(IN BRIEF) The Salzgitter Group is investing a substantial amount in a new walking beam furnace and waste gas heat utilization system at its hot strip mill, aimed at significantly reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The walking beam furnace … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged CO2 emissions, DSD Power, energy efficiency, heat recovery system, hot strip mill, industrial investment, KfW, partnership, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, Salzgitter Group, sustainability, sustainabulity, Tenova Italimpianti, walking beam furnace
(IN BRIEF) Vossloh has secured a €20 million contract to supply rail fastening systems for the high-speed rail line between Yulin and Cenxi in southern China. The line is part of the country’s expanding high-speed network, which enhances regional and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cenxi, CHINA, Guangxi, High-Speed Rail, Kunshan, Nanning, Oliver Schuster, partnership, rail fastening systems, rail infrastructure, Shenzhen, Southeast Asia, sustainabulity, Vossloh, Vossloh Fastening Systems China, Yulin
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE presents a comprehensive range of innovative charging technologies at Power2Drive Munich 2025, including the chargeBIG scalable charging system, wireless charging solutions, and efficient cooling modules for fast charging. The company’s focus on sustainability and intelligent charging technologies … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged battery diagnostics, battery health, chargeBIG, charging solutions, cooling technology, electric mobility, electric vehicles, fast charging, MAHLE, Power2Drive Munich, SAE International, scalable charging, sustainable mobility, sustainable transport, Wireless Charging
(IN BRIEF) DFDS has partnered with Continental to advance sustainable logistics, equipping its electric truck fleet with the high-performance Conti Eco Gen 5 tires and the ContiConnect tire management system. This collaboration aims to reduce emissions, increase operational efficiency, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged carbon footprint, Conti Eco Gen 5, ContiConnect, Continental, DFDS, digital tire management, electric fleet, electric trucks, Emissions Reduction, environmental sustainability, fleet management, logistics industry, Net zero emissions, partnership, sustainability, sustainable logistics, tire solutions
(IN BRIEF) The global automotive supplier industry faces tough conditions, with stagnant production volumes, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasing competition putting pressure on profitability. The 2024 forecasted EBIT margin of 4.7% marks a further decline from 2023 levels, with Chinese suppliers … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged automotive manufacturing, automotive suppliers, electric vehicles, EV adoption, geopolitical uncertainty, Lazard, market trends, mergers and acquisitions, profitability, rolling berge, software-defined vehicles, strategic technologies, supply chain
(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer institutes have launched the BIOSYNTH project, developing a high-throughput microchip platform that uses synthetic DNA to address the growing data storage crisis. This innovative solution promises a space-saving, low-cost, and energy-efficient alternative for mass data storage, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged big data technologies, Bioinformatics, BIOSYNTH project, biotechnology, data storage solutions, Fraunhofer, Hybrotec GmbH, Infineon Technologies, mass data storage, microchip platform, personalized medicine, substance screening, sustainability, synthetic biology, synthetic DNA, X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries
(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer announces the FutureProteins flagship project, a collaboration between six Fraunhofer institutes to develop year-round, climate-independent production systems for alternative proteins from plants, fungi, algae, and insects. The project includes the development of OrbiPlant®, a vertical farming system … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged algae protein, alternative proteins, circular economy, food technology, Fraunhofer IGB, Fraunhofer IME, Fraunhofer IOSB, Fraunhofer IVV, Fraunhofer IWU, Fraunhofer UMSICHT, fungi protein, FutureProteins, IFFA 2025, insect protein, meat substitutes, OrbiPlant®, partnership, plant protein, sustainability, sustainable food production, sustainable nutrition, vegan food, vertical farming
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine and Hannover Medical School have developed an innovative cardiac organoid model that simulates a miniature, functional heart to test the cardiotoxicity of new medications. Comprising heart muscle cells, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged biomedical research, cardiac organoid, cardiotoxicity, drug development, Drug Safety, Fraunhofer, Fraunhofer ITEM, Hannover Medical School, hiPSCs, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, immune system, induced pluripotent stem cells, macrophages, RNA Therapies
(IN BRIEF) To address the growing issue of battery fires in recycling plants, researchers at Fraunhofer IIS have developed a groundbreaking sorting system that uses X-ray technology and AI to detect hazardous lithium-ion batteries early in the recycling process. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AI applications, artificial intelligence, BDE, BMBF, circular economy, DangerSort, fire prevention, Fraunhofer IIS, hazardous waste, lithium-ion batteries, LOBBE, plastic packaging, recycling plants, sustainability, waste sorting, X-ray technology
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Fraunhofer IZM, in partnership with B-COS GmbH, are developing a mobile, low-power radar sensor system designed for non-contact patient monitoring. The system enables the measurement of heart and respiratory rates without the need for electrodes, offering … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged antenna design, B-COS GmbH, BMBF funding, Brandenburg University of Technology, clinical trials, ECG alternative, electromagnetic waves, Fraunhofer IZM, health diagnostics, healthcare technology, heart rate, medical radar, non-contact technology, partnership, patient monitoring, radar sensor system, respiratory rate, rural healthcare, sensor development, Thiem-Research GmbH, vital signs
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Fraunhofer TLC-RT and B-COS GmbH have created a biodegradable anti-aging face mask that stimulates collagen production through ortho-silicic acid, offering long-lasting wrinkle reduction. Unlike traditional face masks that only provide temporary hydration, this mask’s active ingredient, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Anti-Aging, B-COS GmbH, biodegradable face mask, collagen, collagen production, CoSiMa project, cosmetic innovation, Dermatest®, environmental sustainability, Fraunhofer AHEAD, Fraunhofer Institute, Fraunhofer RENACER®, Fraunhofer TLC-RT, Natural Ingredients, ortho-silicic acid, partnership, regenerative therapies, skincare, sustainability, sustainable cosmetics, wrinkle reduction, ZIM funding
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies is expanding its silicon carbide (SiC) portfolio with the introduction of the new CoolSiC™ JFET product family. These devices are designed to minimize conduction losses, improve turn-off capability, and provide high robustness, making them ideal for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann will host the nominees for the 2025 German Non-Fiction Prize on May 13, 2025, on its iconic Blue Sofa in Berlin. Moderated by Shelly Kupferberg and Christine Watty, the event will feature discussions with the nominated authors, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged Aladin El-Mafaalani, Awards, Bernhard Kegel, Bertelsmann, Blue Sofa, BOOKS, Christine Watty, cultural significance, Deutschlandfunk Kultur, Franz-Stefan Gady, freedom of expression, German Non-Fiction Prize 2025, Ines Geipel, Ingo Dachwitz, Klaus Peter Strohmeier, LITERATURE, Martina Heßler, nonfiction, Penguin Random House, Shelly Kupferberg, social discourse, social issues, Sven Hilbig, Ulli Lust, Walburga Hülk
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has launched the CoolSET™ System in Package (SiP), a compact and integrated power controller designed to deliver efficient power for applications like home appliances and AI servers. This innovative product eliminates the need for an external … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI Servers, CoolMOS, CoolSET, CT Link, decarbonization, digitalization, energy standards, high-efficiency power delivery, home appliances, Infineon Technologies, Nuremberg, PCIM demo, PCIM Europe 2025, power controller, power design, SiP, System in Package, zero-voltage switching, ZVS flyback
(IN BRIEF) A KfW Research survey has revealed that SMEs in Germany are spending an average of 32 hours per month to comply with legal requirements, costing the economy EUR 61 billion annually. The survey also highlighted expectations for wage … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged administrative costs, construction sector, cost burden, Deutsche Bundesbank, Dr. Elisabeth Grewenig, economic policy, Financial Challenges, Focus on Economics, German economy, KfW Research, KfW SME Panel, legal compliance, services sector, small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, wage costs, wage expectations
(IN BRIEF) Alexander Schober has been appointed Global Head of the Infrastructure sector at KfW IPEX-Bank, effective May 1, 2025, following Aida Welker’s transition to the bank’s Management Board. Schober has been with the bank since 2008 and brings a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aida Welker, Alexander Schober, appointment, digital infrastructure, energy infrastructure, energy sector, Global Head of Infrastructure, Industries & Commerce sector, Infrastructure sector, KfW, KfW IPEX-Bank, leadership, Mobility sector, São Paulo
(IN BRIEF) The district of Traunstein is launching a new telemedicine project, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), to improve healthcare for elderly nursing home residents. The project uses a specially developed telemedicine kit that allows nursing staff … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Center for Telemedicine Bad Kissingen, Chiemgau Stift Inzell, district of Traunstein, Dr. Franziska Hahn, elder care, Healthcare Innovation, Kliniken Südostbayern AG, Kreisaltenheim Palling, Maximilian Leitner, nursing homes, remote consultations, Sebastian Bähr, SenVital Ruhpolding, Technical University of Munich, telemedical kit, telemedicine, telemedicine project, Traunstein, TUM, TUM University Hospital, ZTM
(IN BRIEF) INEOS and Covestro have entered into a long-term natural gas supply agreement lasting up to eight years, ensuring stable and predictable energy for Covestro’s European operations. The agreement, set to begin in 2027, supports both companies’ goals to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Covestro, David Bucknall, energy challenges, energy costs, energy security, energy supply, energy transition, EU manufacturing, European Industry, feedstock, industrial competitiveness, INEOS, LNG, long-term agreement, natural gas, sustainable energy, Thorsten Dreier
(IN BRIEF) Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have strengthened their partnership to establish a European center of excellence for rockets and missile production, based in Germany. The centre will cater to the European market, supporting NATO’s defence goals and enhancing Europe’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged defence industry, European centre of excellence, European defence, European market, F-35, Germany, GMARS, JOBS, Lockheed Martin, Manufacturing, military aerospace, missile production, missiles, NATO, NATO commitments, partnership, regional expertise, Rheinmetall, rockets, SECURITY, technological innovation, U.S.
(IN BRIEF) Aida Welker will join the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank on 1 May 2025, succeeding Andreas Ufer, who is retiring. She will oversee critical departments, including Mobility, Infrastructure, and Syndication & Treasury. With nearly 25 years of experience … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aida Welker, Andreas Ufer, appointment, corporate strategy, credit operations, credit risk management, export financing, infrastructure, KfW Group, KfW IPEX-Bank, KfW IPEX-Bank Asia Ltd, leadership, Management Board, mobility, project financing, Syndication & Treasury
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