Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

CES 2024: Mercedes-Benz Unveils MBUX Virtual Assistant with Generative AI for Hyper-Personalized In-Car Experience

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz unveils its new MBUX Virtual Assistant powered by generative AI, transforming the car-driver relationship with natural conversation. This development, showcased at CES 2024, brings a more natural and intuitive interface to Mercedes-Benz vehicles, allowing for proactive support … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Marks One-Year Milestone of Art4All Initiative, Providing Free Access to Neue Nationalgalerie

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen celebrates one year of its Volkswagen Group Art4All initiative, which offers free access to the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin every Thursday between 4 and 8 p.m. The initiative aims to make art and culture accessible to a wide … Read the full press release

RWE Successfully Connects 20th Onshore Wind Farm in Poland, Expanding Renewable Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a global leader in renewable energies, has achieved a significant milestone by connecting its 20th onshore wind farm to the grid in Poland. The Żnin wind farm, located in Kujawsko-Pomorskie, boasts 16 wind turbines with a total … Read the full press release

SAP Appoints New Board Area for Cloud Growth and Welcomes Muhammad Alam to Executive Board

(IN BRIEF) SAP SE has made strategic changes to its Executive Board, effective April 1, 2024, to drive cloud growth and innovation. A new Board area, Customer Services & Delivery, led by Thomas Saueressig, aims to support customers in their … Read the full press release

Lindner Launches SPREADline Perforation for Ceiling Surfaces, Combining Aesthetics and Functionality

(IN BRIEF) Lindner introduces SPREADline, a new perforation option for ceiling surfaces that combines aesthetic appeal with functionality. The SPREADline perforation Rsl 130-10 provides a visually seamless appearance reminiscent of plasterboard ceilings with scattered perforations, featuring almost invisible joints. These … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Multi-Million Euro Orders for Auto Components, Boosting Engine Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a prominent tech enterprise, has secured two substantial orders, collectively valued in the mid-two-digit million-euro range, from a renowned car and truck manufacturer. One order pertains to variable oil pumps, while the other involves cSUV divert-air valves, … Read the full press release

Siemens at CES 2024: Bridging Reality and the Metaverse with Immersive Engineering and Generative AI

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has unveiled innovations at CES 2024 that aim to enable the industrial metaverse, bridging the gap between the real and digital worlds. The company announced partnerships with Sony and AWS to introduce immersive engineering solutions and make … Read the full press release

Siemens and AWS Partner to Bring Generative AI to Software Development for All Industries

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are collaborating to democratize generative AI in software development. Siemens will integrate Amazon Bedrock, which offers high-performing AI models, into its low-code platform, Mendix. This partnership aims to empower domain experts across … Read the full press release

Bosch Showcases Electrification, Hydrogen, and Sustainability Innovations at CES 2024

(IN BRIEF) Bosch is at CES 2024, presenting its commitment to driving electrification and sustainable energy use, with a focus on hydrogen as a key solution. The company highlights innovations such as automated valet charging for electric vehicles, the use … Read the full press release

DHL Partners with Astrobotic to Deliver Lunar Mementos: A Giant Leap in Space Logistics

(IN BRIEF) DHL, a global logistics leader, has collaborated with space technology company Astrobotic to make lunar deliveries a reality. As part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, the Astrobotic Peregrine Lunar Lander successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Revolutionizes In-Car Assistance with Cerence Chat Pro and ChatGPT Integration at CES 2024

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Volkswagen announced the integration of ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot, into its IDA voice assistant in select models, becoming the first volume manufacturer to offer ChatGPT as a standard feature in many production vehicles starting from … Read the full press release

Gut Microbiome Composition Linked to Reduced Risk of Graft Versus Host Disease After Stem Cell Transplantation

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Universitätsklinikum Regensburg (UKR) have discovered that certain microbes in the gut can significantly reduce the occurrence of graft versus host disease (GvHD) following stem cell transplantation. By analyzing … Read the full press release

Thales Germany Welcomes Christoph Ruffner as CEO & Country Director

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in the Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Digital Identity & Security sectors, has named Christoph Ruffner as the new CEO & Country Director for Thales Germany, effective January 1st, 2024. Christoph Ruffner … Read the full press release

Infineon and Aurora Labs Collaborate to Enhance Automotive Component Safety with AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Infineon Technologies AG and Aurora Labs introduced a set of AI-driven solutions designed to enhance the long-term reliability and safety of critical automotive components, including steering, braking, and airbags. The collaboration combines Aurora Labs’ Line-of-Code … Read the full press release

Italian Renewable Powerhouse GreenIT Expands Solar Portfolio with 140 MW Galileo Deal

(IN BRIEF) GreenIT, the Italian renewable energy joint venture backed by Plenitude (Eni, 51%) and CDP Equity (CDP Group, 49%), has entered into an agreement with Galileo, a pan-European renewable energy development platform, to develop eight photovoltaic projects totaling approximately … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Groundbreaking Crystal Center Display at CES 2024, Revolutionizing Luxury Car Interiors

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, has unveiled its revolutionary Crystal Center Display at CES 2024, showcasing a fusion of cutting-edge microLED technology and premium crystal housing in a world-first design. This innovative 10-inch automotive display, developed in collaboration with … Read the full press release

ContiTech’s Sustainability Drive: PV System Installations and Pilot Plants

(IN BRIEF) ContiTech, a sector of Continental, is making significant strides toward sustainability by installing a photovoltaic (PV) system at its Timișoara facility in Romania. Seven more locations are set to follow suit in 2024, supporting the company’s goal of … Read the full press release

Major Advancement: Continental and Aurora Set Sights on Autonomous Trucking in 2027

(IN BRIEF) Continental and Aurora Innovation have achieved a significant milestone in their partnership to develop autonomous trucking systems. They have completed the design of the Aurora Driver hardware and fallback system, paving the way for production in 2027. This … Read the full press release

Merck KGaA Partners with Inspirna to Advance Novel Therapy for RAS-mutated Colorectal Cancer

(IN BRIEF) Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has entered into a licensing agreement with Inspirna, Inc. for ompenaclid (RGX-202), a first-in-class oral inhibitor of the creatine transport channel SLC6A8, and SLC6A8-targeting follow-on compounds, currently under Phase II evaluation for the second-line … Read the full press release

Xetra-Gold’s Gold Holdings Decrease by 31.5 Tonnes in 2023, Remains a Long-term Investment Choice

(IN BRIEF) The gold holdings of Xetra-Gold, Europe’s largest physically backed gold security, decreased to 198.7 tonnes by the end of 2023, marking a 31.5-tonne reduction over the year. Despite short-term yield opportunities and a record-high gold price in euros, … Read the full press release