Schmalz Unveils Versatile FQE-V Gripper for Enhanced Robotic Handling Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Schmalz has unveiled the FQE-V, a new, modular, and scalable gripper system for robotics, designed to handle workpieces of various sizes and shapes with precision and safety. The gripper offers customizable suction plate dimensions and suction hole grids, … Read the full press release

Basel Unveils Cutting-Edge R&D Hub Fueling Next-Gen Cancer Therapy Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim, via its subsidiary NBE Therapeutics, has launched a cutting-edge ADC research and development facility in Basel with a CHF 27 million investment. The center is a key part of the company’s strategic efforts to advance next-generation … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Bolsters Global Renewable Portfolio with Key Acquisitions in Europe, Africa, and Canada

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has completed a series of strategic acquisitions and agreements to expand its renewable energy portfolio across Europe, Africa, and Canada. In Europe, the acquisition of VSB Group—an established developer in wind and solar energy—strengthens its integrated electricity … Read the full press release

EIB Group Invests €90M to Unlock €185M for Sustainable Housing in Spain, Bolstering Green Finance and EU Market Integration

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has invested over €90 million in a synthetic securitisation operation with BBVA, aimed at financing sustainable housing projects in Spain. Backed by InvestEU, … Read the full press release

Landis+Gyr Upgrades TEPCO PG’s AMI: Transforming Smart Meters into a Global IoT Hub for a Smarter Energy Future

(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr has completed a major upgrade to the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) at TEPCO Power Grid, Inc., in Tokyo, Japan, on April 2, 2025. The upgrades enable smart meters to serve as central communication hubs, connecting various devices—such … Read the full press release

Maylis Çarçabal Appointed as New Chief Communications Officer at Bouygues, Succeeding Retired Veteran Pierre Auberger

(IN BRIEF) Maylis Çarçabal has been appointed as the new Chief Communications Officer for the Bouygues group, effective 1 April 2025, marking a significant transition as she succeeds Pierre Auberger, who has retired after an impressive 20-year tenure in corporate … Read the full press release

New Study Links High Prolactin Levels to 20% Increased Breast Cancer Risk in Post-Menopausal Women

(IN BRIEF) A landmark international study has provided robust evidence that elevated levels of prolactin, a hormone involved in breast development, increase the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in London, along … Read the full press release

POETIC-AI: Revolutionizing Cancer Biomarker Discovery with Integrated AI-Powered Analysis

(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking AI-powered research platform, POETIC-AI, has been unveiled by scientists from The Institute of Cancer Research, promising to accelerate cancer biomarker discovery. Demonstrated at The Alan Turing Institute’s fifth AI UK conference, the platform integrates diverse clinical … Read the full press release

Commerzbank Embraces Equator Principles to Enhance Sustainable and Responsible Financing

(IN BRIEF) Commerzbank has signed on to the Equator Principles, a voluntary set of ten guidelines aimed at addressing environmental, social, human rights, and climate risks in project financing. This move underscores the bank’s commitment to sustainable finance and responsible … Read the full press release

Adyen Expands Global Payment Partnership with Temu to Accelerate Market Growth

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has deepened its partnership with Temu, a global e-commerce platform, expanding its support from the U.S. launch in 2022 to now include Canada, Europe, Oceania, South Asia, the UAE, the UK, and more South American countries. This … Read the full press release

Strategic Business Transfer Bolsters Nagarro’s SAP CX Capabilities Across Europe and Africa

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has transferred the business of Notion Edge France, an SAP gold partner known for its end-to-end SAP Customer Experience solutions, to expand its digital transformation offerings. The transfer bolsters Nagarro’s capabilities in providing customized CX solutions for … Read the full press release

LPKF and Onto Innovation Propel Advanced Packaging with Cutting-Edge Glass Processing Solutions

(IN BRIEF) LPKF Laser & Electronics SE has joined Onto Innovation’s Packaging Applications Center of Excellence (PACE) to accelerate the production of panel-level packages that use glass cores, crucial for modern semiconductor applications like high-performance computing and AI. LPKF will … Read the full press release

Bechtle and Trend Micro Secure 216M Euro Framework Contract to Transform Public IT Security

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) and Bechtle have entered into a framework contract worth 216 million euros for IT security products and services from Trend Micro. The five-year agreement, with a possible two-year extension, … Read the full press release

TeamViewer Unveils Global Report on AI’s Game-Changing Role in Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) At Hannover Messe, TeamViewer unveiled its AI Opportunity in Manufacturing Report, which highlights how artificial intelligence is poised to deliver the biggest productivity surge in a century. The report shows that 71% of manufacturing decision-makers believe AI will … Read the full press release

ROCKINGER Marks 150 Years of Towing Innovation with Advanced Smart Coupling Solutions

(IN BRIEF) ROCKINGER celebrates its 150th anniversary by honoring a long legacy of innovation and excellence in towing hitch technology. Founded in 1875 in Munich by Johann Rockinger, the company has continuously set benchmarks in quality and safety, including the … Read the full press release

Dürr and Orafol Elevate Sustainability with Advanced Oxi.X RE System for Next-Generation Production Hall

(IN BRIEF) Dürr Systems AG and Orafol Europe have deepened their long-standing partnership with the installation of a new Oxi.X RE regenerative thermal oxidation system at Orafol’s 14,000 m² production hall in Oranienburg, Germany. Part of a 160 million euro … Read the full press release

SYNLAB Divests Eastern European Units to Medicover, Sharpening Focus on Strategic Growth Markets

(IN BRIEF) SYNLAB has sold its operations in Eastern Europe—specifically in Croatia, Cyprus, North Macedonia, Romania, Slovenia, and Turkey—to Medicover Group, a major European healthcare provider. This move, representing about 1.5% of SYNLAB’s 2024 revenue, is part of the company’s … Read the full press release

Hexagon Finalizes Dual Acquisitions of Geomagic and Septentrio NV, Boosting Manufacturing and Autonomous Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has successfully closed two acquisitions after fulfilling all necessary regulatory and closing requirements. The first acquisition is of the Geomagic suite from 3D Systems, which will become part of the Manufacturing Intelligence division from April 2025. This … Read the full press release

Hexagon Expands Manufacturing Intelligence with Acquisition of Geomagic, Enhancing 3D Reverse Engineering Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has acquired the Geomagic software business from 3D Systems Corporation, thereby incorporating cutting-edge technology that enhances the efficiency of processing 3D measurement data for reverse engineering and CAD applications. Now part of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, Geomagic’s … Read the full press release

SUEZ and Sonadezi Forge First Industrial Park Venture in Vietnam to Boost Sustainable Growth

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has partnered with Sonadezi, a state-owned enterprise managing 11 industrial parks in Vietnam, to provide integrated environmental solutions at the largest industrial park in South Vietnam. This joint venture is SUEZ’s first in Vietnam’s industrial park sector … Read the full press release