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Essity and ANDRITZ Unveil New Eco-Friendly Steam System for Stubbins Mill

(IN BRIEF) Essity has partnered with ANDRITZ to install a PrimeDry YES (Yankee Eco Steam System) at its Stubbins mill in England. Scheduled to begin operations in late 2024, this system will generate up to 25% of the steam needed … Read the full press release

ESA’s Sentinel-2C Satellite Launched to Enhance Earth’s Environmental Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) On September 5, 2024, the European Space Agency successfully launched the Sentinel-2C satellite from Kourou, French Guiana, aboard a Vega rocket. This marks the third satellite in the Sentinel-2 constellation, part of the EU’s Copernicus Earth observation program. … Read the full press release

Infodas Joins Forces with Airbus to Bolster Cybersecurity Capabilities Across Defence and Aerospace Sectors

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has completed its acquisition of infodas, a German cybersecurity firm specializing in IT solutions for the public sector, including defense and critical infrastructure. This acquisition, now finalized with all regulatory approvals, aims to strengthen … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf Teams Up with Macro Biologics to Advance Biodegradable Antimicrobial Peptides for Enhanced Skin Care and Healthcare Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf and Macro Biologics have announced a multi-year partnership to develop biodegradable antimicrobial peptides, aimed at advancing skin care and healthcare solutions. The collaboration will utilize Macro Biologics’ advanced antimicrobial technology, known as Amicidins, which targets a broad … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Wins UK Contracts to Boost Renewable Energy with 100 MW Wind and Solar Projects

(IN BRIEF) On September 4, 2024, Vattenfall announced it has secured Contracts for Difference (CfD) for two significant renewable energy projects in the UK. The Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm and the Kemberton solar farm will collectively add 100 MW … Read the full press release

Wieland Group Enhances North American Operations with Acquisition of Aurubis Buffalo Facility

(IN BRIEF) Wieland Group, a leading manufacturer of copper and copper alloy products based in Ulm, Germany, has acquired Aurubis AG’s Buffalo site in New York. The sale, completed on August 30, 2024, involves a facility with around 500 employees … Read the full press release

Aurubis Unveils Advanced Recycling Plant in Belgium, Boosting Metal Recovery and Sustainability Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Aurubis has inaugurated its new Advanced Sludge Processing by Aurubis (ASPA) plant in Beerse, Belgium. This €33 million facility, developed in-house, enhances the recovery of tin and precious metals from anode sludges, a by-product of copper refining. The … Read the full press release

Hyogo Pulp Industries Upgrades Sustainability and Efficiency with ANDRITZ’s Advanced DD-Washer Technology

(IN BRIEF) Hyogo Pulp Industries has launched a new drum displacer washer, the DD-Washer, at its Tanigawa pulp mill with technology provided by ANDRITZ. This upgrade is part of the company’s efforts to enhance production efficiency and sustainability. The new … Read the full press release

AI Breakthrough Unveils New Viral Protein Structures, Paving the Way for Enhanced Vaccine Development

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research and the University of Sydney have utilized advanced AI technologies, specifically AlphaFold and ESMFold, to map the protein structures of numerous viruses from the Flaviviridae family, which includes … Read the full press release

SiliconAuto Chooses Siemens’ PAVE360 to Fast-Track ADAS SoC Development

(IN BRIEF) SiliconAuto, a semiconductor joint venture between Stellantis and Foxconn, has adopted Siemens’ PAVE360™ software to accelerate the development of its Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) System on a Chip (SoC). By utilizing PAVE360, SiliconAuto aims to create a virtual … Read the full press release

Cleareye.ai and Lloyds Bank Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Modernize Trade Finance with AI

(IN BRIEF) Cleareye.ai has partnered with Lloyds Bank to enhance trade finance operations through advanced AI technology. Starting this month, Lloyds Bank will use Cleareye.ai’s ClearTrade platform, which employs optical character recognition (OCR), machine learning, and natural language processing to … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to Overhaul Europe’s Largest Light Rail System in €180 Million Digital Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has been awarded a €180 million contract by Ruhrbahn GmbH to modernize Europe’s largest light rail interlocking system in Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr. By 2031, the project will replace outdated relay interlockings with advanced … Read the full press release

Siemens Leads Financial Innovation with New €300 Million Blockchain Bond Issuance

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has issued a €300 million digital bond using blockchain technology, continuing its leadership in digital finance. This new bond, with a one-year maturity, was settled through SWIAT’s private blockchain and the Bundesbank Trigger Solution, significantly speeding up … Read the full press release

Logicor Strengthens UK Team with New Project Manager and Analyst to Drive Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has expanded its UK Asset Management team with two new hires: Michaela Chidgey as Project Manager and Rachel Boorer as an Analyst. Chidgey, formerly with Savills, brings extensive project management experience in the industrial and logistics sector, … Read the full press release

Plzeňský Prazdroj Becomes First Major Tenant at Logicor’s New Příšovice Logistics Hub

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has announced the first major tenant for its new development in Příšovice: Plzeňský Prazdroj, the Czech Republic’s largest beer producer. The company has leased 7,500 square meters at the facility, which will serve as its regional distribution … Read the full press release

Telefónica, Ericsson, and MATSUKO Bring Holographic Calls to Smartphones with Revolutionary IMS Integration

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, Ericsson, and MATSUKO have successfully demonstrated the integration of holographic calls directly into smartphone dialer apps using IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) Data Channel technology. This Proof-of-Concept enables real-time holographic communication without the need for additional apps, showcasing … Read the full press release

Germany Honors Freddie Mercury with Commemorative Postage Stamp

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s Deutsche Post has honored Freddie Mercury, the legendary Queen frontman, with a commemorative postage stamp as part of its “Legends of Pop/Rock Music” series. The stamp, which features an iconic image of Mercury on stage with a … Read the full press release

Scout24 Appoints Gertrud Kolb as CTO to Lead AI and Tech Innovations at ImmoScout24

(IN BRIEF) Scout24 SE, the company behind the digital real estate platform ImmoScout24, has appointed Gertrud Kolb as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 20 years of experience in technology and product management, Kolb will be responsible for … Read the full press release

Knorr-Bremse TruckServices Showcases Advanced Solutions at Automechanika 2024, Paving the Way for a Smarter Aftermarket

(IN BRIEF) At the Automechanika 2024 event, Knorr-Bremse TruckServices is unveiling an array of future-focused solutions to enhance the digitization of the commercial vehicle aftermarket. Key highlights include new dealer and workshop partnership concepts, an optimized diagnostics solution, and a … Read the full press release

DEUTZ Expands Apprenticeship and Dual Study Programs to Nurture Future Talent

(IN BRIEF) DEUTZ has welcomed 47 new apprentices at its Cologne, Ulm, and Herschbach sites, including the reintroduction of commercial apprenticeships after 14 years. The company has also launched a dual study program in partnership with FOM University and HSD … Read the full press release