Category Archives: Technology

Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Alcatel-Lucent and T-Mobile Czech Republic successfully completed trial of 400G-speed data transport; paving the way for new high-speed ultra-broadband services

First Czech trial of 400G-speed data transport – using  existing network between Prague and Hradec Králové – to obtain an advanced technical solution for the delivery of high capacity services  PARIS, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: … Read the full press release

MAYKOR-GMCS among the winners of the rating “Leaders of the Industry Information Technology for 2015”

MAYKOR-GMCS was among the winners of the rating “Leaders of the Industry Information Technology for 2015”, which was prepared by the industry portal “Production management.” MOSCOW, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rating “Leaders of Industry Information Technology” was designed to provide … Read the full press release

Saab invites the media to a presentation of Saab and Gripen before Turku Airshow on 5 June 2015

Defence and security company Saab has the pleasure of inviting media to a presentation of Saab and Gripen before Turku Airshow on 5 June at 11 am. During the seminar Anders Gardberg, head of Saab in Finland, and Jerker Ahlqvist, … Read the full press release

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este presented Bentley’s EXP 10 Speed 6 with the ‘Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes’

EXP 10 Speed 6 receives Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa D’Este is world’s foremost classic and vintage show Prestigious award presented to Bentley’s Design Director, Luc Donkerwolke CREWE, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A panel … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom CEO Timotheus Höttges: Europe’s future prosperity depends on the success of digitization

Timotheus Höttges: “Deutsche Telekom is part of the Architecture for a Digital Future” The Deutsche Telekom CEO urges free competition and the same rules for everyone Proposed dividend of EUR 0.50 per share for 2014 Total shareholder return in 2014 … Read the full press release

Enel Green Power begins construction of Pulida solar power plant in South Africa; with total installed capacity of 82.5 MW

With a total installed capacity of 82.5 MW, the Pulida facility will be able to generate more than 150 GWh per year once fully operational ROME, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has begun construction of Pulida solar … Read the full press release

The European Medicines Agency releases draft guideline on the development of gene therapies

EMA invites feedback on its new draft guideline LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released a draft guideline on quality, non-clinical and clinical aspects of gene therapies for a three-month public consultation. The document aims … Read the full press release

Iconic Aston Martin Sports Cars Get Special Swiss Treatment

ZURICH, Switzerland, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Aston Martin St. Gallen builds a new dealership that combines features of the iconic sports car brand with typically Swiss characteristics to create a unique and luxurious ambience. What makes this dealership even more … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics exhibits its latest solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) at TECHNO-FRONTIER 2015, May 20-22, 2015, Makuhari Messe, Japan

May 20–22, 2015, Makuhari Messe, Japan (ST Booth: No. 5E-301) TOKYO, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will exhibit its latest solutions for the Internet of Things … Read the full press release

Tübingen neuroscientists made important advance in studying the human brain with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Tübingen neuroscientists lay important groundwork for non-invasive brain imaging Tübingen, Germany, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Tübingen neuroscientists have made an important advance in studying the human brain with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). This imaging technique is used in research endeavours … Read the full press release

Airbus gives customers more comfort, range and efficiency with the launch of two new aircraft, the ACJ319neo and ACJ320neo

TOULOUSE, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Launching two new aircraft, the ACJ319neo and ACJ320neo, gives Airbus the ability to offer customers a corporate jet solution with more comfort, range and efficiency. They build on the widest and tallest cabin that is … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space, Dassault Aviation and Finmeccanica welcomed the agreement of France, Germany and Italy to conduct definition study of European MALE drone

Munich/Paris/Rome, 20-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Europe’s leading aerospace companies Airbus Defence and Space, Dassault Aviation and Finmeccanica have welcomed the agreement of France, Germany and Italy to conduct a definition study of a European developed unmanned aerial system. Under the … Read the full press release

Swisscom releases new Travel Voice option; cost of phone calls and text messages from around the globe far less

Swisscom is releasing its new Travel Voice option to coincide with the summer holidays. From 1 July onwards, this will enable customers to make phone calls and send text messages from around the globe for far less. The option, which … Read the full press release

University of Twente: hDMT can elevate the Netherlands to rank among the top in the world in the field of organ-on-chip technology

Research consortium can make the development of medicines faster, cheaper and safer Enschede, Netherlands, 19-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Nine research institutes and industrial partners today announced their intention to join forces in the field of organ-on-chip technology. The establishment of the hDMT … Read the full press release

Technische Universität München researchers investigated new combination of 3-D printed microfiber scaffolding and hydrogels

An international study published in the journal Nature Communications points the way toward wider, more effective use of biocompatible materials in repairing human tissues. Focusing on the difficult case of restoring cartilage, which requires both flexibility and mechanical strength, the researchers … Read the full press release

MAN Diesel & Turbo: MAN B&W 5G45ME-C9.5 engine passed its Type Approval Test and features fully electronically-controlled system that optimises vessels’ green profile

Fully electronic control system heightens green profile of ultra-long-stroke G-type engine Changwon, Korea, 18-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Recently, STX Heavy Industries successfully built the world’s first 45-centimetre-bore, ultra-long-stroke, low-speed engine. The MAN B&W 5G45ME-C9.5 engine passed its TAT (Type Approval … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool scientist’s company awarded £2 million to develop stem cell technologies for treatment of damaged fibrous tissues in the knee

A company, founded by University of Liverpool scientist, Professor Anthony Hollander, has been awarded £2 million to develop stem cell technologies that have shown potential in repairing damaged tissue in the knee.  LIVERPOOL, 18-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The team at … Read the full press release

Banque et Caisse d’Epargne de l’Etat, Luxembourg (BCEE): Launch of a brand new version of the S-net Mobile app

Rapidité, navigation intuitive et sécurité – tels furent les principaux objectifs poursuivis par la Banque et Caisse d’Epargne de l’Etat, Luxembourg (BCEE) lors du développement de sa toute nouvelle version de l’application S-net Mobile, lancée en date du 18 mai. … Read the full press release

Barco Audio Technologies’ IOSONO sound system delivers the immersive sound system at the World Expo 2015 in Milan

Kortrijk, Belgium, 15-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Visitors to the Kazakhstan pavilion at the World Expo 2015, which opened its doors in Milan (Italy) on 1 May, will be taken on a virtual journey through Kazakhstan’s rich and varied landscape. Barco … Read the full press release

Škoda Transportation successfully tested the first Czech battery-powered tram in Pilsen

PILSEN, 15-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A unique battery-powered tram is about to appear in the Pilsen streets. It will be supplied to the Turkish city of Konya soon. It is a modern, fully low-floor tram ForCity Classic with a battery-powered engine, which … Read the full press release