Leadership Transition at STARK Deutschland as Marc Baumgartner Named CEO from 2026

(IN BRIEF) STARK Deutschland has appointed Dr. Marc Baumgartner as its new CEO, effective 1 January 2026, as part of a planned leadership transition. Dr. Baumgartner, who joined the company in early 2025 as Chief Sales Officer for the generalist … Read the full press release

New Framework Agreement Expands Sweco’s Role in Vattenfall’s Net-Zero Energy Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has secured a new framework agreement with Vattenfall starting in January 2026, covering technical consulting services across a wide spectrum of energy technologies and infrastructure. Valued at approximately SEK 600 million over an initial three-year period, the … 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

BBVA Strengthens Global Private Banking Model with New International Unit in Madrid

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has established a new International Private Banking unit in Spain to serve global clients seeking to invest and manage wealth in the country, strengthening its international private banking model alongside existing platforms in Switzerland and the United … Read the full press release

UK Researchers Develop Blood Test Capable of Detecting a Single Lung Cancer Cell

(IN BRIEF) UK researchers have developed a pioneering blood test using Fourier Transform Infrared microspectroscopy that can detect a single lung cancer cell circulating in the bloodstream. The technique analyses the unique chemical fingerprint of cancer cells, offering a simpler, … 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

Neste Updates Emissions Reduction Timelines Reflecting Financial and Investment Priorities

(IN BRIEF) Neste has revised certain climate targets to reflect its current financial position and a streamlined investment portfolio, while reaffirming its commitment to renewable fuels. The company now targets an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by … 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

Royal Philips Strengthens Image Guided Therapy Offering Through SpectraWAVE Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips has entered into an agreement to acquire SpectraWAVE, adding AI-powered intravascular imaging and angiography-based physiology technologies to its coronary intervention portfolio. The acquisition expands Philips’ offering with SpectraWAVE’s HyperVue Imaging System and X1-FFR, complementing existing IVUS … Read the full press release