(IN BRIEF) Evonik has completed the transition of its global PU-additive production sites to green electricity, aligning with its sustainability goals of reducing emissions and improving production efficiency. This shift applies to the company’s amine and silicone platforms, and includes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged amine platforms, automotive, Chad Henneke, climate neutrality, coatings, construction, consumer goods, Emissions Reduction, Evonik, furniture, green electricity, Power Purchase Agreements, PU-additives, renewable energy, Roberto Vila-Keller, scope 1 and 2, silicone platforms, sustainability, Wittenburg release agent
(IN BRIEF) Paul Warton, Executive Vice President of Hydro Extrusions, has been appointed the new Chair of European Aluminium, succeeding Philipp Schlüter. Warton, with over 30 years of experience in the aluminium industry, will lead the organization in promoting sustainability, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged aerospace, aluminium industry, aluminium production, appointment, automotive, Defense, EU climate goals, European Aluminium, European Union, fair trade, green transition, Hydro Extrusions, leadership, packaging, Paul Warton, renewable energy, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has received the Texas Instruments 2024 Supplier Excellence Award, acknowledging its exceptional performance in die attach technology and its strong collaboration with Texas Instruments. The award highlights Henkel’s innovation, quality, and responsiveness in serving critical sectors such … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged automotive, Awards, collaboration, Communications, die attach technology, environmental responsibility, Henkel, Industrial, INNOVATION, leadership, Quality, responsiveness, semiconductor technology, social responsibility, Supplier Excellence Award, supply assurance, technology leadership, Texas Instruments
(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Synthomer have formed a strategic partnership to reduce carbon emissions in the production of Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® hot melt adhesives. This collaboration focuses on integrating renewable energy in the production process and incorporates Synthomer’s CLIMA-branded products to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged adhesives, automotive, biogas, carbon emissions, carbon footprint, carbon reduction, CLIMA-branded products, Climate Action, consumer goods, electronics, environmental impact, Henkel, hot melt adhesives, INNOVATION, ISO14067, Manufacturing, packaging, partnership, renewable electricity, renewable energy, Scope 1 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability, Synthomer, TECHNOMELT®, Together for Sustainability, TÜV SÜD
(IN BRIEF) BASF is expanding its production of semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany to meet the growing demand for chip manufacturing in Europe. The new facility, set to begin operations by 2027, will support key customers … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged advanced semiconductor materials, AI chip applications, automotive, BASF, BASF investment, chemical manufacturing, chip production, Europe, high-purity chemicals, Ludwigshafen, mobile communications, Semiconductor industry, Semiconductor Manufacturing, semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid
(IN BRIEF) KfW Research’s latest study reveals that Germany is facing increased competition from China in EU export markets. While Germany still maintains higher export shares than China in most product categories, its lead is shrinking, with China expanding its … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News
Tagged automotive, business environment, chemical products, CHINA, competitiveness, Dirk Schumacher, economic growth, EU export markets, Germany, KfW, mechanical engineering, trade rivalry
(IN BRIEF) Roland Welzbacher has been appointed to the Executive Board of Continental AG, effective August 1, 2025. He will take over as CFO from Olaf Schick, following a transition period that concludes on October 1, 2025. Welzbacher, who has … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, automotive, CFO, Continental AG, ContiTech, Corporate Leadership, Executive Board, finance, Germany, leadership, Management, mergers and acquisitions, Nikolai Setzer, Olaf Schick, Roland Welzbacher, Semperit Reifen, tires, Wolfgang Reitzle
(IN BRIEF) Schmalz has unveiled the FQE-V, a new, modular, and scalable gripper system for robotics, designed to handle workpieces of various sizes and shapes with precision and safety. The gripper offers customizable suction plate dimensions and suction hole grids, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged automated handling, automotive, control valves, electronics, end-of-line packaging, energy-efficient, FQE-V, FQE-V-M, FQE-V-X, glass, Human-Robot Collaboration, ISO TS 15066, lightweight design, load capacity, modular gripper, robotics, scalable gripper, Schmalz, sealing elements, sound insulation, suction cups, suction hole grid, suction plate, vacuum generator, workpieces
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has launched a groundbreaking Digital Factory solution offered as a service, enabling rapid factory digitisation through highly accurate laser scanning technology. The service, which reduces scan times from weeks to hours, provides manufacturers with immediate access to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 3D digital replicas, aerospace, agile manufacturing, automotive, BIM models, brownfield facilities, cloud-based workflows, Digital Factory, Digital Twin, digitisation, factory mapping, Hexagon, laser scanning, Manufacturing, Nicolas Lachaud-Bandres, Operational Efficiency, remote collaboration, site optimisation, smart factories
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced the launch of its new Robotics division, aimed at advancing autonomous systems by leveraging its expertise in measurement technology, AI, spatial intelligence, and digital twin solutions. The division will focus on developing humanoid robotics and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI, Arnaud Robert, automotive, Autonomous systems, Aviation, Digital Twins, ENERGY, Hexagon, humanoid robotics, industrial automation, INNOVATION, logistics, Manufacturing, measurement technology, Norbert Hanke, Robotics division, spatial intelligence, Warehousing
(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leader in renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, is proud to contribute to the Tour d’Europe initiative—a three-month road trip across 23 countries that demonstrates the decarbonization potential of renewable fuels. With stops planned at Neste … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automotive, AVIA, Baltics, BMW, Bosch, climate neutrality, DAF Trucks, Daimler truck, decarbonization, digital fuel twin, energy transition, EU climate goals, Ford Trucks, fuels value chain, FuelsEurope, greenhouse gas reduction, Hyundai, IRU, Iveco, Moeve, Neste, Porvoo, PRIO, renewable diesel, renewable fuels, Repsol, Rotterdam, SAF, sustainable aviation fuel, Tour d’Europe, University Darmstadt, University Karlsruhe, VDA, VW
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto, in partnership with Thanh Cong Group, has inaugurated a new assembly facility in Vietnam that will locally produce the Slavia and Kushaq models from CKD kits sourced from Pune, India. The plant, located in Quang Ninh … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Industrial, Investment, Technology
Tagged ASEAN, assembly plant, automotive, CKD, electric vehicles, expansion, global strategy, Haiphong, KAROQ, KODIAQ, Kushaq, New Energy Vehicles, Pune, ŠKODA AUTO, Slavia, Thanh Cong Group, Vietnam, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) Hydro has unveiled plans to invest in a new wire rod casthouse at its Karmøy aluminium smelter in Norway, aiming to supply aluminium for Europe’s critical energy infrastructure. With a production capacity of 110,000 tonnes per year, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway
Tagged 2028, aluminium, aluminium conductor, automotive, building systems, casthouse products, critical energy infrastructure, Eivind Kallevik, energy transition, EU, Hydro, investment decision, Karmøy, low-carbon aluminium, NOK 15 billion, Norway, power cables, primary aluminium, production capacity, R&D, recycled aluminium, renewable energy, smelting technology, wire rod casthouse
(IN BRIEF) Continental has elevated Vincent Charles to a pivotal executive role, reflecting the company’s strategic focus on innovation and transformative leadership. Known for his extensive background in the automotive and technology industries, Charles is now charged with driving key … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has integrated NVIDIA TAO models into its PSOC Edge MCU family to accelerate the deployment of AI at the edge. This new integration, powered by Arm Cortex-M55 processors and the Ethos-U55 microNPU, simplifies the creation … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Arm Cortex-M55, automotive, Computer Vision, Deepu Talla, Edge AI, Ethos-U55, fine-tuning, industrial automation, Infineon, Infineon Technologies AG, MCU, medical diagnostics, microcontroller, NPU, NVIDIA TAO, PSOC Edge MCU, smart IoT, Steve Tateosian
(IN BRIEF) A coalition of major industry players has launched a pioneering initiative in Western France to transform boat manufacturing through a circular economy model. In this breakthrough collaboration, Groupe Beneteau will incorporate recycled composite materials, including Arkema’s innovative Elium® … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aerospace, Arkema, automotive, boat manufacturing, Chomarat, circular economy model, circular manufacturing, CO2 emissions reduction, Composite Recycling, construction, Elium resin, glass fibers, global transition, Groupe Beneteau, industry leaders, Owens Corning, partnership, proof of concept, recycled composite materials, sustainability, sustainable boatbuilding, thermolysis technology, Veolia, Western France, wind energy
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has expanded its collaboration with Eatron to offer a comprehensive battery management solution (BMS) for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. By combining Infineon’s PSOC microcontrollers with Eatron’s AI-powered battery optimization software, the partnership aims to enhance … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged AI-driven software, AI-powered battery optimization, automotive, battery degradation, battery management market, battery management solutions, consumer markets, Cuauhtemoc Medina, Dr. Umut Genc, Eatron, energy storage solutions, energy storage systems, gallium nitride, industrial applications, Infineon Technologies, IoT, light electric vehicles, Machine Learning, MOSFETs, performance, portable electronics, portable medical devices, Power Tools, predictive maintenance, PSOC, PSoC 6, reliability, Remaining Useful Life, robotics, RUL, Safety Diagnostics, silicon, silicon carbide, smart home appliances, State of Charge, wearables
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a €26 million order for its CWA2000 high-voltage coolant pump from a well-known Asian engine manufacturer. The pumps will be used in 800V fuel cell vehicles and stationary power plants, marking a significant step in … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 800V fuel cell architecture, 800V technology, Asian engine manufacturer, automotive, collaboration, cooling water applications, copper, CWA2000, Energy Industries, fuel cell vehicles, green power generation, Hartha plant, high-voltage coolant pump, next-generation pumps, partnership, performance, Power Systems division, Rheinmetall, small vans, space-saving, stationary power plants, Trucks, wear-free, weight-saving, €26 million order
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has signed an agreement to sell its 40% minority stake in Langfang Kokusan Electric Co., Ltd. to its co-shareholders. Langfang Jinrun Technology Group Co., Ltd. will acquire 28.5% of the stake, and Langfang State-owned Assets Business Co., … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Investment
Tagged automotive, CHINA, electric motors, electric vehicle, Electrification Strategy, financial investment, generators, Langfang Jinrun Technology Group Co., Langfang Kokusan Electric Co., Langfang State-owned Assets Business Co., leisure equipment, long-term portfolio management, MAHLE, MAHLE Group Management Board, Markus Kapaun, Minority Stake, portfolio review, power generation, regulatory approvals
(IN BRIEF) BMW Group is expanding its quantum computing efforts, having already initiated research into this advanced technology since 2017. Quantum computing has the potential to significantly impact materials science, engineering, and logistics, and is expected to play a key … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged aerospace, AI, AI Integration, Airbus, automotive, automotive design, battery systems, BMW Group, Classiq, collaboration, drivetrains, future cars, INNOVATION, Manufacturing, materials science, NVIDIA, partnership, production processes, quantum computing, Quantum Computing Challenge, quantum computing research, Quantum Technology & Application Consortium, qubits, QUTAC, RWTH Aachen, sustainability, Technical University of Munich, technology
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