Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

TUM Researchers Enable High-Precision Biosensing for Medical Wearables and Agricultural Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Technical University of Munich researchers have found a way to boost oxidase biosensor accuracy from about 50% to 99% by using an alcohol oxidase oxygen scavenger that prevents signal loss, eliminating the need for calibration. The advancement enhances … Read the full press release

Henkel Expands Thermal Interface Portfolio with Durable, High-Performance Liquid Gap Filler for Advanced Devices

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Bergquist TGF 10000, a new liquid gap filler providing 10 W/mK thermal conductivity for high-power electronics that require efficient heat dissipation. Based on a silicone two-component system, the material combines strong thermal performance with high … Read the full press release

RWE Expands Green Energy Production in Aragon Through Muel Wind Farm Repowering and Sustainable Recycling Approach

(IN BRIEF) RWE has launched operations at its repowered Muel wind farm in Aragon, replacing 27 ageing turbines with three high-capacity Nordex models and raising total capacity from 16.2 MW to 19.97 MW. The upgrade more than doubles the electricity … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and OpenAI Enter Multi-Year Partnership to Deliver Scalable AI Experiences Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has formed a multi-year partnership with OpenAI to bring advanced AI services to customers and enterprises across Europe. The agreement grants Telekom early access to an alpha-phase OpenAI model, enabling both companies to co-create new AI-powered … Read the full press release

Automation Partnership Between KUKA and 5North to Enable High-Speed Robotic Production of 2D Building Panels in Adelaide

(IN BRIEF) KUKA and Australian company 5North have partnered to build a fully automated 2D timber panel manufacturing plant in Adelaide, introducing robotics at every stage of production — from material feeding to finishing. The advanced line will produce precision … Read the full press release

RWE appoints Sopna Sury to head European and Australian renewables portfolio following Wünschel’s move to Vonovia

(IN BRIEF) RWE announced that Katja Wünschel, CEO of its renewables business in Europe and Australia, will leave the company on 31 March 2026 to join Vonovia as Chief Development Officer. Sopna Sury, currently Executive Board member at RWE Generation … Read the full press release

Telekom, Fraunhofer and Kliniken Köln develop trauma-room AI to assist clinicians and automate documentation

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom, Fraunhofer IAIS and Kliniken der Stadt Köln are developing an AI agent system to support medical staff in emergency trauma rooms. The AI listens to team communication, extracts critical medical information in real time and structures … Read the full press release

Allianz Climate Risk Award names Cardiff researcher as 2025 winner as programme expands to trade-related climate studies

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Re celebrated the ninth Allianz Climate Risk Award on December 2, 2025, recognising outstanding academic research addressing climate-related risks. The 2025 winner, Diego Altafini of Cardiff University, was honoured for research advancing flood-impact analysis for climate adaptation. … Read the full press release

RWE expands German onshore wind portfolio as modernised Lasbek site begins supplying green power to 18,000 homes

(IN BRIEF) RWE has completed the repowering of the Lasbek wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein, replacing six older turbines with four more powerful units, increasing capacity from 10.8 MW to 22.8 MW. The upgrade boosts renewable output fivefold, enabling the site … Read the full press release

New BASF Lupragen N 208 catalyst enhances PU foam performance while meeting strict VOC standards

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Lupragen® N 208, a new reactive amine catalyst for polyurethane foams that fulfills strict low-VOC requirements. Produced at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site and offered worldwide, the catalyst becomes part of the PU foam structure during … Read the full press release

Medical device circularity explored as Covestro and Allmed assess recycling of artificial kidney filters

(IN BRIEF) Covestro and Allmed have entered a partnership to explore whether used artificial kidney filters can be recycled into new polycarbonate-based plastic materials. The feasibility study assesses technical recovery processes, regulatory considerations and potential economic viability. Working with additional … Read the full press release

German Armed Forces place new multi-million euro call-off for Leopard 2 ammunition with Rheinmetall

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a new order from the Bundeswehr for additional 120 mm tank ammunition under the extended July 2023 framework agreement. The call-off, valued in the several hundred million euro range, includes both combat and training rounds … Read the full press release

Evonik publishes EPDs for PROTECTOSIL® solutions, strengthening sustainability transparency in construction

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has released two Environmental Product Declarations for PROTECTOSIL® BHN and PROTECTOSIL® CIT through the IBU, providing life-cycle-based environmental data for building protection materials. The EPDs align with EU regulatory trends, anticipating requirements under the Construction Products Regulation. … Read the full press release

Rail Expansion Progresses as Stadler Secures Frankfurt CITYLINK Contract with Long-Term Service Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Stadler will deliver 27 CITYLINK trams to fahma, part of RMV, for future operation on the Regionaltangente West line in Frankfurt Rhein-Main. The dual-system vehicles will run on both mainline and light rail tracks, carry around 360 passengers … Read the full press release

Electric Fleet Expansion Starts for Sanpellegrino Logistics as Koinè Deploys MAN eTGX Trucks

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus Italia has delivered the first two MAN eTGX electric trucks to Koinè as part of Sanpellegrino’s move toward greener freight operations. The collaboration will gradually scale to a fleet of 50 eTrucks, supported by … Read the full press release

Munich Fire Science Partnership Unites TUM Research With Operational Practice for Future-Ready Fire Safety

(IN BRIEF) TUM and the Munich Fire Department have entered a long-term research partnership to advance sustainable and data-driven fire protection strategies. The Munich Fire Science Partnership will address key issues including lithium-ion battery fires, modern building material safety, and … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Leads RemODtrAIn Project to Pioneer 5G-Based Remote Train Operation and AI Obstacle Detection

(IN BRIEF) The RemODtrAIn research project led by Siemens Mobility aims to develop secure remote-controlled train operations for depots using 5G-based communication and AI obstacle detection. Supported by €17 million in federal funding, the consortium is testing a remotely operated … Read the full press release

Four RWE Projects Awarded Contracts for Difference as Company Strengthens Renewable Capacity in Italy

(IN BRIEF) RWE has won contracts for difference for four renewable projects in Italy during the FER-X auction, covering one wind farm and three solar and Agri-PV developments. The portfolio includes the 42 MW Serra Giannina wind farm in Basilicata, … Read the full press release

DHL Strengthens Middle East Logistics Infrastructure with Innovation Center Opening and Landmark Warehousing Project

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has inaugurated its expanded Middle East & Africa Innovation Center in Dubai South, establishing a permanent platform for collaborative logistics development and emerging technologies. The center will act as a regional hub connecting customers, partners, and … Read the full press release

Clinical Progress Continues as Evotec and Bayer Move Kidney Disease mAb Candidate Into Phase 2 Testing

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE announced that Bayer has initiated a Phase 2 clinical study for BAY 3401016, a Semaphorin-3A-targeting monoclonal antibody being developed as a potential therapeutic option for patients with Alport syndrome. As part of the companies’ kidney disease … Read the full press release