Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: New cross-location research factory for microelectronics and nanoelectronics launched in Germany

MUNICH, 12-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — To reinforce the position of Europe’s semiconductor and electronics industry within global competition, eleven institutes within the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics have, together with two institutes within the Leibniz Association, come up with a concept for … Read the full press release

Infineon Technologies adds 40 V MOSFET packaged in D²PAK 7pin+ to its StrongIRFET™ family

MUNICH, 12-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) complements its StrongIRFET™ family with a 40 V MOSFET packaged in D²PAK 7pin+. The new MOSFET family offers an extremely low R DS(on) of 0.65 mΩ and the … Read the full press release

Infineon Technologies AG joins the 5G Automotive Association e. V. to contribute to connected automated driving

MUNICH/ BERLIN, 12-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — You can’t have an automated car without reliable communication infrastructure and stable mobile communication connectivity. The next generation mobile communication standard is indispensable. Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) contributes to introducing the … Read the full press release

Persistent Systems’ Wave Relay® becomes preferred solution for Voith’s MANET

MANET radio technology will improve communications conditions in challenging environments HEIDENHEIM/ YOKR, PA, 12-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith Digital Solutions, a subsidiary of Voith that delivers world-class products and services in IT, automation, software and sensor technology, today announced a … Read the full press release

pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank to finance investment projects in the Basque Country

New transaction with the Basque Country (“Euskadi”) pbb provides €100 million financing for major public investments MUNICH, 10-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, the specialist public investment and real estate lender, has provided a €100 million long term loan … Read the full press release

Airbus Interiors Services: Airbus launches new offer to support airlines with their cabin upgrade development strategies

Dedicated to supporting airlines with their cabin upgrade development strategies; Scope covers the entire Airbus family; Delivering Airbus standards and innovative products with improved agility. HAMBURG, 07-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus has launched a new offer: Airbus Interiors Services (AIS). Based … Read the full press release

Airbus in Hamburg extends Customer Definition Centre for A320 and A330 customers

New ways of cabin definition for A320 and A330 customers HAMBURG, 07-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus in Hamburg has launched the extension of its Customer Definition Centre (CDC) which will serve customers for A320 and A330 aircraft. Thus far, since its … Read the full press release

KfW funds construction of the largest solar power complex in the world

Breaking ground for the fourth solar power plant in Ouarzazate NOORo I – IV becomes the largest solar power complex in the world Electricity for 1.3 million people Frankfurt am Main, 07-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In the presence of the Moroccan … Read the full press release

Continental to present VDO TIS-Web Motion telematics solutions at the transport logistic exhibition in Munich

Comprehensive portfolio for a wide range of company-specific requirements VDO with its own booth at the exhibition for the first time Support for vehicle, driver, logistics and trailer management – and compliance with legal obligations Villingen-Schwenningen/Munich, 06-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Continental provides small and medium-sized fleets easy and inexpensive access to telematics

Telematics functions complement the proven calculation of driving and rest times Scope and cost structure designed for small and medium-sized fleets Continental to unveil its new offer at the transport logistic exhibition in Munich Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, 06-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Continental wins 2017 Automotive News PACE Award for its integrated brake system MK C1

The Integrated Brake System MK C1 earns Continental its ninth PACE Award win. MK C1 is a high-efficiency brake system that is more dynamic, lighter, 100% recuperation capabilities and has shorter braking distances than conventional brake systems. Auburn Hills, Mich., … Read the full press release

Continental’s Road Condition Observer increases active driving safety by detecting road conditions

The Road Condition Observer from Continental enables a classification of the road conditions with regard to tire/road friction. The system uses in a first application sensors that are installed in the vehicle as standard to classify the road surface as … Read the full press release

Agro Innovation Lab GmbH Startup Acceleration Program now open for applications

MUNICH, 05-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Agro Innovation Lab GmbH (AIL) is now starting their Startup Acceleration Program for the second time. Young companies with agricultural innovations can apply for the program from now until the end of May. The best product … Read the full press release

DHL Parcel introduces DHL Parcel Prio service offering next business day delivery with money-back guarantee

DHL Parcel Prio service offers delivery on next business day with money-back guarantee starting at 50 shipments per day Already underway in three pilot regions, nationwide launch planned BONN, 04-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective immediately DHL Parcel is expanding service … Read the full press release

DHL wins Gold at the 2017 German Stevie® Awards for its Resilience360 risk management and mitigation platform

DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation honored with additional Silver and Bronze awards by the international Stevie® Awards organization BONN, 04-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL has been awarded Gold at the 2017 German Stevie® Awards for its risk management and mitigation platform … Read the full press release

MINI LIVING – Breathe installation — an interpretation of resource-conscious, shared city living within a compact footprint

MUNICH/MILAN, 04-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Attractive places to live are in increasingly short supply in today’s cities. And when it comes to those living spaces, the responsible use of resources is an issue of gathering urgency. MINI has teamed up with … Read the full press release

Siemens successfully closes Gamesa merger and Mentor Graphics acquisition

Gamesa and Mentor Graphics transactions successfully closed Major portfolio steps in orientation toward growth fields in electrification, automation and digitalization Key milestones for customers, employees and shareholders MUNICH, 04-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens today concluded the merger of its wind … Read the full press release

Siemens Healthineers Supervisory Board extends contracts of management team

Supervisory Board of Siemens Healthineers extends contracts of three top managers Bernd Montag, Thomas Rathmann and Michael Reitermann Positions extended for five years as of April 1, 2017 Move ensures Executive Management’s long-term continuity and stability MUNICH, 04-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Extra 330LE aerobatic plane powered by Siemens propulsion system sets two new speed records

Extra 330LE electric plane – powered by a Siemens motor – sets another world record Top speed above 340 km/h in straight flight World’s first aerotow with an electric plane MUNICH, 04-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On Thursday, March 23, 2017, the … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Classic presents Driven by the future – electric classics from 1976 to 2011 at the Techno Classica, 5-9 April, Essen

Volkswagen Classic is presenting two different themes at the world’s biggest classic automobile show ‘Driven by the future’: Volkswagen models with electric drive systems from more than 40 years of research history ‘Wow inside’: sports classics with hidden horsepower potential … Read the full press release