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Hi-SIDE demonstrates an integrated high speed satellite data chain architecture at data rates exceeding 10 Gigabits per second

(PRESS RELEASE) EDINBURGH, 30-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — In June 2022, the H2020 Hi-SIDE project successfully achieved its objective of developing and demonstrating new satellite data chain technology that can capture, process, store and transmit data at speeds exceeding 10 Gbit/s. … Read the full press release

Equinor and Fluxys partner over building a major infrastructure for transporting captured CO2 in the North Sea

(PRESS RELEASE) STAVANGER, 29-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), an oil, gas, wind and solar energy company active in more than 30 markets globally, has announced it is partnering with Fluxys, a Belgium energy infrastructure group, over a … Read the full press release

The Swiss Confederation takes over the ownership of the SwissTech Convention Center from two Credit Suisse Real Estate Funds

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Subject: Credit Suisse Real Estate Fund Hospitality (security no. 11876805) and Credit Suisse Real Estate Fund LivingPlus (security no. 3106932) (PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 29-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Credit Suisse Group AG, a … Read the full press release

Marr Contracting to use renewable diesel produced by Neste in its heavy lift luffing tower crane fleet in Australia

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 29-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced that Marr Contracting, a world leader in the … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post DHL Group to repurchase its own shares for up to EUR 800 million until November 7, 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 28-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Post DHL Group (ETR: DPW), a German multinational package delivery and supply chain management company, has announced its intention to repurchase its own shares for an amount of up to EUR 800 … Read the full press release

Newly developed app by Deutsche Telekom will provide easy Internet access for Lufthansa passengers

Easy and convenient on-board internet access for Lufthansa passengers The smart extension of Lufthansa’s FlyNet® on-board internet service (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 28-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies and the largest … Read the full press release

Volkswagen and Siemens invest $450 million in Electrify America, North America’s largest public ultra-fast charging network for EVs

$450 million equity investment supports Electrify America’s expansion plansin U.S. and Canada Siemens is first external investor in Electrify America LLC and becomes new shareholder; in line with company’s commitment to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility $2.45 billion post-money … Read the full press release

An innovative non-invasive imaging technique unveiled by University of East Anglia researchers can create detailed 4D flow images of the heart

(PRESS RELEASE) NORWICH, 27-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of East Anglia, a public research university based in Norwich, England, has announced an innovative non-invasive imaging technique developed by its researchers that can create detailed 4D flow images of the heart. … Read the full press release

Vestas Wind Systems announces the launch of Digital Solutions department as part of an organisational change to better address its digital transformation

(PRESS RELEASE) AARHUS, 27-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas Wind Systems A/S (CPH: VWS), a Danish global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has announced an organizatiol change in order to better address its customer offering, cyber security and efficiency. The company … Read the full press release

Arburg, injection molding machines producer, to test automated production processes with the new 5G campus network from Deutsche Telekom

5G test field for networked production in the plastics processing industry Additional new campus network product with private 5G industrial frequency planned Presentation at “Arburg Technology Days” (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 24-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), one of … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance Group to reduce the capital intensity of its legacy life life portfolios with the divestment of its legacy traditional life insurance back book in Germany

Sale to further reduce capital intensity and exposure to interest rates Reduced sensitivity to interest rates reduces capital required to protect against volatility Transaction adds 8 percentage points to Swiss Solvency Test ratio1 Zurich in Germany to continue to invest … Read the full press release

Continental’s new VanContact Ultra summer tire: very high mileage, robust design, low tire/road noise and low rolling resistance

Significant developmental advances in sustainability: increased mileage, rolling resistance and durability Low noise and a high safety factor Specially developed for delivery services and craftsmen’s vehicles (PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 23-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR: CON), a German multinational automotive … Read the full press release

Barclays and StepChange research: rising cost of living leads to an increased popularity of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) purchases

Over a third of shoppers say ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) lending has become more appealing due to the current cost-of-living crisis BNPL users are now paying off 4.8 BNPL purchases on average – up from 2.6 in February this … Read the full press release

Arif Vohra to co-lead Investment Banking Financial Institutions Group for Barclays in EMEA

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 23-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays (LON: BARC), a British multinational universal bank, has announced that Arif Vohra, as a new appointment, will co-lead Investment Banking Financial Institutions Group (FIG) for Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank in EMEA … Read the full press release

Pearl Polyurethane Systems, a leading polyurethane systems house in Middle East and Africa, to start offering insulation boards based on the climate-neutral raw material MDI from Covestro

(PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 23-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro AG (ETR: 1COV), a German producer of polyurethane and polycarbonate based raw materials and one of world’s leading polymer companies, has announced that the Pearl Polyurethane Systems, a leading polyurethane systems house … Read the full press release

Maritime: Newly developed waste heat-derived LNG fuel supply system in Korea receives an Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 23-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that a newly developed waste heat-derived LNG fuel supply system in Korea has just received an Approval in Principle (AiP). The awardee, Korea … Read the full press release

Lleida-Alguaire Airport to become a research hub for advancing Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) innovation in a new partnership with Inmarsat

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 22-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has announced a unique world first partnership agreement with the regional Government of Catalonia (Generalitat de Catalunya) aimed at turning the regional … Read the full press release

Hexagon enhances speed and efficiency in reality capture with its next-generation Leica BLK360 laser scanner

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B), a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, has announced the release of its all-new, next-generation Leica BLK360 laser scanner aimed at improving … Read the full press release

EQT Private Equity announced the acquisition of SPT Labtech from Battery Ventures for GBP 650 million

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EQT AB, a purpose-driven global investment organization, has announced the acquisition of SPT Labtech from Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, for GBP 650 million (~ EUR 756 million). SPT Labtech is … Read the full press release

Siemens Smart Infrastructure to demonstrate sustainable hydrogen solution for residential boilers at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2022

Highlight: sustainable hydrogen solution for residential boilers Intelligent, digitalized heat interface unit for multi-family apartment buildings LMV6 burner management system for medium and high capacity burners boosts efficiency New function for self-optimizing dynamic valves saves up to 30% energy (PRESS … Read the full press release