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Yueyang Forest & Paper to Achieve Sustainability Goals with ANDRITZ Fiberline Project

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a global technology group, is relocating and upgrading a fiberline for Yueyang Forest & Paper to produce premium-quality fibers for its advanced paper machine. Originally supplied in 2011, the fiberline will now be moved to Yueyang city, … Read the full press release

Scania Unveils Next-Generation Electric Trucks with Impressive Power and Range

(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched the production of its next-generation battery-electric regional trucks, which offer impressive power, range, and charging capacity. These electric trucks, equipped with green battery cells from Northvolt, can handle gross train weights of up to 64 … Read the full press release

Julien Bras of Grenoble INP-UGA Receives Arkema-Académie des sciences Prize for Sustainable Materials Innovation in Chemistry

(IN BRIEF) Julien Bras, a professor at Grenoble INP-UGA, has been awarded the Arkema-Académie des sciences prize for innovation in chemistry for sustainable materials. This prestigious award, financed by Arkema, recognizes exceptional research contributing to innovative chemistry for sustainable and … Read the full press release

Continental Bolsters Mobile Robotics Expertise with Acquisition of KINEXON’s ‘Brain’ Division

(IN BRIEF) Continental has acquired KINEXON’s specialist division for on-board operating systems used in autonomous mobile robots (AMR). This acquisition strengthens Continental’s position in the field of mobile robotics and expands its expertise in software and hardware for AMRs. The … Read the full press release

VRG Components Welcomes New Austrian Independent Agent

(IN BRIEF) VRG Components, a global distributor of electronic components, has announced a partnership with Insistra, an Austrian-based agency. Both companies share a commitment to quality, timely deliveries, and customer service. Insistra will work with Austrian manufacturers to address supply … Read the full press release

Servier and Owkin Join Forces to Harness AI for Targeted Therapies in Disease Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Servier, a global pharmaceutical group, has partnered with Owkin, a biotech company specializing in AI-driven drug discovery and diagnostics, to accelerate the development of better-targeted therapies in various disease areas, including oncology. The collaboration aims to leverage AI … Read the full press release

British Gas and Dimplex Launch Innovative 5G-Enabled Electric Storage Heating Tariff

(IN BRIEF) British Gas and Dimplex have collaborated to introduce the British Gas Dimplex Quantum Tariff, a groundbreaking electric storage heating tariff designed for use with the Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater. This advanced heating solution offers lower rates than typical … Read the full press release

Vodafone Business and Snam Forge Italy’s First Hybrid 5G Mobile Private Network for Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business and Snam, a leading natural gas infrastructure company in Europe, have entered into an agreement to establish a private 5G hybrid network infrastructure integrated into the Vodafone network, covering Snam’s 23 plants across Italy. This marks … Read the full press release

Zinnwald Lithium and Metso Advance Lithium Hydroxide Project in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Zinnwald Lithium Plc (“Zinnwald Lithium”) and Metso are making significant progress in developing a beneficiation plant concept for the Zinnwald Lithium Project, located near Dresden, Germany. This project aims to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) to the European … Read the full press release

Terna Selects Eoliann and Fast Computing Start-ups for Resilience Challenge Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Terna, Italy’s electricity transmission system operator, has chosen two innovative start-ups, Eoliann and Fast Computing, to collaborate on improving the resilience of the Italian power grid. The Data Science for Resilience challenge, initiated in December 2022, sought digital … Read the full press release

Leica Geosystems Preserves 17th Century Citadelle de Besançon with Advanced Reality Capture Technology

(IN BRIEF) Leica Geosystems, a part of Hexagon, is utilizing cutting-edge reality capture technology to digitally preserve the Citadelle de Besançon, a 17th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. In collaboration with Capture4Cad and the French Government, laser scanners from … Read the full press release

Hexagon Unveils HP-L-10.10 LITE Laser Scanner for Efficient 3D Point Cloud Measurement

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced the HP-L-10.10 LITE laser scanner, a cost-effective solution designed for manufacturers seeking efficient 3D point cloud measurement and increased throughput. This laser scanner, built on Hexagon’s advanced laser line scanning technology, offers … Read the full press release

Zalando Unveils ZEOS: The Operating System for Multi-Channel Fashion Retail in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Zalando, a fashion e-commerce giant, has introduced ZEOS (Zalando E-commerce Operating System), a comprehensive platform designed to revolutionize multi-channel fashion and lifestyle retail in Europe. ZEOS aims to empower fashion brands and retailers to efficiently manage their multi-channel … Read the full press release

Safran Secures 5-Year Contract with Wizz Air for A320 Family Landing Gear Maintenance

(IN BRIEF) Safran Landing Systems has entered into a five-year agreement with Wizz Air to perform Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations on 57 aircraft from its A320 family fleet. The MRO services will be conducted at Safran Landing Systems’ … Read the full press release

CFM Enhances Durability of CFM56 Engines with Upgraded High-Pressure Turbine Blade

(IN BRIEF) CFM has introduced an upgraded High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) blade designed to enhance the durability of its CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. This new blade design incorporates insights from millions of engine field hours and includes improvements like increased wall … Read the full press release

Vitesco Technologies and Infineon Deepen Partnership to Boost E-Mobility Efficiency with Billion-Euro Deal

(IN BRIEF) Vitesco Technologies and Infineon Technologies are deepening their longstanding partnership to enhance efficiency and system costs in electrified vehicles. Under a multi-year agreement set to commence in 2027, Vitesco Technologies will integrate Infineon’s AURIX™ TC4x microcontroller family into … Read the full press release

WACKER Unveils Innovative Silicone Rubber Solutions at Fakuma 2023: Non Post-Cure Grades and Laser Marking Pastes

(IN BRIEF) At the Fakuma 2023 international trade fair for plastics processing, Wacker Chemie AG has introduced new silicone rubber grades that eliminate the need for post-curing, offering cost and energy savings. ELASTOSIL® LR 5003 liquid silicone rubber is designed … Read the full press release

Thales and SoyYo Spearhead Passwordless Authentication Revolution for Colombian Users

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leading global technology and security provider, is expanding its partnership with SoyYo, a Colombian digital identity provider, to introduce FIDO2 passkeys for passwordless authentication. This collaboration aims to enhance online security and user experience by allowing … Read the full press release

Sony Elevates Vatican’s Broadcast Quality and Preservation Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Sony has renewed its partnership with Vatican Media, the official broadcasting institution of the Vatican, to upgrade its broadcast system. The aim of this collaboration is to make Vatican events and activities accessible worldwide with high-quality footage while … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and SATS Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Air Logistics Efficiency and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and SATS Ltd have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing value chain efficiencies and sustainability within the air logistics industry. This partnership builds on their successful joint efforts in … Read the full press release