Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

American Rheinmetall strengthens U.S. defense industrial base with $31.7 million Michigan expansion

(IN BRIEF) American Rheinmetall will invest $31.7 million in a new headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, consolidating its Troy and Sterling Heights operations into a single 168,056-square-foot facility and creating 450 new jobs. The expansion supports major U.S. defense initiatives, … Read the full press release

University of Potsdam scientists reveal key role of runaway stars in shaping supernova remnant population

(IN BRIEF) A team from the University of Potsdam and the Institute for Space Science in Barcelona has shown that the movement of massive runaway stars is a vital factor in understanding the gamma-ray emission from supernova remnants. Using supercomputer … Read the full press release

Metso advances fossil-free steel production with inauguration of Circored hydrogen pre-reduction pilot plant in Frankfurt

(IN BRIEF) Metso has inaugurated its Circored™ pilot plant in Frankfurt to accelerate the shift toward fossil-free steelmaking. The facility operates using hydrogen as the sole reducing agent in a nearly carbon-free process that integrates heating, reduction, gas cleaning, and … Read the full press release

Experienced logistics leader Martin Umland to succeed Raphael Adrian Maier in Otto Group supply chain role

(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has appointed long-serving logistics specialist Martin Umland as its new Group Vice President Supply Chain Management, effective October 1, 2025. Umland, who has been with the company since 2006 and most recently led Bonprix Group’s … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom introduces GDPR-compliant Voice AI Notes to automate call summaries for SMEs

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched Voice AI Notes, an AI-powered service that automatically summarizes business phone calls for SMEs. The tool, based on Mistral AI’s Small 3 model and hosted on the GDPR-compliant Open Telekom Cloud, processes conversations in … Read the full press release

New ZF POD 4900 delivers up to 2,000 HP for vessels up to 150 feet with first installation on Azimut Grande 30M superyacht

(IN BRIEF) ZF has unveiled the POD 4900, a new pod propulsion system designed for vessels up to 150 feet, offering compatibility with engines up to 2,000 HP at 2,450 RPM. The first installation will be onboard the Azimut Grande … Read the full press release

Voith introduces E-Pack DS with up to 40 MW power transmission to meet growing demand for space-saving electrification

(IN BRIEF) Voith and ELIN Motoren have introduced the E-Pack DS, a fully integrated electromechanical drive system that merges motor and gearbox into a single synchronized drivetrain. With a power transmission capacity of up to 40 MW, the E-Pack DS … Read the full press release

Pet-Friendly Research Lab and certification systems highlight TÜV Rheinland’s role in shaping sustainable growth of China’s pet economy

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China presented its comprehensive testing and certification solutions for the pet industry at the 27th Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai, focusing on safety, sustainability, and innovation across the entire value chain. With China’s pet economy … Read the full press release

Henkel opens North America Battery Application Center to accelerate EV innovation and showcase solutions at Battery Show 2025

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened its new North America Battery Application Center in Madison Heights, Michigan, expanding its global footprint of EV battery engineering facilities. Equipped with industrial-scale robotics, the center enables collaborative testing of thermal materials, adhesives, sealants, and … Read the full press release

BurdaVerlag partners with ElevenLabs to integrate advanced AI audio and voice agent solutions into AISSIST platform

(IN BRIEF) BurdaVerlag has partnered with ElevenLabs to integrate enterprise-grade AI audio tools into its AISSIST platform, strengthening workflows in publishing and media. Already adopted internally by more than 2,500 employees and made available to external companies in mid-2025, AISSIST … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group to showcase sustainable and digital lighting innovations at Light + Building 2026 in Frankfurt

(IN BRIEF) Zumtobel Group will once again participate in Light + Building, the world’s premier trade fair for lighting and building technology, scheduled for March 8–13, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main. Building on its successful 2024 presence, the group will … Read the full press release

RWE agrivoltaics pilot in Bedburg delivers first year results combining solar generation with farming

(IN BRIEF) RWE’s agrivoltaics demonstration project in Bedburg has delivered promising first results, showing that solar electricity production and crop farming can successfully coexist. Since early 2024, about 6,100 solar modules have generated enough green power for 1,044 German homes … Read the full press release

flatexDEGIRO brings low-cost crypto trading to France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Austria as rollout expands

(IN BRIEF) flatexDEGIRO has expanded its crypto trading services to France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Austria, extending access to more than two million customers across Europe. Building on its launch in Germany in December 2024 and recognition as “Best Crypto … Read the full press release

Amprion to benefit from RWE–Apollo joint venture as €3.2 billion investment supports grid expansion

(IN BRIEF) Amprion has welcomed a new joint venture between RWE and Apollo Global Management that secures €3.2 billion in equity to finance the company’s ambitious grid expansion. The JV will hold RWE’s 25.1% stake in Amprion, with RWE retaining … Read the full press release

MAHLE introduces range extender, ethanol solutions, and smart charging innovations at IAA Mobility 2025

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is presenting a diverse portfolio of production-ready technologies at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, highlighting electrification systems, ethanol-compatible engine components, and smart charging innovations under its strategic framework “Efficiency³.” Key highlights include a range extender system delivering … Read the full press release

DAAD strengthens German universities’ resilience in global academic cooperation with new KIWi knowledge security measures

(IN BRIEF) DAAD, through its Centre for International Academic Cooperation (KIWi), has expanded its knowledge security services with the introduction of a new checklist designed to help universities assess risks in international partnerships. The tool covers financing, intellectual property, export … Read the full press release

ZF to unveil CeTrax 2 dual drive, new axles, ADAS suite and digital fleet solutions at Busworld 2025

(IN BRIEF) ZF will showcase its latest portfolio of efficiency, safety, and digital technologies at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, underscoring its leadership in bus and coach innovation. Highlights include the CeTrax 2 dual electric drive with 380 kW continuous power, … Read the full press release

Voith and Modern Karton achieve successful start-up of high-speed PM 6 in Zonguldak, boosting containerboard capacity in Turkey and Europe

(IN BRIEF) Voith, Modern Karton, and Harbin Electric International (HEI) have announced the successful start-up of the high-speed PM 6 paper machine and BlueLine stock preparation system at Modern Karton’s Zonguldak facility. Capable of producing up to 640,000 metric tons … Read the full press release

Capgemini report reveals enterprise Gen AI adoption has increased fivefold since 2023 but governance and readiness lag behind

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini’s latest research shows that enterprise adoption of generative AI has grown fivefold since 2023, with 30% of organizations scaling Gen AI today compared with just 6% two years ago. Nearly all organizations are piloting or implementing AI … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Group acquires Firmus AI to accelerate AI-first strategy and strengthen Bluebeam’s construction collaboration platform

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group has signed an agreement to acquire Firmus AI through its subsidiary Bluebeam, reinforcing its AI-first strategy and expanding Bluebeam’s collaboration platform with advanced design review and risk detection capabilities. Firmus specializes in analyzing 2D PDF … Read the full press release