Infineon Technologies launches first System Basis Chips supporting the ISO CAN FD protocol for communication at 5 Mbit/s

MUNICH, 05-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) is launching two new System Basis Chip (SBC) families: Lite and Mid-Range+. They are the first SBCs on the market supporting the ISO CAN FD protocol for … Read the full press release

GTT receives order for the tank design of a new 174,000 m3 LNG carrier (LNGC)

PARIS, 05-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GTT has received a new order notification from a Korean shipyard for the tank design of a new 174,000 m3 LNG carrier (LNGC), to be built on behalf of a European ship-owner. The LNG tanks of … Read the full press release

GTT at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology (SMM) international maritime trade fair in Hamburg, Germany

PARIS, 05-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GTT will be present at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology (SMM) international maritime trade fair from September 4 th to 7th in Hamburg, Germany. Held every two years, SMM is one of the largest international … Read the full press release

LyondellBasell and Covestro to convert its water-based waste into energy with Circular Steam Project at Maasvlakte-Rotterdam site

Joint press release of LyondellBasell and Covestro Innovative new technology realizes annual reduction of up to 140,000 metric tons CO2 emissions LEVERKUSEN, 05-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) one of the world’s largest plastics, chemical and refining companies and its … Read the full press release

StormGeo becomes a one-stop-shop for digital navigation and planning for the modern maritime industry with the acquisition of Nautisk

STOCKHOLM, 05-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The quote “A little rain never hurt anybody” is not a wise recommendation. At least not if you ask EQT portfolio company StormGeo – the leading provider of weather intelligence and decision support for companies operating … Read the full press release

Eurex extends its trading hours to cover the Asia Pacific time zone for liquid Benchmark Fixed Income Products

Frankfurt am Main, 04-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurex is extending its trading hours to cover the Asia Pacific time zone for liquid Benchmark Fixed Income Products. Some experts see this as a good opportunity to generate alpha for both the sell and … Read the full press release

NORMA Group awarded Prime Status by ISS-oekom for above-average sustainability performance in the areas of environment, social affairs and governance

Above-average ecological and social performance NORMA Group among top ten percent worldwide Share qualifies as a sustainable investment MAINTAL, 04-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has been awarded Prime Status by the rating … Read the full press release

SGS to expand its biopharmaceutical testing capabilities in Geneva with a new 200m2 laboratory

GENEVA, 04-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, a leading bio/pharmaceutical analytical and bioanalytical contract solutions provider, today announced it is expanding its biopharmaceutical testing capabilities in Geneva, Switzerland with a new 200m2 laboratory. The laboratory will be equipped with a number of … Read the full press release

SGS: Australia warns carers not to use convertible tricycles to transport children

The Australian ACCC has conducted a review of convertible tricycles. As a result, they warn carers not to use convertible tricycles to transport children, as they do not include important safety features required for the transportation of infants. GENEVA, 04-Sep-2018 … Read the full press release

Airbus to design, implement and deliver a new framework of services for the management of public key certificates of NATO

BRUSSELS, 04-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency has awarded Airbus the Enterprise NATO Public Key Infrastructure (E-NPKI) contract to design, implement and deliver a new framework of services for the management of public key certificates. … Read the full press release

Airbus-developed Skywise open data platform now with more than 6,000 users around the world

Airbus’ Skywise open data platform has developed into an industry leader TOULOUSE, 04-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In less than three years’ time, Skywise has evolved from a promising concept to the aviation sector’s most robust data asset, with more than … Read the full press release

KfW SME Panel: number of trainees and apprentices across Germany grew in 2017 for the first time in six years

High demand for labour has led to first increase in traineeships and apprenticeships since 2011 Around 90% of trainees and apprentices undergo training in small and medium-sized enterprises Women choose other training occupations than men – and are paid less … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine to deliver a battery-powered energy system for two offshore vessels of Golden Energy Offshore

LONDON, 04-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine has received an order to deliver a battery-powered energy system for two offshore vessels (PSVs) operated by Norway-based Golden Energy Offshore. The delivery includes the SAVe Energy system, which was launched by Rolls-Royce … Read the full press release

Aviva research into UK’s school lunchboxes reveals that many packed lunches may contain significant amounts of hidden sugar and unhealthy treats

58% of parents believe lunches prepared at home are healthier than school dinners, but are they? 6.6 million (75%) UK schoolchildren tuck into a packed lunch each day. Parents believe lunches prepared at home are the healthier option but biscuits, … Read the full press release

Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 27-31 Aug 2018

BUCHAREST, Romania, 03-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with the Romanian National Securities Commission Regulation no. 5/2018 and art. 2 of the Commission Delegated Report (EU) 1052/2016, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market (Bucharest Stock Exchange “BVB”, Romanian … Read the full press release

Researchers demonstrated how an electronic device implanted directly into the brain can prevent epileptic seizures

Researchers have successfully demonstrated how an electronic device implanted directly into the brain can detect, stop and even prevent epileptic seizures.  CAMBRIDGE, 03-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines and … Read the full press release

University of Cambridge: Even low doses of toxic chemicals in the environment pose a significant risk to cardiovascular health

Even low doses of toxic chemicals in the environment pose a significant risk to cardiovascular health, according to a report in today’s edition of The BMJ, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The researchers have also challenged the omission … Read the full press release

AWAKE collaboration at CERN reports the first ever successful acceleration of electrons using a wave generated by protons zipping through a plasma

GENEVA, 03-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In a paper published today in the journal Nature, the AWAKE collaboration at CERN reports the first ever successful acceleration of electrons using a wave generated by protons zipping through a plasma. The acceleration obtained over a given … Read the full press release

Beetle Sunshine Tour to Wolfsburg 2018 starts on 8 September

Beetlemania: Autostadt in Wolfsburg provides the backdrop for the Beetle Sunshine Tour on 8 September New Beetle première 1998: Festival visitors celebrate the 20th birthday of lifestyle icon New Beetle Special Beetle convoy: Participants of the Beetle Sunshine Tour will … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group to acquire minority stake in Chemnitz based company that develops algorithms for automated and autonomous driving

Volkswagen Group acquires a minority interest in the technology company FDTech GmbH of Chemnitz in Saxony FDTech develops software and future-oriented systems for automated and autonomous driving WOLFSBURG, CHEMNITZ, 03-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volkswagen Group has acquired a minority … Read the full press release