Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Continental’s Tire Tech App Revolutionizes Fleet Management with New Features and Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Continental unveils an enhanced version of its TireTech App, empowering fleet managers, drivers, retailers, and tire workshops with advanced functionalities for optimal tire performance and fleet efficiency. The app now includes winter tire recommendations for 39 countries, tire … Read the full press release

The latest on quantum computing in Europe, January 2023 – February 2024

(IN BRIEF) Europe has made significant progress in quantum computing with investments, partnerships, and innovations. Highlights include a €3.5 million investment in LioniX International by the University of Twente, and T-Systems offering cloud access to IBM’s quantum systems. Other developments … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Skincare: Evonik Invests in Jland Biotech to Launch Vegan Collagen

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has partnered with Jland Biotech to introduce vegan collagen for cosmetic and personal care applications. Through an investment from Evonik’s Venture Capital group, the collaboration aims to meet the rising demand for sustainable collagen solutions in skincare. … Read the full press release

INEOS Automotive and BASF Forge Strategic Partnership for Automotive Refinish Solutions

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have entered a global agreement to advance automotive refinish body and paint development, aiming to surpass industry standards. The partnership focuses on delivering sustainable refinish solutions, digital color-matching solutions, and training to … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Retains Title as Germany’s Most Valuable Brand, Achieves Record-Breaking Brand Value

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom secures its position as the most valuable German brand, according to the BrandZ study “Top50 Most Valuable German Brands” by Kantar. With a brand value of $73.5 billion, marking an 18% contribution to the total ranking … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials and BirdLife International Renew Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials and BirdLife International have extended their partnership to enhance biodiversity in and around the company’s quarries, minimize negative environmental impacts, and promote best practices in biodiversity management. The memorandum of understanding signed covers the next three … Read the full press release

Infineon Launches OPTIGA™ Trust M MTR for Seamless Integration of Matter Standard and Enhanced Security in Smart Home Devices

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG introduces the OPTIGA™ Trust M MTR, a Matter-certified Secure Element designed to streamline the integration of the Matter standard and security features into smart home and smart building devices. With the rapid expansion of the … Read the full press release

Abeking & Rasmussen Unveils Largest Superyacht with Record-breaking Features and Sophisticated Propulsion System

(IN BRIEF) Abeking & Rasmussen, renowned shipbuilders based in Germany, has introduced Liva°, the largest superyacht to date spanning over 118 meters. This masterpiece showcases not only impressive dimensions but also record-breaking features, including a sleek black hull and seamlessly … Read the full press release

Heraeus Invests in Sustainable Ammonia Technology with Japanese Startup Tsubame BHB

(IN BRIEF) Heraeus, a technology group based in Hanau, Germany, has made a strategic investment in the Japanese startup Tsubame BHB, marking its commitment to sustainable technologies and expanding its presence in Japan. Tsubame BHB specializes in developing environmentally friendly … Read the full press release

KUKA Showcases AI-driven Robot Programming and Innovations at Hannover Messe

(IN BRIEF) Automation company KUKA gears up for Hannover Messe in April, focusing on innovation and young research talent. The KUKA Innovation Award highlights robotics solutions tailored for various industries, while at the Microsoft stand, KUKA demonstrates how artificial intelligence … Read the full press release

Siemens Unveils Veloce™ CS: Next-Gen Hardware-Assisted Verification and Validation System

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software launches the Veloce™ CS system, a groundbreaking hardware-assisted verification and validation solution merging hardware emulation, enterprise prototyping, and software prototyping. Built on advanced integrated circuits including Siemens’ Crystal accelerator chip and the AMD Versal™ … Read the full press release

Covestro and RWE Forge Long-Term Pact for Green Energy Supply

(IN BRIEF) Covestro and RWE have inked a substantial long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) aimed at bolstering Covestro’s Antwerp production site in Belgium with renewable energy from offshore wind turbines in the North Sea. This collaboration, spanning from 2026 to … Read the full press release

Evonik to Introduce New Class of rPEG Lipids for Enhanced Immunogenicity in Drug Delivery

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has partnered with the University of Mainz to commercialize a new class of polyethylene glycols (PEGs) called randomized polyethylene glycols (rPEGs). These rPEGs will be integrated into Evonik’s specialized lipid platform for drug delivery in nucleic acid-based … Read the full press release

E.ON Unveils Strategic Brand Realignment to Champion Sustainable Energy Future

(IN BRIEF) E.ON, a prominent energy company, is undergoing a strategic brand realignment to reflect its active role in driving the energy transition towards sustainability. The new brand positioning emphasizes E.ON’s commitment to shaping Europe’s sustainable energy future and taking … Read the full press release

Innovative Vehicle Security: trinamiX and Continental Showcase Face Authentication at MWC

(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH and Continental unveil innovative Face Authentication technology for vehicles at the Mobile World Congress. The system offers secure, contactless vehicle access and ignition via biometric user authentication, seamlessly integrated into the B-pillar and driver display. It … Read the full press release

Vectron Locomotives: Railpool’s Strategic Investment with Siemens Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Railpool and Siemens Mobility have entered into a significant agreement for the delivery of up to 250 locomotives, with Railpool initially calling up 70 Vectron locomotives. These locomotives, including multisystem and AC variants, will enhance Railpool’s operational flexibility … Read the full press release

Art Meets Technology: Volkswagen Group Elevates Dialogue on Digitalization and AI in Art with Two-Year Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group has partnered with the KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin for a two-year project called “KW Digital: Poetics of Encryption.” This initiative explores the impact of digitalization and artificial intelligence on art and society. … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Establish Ammunition Plant in Ukraine, Strengthening Defense Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Europe’s leading ammunition manufacturer, Rheinmetall, has announced plans to open a new plant in Ukraine through a joint venture with a local partner, aiming to produce a significant quantity of 155mm caliber bullets annually. The memorandum of understanding, … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Steel Partners with RWE to Power Direct Reduction Plant with Green Electricity

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Steel and RWE have entered into a significant long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply green electricity to the first direct reduction plant at the Duisburg location, marking a pivotal step in the tkH2Steel transformation project. The … Read the full press release

T-Systems Unveils Tailored AI Strategy Consulting Packages for Companies

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, through its advisory subsidiary Detecon, introduces AI strategy consulting services available in three formats—S, M, or L—tailored to the maturity level of companies. These offerings, part of the “Rethink the System” campaign, facilitate companies’ AI journey by … Read the full press release