Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

25 KUKA robots in operation at Possehl Electronics in Niefern, Germany

AUGSBURG, 11-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A total of 25 KUKA robots are in operation at Possehl Electronics in Niefern, Germany. There, they manufacture complex timing cases for electric power steering systems for cars. Industrial robots work on three lines with an … Read the full press release

LMU Munich and FSU Jena scientists managed to create mechanically stable pentacene nanosheets

No more error-prone evaporation deposition, drop casting or printing: Scientists at LMU Munich and FSU Jena have developed organic semiconductor nanosheets, which can easily be removed from a growth substrate and placed on other substrates. München, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today’s … Read the full press release

LMU research: Two previously unknown mechanisms that help to retard the formation of atherosclerotic plaques

LMU researchers led by Christian Weber show that the chemokine receptor CXCR4 protects the integrity of arterial walls, and define a new mechanism that restricts the deleterious accumulation of cholesterol in atherosclerotic plaques. München, 10-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Atherosclerosis is characterized … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich (TUM) scientists developed holography to depict the radiation of a Wi-Fi transmitter

MUNICH, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a holographic imaging process that depicts the radiation of a Wi-Fi transmitter to generate three-dimensional images of the surrounding environment. Industrial facility operators could use this … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich (TUM) is now the fourth-ranked in Reuters ranking of Europe’s 100 most innovative universities

MUNICH, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has moved up once again to the become the fourth-ranked in the latest Reuters ranking of Europe’s 100 most innovative universities. The British news agency Reuters analyzes how strongly the … Read the full press release

ZEISS honored for its virtual reality (VR) project ZEISS IOL UNIVERSE

OBERKOCHEN, 09-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On 27 April, the Best of “Business-to-Business” Communication Awards 2016 were presented in Berlin. ZEISS was one of the companies to be honored with the Award for its virtual reality (VR) project ZEISS IOL UNIVERSE, and … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus established 300 sqm innovative office environment under the motto “the future of work at MAN”

Commercial vehicle manufacturer strikes out on new paths with innovative office environments // Executive Board as cultural pioneer // Scientific support from the Fraunhofer Institute MUNICH, 08-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Truck & Bus has established a new and innovative office … Read the full press release

QIAGEN N.V. forms joint venture with Maccura Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a leading in vitro diagnostics (IVD) company in China

Partnership with a leading Chinese IVD company with goal to accelerate penetration of the world’s first complete Sample to Insight NGS solution in rapidly growing Chinese market Hilden, Germany, and Chengdu, China, 08-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt … Read the full press release

Freiburg University Medical Center: New research on the prevention and treatment of the age-related obesity

Research results promise new approaches for prevention and treatment of the condition FREIBURG, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The function and distribution of adipose tissue in the body change during the course of life. Beige fat cells, a special type of adipocytes, … Read the full press release

KfW-ifo SME Barometer: the business climate in Germany during April at the record level of 24.9 balance points

Improved business situation and expectations drive SME business climate to record level Large enterprises are much more satisfied with their present business situation but less optimistic Economic outlook for Germany continues to brighten Frankfurt am Main, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Applications now accepted for this year’s “Start-up champions” KfW award

Application phase runs until 1 August 2017 Companies founded as of 2012 can submit applications online Awards will be presented to one company from each of the German federal states and to one national winner A special prize and a … Read the full press release

moovel Group GmbH and Karlsruhe Transport Authority KVV launch joint mobility app

moovel Group GmbH and Karlsruhe Transport Authority KVV launch joint mobility app “KVV.mobil powered by moovel” Innovative app with real-time information available to download now moovel Group GmbH expands business model in Germany with white label solution for transit authorities … Read the full press release

The new DTM season: The 400th race for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport in the DTM/ITC

STUTTGART, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Two exciting weekends for the brand with the three-pointed star, as Valtteri Bottas wins his first Grand Prix in Russia and the new DTM season gets underway at Hockenheim with a milestone for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, … Read the full press release

Daimler’s digital mobility concepts at re:publica event in Berlin, 8 – 10 May 2017

Future visions for the four pillars of the CASE strategy Intuitive mobility thanks to intelligent electronics Mobility chains for the smart city of tomorrow Cooperative interaction between man and autonomous cars Fast implementation of customers’ mobility requirements Stuttgart/Berlin, 04-May-2017 — … Read the full press release

Mercedes me connect now also available for the G‑Class

G 350 d and G 500 (Fuel consumption combined: 12.3-9.9 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 289-261 g/km); G 63 and G 65 (Fuel consumption combined: 17.0-13.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 397-322 g/km) Stuttgart/Affalterbach, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Fashions come … Read the full press release

K+S opes new potash mine in Canada

KASSEL, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2 May 2017), K+S celebrates the opening of the new potash mine in Canada with about 700 guests, among are the Honourable Brad Wall, Premier of Saskatchewan, and numerous local government dignitaries, representatives from suppliers … Read the full press release

MEDLAB Series expands its presence into Europe

More than 3,000 medical laboratory industry professionals expected to attend the launch edition of MEDLAB Europe at the Barcelona Congress Centre in Spain Barcelona, Spain, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — After many years of operating successful MEDLAB events around Africa, Asia … Read the full press release

Merck presented new data on efficacy and safety for investigational Cladribine Tablets at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Subgroup analysis shows >80% reduction in the risk of disability progression with Cladribine Tablets vs placebo DARMSTADT, 02-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced the presentation of new analyses of efficacy and safety data for … Read the full press release

Cut Machine Downtime and Costs With Tetra Pak’s New Conditioning Monitoring Service

HANNOVER, 01-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak has launched a new Condition Monitoring service to help food and beverage manufacturers predict machine failures before they occur. This cuts machine downtime and costs related to maintenance or unexpected failures. A true game changer … Read the full press release

Students Introduced to NORMA Group’s training opportunities during Girls’ Day and Boys’ Day

Maintal, Germany, 01-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, welcomed a group of students to the plant in Maintal today. As part of Girls’ Day and Boys’ Day, eleven girls and seven boys … Read the full press release