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EBRD Invests Alongside Resource Partners in Unilogo Robotics to Strengthen Poland’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has acquired an indirect minority stake in Polish robotics firm Unilogo Robotics, investing alongside private equity fund Resource Partners to support the company’s continued expansion. Unilogo specialises in integrated robotic assembly lines controlled by proprietary software, … Read the full press release

New EIB Group securitisation enables Coop Pank to expand SME lending with focus on gender equality and climate action

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has entered into a landmark synthetic securitisation agreement with Estonia’s Coop Pank, enabling the release of capital that will support up to €249 million in new lending to businesses across the country. Through guarantees provided … Read the full press release

Banco Sabadell and EIB Group Deploy Capital Market Instruments to Support SMEs, Agriculture and Flood Resilience in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has partnered with Banco Sabadell on a €822.5 million financing operation that is expected to unlock around €1.8 billion for Spanish SMEs and mid-caps. Structured through a mortgage bond and a securitisation transaction, the initiative … Read the full press release

ESG Transparency Award Recognises Kapsch TrafficCom as Leading Company for Sustainability Disclosure

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has received the ESG Transparency Award for its 2024/25 sustainability statement, earning recognition as a “Leading Company” and placement in the award’s “Excellence Class”. The statement is the company’s first to comply with the EU’s Corporate … Read the full press release

Independent Due Diligence by DNV Enables €2 Billion Solar Portfolio Refinancing Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) DNV acted as technical due diligence advisor for Sonnedix’s successful €2 billion refinancing of a 1.3 GW European solar portfolio spanning 50 assets across six countries. Working on behalf of a consortium of leading international banks, DNV carried … Read the full press release

New DNV AiP Supports Development of Ammonia and LNG Ready Ultra-Large Container Vessel

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle to Zhoushan Changhong International and CIMC ORIC for a 21,700 TEU multi-fuel ready ultra-large container ship design developed with MSC. The concept enables the integration of LNG and emerging fuels such … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Demonstrates Counter-Drone Capabilities at Finnish GBAD Demo Days 2025

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Air Defence AG demonstrated its counter-drone and ground-based air defence technologies at the GBAD Demo Days 2025 in Lohtaja, Finland, following an invitation from the Finnish Armed Forces. Despite challenging conditions, the company showcased effective detection, classification … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Unveils New LNG Fuel Supply System Designed for High Pressure Marine Applications

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has launched FCM LNG, a new LNG fuel supply system designed to support shipowners adopting LNG as a transitional marine fuel. Introduced at Marintec 2025, the system integrates advanced cryogenic technology following Alfa Laval’s recent acquisition … Read the full press release

Empa Researchers Strengthen Satellite Insulation with Ultra Thin Interlayer Technology

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have strengthened ultra-light, flexible composite materials used in satellite insulation by introducing an artificial ultra-thin interlayer between metal and polymer films. The five-nanometre layer significantly improves elasticity and resistance to cracking under extreme thermal and mechanical … Read the full press release

Dutch Research Council Invites Consortia to Develop Advanced Nuclear Reactors and Fuels

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has launched a new €6.1 million funding call to support research into innovative nuclear reactors and advanced nuclear fuels, as part of the Netherlands’ broader strategy to strengthen nuclear energy as a low-carbon … Read the full press release

BBVA Leads Fresh Investment to Scale Olea’s Digital Supply Chain Finance Platform

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has led a $30 million funding round in Olea, a digital platform specialising in supply chain finance, strengthening its role as a strategic partner and accelerating Olea’s global growth. The investment deepens a collaboration that combines BBVA’s … Read the full press release

Krey Schiffahrt Selects Inmarsat NexusWave to Support Operations of New Heavy Lift Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime will deploy its NexusWave bonded connectivity service on four newbuild heavy lift vessels operated by Krey Schiffahrt, providing always-on, unlimited data connectivity to support efficient operations and crew welfare. The new vessels, designed to reduce emissions … Read the full press release

Hexagon Partners with Montana Tech to Accelerate Underground Safety Technology Development

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Mining division has signed an agreement with Montana Technological University to access the university’s Underground Mine Education Center, providing a real-world environment for testing and validating next-generation underground safety and collision-avoidance technologies. The partnership accelerates development through … Read the full press release

Hexagon Enhances WORKNC with Cloud Tool Library to Improve Programming Speed and Machining Consistency

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has launched a production-ready integration between WORKNC CAM software and a cloud-based Tool Library, giving machine shops direct access to OEM-validated tooling data and new workflow automation. The update reduces programming time, improves repeatability and supports first-time-right … Read the full press release

EIB Group and BBVA Mobilise €1.3 Billion to Support Spanish Businesses and Sustainable Housing

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has invested €714 million in two securitisation transactions with BBVA, enabling the bank to mobilise around €1.3 billion to support Spanish SMEs, entrepreneurs and sustainable housing projects. One transaction focuses on boosting business liquidity and … Read the full press release

Axis Communications Launches Ligature Resistant Corner Camera for Secure Care and Custodial Environments

(IN BRIEF) Axis Communications has launched the AXIS Q9227-SLV Corner Camera, a compact, ligature-resistant solution designed for prisons and psychiatric wards. Featuring 5 MP resolution, wide-area coverage with no blind spots, invisible IR illumination and built-in two-way audio, the camera … Read the full press release

Infinity +Green Press Felts Earn Voith German Sustainability Award for Resource Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Voith has won the German Sustainability Award in the “Resources” category for its Infinity +Green press felts, recognising an innovative recycling concept that enables unlimited recycling cycles without quality loss. Designed for full circularity, the press felts significantly … Read the full press release

EU Funded Project ELECTRO Taps Borealis Expertise to Transform Hard to Recycle Plastics

(IN BRIEF) Borealis is a key partner in Project ELECTRO, an EU-funded initiative developing electrified chemical recycling technologies to convert hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-value olefins using renewable electricity. Drawing on its expertise in chemical recycling and polyolefins, Borealis leads … Read the full press release

Thales Awards Landmark Rafale Programme Contract Supporting India’s Defence Localisation Goals

(IN BRIEF) Thales has awarded its first major order for the production of complex wired structures for the Rafale programme to be manufactured in India in partnership with SFO Technologies. The contract supports the localisation of advanced RBE2 AESA radar … Read the full press release

Thales Unveils Sonar 76Nano Prototype to Strengthen UK and Allied Maritime Security

(IN BRIEF) Thales has introduced Sonar 76Nano, a miniaturised acoustic detection system developed in just ten months to enhance maritime security for the UK, NATO and allied forces. Building on the proven Sonar 2076, the system combines modular deployment, AI-driven … Read the full press release