio with a key actuator component designed to meet demanding requirements for precision, stiffness, compactness, high torque capacity and high gear reduction ratios in humanoid … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Advances Smart Lubrication With Fully Electromechanical OPTIME C1 Pro

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has expanded its smart lubrication portfolio with the launch of the FAG OPTIME C1 Pro, a fully electromechanical single-point lubricator designed to improve flexibility, system transparency and operational reliability in industrial applications. The new product joins the … Read the full press release

Dürr Launches EcoPump GW iD Gear Metering Pump for Industrial Coating Applications

(IN BRIEF) Dürr has launched the EcoPump GW iD, a new gear-type metering pump designed for precise paint dosing in industrial coating applications using common 1K and 2K coating materials. The pump offers flow rates from 9 to 900 ml/min … Read the full press release

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

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

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

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