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Sparkoz Concludes Strong CMS Berlin 2025 Showcase with Hands-Free and AI-Powered Cleaning Robots

Sparkoz concluded a strong CMS Berlin 2025 presence with live demos, technical dialogue, and product showcases. The TN10-PRO and TN70-PRO, with hands-free workstation integration and “Never-Lost” AI, were central to the presentation. Upcoming capabilities around fleet and site-level management hint … Read the full press release

Sparkoz concludes successful participation at CMS Berlin 2025

(IN BRIEF) Sparkoz Technology has wrapped up a successful showcase at CMS Berlin 2025, where it presented its latest innovations in autonomous cleaning. Over four days, the company engaged visitors with live demonstrations, interactive Q&A sessions, and technical discussions, emphasizing … Read the full press release

Merck and Siemens extend collaboration with new MoU to integrate AI and digital platforms for life sciences

(IN BRIEF) Merck and Siemens have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding that expands their collaboration in life sciences and focuses on accelerating digital transformation across drug discovery, development, and manufacturing. The partnership integrates Merck’s life science SaaS tools and … Read the full press release

ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator platform to deliver affordable, connected homes in just 45 minutes

(IN BRIEF) Siemens announced that ADMARES is using its Xcelerator open business platform and advanced Digital Twin technology to industrialize affordable smart homes and help address the global housing crisis. Founded in 2016, ADMARES is building a highly automated smart … Read the full press release

Siemens lays cornerstone for Erlangen Technology Campus as part of €2 billion global investment strategy

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has laid the cornerstone for a €500 million Technology Campus in Erlangen, Germany, as part of its €2 billion global investment strategy. Positioned as a flagship project of the Made for Germany initiative, the campus will become … Read the full press release

AI, Automation and Robotics Drive the Future of Hygiene at CMS Berlin 2025

Cleaning robots will dominate CMS Berlin 2025, with autonomous scrubbers, vacuums, and even solar panel bots on show. Global players from Germany, China, the US, and Singapore are unveiling robots making their world or European debuts. AI-powered features such as … Read the full press release

Sparkoz brings AI-driven cleaning robots with automated workstations to CMS Berlin 2025

(NEWS) BERLIN, 18-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Sparkoz Technology, a U.S.-based high-tech firm (founded in 2020) that designs and manufactures autonomous commercial and industrial cleaning robots, is set to highlight the latest in autonomous cleaning solutions at CMS Berlin 2025, showcasing … Read the full press release

Nokia and Supermicro partner to deliver AI-optimized turnkey data center networking solutions for cloud and HPC

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Supermicro have formed a strategic partnership to deliver AI-optimized, turnkey data center networking solutions for cloud providers, enterprises, hyperscalers, and CSPs. The collaboration combines Supermicro’s 800G Ethernet switching hardware with Nokia’s Service Router Linux operating system … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Group acquires Firmus AI to accelerate AI-first strategy and strengthen Bluebeam’s construction collaboration platform

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group has signed an agreement to acquire Firmus AI through its subsidiary Bluebeam, reinforcing its AI-first strategy and expanding Bluebeam’s collaboration platform with advanced design review and risk detection capabilities. Firmus specializes in analyzing 2D PDF … Read the full press release

GEA advances into DAX following strong transformation driven by innovation and sustainability

(IN BRIEF) GEA has joined the DAX index, becoming one of Germany’s 40 largest listed companies following a strong rise in its market valuation and successful qualification via Deutsche Börse’s “Fast Entry” process. The company’s transformation, centered on innovation, sustainability, … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf names Pierre Kröning as new CIO to lead global IT and digitalization strategy

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf has appointed Pierre Kröning as its new Chief Information Officer and Managing Director of Beiersdorf IT within Beiersdorf Shared Services, effective September 1, 2025. With more than 20 years at Beiersdorf, Kröning has extensive experience in IT, … Read the full press release

Voith drives operational stability at Green Bay Packaging with OnControl.Pulping Detrashing solution

(IN BRIEF) Voith has helped Green Bay Packaging stabilize operations and improve detrashing throughput at its Green Bay, Wisconsin facility through the OnControl.Pulping Detrashing system, which has been running since March 2024. The smart automation solution adapts cycle timing based … Read the full press release

KUKA launches KMP 250P mobile platform to boost safe and flexible intralogistics with new fleet management features

(IN BRIEF) KUKA has expanded its AMR portfolio with the launch of the KMP 250P, a mobile platform that can carry up to 250 kilograms and is designed for maximum flexibility and safety in modern production. Compatible with KUKA’s existing … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to fully automate Paris Metro Line 13 with CBTC GoA4 by 2032

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured a contract from RATP to deliver its CBTC GoA4 driverless automation system for Paris Metro Line 13, one of the city’s busiest routes. The project, backed by Île-de-France Mobilités, will include a new operations … Read the full press release

SGS introduces automated soil disease testing to support Canadian farmers against clubroot and Aphanomyces

(IN BRIEF) SGS has strengthened its crop science testing services in Canada with automated DNA extraction and molecular diagnostics to combat soilborne diseases like clubroot and Aphanomyces, which can severely impact crop rotations and persist for decades. Automation has increased … Read the full press release

Landmark M&S supply chain investment brings 1.3m sq ft sustainable distribution hub to Northamptonshire

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a £340 million investment in a new automated National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Northamptonshire, marking the largest supply chain investment in its history. The 1.3 million sq ft facility, opening in 2029, … Read the full press release

Aviva completes £700 million buy-in with ABB Plan securing pensions for over 7,300 members

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has finalised a £700 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in with the ABB Plan, securing pension benefits for more than 7,300 members. The transaction, completed in July 2025, included a £620 million in-specie transfer of corporate bonds and … Read the full press release

Nokia named top core networks vendor in Omdia’s 2025 market landscape report with strong leadership in 5G Standalone

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has secured the top spot in Omdia’s Market Landscape: Core Vendors – 2025 report, being ranked number one for competitiveness across its core networks portfolio. The company earned the highest scores for cloud-native readiness, automation, core-as-a-service, portfolio … Read the full press release

Accenture Ventures Backs Snorkel AI to Supercharge Data-Centric AI Solutions for Regulated Industries

(IN BRIEF) Accenture Ventures has invested in Snorkel AI to bolster enterprise AI adoption by improving dataset quality for model training and evaluation. Snorkel’s platform automates the conversion of siloed data and domain expertise into high-fidelity datasets, facilitating rapid, secure … Read the full press release

Leadec Assembles One Millionth Wheel for MAN’s Niepołomice Truck Plant

(IN BRIEF) Leadec hit a major milestone on 15 July 2025 by assembling its one‑millionth wheel for the MAN Trucks plant in Niepołomice, Poland. Partnering since August 2022, Leadec’s Kokotów assembly shop operates 24/7 with a 90‑strong team, producing 1,700 wheels daily to … Read the full press release