Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

TUM Develops Ultra-Precise Eye Surgery Robot to Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration with 15-Micrometer Accuracy

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), led by Professor Mohammad Ali Nasseri, have developed a robotic assistant capable of delivering ultra-precise eye injections to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The system, requiring less than five minutes … Read the full press release

BASF and IFF join forces to advance enzyme innovation and sustainable biomaterials for the cleaning and personal care industries

(IN BRIEF) BASF and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of next-generation enzyme technologies and biobased polymers for fabric, dish, personal care, and industrial cleaning applications. The collaboration combines BASF’s expertise … Read the full press release

Telekom launches nationwide campaign promoting sustainability and offering one kilogram of recycled gold as grand prize

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched a nationwide recycling campaign that allows customers to trade in old mobile phones for a chance to win prizes — including a 1-kilogram gold bar made from recycled gold. Running from October 7 to … Read the full press release

SCHOTT Pharma debuts world’s first 5.5 ml prefillable staked-needle glass syringe, paving the way for next-generation biologic therapies at home

(IN BRIEF) SCHOTT Pharma has launched the industry’s first 5.5 ml prefillable staked-needle glass syringe, expanding its syriQ BioPure® platform to support biologic therapies designed for home administration. The syringe integrates seamlessly with Ypsomed’s YpsoMate® 5.5 ml autoinjector and Datwyler’s … Read the full press release

Dürr earns “Excellent Supplier” award after completing Thanh Cong Group’s state-of-the-art paint shop in Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) Dürr has completed a major turnkey paint shop project for Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) at the new Thanh Cong Viet Hung automobile plant in Quang Ninh, Vietnam — marking their first collaboration and enabling the launch of … Read the full press release

European Defence Alliance Expands with 222 Schakal IFVs for Germany and the Netherlands, Strengthening Medium Force Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) OCCAR has commissioned Artec GmbH, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Germany, to deliver 222 Schakal (Jackal) infantry fighting vehicles to Germany and the Netherlands under a €3.41 billion contract. Rheinmetall’s share amounts to nearly €3 billion. … Read the full press release

Holcim to Acquire Xella, Strengthening Its Leadership in Sustainable Building Solutions Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Xella, a European leader in sustainable walling systems, in a deal valued at EUR 1.85 billion. Xella, which operates across 21 countries with more than 4,000 employees, offers premium … Read the full press release

Bentley Stuttgart Marks 15th Anniversary with the Launch of the Bespoke Black Forest Regional Collection by Mulliner

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Stuttgart has celebrated its 15th anniversary with the launch of the Black Forest Regional Collection, an exclusive series handcrafted by Mulliner that includes the Bentayga S Black Edition, Continental GT Speed, and Continental GTC Speed. Inspired by … Read the full press release

BASF and Xiaomi Collaborate on Bespoke Automotive Coatings, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Dual-Layer and High-Saturation Color Technologies

(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has expanded its partnership with Xiaomi to co-develop 100 exclusive automotive paint colors over the next three years, marking a major step toward greater innovation and customization in vehicle design. Since 2023, BASF Coatings has supplied … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Wins Red Dot Design Award for GraviKart, an AI-Driven Autonomous Transport System Revolutionizing Industrial Workspaces

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has received the Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the “Design Concept” category for its GraviKart, an autonomous robotic transport system designed to enhance human-machine collaboration in industrial and logistics settings. The AI-powered GraviKart combines haptic and … Read the full press release

Evotec and Esperion Achieve Key Milestone with Preclinical Candidate for Rare Liver Disease Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE has announced that Esperion Therapeutics has nominated an oral preclinical development candidate for primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), marking a major milestone in their collaboration. The PDC, developed through Evotec’s integrated small molecule discovery platform and Esperion’s … Read the full press release

SGL Carbon Expands Safety Awareness Through Global Workshops on Hazardous Materials and Emergency Readiness

(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon hosted its 4th Global Safety Day across all sites, emphasizing the safe handling of hazardous substances through workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations. This year’s event highlighted essential safety topics such as labeling, storage, PPE usage, and … Read the full press release

e& UAE Partners with Ericsson to Deploy Cloud-Native 5G Core Infrastructure for Advanced Digital Services

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and e& UAE have entered a multi-year partnership to modernize e& UAE’s 5G Core Network with Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core solution. The upgrade, announced at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, introduces advanced cloud-native applications running on both Ericsson and … Read the full press release

MAHLE Hosts RWTH Aachen University’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck to Showcase Next-Generation Zero-Emission Mobility

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE hosted RWTH Aachen University’s hydrogen-powered fuel cell truck at its Stuttgart headquarters during the vehicle’s Germany-wide tour under the “SeLv” project funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport. The visit strengthened collaboration between the university’s PEM department … Read the full press release

Airbus Expands Partnership with Siemens and Capgemini to Drive Decarbonization Across Key Manufacturing Facilities

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Airbus have signed a strategic contract to decarbonize Airbus’ key industrial sites in the U.S. and U.K., supported by Capgemini. The initiative, part of Airbus’ broader effort to reduce its environmental footprint, targets a 20% reduction … Read the full press release

Siemens and Capgemini Partner with Airbus to Decarbonize Industrial Sites in the U.S. and UK by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has joined forces with Siemens and Capgemini to decarbonize four of its major industrial sites in the U.S. and UK as part of an ambitious program targeting a 20% reduction in energy use and an 85% reduction … Read the full press release

BASF Expands NOR-HALS Platform with Launch of Tinuvin NOR 600, a Next-Generation Light Stabilizer for PVC and Polyolefin Applications

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Tinuvin NOR 600, a new-generation NOR-HALS light stabilizer, at K2025 in Germany. The innovative additive expands BASF’s NOR-HALS platform and delivers exceptional UV and heat protection for PVC, PVC alloys, and polyolefin applications, especially in … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT and AVILUS Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance UAV Technologies and Sovereign ISR Capabilities in Germany

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT and AVILUS have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop advanced UAV systems that combine HENSOLDT’s world-class sensor technology with AVILUS’s mission-ready aerial platforms. The collaboration aims to enhance Germany’s sovereign ISR capabilities through scalable, high-performance UAV … Read the full press release

Bechtle Achieves Science-Based Validation for Its 2050 Net-Zero Targets, Strengthening Long-Term Climate Commitment

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has achieved validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its long-term net-zero targets, confirming their alignment with recognised scientific standards. The approval builds on the company’s earlier validated near and mid-term goals and reflects … Read the full press release

A Milestone in Paper Manufacturing: Saica and Voith Celebrate 25 Years of PM 9 Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Voith and Saica Group are celebrating the 25th anniversary of PM 9, the high-speed containerboard production line at Saica’s El Burgo de Ebro mill in Zaragoza, Spain. Commissioned in 2000, PM 9 was groundbreaking for its time, achieving … Read the full press release