Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

University of Freiburg pharmacologists and toxicologists discovered how the toxins of dangerous bacteria enter the interiors of cells

Researchers from the University of Freiburg have discovered how the toxins of dangerous bacteria enter the interiors of cells FREIBURG, 10-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Clostridium difficile is a dangerous intestinal bacterium that can cause severe diarrhoea and life-threatening intestinal infections … Read the full press release

SAP: 20,000 children to participate in software coding workshops across 11 African countries

WALLDORF, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the launch of the inaugural Africa Code Week (ACW), to take place in October 2015. The initiative will enable an estimated 20,000 children across the continent ranging from eight to 24 … Read the full press release

SAP Middle East & North Africa and Kuwait Credit Bank honored at the Asian Banker Middle East and Africa International Banking Convention in Dubai

WALLDORF, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that SAP Middle East & North Africa LLC and Kuwait Credit Bank received the Asian Banker Technology Implementation Award for Best Lending Platform Implementation in the Middle East. The awards … Read the full press release

Study: quality of patient-physician communication linked to future patient self-care and well-being when additional oral type 2 diabetes medication is prescribed

‘Encouraging’ and ‘collaborative’ physician communication is linked to better patient outcomes New IntroDia™ Survey patient data are presented at American Diabetes Association’s® (ADA) 75th Scientific Sessions IntroDia™ is an initiative of Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly in partnership with the International … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim: Phase III clinical trial found that empagliflozin in combination with metformin reduces blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes

Initial combinations of empagliflozin and metformin in patients with T2D led to significant reductions in blood glucose vs. empagliflozin or metformin alone at 24 weeks Ingelheim, Germany and Indianapolis, US, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A Phase III clinical trial has … Read the full press release

Universität Freiburg: Der Sportwissenschaftler und Olympiasieger Georg Hettich hat ein Computermodell der Gleichgewichtskontrolle entwickelt

Der Sportwissenschaftler und Olympiasieger Georg Hettich hat ein Computermodell der Gleichgewichtskontrolle entwickelt FREIBURG, 5-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Hätte der aufrecht stehende Mensch keine Gleichgewichtskontrolle, würde ihn die Schwerkraft zu Fall bringen. Dank unterschiedlicher Sinnessysteme, die dem Gehirn Informationen liefern, kann … Read the full press release

CRYTEK: Huge range of apps for Warface players thanks to the game’s newly-announced compatibility with customizable overlay platform, Overwolf

Take advantage of apps that integrate social media services, streaming tools, voice chat, and much more directly into the game Frankfurt am Main, 4-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Warface players now have a huge range of easy-to-use apps at their fingertips … Read the full press release

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing prepared for the highlight of the World Endurance Championship season, the Le Mans 24 Hours race

Cologne, Germany, 4-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Over 250,000 spectators will witness the 83rd running of the famous race around the 13.629km Circuit de la Sarthe, which is part public roads and part race track, with four LMP1 manufacturers doing battle to … Read the full press release

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Four researchers from abroad to receive Germany’s top international research award in 2016

Four researchers ‒ three women and one man ‒ from abroad to receive Germany’s top international research award in 2016 and conduct research in Saarbrücken, Halle, Münster and Bonn in future. BONN, 2-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A Computer scientist and … Read the full press release

Der ZDF-Fernsehrat hat in Berlin dem Konzept für ein gemeinsames Junges Angebot von ZDF und ARD zugestimmt

ZDF-Intendant Bellut: “Chance, eine Akzeptanzlücke zu schließen” MAINZ, 2-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Der ZDF-Fernsehrat hat in Berlin dem Konzept für ein gemeinsames Junges Angebot von ZDF und ARD zugestimmt. Der Fernsehrat erwartet, dass das Angebot zur Wissensvermittlung, zum Verständnis und zum … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp installed the fastest elevators in North and South America at One World Trade Center in New York

ESSEN, 2-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ThyssenKrupp has installed the fastest elevators in North and South America at One World Trade Center in New York. The technology group also supplied stainless steel for the spire of the tower. The five elevators … Read the full press release

Borusan EnBW Enerji successfully concluded two further onshore projects: the Koru and Harmanlik onshore wind farms in Turkey each with 50 megawatts output

The renewable portfolio of this German-Turkish joint venture comprises 287 megawatts Karlsruhe, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The German-Turkish joint venture Borusan EnBW Enerji, in which the partners Borusan and EnBW each hold a 50 percent stake, has successfully concluded two further … Read the full press release

FC Bayern Munich becomes the first professional sports club in Germany to meet the requirements of the new TÜV Rheinland standard for Service Quality in Sport

COLOGNE, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — FC Bayern Munich has become the first professional sports club in Germany to meet the requirements of the new TÜV Rheinland standard for “Certified Service Quality – Sport.” The standard developed by TÜV Rheinland is … Read the full press release

WACKER strengthens its commitment to diverse and inclusive workforce; joins Germany’s Diversity Charter

The Munich-based WACKER Group has signed Germany’s Diversity Charter. The aim of this nationwide initiative is to promote diversity in companies and institutions. WACKER is intensifying its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce so as to enhance the Group’s … Read the full press release

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen to present lightweight construction technologies at the LASER World of Photonics trade fair in Munich, June 22 to 25

Many joining and cutting processes are possible only with lasers. New technologies make it possible to manufacture metal components with hollow structures that are significantly lighter and yet just as stable as solid components. In addition, lasers can be used … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer to present MEMS mirrors at the LASER World of Photonics trade show, June 22 – 25, 2015 in Munich

Silicon micromirrors can guide laser beams at extremely high speeds, allowing operators to dose heat input to workpieces with absolute precision. But to date they have not been robust enough to be used for laser cutting and welding. Now a … Read the full press release

Audi AG places an order with Voith for high-volume production of CFRP component for future Audi model

Major order for high-volume production of CFRP components State-of-the-art technology developed in collaboration with Audi Milestone in the development of Voith’s composite business Heidenheim/Garching, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi AG has placed an order with Voith for the high-volume production of … Read the full press release

Voith Hydro successfully transported 170-metric-ton spherical valve from Shanghai to the new Frades II pumped-storage plant in Portugal

Heidenheim/Vieira do Minho,  29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In mid-May 2015, Voith Hydro successfully transported a 170-metric-ton spherical valve from Shanghai to the new Frades II pumped-storage plant in northwestern Portugal. The component, which was fabricated in Asia, was shipped via Rotterdam … Read the full press release

Infront: FSV Frankfurt announced a new sponsorship agreement with ayondo

Infront secures the social trading provider as a partner to the 2. Bundesliga club for the next three seasons Frankfurt, Germany, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At a press conference today, the 2. Bundesliga team FSV Frankfurt announced a new sponsorship agreement with … Read the full press release