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University of Glasgow Scientists Break New Ground with High-Energy Quantum Entanglement at CERN

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Glasgow, working with the ATLAS experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), have made a groundbreaking discovery by observing quantum entanglement between top quarks at the highest energies ever studied. This is the … Read the full press release

METLEN Expands FemStem Initiative to Empower Women in STEM with New Training Cycle

(IN BRIEF) METLEN Energy & Metals, in partnership with Knowl, continues its support for the FemStem Initiative, aimed at reducing gender inequality in STEM fields. The six-month program provides women with 30 hours of training in essential skills, career counseling, … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Unveils Key Strategies for Decarbonizing Steel Industry Amid Global Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu is set to release a white paper addressing the future of the steel industry, highlighting the critical need for decarbonization and transformation amid growing geopolitical tensions. The report outlines five key shifts required to drive the green … Read the full press release

EIB and SGEF Poland Join Forces with €200 Million Financing for SMEs and Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €100 million to SG Equipment Leasing Polska (SGEF Poland) to support Polish SMEs, with SGEF Poland expected to generate €200 million in total financing. At least 20% of the funds will … Read the full press release

Mark Davis Appointed New Managing Director of EBRD’s Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Mark Davis as the new Managing Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region, starting October 1, 2024. Davis, who has 28 years of experience in international … Read the full press release

EIB Approves €5.3 Billion for Climate Resilience, Urban Innovation, and Business Growth

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €5.3 billion in new funding to enhance climate resilience, urban development, and business innovation across Europe and beyond. The investments include €3.5 billion for smart city projects and sustainable infrastructure, €1.4 … Read the full press release

SSAB and Meka Pro Oy Partner to Produce Sustainable Cable Management Systems with Fossil-Free Steel

(IN BRIEF) SSAB and Meka Pro Oy have signed an agreement for the supply of fossil-free steel to be used in manufacturing cable management systems, such as cable ladders and trays. Starting in 2026, Meka Pro Oy will receive low-emission … Read the full press release

SSAB Partners with Trelleborg to Supply Fossil-Free Steel for Noise-Reducing Brake Pads in Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has entered into an agreement with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Kalmar AB to supply fossil-free steel for the production of brake pad shims, crucial in reducing noise, especially in electric vehicles. This partnership responds to the increasing demand … 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

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

GKN Aerospace Receives Silver Medal for Sustainability from EcoVadis

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has earned a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments, after a thorough evaluation of its sustainability practices. The company scored 70, placing it in the top 92nd percentile among companies assessed … 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

Logicor Appoints Janica Gerecke as Country Manager to Lead German Expansion Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has appointed Janica Gerecke as the new Country Manager for Germany to lead the company’s growth strategy in the region. Gerecke, with over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, including an executive board role … Read the full press release

Metso Boosts Digital Innovation with New Development Hub in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Metso has opened a Digital Design and Development Studio in Krakow, Poland, as part of its strategy to accelerate digital transformation in the minerals processing industry. The new facility will focus on developing advanced solutions using AI, data … Read the full press release

Å Energi Secures NOK 1 Billion Loan from NIB for Power Grid Expansion in Southern Norway

(IN BRIEF) Å Energi has partnered with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) to secure a NOK 1 billion loan aimed at upgrading and expanding the electricity grid in Southern Norway’s Agder and Buskerud counties. The 10-year loan will finance 22 … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate and Riksbyggen Forge Strategic Partnership for Residential Property Management in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate has entered a strategic partnership with Riksbyggen to manage its residential properties across Sweden. The collaboration aims to provide high-quality living environments by focusing on tenant satisfaction, safety, and sustainability. CapMan is expanding its investments … Read the full press release

iF Design Launches “Future of XYZ” Podcast to Explore the Future of Design and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) iF Design has launched a new podcast series called Future of XYZ, hosted by Lisa Gralnek, Managing Director of iF Design USA. The bi-weekly podcast explores the role of design in shaping the future across fields like science, … Read the full press release

Saab Completes Delivery of Fifth GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft to United Arab Emirates, Strengthening Strategic Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Saab has successfully delivered the fifth and final GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), completing the series of deliveries that began in 2020. The advanced multi-domain surveillance system, equipped with … Read the full press release

Saab Delivers Cutting-Edge TAIPAN Radar Systems to British Army, Marking a New Era in Artillery Hunting Technology

(IN BRIEF) Saab has successfully delivered five next-generation TAIPAN artillery hunting radar systems to the British Army, replacing the older MAMBA radar. The advanced TAIPAN systems, now operational with the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, offer improved deployment speed, mobility, and … Read the full press release

Sener Hosts EDI TalkS in London, Focusing on Generational and Cultural Diversity to Boost Team Performance

(IN BRIEF) Sener held an EDI TalkS session in London on September 9, 2024, focusing on the value of generational and cultural diversity within teams. Led by Moisés Jimenez and Ana Úsar, the session emphasized the importance of cognitive diversity, … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Expands Swedish Facility to Boost Advanced Aero-Engine Production

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace is expanding its state-of-the-art aero-engine manufacturing facility in Trollhättan, Sweden by 5,000 square meters to meet growing demand in the aerospace industry. The facility will incorporate advanced digital processes, automation, and robotics, boosting production capacity for … Read the full press release

Eviden Secures Multi-Million Euro Contract to Boost Berzelius Supercomputer’s AI Performance at Linkoping University

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has secured a multi-million euro, four-year contract to enhance the Berzelius supercomputer at Linkoping University, Sweden. The upgrade will add 512 PetaFlops of FP8 AI performance through the integration of 16 NVIDIA … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Defence UK Signs Armed Forces Covenant to Strengthen Support for Military Personnel and Veterans

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Defence UK has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging its support for active service members, veterans, Reservists, and their families. This commitment includes providing paid leave for Reservists, supporting Armed Forces charities, and fostering an inclusive workplace … Read the full press release

SEB Restructures to Drive Strategic Growth, Strengthen Customer Focus, and Boost Innovation

(IN BRIEF) SEB is restructuring its organization to align with its long-term strategic goals, effective January 1, 2025. The changes include consolidating wealth and asset management into a single division, creating a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) role, and renaming … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Secures Major Contract for Ballast Water Management System Replacements, Signaling Rising Demand for Reliable Retrofit Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has won a major contract to replace 18 ballast water management systems (BWMS) on vessels owned by a leading European shipowner. The deal highlights growing demand for reliable BWMS replacements due to stricter regulations and the … Read the full press release