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Professor Bruce Drinkwater Honored with Fellowship for Groundbreaking Ultrasonics Research

(IN BRIEF) Professor Bruce Drinkwater from the University of Bristol has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering for his pioneering work in ultrasonics, including the invention of the first ultrasonic tractor beam. His research has … Read the full press release

AI to Revolutionize Pancreatic Cancer Detection: TU/e Researchers Lead the Charge

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are developing AI-based solutions to improve the detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer, a highly deadly form of cancer. EngD candidate Victoria Bruno and PhD candidate Terese Hellström are collaborating with … Read the full press release

Stellantis Drives Manufacturing Innovation with AI and Sustainable Solutions at Factory Booster Day

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis is advancing its manufacturing processes through AI-driven innovations and sustainable solutions, as showcased at its ninth annual Factory Booster Day on September 18, 2024, in Turin, Italy. The event featured over 60 partners and 93 new technologies … Read the full press release

Strøm Gundersen Vestfold Secures NOK 122M Contract for New Apartment Building in Sandefjord

(IN BRIEF) Strøm Gundersen Vestfold, part of AF Gruppen, has secured a contract with Boligbyggelaget USBL AS to construct the Møllers Gate apartment building in Sandefjord. The project, valued at NOK 122 million (excluding VAT), involves the design, demolition, and … Read the full press release

Stora Enso’s New Timber Office in Helsinki Sets Benchmark for Sustainable Architecture

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has opened its new head office, Katajanokan Laituri, in Helsinki, the largest mass timber building in Finland. The four-storey structure, also housing the Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4, showcases sustainable, low-carbon construction. Built with prefabricated wood … Read the full press release

Skanska to Build New Research and Teaching Facility for University of North Texas in $87M Project

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed an $87 million contract with the University of North Texas to build a new research and teaching facility on the university’s Denton campus. The 10,300 square-meter building will support interdisciplinary research in fields like biology, … Read the full press release

EIB and BNZ Join Forces to Expand Solar Energy in Southern Europe with €166 Million Green Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and BNZ have signed a €166 million loan to support the construction of 17 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, as part of a larger €500 million initiative. These plants … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Healthcare Logistics: Medtronic and Kuehne+Nagel Open Cutting-Edge Fulfilment Center in Canada

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, in partnership with Medtronic, has opened a new temperature-controlled healthcare fulfilment centre in Milton, Ontario. This 25,000 square meter facility will serve as a distribution hub for Medtronic’s medical devices and therapies, supporting hospitals and healthcare institutions … Read the full press release

AFRY and Aurecon Team Up for Queensland’s Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project

(IN BRIEF) AFRY and Aurecon have partnered to design the Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project in Queensland, Australia. Awarded by Queensland Hydro, the project will provide 2,000 MW of electricity for 24 hours with a storage capacity of 48,000 … Read the full press release

Thales and Dstl Unveil Cutting-Edge Hybrid Testing Hub for Crewed and Autonomous Military Systems

(IN BRIEF) Thales UK, in collaboration with Dstl, Catalyst, and DCE, is developing a hybrid digital twin testing environment for crewed and uncrewed land robotic systems under the Land Digital Robotics and Autonomous Systems Integration Capability (L-DRIC) project. This hybrid … Read the full press release

Thales and Underwood Innovation Labs to Create Advanced Air Mobility Centre in Queensland

(IN BRIEF) Thales Australia and Underwood Innovation Labs have partnered to establish an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Centre of Excellence in Queensland. This facility aims to support the development of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems by providing access to cutting-edge … Read the full press release

Modern Design and Sustainability Elevate Patient Care at Helsingør Sundhedshus with Lindner RIBline Cladding

(IN BRIEF) The Helsingør Sundhedshus health center in Denmark, part of Nordsjællands Hospital, has embraced modern design and sustainability with the installation of 2,500 m² of Lindner RIBline lamella wall and ceiling cladding. This enhances patient wellbeing by creating a … Read the full press release

Infineon and Oxford Ionics to Develop Mobile Quantum Computer for German Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies and Oxford Ionics have been selected to build a mobile quantum computer for Germany’s Cyberagentur. The project aims to deliver a robust, compact system capable of operating in real-world conditions, using ion-trap technology and scalable to … Read the full press release

ZF Unveils Groundbreaking Hydrogen Recirculation Blower for Fuel Cell-Powered Commercial Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions has unveiled its Hydrogen Recirculation Blower at IAA Transportation 2024. The blower, which works with ZF’s Fuel Cell Air Compressor, improves hydrogen efficiency and performance in fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles. This innovation is part … Read the full press release

Voith and Trützschler Establish First International Safety Standard for Wet-Laid Nonwoven Machinery

(IN BRIEF) Voith and Trützschler have collaborated to create the first international safety standard, ISO 22291, for wet-laid nonwoven machinery. This new standard streamlines the complex safety requirements for machines used in the production of nonwoven materials, which are essential … Read the full press release

Borealis Commits to Finnish Circular Economy Green Deal, Driving Sustainability in Plastics Production

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has joined the Finnish Environment Ministry’s Circular Economy Green Deal, committing to promoting a low-carbon, circular economy. The company plans to use 30 kilotons of Finnish plastic waste as raw material by 2035 and improve its energy … Read the full press release

FDA Approves AstraZeneca’s Fasenra for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Offering New Hope for Patients

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Fasenra (benralizumab) has been approved by the US FDA for the treatment of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare immune-mediated vasculitis that can be fatal without treatment. The approval is based on results from the MANDARA … Read the full press release

Ørsted and Equinor Partner in Major Carbon Removal Deal to Drive Negative Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has entered into an agreement with Equinor to supply 330,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over ten years, as part of Ørsted’s Kalundborg CO2 Hub project. This project, starting in 2026, will capture 430,000 tonnes … Read the full press release

Port of Rotterdam Hits 500,000 Secure Chain Containers, Strengthening Global Import Security

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Rotterdam has successfully processed its 500,000th import container through the Secure Chain system, which replaces the traditional PIN code method for container collection with a secure, digital process. This system ensures that only authorized parties—shipping … Read the full press release

Quimicolor Launches First Spunlace Production Facility in Colombia with ANDRITZ Technology

(IN BRIEF) Quimicolor has opened the first spunlace production facility in Colombia with the support of ANDRITZ technology, marking a major step forward in local manufacturing. The new facility, located in Guarne, can produce 10,000 tons of nonwoven material annually, … Read the full press release