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Henkel Unveils Universal Heat Seal Coating, Loctite Liofol HS 1181, Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Loctite Liofol HS 1181, a universal heat seal coating designed to simplify and enhance safety in food packaging production. Traditionally, manufacturers have needed various heat seal coatings to ensure performance and safety, adding complexity and … Read the full press release

Atos Appoints Yves Bernaert as CEO to Lead Transformation Plan

(IN BRIEF) Atos’s Board of Directors has named Yves Bernaert as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Atos Group, effective immediately. Bernaert’s appointment comes as the company completes its internal operational separation into two separate entities. He brings … Read the full press release

T-Systems Achieves Google Cloud Premier Partner Status and Security Specialization

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, the IT business customer division of Deutsche Telekom, has secured Premier Partner status in the Sell and Service Engagement Model with Google Cloud, the highest possible partner level, and earned the prestigious Security Specialization for its Google … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Secures SEK 134 Million Contract for Busör Sewage Treatment Plant Modernization

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen, a construction and engineering company, has been awarded a contract worth SEK 134 million (excluding VAT) for the construction and modernization of the Busör sewage treatment plant in Halmstad municipality. The project, undertaken as a turnkey … Read the full press release

Viasat Launches ‘Viasat Beyond: Space’ Competition to Inspire the Next Generation of UK Space Innovators

(IN BRIEF) Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has initiated the ‘Viasat Beyond: Space’ competition aimed at nurturing the future generation of engineers, artists, scientists, and space enthusiasts in the UK. This competition targets students in years 12 and … Read the full press release

University-Led Defence Data Research Centre and The Alan Turing Institute Collaborate on Machine Learning for Toxin Exposure Identification

(IN BRIEF) The Defence Data Research Centre (DDRC), led by the University of Exeter and funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), conducted its inaugural Data Study Group in collaboration with The Alan Turing Institute. This collaborative research … Read the full press release

University of Exeter-Led Team Wins Prize for AI-Driven Global Antibiotic Resistance Harmonization

(IN BRIEF) A team led by Professor Robert Beardmore at the University of Exeter has won an Innovation Award at the Vivli Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Data Challenge for their work in harmonizing thresholds for antibiotic resistance using artificial intelligence (AI). … Read the full press release

Bosch Power Tools to Acquire 50% Stake in FerRobotics for Contact-Sensitive Automation

(IN BRIEF) Bosch Power Tools plans to purchase around 50% of FerRobotics Compliant Robot Technology GmbH, a global leader in contact-sensitive automation. The deal, signed on September 29, 2023, aims to expand Bosch Power Tools’ presence in the accessories market … Read the full press release

ARTEC GmbH, Supported by Rheinmetall, Establishes UK Subsidiary for Boxer Armoured Transport Services

(IN BRIEF) ARTEC GmbH, a joint venture involving Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Rheinmetall Defence Nederland, has established a subsidiary called ARTEC Boxer UK Ltd. This UK-based subsidiary, wholly owned by ARTEC GmbH, will be responsible for providing service and … Read the full press release

Borealis and TotalEnergies Expand Petrochemical Venture with New Baystar Polyethylene Unit

(IN BRIEF) Borealis and TotalEnergies are celebrating the successful start-up of their joint venture, Baystar’s new Borstar® polyethylene (PE) unit in Pasadena, Texas. Representing a significant investment of USD 1.4 billion, this state-of-the-art unit, referred to as Bay 3, doubles … Read the full press release

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group and Ukrainian Railways Test New TransFER Route for Intermodal Freight Transport

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) in partnership with Ukrainian Railways (UZ) has launched the TransFER Vienna-Kyiv route, connecting Ukraine to RCG’s intermodal network, TransNET. The inaugural test train successfully transported non-craneable semi-trailers carrying building materials from Kyiv to … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Launches Secure Digital ID App in Collaboration with Yoti

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank has introduced a new digital identity app, “Lloyds Bank Smart ID,” developed in partnership with Yoti, a digital identity verification company. This app offers users a more private, secure, and convenient means of proving their age … Read the full press release

Hydro Invests €3 Million in State-of-the-Art Water Treatment Plant in Schwandorf, Germany

(IN BRIEF) Hydro is dedicating €3 million to construct a new water treatment plant at its Schwandorf legacy site in Germany. The legacy site, acquired by Hydro in 2002, holds bauxite residue from operations by VAW from the 1930s to … Read the full press release

EVBox Appoints Markus Dehn as CTO to Advance Electric Vehicle Charging Technology

(IN BRIEF) Markus Dehn has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of EVBox, effective October 1st. With a decade of experience in the electric mobility industry, including roles at P3 Automotive and Innogy SE, Dehn has spent the last two … Read the full press release

Indra Streamlines Traffic Management for Transurban’s Queensland Road Assets with In-Mova Traffic Platform

(IN BRIEF) Indra, a technology solutions provider, has successfully integrated the management of Transurban’s road assets in Queensland, Australia, into a single control center using its In-Mova Traffic platform. This includes two highways and four major tunnels in Brisbane, covering … Read the full press release

Intesa Sanpaolo Chooses iGenius for Cutting-Edge Business Intelligence Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo, a leading Italian and European bank, has selected iGenius, a company specializing in generative AI technology for business intelligence (BI), to implement its BI solutions. iGenius offers a platform called Crystal that simplifies data access using … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Teases Second-Generation Kodiaq with Fresh Design Elements Ahead of World Premiere

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is offering a glimpse of its forthcoming second-generation Kodiaq SUV through a video teaser, showcasing both exterior and interior updates. The SUV features elements of Škoda’s new Modern Solid design language, including new tailgate lettering and … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Polish company SDS Optic Inc. with €10 Million Investment in Cutting-Edge Cancer Detection Tech

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €10 million loan agreement with Polish company SDS Optic Inc. to support the development and commercialization of their innovative cancer detection technology platform, inPROBE®. SDS Optic specializes in diagnostic and … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Launches “Exeter Innovation” Initiative to Tackle Key Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has introduced a new initiative called “Exeter Innovation” aimed at fostering business partnerships and addressing contemporary challenges, including climate change and skills shortages. This initiative seeks to connect organizations with leading experts, support skill … Read the full press release

Fifth Annual “German AI Award” Recognizes Excellence in Artificial Intelligence

(IN BRIEF) The fifth annual “German AI Award” was presented in Berlin by WELT to honor outstanding achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The award ceremony included the AI Innovation Award, the AI User Award, and the AI … Read the full press release