MUNICH, 29-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A new study by medical researchers at LMU extends the list of tasks performed by the smallest blood cells known as platelets: At sites of infection, actively migrating platelets sweep bacteria into aggregates for disposal by … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Germany, Healthcare, Science, Technology
Tagged Dr. Florian Gärtner, LMU, platelets, Professor Steffen Massberg, smallest blood cells
Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Genolier, Switzerland, 28-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the successful installation of its Vereos digital PET/CT system, the world’s first and only fully digital PET/CT … Read the full press release
HELSINKI, 28-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom-Munksjö taking the first step towards a potential capacity expansion plan at its Louveira plant in Brazil. “Demand for filtration media in South America is expected to continue to grow in the coming years and we … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Finland, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom-Munksjö, filtration media, Fulvio Capussotti, Louveira plant in Brazil
The Iridium NEXT Constellation now has 40 communications satellites in orbit. CANNES, 28-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The fourth batch of Iridium NEXT satellites, built by Thales Alenia Space, has been successfully launched by Space X from Vandenberg Air Force Base … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Iridium NEXT satellites, Space X, Thales, Vandenberg Air Force Base in California
Roche to acquire Ignyta for US$ 27.00 per share Ignyta’s investigational medicine entrectinib, a selective CNS-active tyrosine-kinase inhibitor being developed for tumours that harbor ROS1 or NTRK fusions, to expand Roche’s portfolio of oncology medicines BASEL, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Daniel O’Day, Ignyta, Roche
Courbevoie, France, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain presented the awards for the second Saint-Gobain Business Challenge in France following the final round, held in Paris (France), chaired by Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saint-Gobain. This event also … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Construction, France, Technology
Tagged app, construction, Geniaxes, Homeowners, Saint-Gobain Business Challenge in France, startup
Beasain, Spain, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — CAF has signed a contract exceeding € 100 million for the supply of 18 Urbos Trams with Larsen & Toubro Limited, India which is executing a 26 km Integrated Light Rail Transit System (circa … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain, Technology, Travel
Tagged CAF, Light Rail Transit System, Republic of Mauritius, Urbos Trams
HELSINKI, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a long-term supply agreement with the Turkish company Aksa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. (“Aksa Energy”) and its affiliates. Aksa Energy has recently invested particularly in Africa, where energy is in demand … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Industrial, Technology, Turkey
Tagged Aksa Enerji Üretim A.Ş., Cüneyt Uygun, sustainable power plant, Wärtsilä
HELSINKI, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The technology group Wärtsilä will deliver a turnkey power plant to provide electricity for the Phase Two expansion of the Tasiast mine located in Mauritania. The contract has been signed with Tasiast Mauritanie Ltd, a subsidiary … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Marie-Andrée Truchi, power plant, Tasiast mine in Mauritania, turnkey power plant, Wärtsilä
HELSINKI, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The technology group Wärtsilä strengthens its service offering by acquiring Trident B.V., a Netherland based company specialised in underwater ship maintenance, inspection, and repair services. Through the acquisition Wärtsilä becomes the first global operator in the … Read the full press release
LONDON, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator and part of the BT Group, today switched on eight new superfast 4G mobile sites in the Galloway and West Dumfries area. The new sites provide 4G to large sections … Read the full press release
Posted in Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged EE, Finlay Carson, Galloway, Marc Allera, superfast 4G mobile sites, UK mobile operator, West Dumfries
BILBAO, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Iberdrola, through its subsidiary Neoenergia, was awarded 295 megawatts (MW) at the last wind power tender held by Brazil’s National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel). This is a major first step for Iberdrola in Brazil, after the … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Spain, Technology
Tagged Iberdrola, NEOENERGIA, wind farms, wind power tender
BRUSSELS, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Dutch government has given subsidy-free bidders first bidding in an auction for the twin 350 MW Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind projects. On Friday 15 December Swedish energy group Vattenfall announced its zero-subsidy bid. EnBW, … Read the full press release
Topics range from cyber-physical production systems to interactions between trees / €134 million for initial funding period BONN, 26-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) is establishing 11 new Research Training Groups to further support early … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Financial, Germany, Science, Technology
Tagged Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), Dr. Stefan Schröer, Prof. Dr. Albrecht Bindereif, Prof. Dr. Christian Schmahl, Prof. Dr. Doron Rapaport, Prof. Dr. Franz Narberhaus, Prof. Dr. Karina Morgenstern, Prof. Dr. Thomas Gudermann, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Leon Urbas, Research Training Groups, University of Heidelberg
Outotec to deliver minerals processing technology to Turkey ESPOO, 26-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Outotec has been awarded a contract for the delivery of minerals processing technology to a new copper concentrator to be built in Turkey. The contract value booked in … Read the full press release
Posted in Finland, Industrial, Technology, Turkey
Tagged copper concentrator, Kimmo Kontola, minerals processing technology, Outotec
HELSINKI, 26-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — NIB and the Swedish telecom company Ericsson have signed a 5.5–year loan agreement totalling USD 220 million (EUR 187 million) for financing a research programme for the development of 5G mobile technology. The loan will finance … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Finland, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G mobile technology, Ericsson, Henrik Normann, NIB, telecom networks
STOCKHOLM, 22-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the German company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH (KMW) for deliveries of Mobile Camouflage Systems (MCS). Deliveries will take place during the period 2018-2022. The Barracuda Mobile Camouflage … Read the full press release
STOCKHOLM, 22-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Defence and security company Saab has received a contract from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) regarding new Gripen E equipment. This is a supplemental contract to the previously entered Gripen E contract, and is valued … Read the full press release
LONDON, 22-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Antwerp maritime group Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has launched its new hydrogen-powered passenger vessel, Hydroville, classed by LR. The catamaran crew boat is the first LR classed vessel to use hydrogen to power a diesel engine. The … Read the full press release
Legendary rally team will test unique tire pressure and temperature monitoring system ContiPressureCheckTM enhances safety, cuts costs and ensures a longer life cycle of a truck tire Continental’s commercial vehicle electronics provide competitive advantages for KAMAZ-master champions MOSCOW, 22-Dec-2017 … Read the full press release
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