Voith Launches Aladin Beyond: Cloud-Based Predictive Maintenance for Bus Drive Systems

(IN BRIEF) Voith Turbo’s new Aladin Beyond platform integrates cloud-based analytics with the SmartCase data collector to offer end-to-end monitoring and predictive maintenance for bus drive systems. Continuous fault detection—including recurrent and resolved issues—combined with historical data analysis enables early … Read the full press release

Voith Unveils Three New MillOne Automation Modules for Smarter OCC Line Optimization

(IN BRIEF) Voith has launched three new MillOne automation modules—SmartProtect for high-density cleaning, FineScreening for stock screening, and Pulping Detrashing for pulping—each leveraging real-time data and automated control to optimize fiber yield, reduce energy and raw-material waste, and boost operational … Read the full press release

Voith and DLR Deploy AI-Driven AutoOpti to Boost Water Turbine Efficiency and Cut Development Time

(IN BRIEF) Voith and the DLR Institute of Propulsion Technology have teamed up to apply AI-driven optimization to water turbine design using DLR’s AutoOpti platform. By coupling real turbine geometries with automated CFD, surrogate modeling, and design evaluation, the project … Read the full press release

SIX and Pictet Complete Switzerland’s First Regulated Fractional Tokenization of Corporate Bonds

(IN BRIEF) SIX and Banque Pictet & Cie SA have completed a pilot project tokenizing EUR- and CHF-denominated corporate bonds on the SDX platform, then allocating fractional bond holdings to Pictet Asset Management SA portfolios via their custody bank accounts. … Read the full press release

CAF Breaks Ground on Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck Battery-Electric Train Depot Ahead of 2027 Launch

(IN BRIEF) CAF has launched work on a new battery-electric train maintenance depot at Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck, following February 2025 planning approval. The 90,000 m² site will be reconfigured with 14 turnout points, 3,500 m of new track, an electrified charging loop, … Read the full press release

Pearson Enhances PTE Academic with Real-World Speaking Tasks and AI-Driven Security, Launches Express Online Test

(IN BRIEF) Pearson is enhancing PTE Academic with two new speaking tasks (“Respond to a Situation” and “Summarize a Group Discussion”) and improved AI-assisted scoring, effective August 7, 2025. The upgrades include expanded preparation materials and an ever-growing test-center network … Read the full press release

Experian Powers RVU’s Credit Comparison Platforms to Deliver Personalised, Transparent Offers

(IN BRIEF) Experian and RVU have formed a significant partnership in which Experian’s Eligibility Solution will power all of RVU’s consumer credit comparison channels—Confused.com, Uswitch, and money.co.uk. The integration provides RVU customers with personalised product matches based on full financial … Read the full press release

REN and ADAI Win National Innovation Award for Natureye Forest-Fire Early-Warning System

(IN BRIEF) REN and ADAI’s Natureye platform—part of the Agenda Transform forestry consortium—has been honoured with the National Innovation Award for Utilities, Mobility and Infrastructure. Natureye deploys over 80 multispectral cameras on high-voltage towers to monitor one million hectares of … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group and Foundations Launch £4.2 Million Fund to Boost Financial Resilience Through UK Charities

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group and its four charitable Foundations have introduced a £4.2 million Financial Resilience fund to reinforce UK charities supporting financially vulnerable individuals. Research shows 4.3 million people turned to charities for help in the last three … Read the full press release

Kuopion Energia Taps AFRY for SMR Site Feasibility and Environmental Study Ahead of 2035 Heating Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Kuopion Energia is exploring SMRs to replace its Haapaniemi CHP plant by 2035 and has engaged AFRY to conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment and constructability study, with results due in spring 2027. This next phase follows AFRY’s earlier … Read the full press release

Philips Earns 52 Red Dot Awards, Showcasing Empathy-Driven Design and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) In 2025, Philips won 52 Red Dot Awards for outstanding product design, led by the i9000 Prestige Ultra Series shaver, which claimed Red Dot: Best of the Best. This razor features an ergonomic form factor, adaptive skin-sensing, and … Read the full press release

TUM to Launch €69 Million Connectomics Center in Garching for Brain Network Mapping

IN BRIEF) TUM will launch the Center for Structural and Functional Connectomics (CSFC) on its Garching campus—a €69 million initiative approved by the GWK—to comprehensively map neural networks and accelerate research into multiple sclerosis, neuro-oncology, and developmental neurological disorders. Spanning … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Launches LINC to Unite Brain and Mind Research for Global Health Impact

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has launched the Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre (LINC), an ambitious collaboration uniting nearly 170 researchers and clinicians from the University, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Brain Health Northwest, and global partners. LINC aims … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Equip ArcelorMittal–China Oriental JV with Silicon Steel Lines for NEV Magnet Production

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ will equip the ArcelorMittal–China Oriental Group joint venture in Changzhou with essential silicon steel production technology, including three annealing and coating lines, a reversing cold rolling mill, and twelve inductors. This installation supports the NEMM project’s mission … Read the full press release

Arkema to Triple Rilsan® Clear Production with New $20 Million Singapore Unit

(IN BRIEF) Arkema is expanding its Singapore operations with a new Rilsan® Clear transparent polyamide unit, following its recent 50% capacity increase at the same site. The US $20 million project, due in Q1 2026, will triple global production of … Read the full press release

bp Sells Dutch Retail Stations and EV Charging Hubs to Catom to Accelerate Downstream Reset

(IN BRIEF) bp is selling its Netherlands mobility & convenience network and bp pulse EV charging business to Catom as part of its $20 billion divestment initiative and downstream reset strategy. The deal includes approximately 300 retail stations (some with … Read the full press release

Joe Lee Joins Barclays as Head of High-Touch Cash Trading to Bolster APAC Equities Franchise

IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Joseph “Joe” Lee as Head of High Touch Sales Trading, Asia Pacific Equities, based in Hong Kong and reporting to both its global and regional equities heads. This strategic hire enhances the bank’s existing Program … Read the full press release

BASF Boosts Liquid Enzyme Lineup with New Lipase, Cellulase and Amylase for Superior Laundry Performance

(IN BRIEF) BASF has enhanced its liquid enzyme range by adding a lipase (Lavergy® L Pace), a cellulase (Lavergy® C Care), and an amylase (Lavergy® A Star), rounding out its portfolio to meet diverse laundry needs. L Pace removes fats … Read the full press release

Schaeffler’s Integrated Rear-Wheel Steering Goes into Mass Production, Secures Multiple Customer Nominations through 2027

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler’s Powertrain & Chassis division began volume production of its mechatronic rear-wheel steering system in Q1 2025 at its Kysuce, Slovakia plant, manufacturing components for seven vehicle programs across Europe, China and North America. With three further nominations … Read the full press release

SECURE 500® Gains TL 2350-0000 Certification, Bolstering Salzgitter’s Defense Materials Offering

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter Group and Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH have obtained WTD 91 certification under TL 2350-0000 for their SECURE 500® steel in 6–16 mm thicknesses, confirming its suitability for military use after extensive weldability and blast-resistance testing. This approval strengthens … Read the full press release