Tag Archives: artificial intelligence

Bechtle Advances European Quantum Innovation With University TechCampus Deployment

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle has been commissioned by Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences to deliver and integrate an IQM Spark quantum computer at the university’s TechCampus, providing on-site access to superconducting qubit technology for education, research, and applied development. The project … Read the full press release

cortAIx Germany Strengthens Thales’ Global Push for Sovereign and Resilient AI

(IN BRIEF) Thales has opened a new cortAIx AI accelerator site in Germany, expanding its global network to five locations and reinforcing its focus on trustworthy AI for critical defence and security systems. The German cortAIx hub will develop resilient … Read the full press release

Syngenta Selects SAP to Accelerate AI-Driven Enterprise Transformation in Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) SAP and Syngenta have formed a multi-year strategic technology partnership to embed artificial intelligence across Syngenta’s global operations and accelerate innovation throughout the enterprise. The collaboration will modernize core processes using SAP Cloud ERP Private solutions, supported by … Read the full press release

University of Tübingen Study Challenges Standard Bioaccumulation Testing and Introduces AI-Based Solution

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Tübingen have identified a major weakness in current methods used to assess the bioaccumulation of chemicals in fish, showing that the bioconcentration factor varies with test concentration rather than being a fixed substance-specific … Read the full press release

Equinor Scales Industrial AI Across Offshore and Onshore Operations

(IN BRIEF) Equinor says artificial intelligence generated USD 130 million in value during 2025 by improving safety, efficiency and decision-making across its offshore and onshore operations. From predictive maintenance and well planning to large-scale seismic interpretation, AI is now a … Read the full press release

DFKI-Led Consortium Develops Autonomous Underwater Welding Robot for Maritime Repairs

(IN BRIEF) Researchers led by the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence have developed an AI-enabled underwater welding robot capable of performing welding tasks largely autonomously. Created within the government-funded MARIOW project, the system combines a deep-sea robotic arm, AI-based … Read the full press release

Siemens and NVIDIA Partner to Deliver AI-Accelerated Manufacturing and Digital Twins

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and NVIDIA have expanded their strategic partnership to bring AI into the core of industrial design, manufacturing, and operations. The collaboration will deliver AI-accelerated solutions across the full industrial lifecycle, from digital twins and simulation to adaptive … Read the full press release

ZF Unveils AI-Driven Chassis Software to Enhance Safety Comfort and Personalization

(IN BRIEF) ZF has unveiled new software innovations at CES that advance its Chassis 2.0 strategy and support the evolution of the software-defined vehicle. AI Road Sense uses artificial intelligence and sensor fusion to predict road conditions and adapt chassis … Read the full press release

Barclays Partners with ExpectAI to Explore AI-Driven Sustainability Insights for UK SMEs

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has entered into a collaboration with ExpectAI to explore how artificial intelligence can help UK small and medium-sized businesses improve profitability while advancing sustainability goals. From early 2026, Barclays will test ExpectAI’s Una platform, which uses AI … 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

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

Gen.Urban Takes to Wolfsburg Streets as Volkswagen Group Advances Autonomous Mobility Research

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group has launched a new urban testing phase in Wolfsburg with its autonomous research vehicle Gen.Urban, which is now operating in real city traffic without traditional driving controls. The project focuses on understanding how passengers experience self-driving … Read the full press release

Euronext Welcomes gAIn360 to Growth Milan as AI FinTech Reaches Public Market Milestone

(IN BRIEF) gAIn360 has been admitted to trading on Euronext Growth Milan, becoming Euronext’s 69th listing in 2025 and marking a significant milestone for the AI-driven fintech company founded in 2024. The company raised €1.8 million during the placement phase, … Read the full press release

Tokenized Minibond Initiative by UniCredit and CDP Paves the Way for Digital Innovation in SME Financing

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti have executed Italy’s first fully tokenized minibond on a public blockchain, issuing a €5 million instrument for E4 Computer Engineering, a European leader in high-performance computing and AI technologies. Backed by a … Read the full press release

BIM World Munich 2025 montre que l’IA, les plateformes et les standards ouverts façonnent les nouveaux codes de la construction

Plus de 8 000 professionnels et plus de 250 intervenants confirment : BIM World reste la plateforme européenne de référence pour la construction et la planification numériques Durabilité et intelligence artificielle au cœur de toutes les scènes de discussion Autodesk, … Read the full press release

TrustED kicks off pilot phase following a productive meeting in Rome

Consortium partners meet in Rome to align on project advances, pilot deployment and next steps towards trustworthy European data spaces. The project moves from design to real-world implementation, validating privacy-preserving and self-sovereign identity solutions. (IN BRIEF) TrustED has reached a … Read the full press release

EACVI 2025 strengthens multi-modality imaging expertise with advanced training, guideline updates and AI-driven insights

(IN BRIEF) The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging will host EACVI 2025 in Vienna from 11–13 December, bringing together echocardiography, CMR, CT and nuclear cardiology within a unified multi-modality congress. The event will highlight advances in individual imaging techniques as … Read the full press release

UNESCO Selects SAP’s EDiSON Platform to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience in the Solomon Islands

(IN BRIEF) UNESCO has selected SAP’s disaster risk management system EDiSON, developed by SAP Japan and INSPIRATION PLUS, for nationwide deployment in the Solomon Islands, aiming to strengthen early-warning capabilities and improve emergency decision-making in a region highly vulnerable to … Read the full press release

EssilorLuxottica Strengthens Global Eye-Health Leadership Through New Role in Collaborative Community of Ophthalmic Innovation

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica has joined the Collaborative Community of Ophthalmic Innovation (CCOI), reinforcing its commitment to advancing patient-centered eye-health solutions through global scientific collaboration. By participating in this international network of clinicians, researchers, regulators, industry, and patient groups, the company … Read the full press release