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Technology Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

EIB loan: Leoni develops new cable systems for future car generations

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The global company Leoni AG has received a EUR 100m loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for its research work in the area of automotive electrical and electronic distribution systems. By using new materials and production … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology

300-millimeter thin-wafer production by Infineon completes qualification; First CoolMOS™ family chips now being shipped worldwide

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

Neubiberg, Germany, 22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) has achieved a major breakthrough in the manufacturing of power semiconductors on 300-millimeter thin wafers. In February, the company received the first customer go-aheads for products of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Technology

Gamesa’s 5 MW offshore turbine obtains design certification

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

A significant milestone in the company’s offshore strategy, which will see an installed offshore prototype in 2013 and certification in early 2014 Gamesa has begun installation of its first G128-5.0 MW offshore prototype, and will start operating the turbine in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Spain, Technology

ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH: STYLE

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

Goodwood, 22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today publishes the third official image of its new model Wraith, which will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show on 5 March 2013. The newest model in the pinnacle car maker’s range features a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Automotive, Business, Technology, United Kingdom

ŠKODA is investing in a Greener Future

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Environmental protection activities combined in ŠKODA AUTO ‘GreenFuture’ Project. Focus: Environmentally friendly ŠKODA vehicles. Sustainable production and eco-friendly sales and customer service. Already 48 ŠKODA models under 120g CO2/km and ten under 100g CO2/km. The aim of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Technology

Infineon Technologies AG: Segment Result in line with expectations; cost savings taking effect

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Quarterly Report 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Segment Result in line with expectations; cost savings taking effect  Q1 FY 2013: Revenue €851 million; Segment Result €44 million Outlook Q2 FY 2013: revenue expected to increase by a mid single digit percentage and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Technology

EU Data Protection: European Parliament’s Industry committee backs uniform data protection rules

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today welcomed the adoption of an opinion by the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE) on the Commission’s proposals to reform the EU’s data protection rules which date back to 1995 (see IP/12/46 and IP/13/57). The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

Gamesa lands a contract to service 400 MW of wind turbines for EDP Renewables in Europe

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The company will manage operation and maintenance (O&M) services and provide technical assistance at 13 wind farms for a period of three years, with an option to extend the contract for another three years Gamesa, a global … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Spain, Technology

ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH: POWER, STYLE, DRAMA

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

The question of Power… Goodwood, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today publishes the second image of its next model, Wraith, a hand-built motor car that exudes hallmark Rolls-Royce luxury and comfort whilst possessing a character defined by Power, Style and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Marketing, Technology, United Kingdom

Speech: Thinking European, and winning the wireless race

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) Plenary meeting / Brussels Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I am delighted to be here with the real spectrum experts. Spectrum matters. Already it supports … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Politics, Technology, Telecom

ŠKODA commissions energy efficient press line

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

At its plant in Mladá Boleslav, ŠKODA will begin using an efficient new press line for car body parts as part of its sustainability strategy ‘GreenFuture’. The high performance press is among the most modern and environmentally friendly plants of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Industrial, Technology

New type of paste with enhanced thermal conductivity for modules

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

TIM allows higher power density for same ageing resistance Düsseldorf / Germany, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Power electronics are experiencing a continuous rise in their power densities. As a consequence, thermal management for today’s power semiconductors must be integrated as early as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology

Airbus activates “Plan B” for the A350 XWB batteries

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Reverts back to nickel cadmium technology Blagnac, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus is confident that the lithium ion (Li-ion) main battery architecture it has been developing with Saft and qualifying for the A350 XWB aircraft is robust and safe. The A350 XWB … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Industrial, Technology

Gamesa named a leader in sustainability by ‘The Sustainability Yearbook 2013’

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Gamesa has been rated as Leader in its sector (renewable energy equipment) and has been named a “Gold Class” company in “The Sustainability Yearbook 2013” published by RobecoSAM in collaboration with KPMG. The Sustainability Yearbook analyses the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Marketing, Spain, Technology

Antitrust: Commission consults on proposal for revised competition regime for technology transfer agreements

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission invites comments on a proposal for new competition rules for the assessment of technology transfer agreements, through which a licensor permits a licensee to exploit patents, know-how or software for the production of goods … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Technology

ST-ERICSSON BRINGS PC SPEEDS TO MOBILE DEVICES: FIRST 3GHZ SMARTPHONE PROTOTYPE DEMO AT MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

L8580 is the fastest, coolest, integrated Application Processor and LTE Advanced Modem platform based on 28nm FD-SOI process technology Geneva, 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Next week at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, ST-Ericsson, a world leader in wireless platforms and semiconductors, will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom

Airbus supports new noise standard

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

Industry to further reduce aircraft noise by seven decibels Blagnac,  20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) has adopted a new noise stringency level for commercial airplanes. The milestone achieved at the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, France, Technology

Gamesa secures 10-year O&M agreement for 264 MW wind farm in Virginia, USA

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

O&M to be provided under the Gamesa Premium Availability (GPA) Program, a continuous improvement program 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has secured a 10-year, full service operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement with NedPower, to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Spain, Technology

The Largest Wind Farm in Europe Goes Into Trial Operation

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

The last one of 240 wind turbines in the Fantanele-Cogealac wind park in Romania has been connected to the grid today. The total installed capacity is now 600 MW, and the largest continental wind park in Europe can thus supply … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Romania, Technology

Explained – A Unitary Patent System for Europe

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Unified Patent Court (UPC) Agreement will be signed by participating member states on 19 February 2013. This is one of the final major steps towards the establishment of a unitary patent system for Europe. The Agreement … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Ireland, Law, Politics, Science, Technology