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Electronics & Machinery Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

NORMA Group secures major order for new stainless steel quad cable cleat in large-scale data center project

(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group has introduced a corrosion-resistant stainless steel quad cable cleat designed for large-scale electrical projects such as data centers. Launched in December 2024 and produced in Changzhou, China, the cleat can secure up to four cables at … Read the full press release

Birgit Seeger to Lead NORMA Group as CEO in November 2025

(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group’s Supervisory Board has named Birgit Seeger—currently Senior Vice President of Comfort Actuators at Bosch and a Konecranes board member—as its next CEO and Management Board Chair, effective November 1, 2025. Seeger’s extensive leadership experience in industrial … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen Elevates Copenhagen Fashion Week with Signature Sound Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen has been named the official sound partner of Copenhagen Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2026, providing its acclaimed audio systems—from Beolab 28 and 50 speakers at the opening dinner to a Beogram 3000c listening lounge—across flagship … Read the full press release

New Holland Teams Up with META Group to Deliver Advanced Farming Solutions in Uganda

(IN BRIEF) New Holland has appointed META Plant & Equipment Uganda Ltd, part of the META Group’s pan-African dealership network, as its official distributor in Uganda. META Group, active in seven countries since 2011, offers agricultural, construction, and material-handling equipment … Read the full press release

Siemens Launches On‑Control 3D‑Driven CNC Programming with Optimize MyProgramming 3D Scanner

(IN BRIEF) Optimize MyProgramming / 3D Scanner is Siemens’ new CNC programming application embedded inside Sinumerik Operate, debuting at EMO 2025. It automates the transfer of 3D CAD data into the machine control, letting users generate and fine‑tune part programs directly on the shop floor. … Read the full press release

“Factory of the Future” Elsdorf Center Enables Early Installation of GEA Freeze‑Dryers

(IN BRIEF) GEA has broken ground on an €80 million freeze‑drying system production center in Elsdorf, Germany, following partial approval in July 2025. Covering 40,000 m², the “Factory of the Future” allows early‑stage assembly of critical product chambers and freeze‑dryers while construction continues. … Read the full press release

KUKA invites global teams to solve the Circular Packaging Challenge with robots and AI, offering free hardware and a €20,000 prize at interpack 2026

(IN BRIEF) KUKA has opened submissions for the 2026 Innovation Award under the theme “Circular Packaging Challenge,” aiming to find robotic and AI-driven solutions that make packaging more sustainable in light of the EU Packaging Regulation and industry demands for … Read the full press release

ELKO Group Ends €3 Million Deal to Acquire Deltaco Baltic After Unforeseen Setbacks

(IN BRIEF) ELKO Group has withdrawn from its €3 million agreement to purchase Deltaco Baltic UAB from Aurdel Sweden AB, citing a material adverse change that emerged after the SPA was signed on 10 January 2025. A formal termination notice was … Read the full press release

Voith Unveils Compact Prevo Retrofit for Safer, Faster Tail Threading on Existing Presses

(IN BRIEF) Voith has rolled out a compact Prevo retrofit for press‑to‑dryer tail threading, tailored to paper machines with constrained space. Already installed on PM 5 at Metsä Greaseproof Papers in Düren, the system automates the two‑step transfer—using blowpipe technology and … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow’s Dr Mahmoud Wagih Wins Sir George Macfarlane Medal for Sustainable Electronics Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Dr Mahmoud Wagih of the University of Glasgow has been awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Sir George Macfarlane Medal for his early‑career achievements in sustainability‑driven electronics and public engagement. Presented on 8 July in London, the award included a £3,000 prize … Read the full press release

TUM Introduces Industry-Standard Evaluation Protocol to Certify Robot Tactile and Motion Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) TUM MIRMI has unveiled a comprehensive testing framework that measures a robot’s tactile sensitivity and overall fitness for safe human collaboration. Developed by Alessandro Melone, Robin Kirschner, and Kübra Karacan at the AI Robot Safety & Performance Centre, … Read the full press release

Philips Earns 52 Red Dot Awards, Showcasing Empathy-Driven Design and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) In 2025, Philips won 52 Red Dot Awards for outstanding product design, led by the i9000 Prestige Ultra Series shaver, which claimed Red Dot: Best of the Best. This razor features an ergonomic form factor, adaptive skin-sensing, and … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Group Honored Again by TIME and Statista as One of 2025’s Top Global Sustainability Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has been named one of the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies” for the second consecutive year by TIME and Statista, placing among the top Swedish firms in the 2025 edition. Out of an initial pool of 5,000 … Read the full press release

NEURA Robotics Selects GFT for Strategic AI Software Partnership

(IN BRIEF) GFT Technologies has been appointed strategic software partner to NEURA Robotics, a leader in cognitive robotics. Building on a successful proof-of-concept for a next-generation software platform, GFT will leverage its expertise in data, AI, and high-performance computing to … Read the full press release

Lumene Automates Tube Packaging with Stora Enso’s Sustainable Wraparound System

(IN BRIEF) Lumene Group has implemented Stora Enso’s Österbergs W50 wraparound packaging machine to automate the boxing of its forty tube-based beauty products. This collaboration addresses Lumene’s sustainability targets by delivering recyclable, durable, and user-friendly packaging. Operational benefits include improved … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen and Vollebak Unveil Spaceshop Structure and Sculptural Beosound 2 Edition

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen and Vollebak have unveiled two collaborative designs: the Vollebak Spaceshop, a 1,000 kg aluminium pop-up structure by SAGA, and the Beosound 2 Vollebak Edition speaker, featuring a novel “burnout” anodised finish. Both will launch at … Read the full press release

Pfeiffer Vacuum + Fab Solutions Stuns at SEMICON Southeast Asia with UltiDry P1820 and CT-TW-H Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Pfeiffer Vacuum + Fab Solutions, part of the Busch Group, showcased its latest vacuum pumps and gas abatement technologies at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025 in Singapore. Central exhibits included the UltiDry P1820 Roots vacuum pump—accentuated by an animated … Read the full press release

KUKA launches KMR iisy CR AMR for ISO Class 3 cleanrooms in semiconductor fabs

(IN BRIEF) KUKA’s new KMR iisy CR cleanroom AMR combines a mobile base with the six-axis LBR iisy CR robot arm to deliver certified ISO Class 3 performance for semiconductor and electronics production. Equipped for 11 kg and 15 kg … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Launches AI-Powered Human Presence Detection to Enhance Security and Cut Energy Use in Laptops and PCs

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has introduced a fifth-generation Human Presence Detection solution for laptops, PCs, and monitors that significantly reduces daily power consumption by over 20% while enhancing user security and privacy. The solution integrates ST’s VL53L8CP FlightSense multizone Time-of-Flight sensor … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Strengthens E-Mobility in Madrid with New 47-Point Charging Facility

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola España and the Madrid government have opened a 47-bay EV charging station in Leganés with 15 ultra-fast chargers (350 kW and 240 kW), 10 fast chargers (60 kW) and 22 semi-fast chargers (22 kW). Powered by rooftop … Read the full press release