Category Archives: Electronics & Machinery

Electronics & Machinery Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

KUKA Introduces New AI Driven Automation Platform to Bridge Traditional Robotics and Intelligent Systems

(IN BRIEF) KUKA Group has unveiled its Automation 2.0 vision, highlighting the growing role of Physical AI in transforming industrial automation. Presented at NVIDIA GTC, the company introduced its KUKA AMP platform, which integrates traditional rule-based systems with AI-driven, intent-based … Read the full press release

Škoda Launches New High-Performance Plug-In Hybrid Superb Hatch with Increased Power and Torque

(IN BRIEF) Škoda has introduced a new 200 kW plug-in hybrid powertrain for the Superb Hatch, combining a 1.5 TSI petrol engine with an electric motor to deliver improved performance and efficiency. The new system makes the Superb Hatch the … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Marks Major Electrification Milestone with Two Million Battery Electric Vehicles Delivered Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has delivered two million battery-electric vehicles worldwide, marking an important milestone in the company’s transition toward electric mobility. The anniversary vehicle, an ID.3 produced in Zwickau, was delivered at the Transparent Factory in Dresden. Key contributors to … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Hosts Munich Business School Female Leadership Lounge to Promote Women in Technology and Leadership

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT hosted Munich Business School’s Female Leadership Lounge at its Taufkirchen facility, bringing students and professionals together with company leadership to discuss careers, leadership development, and diversity in the technology sector. Senior executives including CFO Christian Ladurner and … Read the full press release

Gorenje Appoints Football Star Luka Modrić as Brand Ambassador for European Marketing Campaigns

(IN BRIEF) Gorenje has appointed football star Luka Modrić as its new brand ambassador in a partnership built around shared values of simplicity, family life, and everyday balance. The collaboration will feature Modrić in advertising and marketing campaigns across Europe, … Read the full press release

DEUTZ Forms Strategic Partnership with TYTAN Technologies to Develop Energy and Drive Systems for Drone Defense

(IN BRIEF) DEUTZ AG has formed a strategic partnership with TYTAN Technologies to develop propulsion and energy solutions for drone defense systems and has also taken a financial stake in the company. The collaboration focuses on interceptor drone propulsion, modular … Read the full press release

Leica Geosystems and Liebherr Expand Partnership With Factory Integrated Machine Control for Generation 8 Excavators

(IN BRIEF) Leica Geosystems and Liebherr are extending their collaboration by integrating Leica’s sensor chain as a standard factory feature in Liebherr’s Generation 8 excavators, providing built-in 2D machine control and enabling seamless upgrades to advanced 3D solutions. The move … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s Sabine Hauert Awarded Honorary OBE for Pioneering Work in Swarm Robotics and AI Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Professor Sabine Hauert has received an honorary OBE for her services to robotics, recognizing more than 20 years of research into swarm engineering and collaborative robotic systems. Her work spans applications from medical nanorobotics to drone swarms for … Read the full press release

Swisscom Launches Switzerland Hosted AI Assistant to Provide Secure Generative AI for Businesses and Public Institutions

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has launched the Swiss AI Assistant, a Switzerland-based generative AI chatbot designed for secure internal knowledge management. By processing and storing all data domestically and using open-source language models without training on customer information, the solution offers … Read the full press release

FORVIA Unveils Integrated Technology Portfolio for Construction and Mining Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA will present an integrated portfolio of technologies for construction and mining equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, marking the first joint showcase of innovations from FORVIA Faurecia and FORVIA HELLA for off-highway markets. Highlights include the world premiere of … Read the full press release

AI Driven Discovery Venture from University of Liverpool Targets Breakthroughs in Electronics and Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool spin-out Apoello has secured £470,000 in pre-seed investment to commercialise an AI-enabled platform designed to transform how new materials are discovered. Backed by SFC Capital, the British Business Bank and the University itself, the company … Read the full press release

Philips-Led SEISMIC Consortium Secures EU Funding to Advance Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips, together with Erasmus MC and a broad consortium of industry, academic, and patient partners, has secured funding from the EU’s Innovative Health Initiative to coordinate the five-year SEISMIC research program aimed at transforming neurosurgery through the … Read the full press release

Henkel Introduces Cost-Efficient Conductive Ink and PTC Technologies to Address Market Volatility and Sustainability Goals at LOPEC 2026

(IN BRIEF) Henkel will present its latest advancements in functional materials and conductive ink technologies at LOPEC 2026, emphasizing sustainability, cost efficiency, and collaborative innovation. Drawing on over 45 years of experience in printed electronics, the company will showcase new … Read the full press release

Hexagon Enables Red Bull Ford Powertrains to Deliver First In-House Formula 1 Hybrid Engine for 2026 Season

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has been instrumental in the development of Red Bull Ford Powertrains’ first in-house 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrid Formula 1 power unit, providing ultra-precise metrology, digital inspection and trackside measurement capabilities that have enabled Oracle Red Bull Racing … Read the full press release

DEUTZ Showcases Sustainable Drive and Energy Solutions at CONEXPO 2026 to Strengthen Its Position in the US Market

(IN BRIEF) DEUTZ is presenting its latest sustainable mobility and energy solutions at CONEXPO 2026 in Las Vegas, underscoring the strategic importance of the US construction market. The company is showcasing a broad portfolio ranging from diesel and HVO-compatible combustion … Read the full press release

Scottish Association for Marine Science Launches Robotics Training Courses to Build Skills in Environmental Monitoring and Data Analysis

(IN BRIEF) The Scientific Robotics Academy at the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Oban is launching two new March courses focused on environmental monitoring using autonomous platforms and applied photogrammetry, aimed at researchers, engineers, planners and environmental managers. The … Read the full press release

New Holland Agriculture Launches Nationwide Partnership with Inchcape Kenya to Expand Access to Modern Farm Machinery

(IN BRIEF) New Holland Agriculture has officially launched its partnership with Inchcape Kenya, appointing the company as its authorized full-range importer and distributor across the country through a nationwide network of showrooms and service centres in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, … Read the full press release

Thomas Twork to Lead Wörth Plant as Daimler Truck Appoints New Gaggenau Head

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has announced leadership changes at its Wörth and Gaggenau plants, with Thomas Twork set to become Head of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth and Head of Production for Mercedes-Benz Trucks from 1 April 2026, succeeding Andreas … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Announces Succession Plan for Strategic Mannheim Engine and Battery Site

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has announced that Gerald Tropper will become Head of the Mannheim plant on 1 July 2026, succeeding Andreas Moch, who will leave the company at the end of July after more than 33 years, including 13 … Read the full press release

ZF and BMW Secure Long-Term Agreement to Advance Next-Generation 8-Speed Transmission for Electrified Drives

(IN BRIEF) ZF Friedrichshafen AG and BMW Group have signed a multi-billion-euro, long-term supply agreement extending into the late 2030s, centered on the continued supply and further development of ZF’s proven 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP) for passenger cars. The partnership … Read the full press release