Category Archives: Industrial

Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

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

Nokia Edge platform deployed at Maher Terminals to enhance port efficiency, security, and real-time operational visibility

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Future Technologies Venture have deployed the Nokia Edge platform at Maher Terminals, one of the largest container terminals in North America, to improve operational efficiency, visibility, and security. Covering 450 acres in the Port of New … Read the full press release

Nokia and Supermicro partner to deliver AI-optimized turnkey data center networking solutions for cloud and HPC

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Supermicro have formed a strategic partnership to deliver AI-optimized, turnkey data center networking solutions for cloud providers, enterprises, hyperscalers, and CSPs. The collaboration combines Supermicro’s 800G Ethernet switching hardware with Nokia’s Service Router Linux operating system … Read the full press release

Nokia and Kyndryl modernize iWay’s Swiss data centers with automation, security, and scalable networking solutions

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Kyndryl are working with Swiss telecom provider iWay to modernize its data center operations using Nokia’s Data Center Fabric and Event-Driven Automation platform combined with Kyndryl’s managed network services. The collaboration will deliver a fully automated, … Read the full press release

Nokia launches Mission-Safe Phone and upgraded Banshee 5G Tactical Radio to strengthen battlefield communications

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has expanded its defense communications portfolio with the launch of the Nokia Mission-Safe Phone and the upgraded Nokia Banshee 5G Tactical Radio. The Mission-Safe Phone, manufactured in Europe with a Qualcomm chipset, is a rugged, customizable defense … 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

TU/e secures two NWO Big Chemistry grants to drive AI and robotics innovation in sustainable dairy and biomedical coatings

(IN BRIEF) TU/e has received funding for two research projects under the NWO Big Chemistry program, each worth €400,000. The projects, led by Jan van Hest and Nadia Erkamp in partnership with Arla, and by Ghislaine Vantomme with SupraPolix, both … Read the full press release

Enea and Custocy deliver AI-powered NDR to secure 25,000 assets for the Haute-Garonne Departmental Council

(IN BRIEF) Enea has partnered with French cybersecurity company Custocy to provide advanced network visibility and threat detection technology for the Haute-Garonne Departmental Council, protecting 25,000 assets across 1,500 subnets. This large-scale deployment, the first of its kind in France … Read the full press release

ASML invests €1.3 billion in Mistral AI and launches long-term collaboration to advance semiconductor and AI innovation

(IN BRIEF) ASML Holding NV and Mistral AI have entered into a strategic long-term partnership aimed at integrating AI into ASML’s lithography systems and operations to deliver faster innovation and greater performance for customers. Alongside the collaboration, ASML will lead … Read the full press release

NIQ insights empower Cheeky Panda to refine brand strategy and drive growth in the mainstream bamboo tissue market

(IN BRIEF) NIQ has supported Cheeky Panda with data-driven insights into packaging, messaging, and pricing strategies as the bamboo tissue brand seeks to expand its mainstream presence. The research revealed that consumers value product softness and performance above sustainability claims, … Read the full press release

Alstom opens Glasgow’s Polmadie Depot to the public for the first time in 25 years to celebrate 150 years of rail heritage

(IN BRIEF) Alstom is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its Glasgow Traincare Centre, known as Polmadie Depot, with a public open day on 12 October—the first in 25 years. The event will feature historic and modern rolling stock displays, including … Read the full press release

Alstom secures €538m contract with Greater Wellington to deliver New Zealand’s first battery-electric commuter trains

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has secured a €538 million (NZD $1,065 million) contract with the Greater Wellington Regional Council to supply 18 battery-electric multiple unit trains and provide 35 years of maintenance services as part of New Zealand’s Lower North Island … Read the full press release

University of Warwick study shows drones could deliver defibrillators faster in cardiac arrest emergencies

(IN BRIEF) University of Warwick researchers, in partnership with the Welsh Ambulance Service and drone specialists SkyBound, have demonstrated that drones carrying defibrillators could transform emergency response to out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK. In NIHR-funded rural simulations, drones launched … 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

Vaisala unveils WindCube 2.1 XP with extended range and efficiency to strengthen wind resource assessment

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has launched the WindCube 2.1 XP, a major upgrade to its trusted vertical profiler wind lidar, delivering higher accuracy, better data availability, and improved energy efficiency. The system provides reliable measurements up to 400 meters and is … Read the full press release

KPN introduces gamified travel app to make expense claims easier and promote sustainable commuting

(IN BRIEF) KPN has launched a new travel expense app that combines convenience with sustainability by linking expense claims to CO2 emissions insights and gamification. Developed with Reisbalans, the app automatically tracks employees’ travel movements, offering visual feedback and comparisons … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow pioneers social robot to aid refugee and asylum seeker integration in Scotland

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow is developing a social robot to support refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland by providing spoken guidance in their native languages. Built on the Furhat Robotics platform and co-designed with Syrian refugees in partnership … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow academics honoured as new Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences

(IN BRIEF) Five University of Glasgow social scientists have been elected Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, joining 63 new Fellows across the UK. Graeme Roy, Nicola McEwen, Sotiria Grek, Hervé Moulin and Anja Neundorf were recognised for their … Read the full press release

EIB Global introduces €187 million Innovation and Green Transformation Facility to support Western Balkans SMEs

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has announced the Innovation and Green Transformation Facility (IGTF), a €187 million programme combining EIB loans and EU grants to support private sector sustainability and innovation in the Western Balkans. The initiative, aligned with the EU … Read the full press release

EIB supports Joltie with €17.5 million financing to roll out 2,200 EV charging points in Greece and Cyprus

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved up to €17.5 million in venture debt financing for Joltie SA, a Greek EV charging operator, to install about 2,200 new charging points in Greece and Cyprus by 2029. Supported by … Read the full press release