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ASSA ABLOY to Sell Citizen ID Division to TOPPAN in Strategic Move

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has agreed to sell its Citizen ID business, part of HID, to TOPPAN. Citizen ID specializes in providing physical and mobile identity solutions for government programs, employing around 450 people across facilities in Ireland, Malta, and … Read the full press release

Salzgitter AG Highlights SALCOS® Green Steel Initiative at EuroBLECH 2024 for Carbon-Reduced Futureb

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter AG is preparing to showcase its SALCOS® transformation program at EuroBLECH 2024, a major sheet metal trade fair in Hannover. SALCOS® is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing the company’s carbon emissions in steel production by 95% … Read the full press release

Hiab Unveils MULTILIFT TALON to Revolutionize Defence Logistics with Advanced Automation

(IN BRIEF) Hiab, part of Cargotec, has unveiled the MULTILIFT TALON, a cutting-edge container handling system designed to transform logistics for defence forces. The new system allows for automated transitions between Flatrack and ISO Container modes directly from the vehicle … Read the full press release

Airbus, Kansai Airports, and Kawasaki Partner to Explore Hydrogen Infrastructure for Future Aviation in Japan

(IN BRIEF) Airbus, Kansai Airports, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed an agreement to explore the feasibility of hydrogen infrastructure at three key airports in Japan’s Kansai region. This collaboration is part of Airbus’s “Hydrogen Hub at Airports” initiative, which … Read the full press release

EIB Supports BeDimensional with €20 Million to Boost Graphene Production and Green Tech Innovation in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €20 million in financing to BeDimensional SpA, an Italian materials manufacturer, to expand production of advanced graphene and other two-dimensional materials. This investment, backed by the InvestEU programme, will help BeDimensional … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Expands Tissue Production in Vietnam with Successful Start-up of Fifth Machine at Xuan Mai Paper Mill

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully started up its fifth PrimeLineCOMPACT S 1800 tissue machine at Xuan Mai Paper mill in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, significantly increasing the mill’s production capacity. The machine produces high-quality tissue from virgin or deinked … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk’s Alhemo® Recommended for European Approval as First Once-Daily Subcutaneous Treatment for Haemophilia A and B with Inhibitors

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk’s Alhemo® (concizumab) has been recommended for approval by the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP). If approved, Alhemo® will become the first once-daily subcutaneous prophylactic treatment for people aged 12 … Read the full press release

Capgemini Report: Generative AI Set to Revolutionize Entry-Level Careers and Redefine Management Roles

(IN BRIEF) The latest report from the Capgemini Research Institute reveals that generative AI (Gen AI) is expected to significantly impact entry-level careers and management roles across industries. Over the next year, Gen AI could take on 32% of entry-level … Read the full press release

Leasys Launches Digital Marketplace to Boost Low-Emission Vehicle Rentals Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Leasys has launched its new e-commerce platform, Leasys e-Store, as part of its European digitalization strategy. The platform enables customers to rent low-emission and electric vehicles online through a secure, user-friendly interface. Initially launched in the Netherlands, the … Read the full press release

Sanofi and Orano Med Partner to Drive Development of Advanced Radioligand Cancer Therapies

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and Orano Med have partnered to accelerate the development of next-generation radioligand therapies (RLTs) for rare cancers. By combining their expertise, they aim to advance treatments using lead-212 (212Pb) alpha-emitting isotopes, which target and destroy cancer cells … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Expands Professional Robotic Mower Line with Four New Boundary Wire-Free Models

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has unveiled four new robotic lawn mowers designed for professional use, including the 580L EPOS, 580 EPOS, 560 EPOS, and an updated 535 AWD EPOS. These boundary wire-free models feature GPS navigation and selectable cutting patterns, … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Group Names Maha Elkharbotly as New President of Gardena Division to Drive Innovation and Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has appointed Maha Elkharbotly as the new President of its Gardena Division and added her to the executive management team. Elkharbotly, who has held leadership roles at DSM Firmenich, LIXIL, Grohe, and Whirlpool, brings extensive experience … Read the full press release

German Researchers Advance 6G Technology with Focus on Security, Digital Twins, and Telediagnostics

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TU Dresden are leading initiatives to develop 6G mobile communication technologies, with commercial availability expected by 2030. These projects focus on key advancements such as digital twins for reliable … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT to Provide Advanced Radar Systems to Boost Australia’s Air Surveillance and Space Operations

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has secured a contract with Space Centre Australia (SCA) to deliver two high-performance Air Surveillance Radar – Next Generation (ASR-NG) systems and provide a 20-year sustainment plan. The radar systems will enhance airspace management in Australia, supporting … Read the full press release

SEDEMAC Leverages Siemens Xcelerator to Streamline Electric Vehicle Motor Control Development

(IN BRIEF) SEDEMAC has adopted Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio, including Polarion™ X and Teamcenter® X software, to streamline the development of its motor control units for electric vehicles, hybrids, eBikes, and power tools. By integrating these tools, SEDEMAC aims to enhance … Read the full press release

Green Mobility Partners Enters European Leasing Market with Siemens Mobility’s Vectron Locomotives

(IN BRIEF) Green Mobility Partners, a new player in the European locomotive leasing market, has ordered up to 50 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility, with an initial purchase of eight units. The Vectron locomotives, known for their cross-border travel … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Vay’s Expansion of Remote-Driven Car-Sharing in Europe with €34 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €34 million loan to Vay, a German teledriving technology company, to support its expansion in Europe. Vay’s innovative system allows vehicles to be remotely driven by trained drivers from a … Read the full press release

OMRON Healthcare introduceert nieuwe bloeddrukmeters met AI-aangedreven AFib-detectietechnologie; lancering in Europa september 2024

HET NIEUWE INTELLISENSE AFIB-ALGORITME ONTDEKT MOGELIJKE ATRIUMFIBRILLATIE BIJ ELKE CONTROLE VAN DE BLOEDDRUK, VERBETERT VROEGE DETECTIE EN MOGELIJKE PREVENTIE VAN ERNSTIGE COMPLICATIES (IN HET KORT) OMRON Healthcare introduceert nieuwe bloeddrukmeters met een door AI aangedreven technologie voor het detecteren van … Read the full press release

OMRON Healthcare dévoile de nouveaux tensiomètres dotés d’une technologie de détection de la fibrillation auriculaire alimentée par l’IA, lancés en Europe en septembre 2024

LE NOUVEL ALGORITHME INTELLISENSE AFIB DÉTECTE UNE ÉVENTUELLE FIBRILLATION AURICULAIRE LORS DE CHAQUE CONTRÔLE DE LA PRESSION ARTÉRIELLE, AMÉLIORANT AINSI LA DÉTECTION PRÉCOCE ET LA PRÉVENTION ÉVENTUELLE DE COMPLICATIONS GRAVES (ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) OMRON Healthcare a dévoilé une nouvelle gamme … Read the full press release

OMRON Healthcare presenta i nuovi misuratori della pressione sanguigna con tecnologia di rilevamento della fibrillazione atriale (AFib) basata sull’IA, in arrivo in Europa a settembre 2024

IL NUOVO ALGORITMO INTELLISENSE AFIB RILEVA UNA POSSIBILE FIBRILLAZIONE ATRIALE AD OGNI CONTROLLO DELLA PRESSIONE SANGUIGNA, INCREMENTANDO LE POSSIBILITÀ DI RILEVAZIONE PRECOCE E PREVENZIONE DI COMPLICAZIONI POTENZIALMENTE GRAVI (NOTIZIA IN BREVE) OMRON Healthcare ha lanciato una nuova gamma di misuratori … Read the full press release

OMRON Healthcare presenta los nuevos tensiómetros con tecnología de detección de fibrilación auricular (FA) e inteligencia artificial (IA), que se lanzarán en Europa en septiembre de 2024

EL NUEVO ALGORITMO AFIB INTELLISENSE DETECTA UNA POSIBLE FIBRILACIÓN AURICULAR EN CADA CONTROL DE PRESIÓN, MEJORANDO LA DETECCIÓN TEMPRANA Y LA POSIBLE PREVENCIÓN DE COMPLICACIONES GRAVES (NOTICIA EN BREVE) OMRON Healthcare ha lanzado nuevos tensiómetros equipados con tecnología de detección … Read the full press release

Zalando Revolutionizes Online Shopping with Advanced 3D Avatars in Virtual Fitting Rooms

(IN BRIEF) Zalando has introduced an enhanced virtual fitting room that allows customers to create personalized 3D avatars using their own body measurements. This new feature, available in 14 European markets, enables shoppers to virtually try on Levi’s clothing, offering … Read the full press release

Stadler Partners with SZU to Modernize Signalling Systems and Deliver New Trains for Zurich Rail Network

(IN BRIEF) Stadler Signalling AG has entered into a partnership with Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU) to modernize SZU’s signalling systems by 2034 as part of the SZU_4.0 modernization initiative. The 34 million franc contract includes upgrading signal boxes and … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Boosts Data Center Leadership with Acquisition of Liquid Cooling Specialist Motivair

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has acquired a 75% controlling interest in Motivair Corporation, a leader in advanced liquid cooling solutions for high-performance computing and data centers. The acquisition strengthens Schneider’s position in the data center market as demand for efficient … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland to Showcase Advanced Energy and Hydrogen Solutions at Eco Expo Asia 2024

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong will showcase innovative energy solutions, including waste-to-energy and hydrogen technologies, at Eco Expo Asia 2024. The company’s display will focus on promoting carbon neutrality and sustainable development across various sectors such as energy and … Read the full press release

Capgemini Report Highlights Generative AI’s Role in Transforming Entry-Level Careers and Management Practices

(IN BRIEF) The latest report from the Capgemini Research Institute, titled Gen AI at Work: Shaping the Future of Organizations, reveals how generative AI (Gen AI) is poised to significantly impact entry-level careers and organizational structures across industries. The study … Read the full press release

Aalborg University Researchers Discover Genetic Marker Linked to Severe Ulcerative Colitis, Paving the Way for Personalized Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Researchers have identified the genetic variant HLA-DRB1*01:03, which is strongly linked to severe ulcerative colitis. About 3% of patients carry this variant, and of those, over 40% required major surgery within three years of diagnosis. (PRESS RELEASE) AALBORG, … Read the full press release

Alstom Delivers First Driverless Train for Chennai Metro Phase II, Boosting Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has delivered the first driverless metro train for Chennai Metro’s Phase II, as part of a larger order of 36 trains. Manufactured entirely in India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the trains are designed for efficient, … Read the full press release

Telenor Warns Nordic Region to Strengthen Cybersecurity as EU’s NIS2 Directive Takes Hold

(IN BRIEF) Telenor’s Nordic Digital Security 2024 report emphasizes the urgency for greater collaboration and readiness across the Nordic region as the EU’s NIS2 Directive takes effect. The directive aims to enhance cybersecurity by enforcing stricter security requirements and mandatory … Read the full press release

TUM and Pfennigparade Join Forces to Develop AI-Driven Assistive Technologies for Disabled Individuals

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has partnered with the Pfennigparade Foundation to develop robotics and AI technologies that will improve the daily lives of people with physical impairments. Over the next three years, TUM researchers will collaborate … Read the full press release

Wood Leads Joint Industry Effort to Set CO2 Standards and Accelerate Global CCUS Projects

(IN BRIEF) Wood has launched a Joint Industry Partnership (JIP) to accelerate Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) projects by developing the first industry guidelines that address the impact of CO2 impurities throughout the CCUS value chain. These guidelines aim … Read the full press release

Ricoh Unveils Cost-Effective RICOH Pro VC40000 Inkjet Press for High-Speed Transactional and Book Printing

(IN BRIEF) Ricoh has launched the RICOH Pro VC40000 mono webfed inkjet press, designed to offer high-quality and cost-effective solutions for transactional and book printing. The press provides speeds of up to 180 meters per minute at 600 x 600 … Read the full press release

EIF and LfA Förderbank Bayern Partner to Unlock €400 Million in Financing for Bavarian SMEs’ Innovation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with LfA Förderbank Bayern to expand a guarantee programme aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bavaria. With a €13 million counter-guarantee from the EIF, the programme will enable … Read the full press release

EIB Greenlights €5.8 Billion to Drive Global Energy, Transport, and Innovation Advancements

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board has approved €5.8 billion in new financing to support various projects across Europe and beyond. This includes €2.2 billion for clean energy and water projects, €1.8 billion for urban development and education, … Read the full press release

EIB and Groupe BPCE Expand Partnership to Provide Over €1 Billion for French SMEs’ Innovation and Renewable Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has teamed up with Groupe BPCE to support small businesses and mid-caps in France. They signed two financing agreements exceeding €1 billion to … Read the full press release

Lindner Launches MUTE+® Wings: Acoustic Absorbers Combine Sound Control with Elegant Design and Lighting

(IN BRIEF) Lindner Group has launched the MUTE+® wings, a new line of acoustic wall absorbers designed in collaboration with Simon Busse. Inspired by the lightness of wings, these sound-absorbing panels enhance room acoustics by reducing noise and reverberation, creating … Read the full press release

Neste’s Renewable Diesel Powers Verne Data Centers’ Backup Generators, Supporting a Sustainable Future

(IN BRIEF) Neste has partnered with Verne, a leading data center provider in Finland, to power Verne’s backup generators with Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, a fuel made from 100% renewable raw materials like animal fat and used cooking oil. By … Read the full press release

Infineon Unveils SECORA™ Pay Green: Revolutionizing Payment Cards with Eco-Friendly, Recyclable Technology

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has launched SECORA™ Pay Green, the world’s first contactless payment card technology designed to significantly reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions in the payment card industry. This new solution integrates an eco-friendly Coil-on-Module (eCoM) package, … Read the full press release

Wind Power Milestone: Iberdrola and Masdar Complete Baltic Eagle Turbine Installation to Power 475,000 Homes

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and Masdar have completed the installation of all 50 wind turbines at the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. The 476 MW wind farm is set to provide clean energy to around 475,000 … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Presents New Data at IDWeek 2024, Showcasing Progress in Respiratory Disease Prevention and Vaccine Innovation

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca presented significant advancements in the prevention of infectious diseases at IDWeek 2024, showcasing its dedication to addressing respiratory infections caused by RSV, hMPV, and COVID-19. The company revealed promising data across its portfolio, including Beyfortus, an antibody … Read the full press release