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Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

University of Sussex research: Fruit fly’s sense of smell could be used in new technology to detect drugs and bomb

A fly’s sense of smell could be used in new technology to detect drugs and bombs, new University of Sussex research has found. BRIGHTON, 20-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Brain scientist Professor Thomas Nowotny was surprised to find that the ‘nose’ of … Read the full press release

Ericsson A listed on the Carbon Disclosure Project’s Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014

Ericsson included on the Carbon Disclosure Project’s Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014 A List Award acknowledges a long-term commitment to climate change and utilization of a life-cycle approach to determine environmental impacts. STOCKHOLM, 20-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — For its actions to … Read the full press release

Ericsson launches its sixth annual Innovation Award

Ericsson launches global innovation competition for university students 2015 theme is “The Future of Learning” Learning is a prioritized area within the Networked Society Finalists and semifinalists will be interviewed for a possible internships or permanent positions at Ericsson STOCKHOLM, 20-10-2014 … Read the full press release

Endesa’s coal-fired plants turbine upgrade resulted in estimated saving of EUR 20 million in the first six years of operation

• The improvement plan was executed between 2007 and 2011 and entailed investment of Euro 54.8 million in the upgrade of the steam turbines at the As Pontes (La Coruña), Compostilla (León), Andorra (Teruel) and Litoral (Almería) plants. • On … Read the full press release

Arburg to present at the Plast Eurasia from 4 to 7 December 2014 in Turkey

In focus: energy-efficient, high-performance Alldrive and Hidrive machine series Complex: IML bucket with handle produced in six seconds Innovative: optical parts made from liquid silicone Lossburg, 20-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Arburg will show two high-end exhibits at stand 1215 in Hall … Read the full press release

Arburg’s Freeformer awarded the gold medal in the category “Best Innovative Exhibit” at the 56th International Engineering Fair in Brno, the MSV 2

MSV 2014: gold medal for Freeformer New system for additive manufacturing presented in the Czech Republic for the first time Minister for Trade and Industry presents award Lossburg, 20-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At the 56th International Engineering Fair in Brno, the … Read the full press release

Intershop commissioned Forrester research: Rogue B2B End-user Buyers Bypass the Procurement Roadblock

First of its kind research surveyed B2B purchasers in 5 countries A new class of sophisticated B2B buyer presents a market opportunity to competitive sellers Savvy B2B end-user buyers have high expectations and want convenience and advanced commerce features Jena, … Read the full press release

Electrolux Design Lab 2014 global student design competition finalists announced, the winner will be chosen on November 12, 2014 in Paris

In the future, salad could be made to taste like potato chips, towels cleaned in seconds and fashion created at home from plastic bottles, according to three of the finalists in the Electrolux Design Lab competition. STOCKHOLM, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

AREVA unveils innovative training system SIBAG at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris

PARIS, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AREVA has unveiled SIBAG, an innovative training system, at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris. The system is designed to foster the development of best habits and reflexes while operating within glove boxes – sealed … Read the full press release

Accenture survey: Chemicals companies’ investment in digital technologies to increase, with cloud computing and big data analytics expected to generate the highest return on investment

The biggest area of digital investment in the past three years has been in people and skills PARIS, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Chemicals companies’ investment in digital technologies will rise sharply in the next three years, with cloud computing and big data … Read the full press release

Royal Philips signed 15-year partnership with Dutch hospital Reinier de Graaf to improve the delivery of care and the patient experience

Partnership offers rapid access to innovative medical technologies, clinical informatics solutions and services for optimal patient care Agreement addresses the hospital group’s current and future clinical, operational and technology needs Pre-determined monthly operational costs over a 15-year term provide the … Read the full press release

Royal Philips obtains the CE mark for diagnostic use of its Philips Digital Pathology Solution

CE mark includes diagnosis for routine pathology BEST, The Netherlands, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced that it has acquired the CE mark for diagnostic use of its Philips Digital Pathology Solution. European pathologists will now … Read the full press release

Thomson Reuters Veteran Christoph Pleitgen joins revolutionary video creation platform Wochit as Senior VP, Sales and Business Development, EMEA and APAC

NEW YORK, NY, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wochit, the revolutionary video creation platform that empowers any storyteller to produce studio-quality video in minutes, announced that Christoph Pleitgen has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Sales and Business Development of … Read the full press release

Atos again listed on the A List of the CDP Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014

PARIS, 16-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — For the second consecutive year, Atos, an international IT services company, has been recognized by the CDP for its high score in climate performance. Atos strengthens its leading position in energy and carbon performance and demonstrates … Read the full press release

Technicolor annonce aujourd’hui avoir conclu un accord avec Warner Bros

Technicolor annonce aujourd’hui avoir conclu un accord avec Warner Bros. Entertainment pour représenter le studio en tant qu’agent exclusif pour l’octroi de licences de propriété intellectuelle afin de mieux valoriser son portefeuille de brevets. PARIS, 16-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Technicolor (Euronext Paris … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin launches innovative new postgraduate certificate course in 21st Century Teaching and Learning

DUBLIN, 16-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Trinity College Dublin’s innovative new postgraduate certificate course in 21st Century Teaching and Learning was formally launched today at The Foundry in Google, Dublin. The first intake of 115 teachers from 16 schools have now … Read the full press release

One of Switzerland’s most sustainable university buildings opens at ETH Zurich

ZURICH, 16-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — After four years of construction, the time has finally come: the first ETH building from the 2003 master plan will officially open today. The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT) and the KOF Swiss Economic … Read the full press release

Experian® research: UK SMEs are the most exposed to risk out of the UK business population

Experian’s SME Reputation Index reveals that the UK’s smallest firms are the most exposed to risk out of the UK business population Nottingham, 15-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — More than half of small and medium businesses are putting themselves at extra and unnecessary … Read the full press release

Experian® reveals that more fraud being detected and prevented than a year ago

More fraud detected than 12 months ago, especially identity frauds, as the rate of detected fraud has risen from 24 to 35 frauds per 10,000 applications* Mortgages saw the highest rate of detected fraudulent applications, more than any other financial … Read the full press release

UKFast funds creation of Raspberry Pi Computer Project to promote IT training and maintain HIV/AIDs support in South African community

MANCHESTER, 15-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Manchester tech firm UKFast is funding the creation of a Raspberry Pi Computer Project to promote IT training and maintain HIV/AIDs support in a South African community. The hosting provider supplied the technology to build … Read the full press release