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Siemens’ Industrial Copilot Brings AI-Powered Efficiency to Engineering and Manufacturing, Welcoming thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering as a Global Partner

(IN BRIEF) Siemens’ Industrial Copilot, the first generative AI assistant designed for industrial engineering, has expanded its capabilities, gaining thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering as a global customer. New features include multimodal inputs, agent-based automation, and an on-premises solution to ensure data … Read the full press release

MDC Expands Global Leadership with Acquisition of Lighteum to Advance Medical Device Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) MDC has completed the acquisition of Lighteum, a leader in nitinol-based medical component manufacturing, expanding its capabilities in the medical device industry. The acquisition combines MDC’s expertise in platinum group metals and micromachining with Lighteum’s advanced nitinol processing … Read the full press release

New Holland Construction Helps Denmark Achieve Sustainability Goals with Electric Mini Excavators at Roskilde Technical School

(IN BRIEF) New Holland Construction is supporting Denmark’s sustainability goals by providing electric mini excavators to Roskilde Technical School. These zero-emission machines are used by students in landscaping and construction projects, helping them gain the skills needed for future eco-friendly … Read the full press release

Morrisons Completes Acquisition of 36 Stores in the Channel Islands, Plans £7 Million Rebranding Investment

(IN BRIEF) Morrisons has completed the acquisition of 36 convenience stores in Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney from SandpiperCI. The company will rebrand most of the stores to the Morrisons format, investing over £7 million in the conversion and store improvements. … Read the full press release

Port of Rotterdam’s New Tariff Structure Promotes Sustainability and Efficiency Starting in 2025

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Rotterdam Authority has announced a new tariff structure for seaport and inland port dues, effective from 1 January 2025. The changes, which include a 6% increase in 2025 and subsequent smaller increases in the following … Read the full press release

Iberdrola España Moves Forward with Wind Farm Repowering in Castilla-La Mancha to Boost Renewable Energy Production

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola España has obtained the environmental permit for its first wind farm repowering project in Castilla-La Mancha, which includes upgrading the Molar de Molinar wind farm and another site in the region. The repowering will reduce the number … Read the full press release

SIX Group to Acquire Aquis Exchange in Strategic Move to Strengthen European Exchange Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) SIX Group has reached an agreement to acquire Aquis Exchange in a cash offer valued at 727 pence per share. The acquisition, which will enhance SIX’s European exchange capabilities, combines Aquis’s next-generation technology with SIX’s existing trading, data, … Read the full press release

EnBW to Launch 100 MW Battery Storage Facility in Marbach to Support Renewable Energy Integration

(IN BRIEF) EnBW is set to build a large-scale battery storage facility in Marbach, southern Germany, with a capacity of 100 megawatt-hours and an output of 100 megawatts, enough to power around 12,500 households for one day. The facility will … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Group Wins Big at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards, Recognizing Graphisoft and Vectorworks for Excellence in Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group earned multiple accolades at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards, with its brands Graphisoft and Vectorworks taking home prestigious honors. Graphisoft’s Archicad won the “BIM Product of the Year 2024” for the 14th consecutive time, while … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and Azul Linhas Aéreas Partner to Empower Amazonian Communities and Promote Sustainable Development

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Azul Linhas Aéreas have partnered to support Amazonian riverside communities by connecting small producers and cooperatives to national and international markets. This initiative is part of the ARA Movement – All Amazons Under the Same Blue … Read the full press release

Kayana Solutions and Accenture Collaborate to Launch Digital Factory for Accelerated Innovation in the Philippines

(IN BRIEF) Kayana Solutions Inc. has partnered with Accenture to create a digital factory aimed at boosting digital product development for the MVP Group. The collaboration seeks to deliver personalized experiences for Filipino consumers and businesses by combining Accenture’s expertise … Read the full press release

Stora Enso’s Katajanokan Laituri: Helsinki’s Largest Mass Timber Building Sets a New Standard for Sustainable Urban Development

(IN BRIEF) Katajanokan Laituri, completed in the summer of 2024, is a sustainable urban regeneration project in Helsinki’s South Harbour. It houses Stora Enso’s new headquarters, along with a hotel, event space, restaurants, cafés, and a rooftop terrace. As Finland’s … Read the full press release

Telefónica Pledges €3M and Volunteer Support for Swift Recovery in DANA Flood-Affected Areas

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has committed €3 million through its Foundation to support those impacted by the recent DANA-related floods in Spain. In collaboration with local authorities and NGOs like the Red Cross, Telefónica mobilized teams to assist in relief and … Read the full press release

Vodafone Foundation Launches ‘Me, Myself & AI’ to Empower Youth with AI Knowledge Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The Vodafone Foundation has introduced “Me, Myself & AI,” a campaign across Europe aimed at educating young people about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Through a series of 60 social media videos and interactive content on platforms like TikTok and … Read the full press release

Siemens Launches Advanced Eco-Friendly e-Starter with Ultra-Fast Short-Circuit Protection and Seamless Automation Integration

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure has unveiled its fully electronic SIMATIC ET 200SP e-Starter, offering advanced, ultra-fast short-circuit protection that outpaces traditional technology by 1,000 times. Designed for high-efficiency motors in sectors like food and beverage and manufacturing, the e-Starter’s … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Honored as Top Global Private Bank for Entrepreneurs and Market Leader in Germany at PWM Awards 2024

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank has been named “Best Private Bank for Entrepreneurs” globally and “Best Private Bank in Germany” by Professional Wealth Management (PWM) and The Banker at the 2024 Global Private Banking Awards. These awards recognize the … Read the full press release

SIRIUS Conference 2024 Highlights Advances in Cross-Border Electronic Evidence Access

(IN BRIEF) The SIRIUS Conference 2024, hosted from November 5-7, brought together law enforcement, judicial authorities, policymakers, and service providers to discuss challenges and solutions in cross-border electronic evidence access. Organized by Europol and Eurojust, the conference covered topics like … Read the full press release

EIF and Lithuania’s ILTE Launch €191.6 Million Initiative to Boost Business Financing Through Private Credit Funds

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Lithuania’s national development institution, UAB ILTE, are investing €191.6 million to support private credit funds, providing alternative financing for Lithuanian businesses. With equal contributions of €95.8 million each, the partnership aims to … Read the full press release

UEA Study Uncovers Warming Oceans’ Role in Accelerating Melting of Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf

(IN BRIEF) A University of East Anglia study reveals that the Ross Ice Shelf has been melting more rapidly due to warming ocean waters, with heat transport likely to increase as the climate continues to warm. Data gathered by an … Read the full press release

Professor Philip Baker Appointed UEA Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Medicine and Health Sciences, Strengthening NHS and Research Collaborations

(IN BRIEF) Professor Philip Baker has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of UEA’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, bringing significant experience in leading medical faculties globally. His appointment aims to strengthen the faculty’s teaching and research capabilities, in close collaboration with … Read the full press release