Tag Archives: energy efficiency

GEA Launches Varipond C to Revolutionize Centrifuge Separation with 30% Energy Savings and Enhanced Process Flexibility Across Multiple Industries

(IN BRIEF) GEA’s new Varipond C is a breakthrough solution for decanter centrifuges that offers simple, rapid, and precise adjustment of the separation zone and pond depth. This technology is designed to consistently deliver high product yields and quality in … Read the full press release

gAIn Initiative Paves the Way for Europe’s Next-Gen, Energy-Smart AI Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The gAIn project unites researchers from LMU Munich, TUM, and TUD Dresden University of Technology to confront the current challenges in artificial intelligence, particularly its high energy consumption, susceptibility to errors, and compliance issues with regulatory frameworks. With … Read the full press release

TUM Unveils Hands-On Energy Lab to Ignite Youth Interest in Renewable Technologies

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has launched an innovative laboratory designed to make renewable energy systems and energy consumption tangible for schoolchildren. In a simulated household setting complete with common appliances such as lamps and washing machines, … Read the full press release

Continental Dominates Global EV Market: Supplies Original Equipment Tires to 18 of 20 Leading Manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) Continental has established its dominance in the electric vehicle market by supplying original equipment tires to 18 of the world’s 20 highest-volume fully electric vehicle manufacturers in 2024. With nine of the top 10 EV manufacturers in each … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Launches TS25: A High-Performance Semi-Welded Heat Exchanger for the Evolving Energy Landscape

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has unveiled the TS25, a new addition to its semi-welded plate heat exchanger family, designed to address the growing need for efficient, scalable solutions in the evolving energy sector. Ideal for applications with limited pressure drop, … Read the full press release

ZF Drives Automotive Innovation with Ultra-Fast Optical Ethernet Systems

(IN BRIEF) ZF has unveiled significant improvements to its ProAI high-performance computer by integrating optical multi-gigabit Ethernet based on the IEEE 802.3cz-2023 standard, marking a pivotal moment for fiber optic applications in automotive electrical systems. The new technology supports data … Read the full press release

Henkel Unveils Loctite AA 5885: Rapid-Cure Gasketing Sealant Revolutionizing Automotive Electronics

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Loctite AA 5885, a 1K polyacrylate UV-curable gasketing sealant designed for automotive electronics applications. Optimized for Cured-in-Place Gasketing, the product offers excellent resistance to automotive fluids, high temperatures, and harsh conditions. It features rapid curing … Read the full press release

EIB Group Invests €90M to Unlock €185M for Sustainable Housing in Spain, Bolstering Green Finance and EU Market Integration

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has invested over €90 million in a synthetic securitisation operation with BBVA, aimed at financing sustainable housing projects in Spain. Backed by InvestEU, … Read the full press release

Dürr and Orafol Elevate Sustainability with Advanced Oxi.X RE System for Next-Generation Production Hall

(IN BRIEF) Dürr Systems AG and Orafol Europe have deepened their long-standing partnership with the installation of a new Oxi.X RE regenerative thermal oxidation system at Orafol’s 14,000 m² production hall in Oranienburg, Germany. Part of a 160 million euro … Read the full press release

Transforming University Campuses: €95 Million Boost for Green Student Housing and Modern Academic Facilities

(IN BRIEF) The University of Crete is set to undergo a significant expansion and upgrade of its student housing and academic facilities through a €95 million financing deal from the European Investment Bank (EIB), under a pioneering Public-Private Partnership with … Read the full press release

VELUX Group Sets Bold Sustainability Milestones with 60% Emissions Reduction and New Circularity Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the VELUX Group achieved a major sustainability milestone by cutting its operational emissions by 11%, bringing the total reduction to 60% compared to 2020 levels. This improvement was largely driven by a transition to renewable energy … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures New Order to Modernize Cartaseta’s Tissue Machine Combustion System for Enhanced Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has received an order from Cartaseta AG to upgrade the combustion system on a tissue machine at its Gretzenbach mill in Switzerland. This marks the fifteenth such upgrade by ANDRITZ in five years, with start-up expected in … Read the full press release

Nokia Powers Next-Generation IP Network for Germany’s Leading Research Community

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been chosen by Deutsches Forschungsnetz e.V. (DFN) to upgrade and expand its IP core router network in Germany. This initiative, announced on 26 March 2025, will deliver faster interface speeds of up to 800 Gigabits per … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Unveils $700M U.S. Investment Plan to Revolutionize Energy, AI, and Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric announced a groundbreaking investment of over $700 million in its U.S. operations through 2027, marking the largest single capital expenditure in its 135-year U.S. history. This initiative, which will raise the company’s total U.S. investment this … Read the full press release

MAHLE Achieves Top ‘A’ Rating and Leadership Status in Global Climate Protection Efforts

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE Group has been honored by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) with an “A” rating in the Climate Protection category, along with a new “Leadership” classification. This accolade reflects MAHLE’s significant efforts in reducing CO₂ emissions, as evidenced … Read the full press release

Alstom to Power Le Havre’s Urban Upgrade with Next-Generation Eco Citadis Trams

(IN BRIEF) Le Havre Seine Métropole has chosen Alstom to supply eight new-generation Citadis trams as part of a four-year framework agreement. These modern trams, which are set to begin delivery in 2027 with the introduction of line C, will … Read the full press release

Strasbourg’s Transit Transformation: Alstom to Deliver 27 Next-Gen Eco Citadis Trams

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has secured a significant new order to supply 27 new-generation Citadis trams to the Eurométropole de Strasbourg and the Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois (CTS) under an eight-year framework agreement valued at up to 250 million euros. This … Read the full press release

DB Schenker’s Electric Trucks Conquer Harsh Finnish Winters, Paving the Way for Sustainable Logistics

(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker has successfully demonstrated the reliability of its electric truck fleet in Finland over a one-year period, proving that these sustainable vehicles can operate efficiently in extreme winter conditions, even at -30°C. Two FUSO eCanter trucks have … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate and Scandic Revitalize Historic Hotel Laajavuori with Sustainable, High-Tech Renovation

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate and Scandic are jointly undertaking a major renovation of Hotel Laajavuori in Jyväskylä, Finland, with the project focused on modernizing the historic 24,000 square metre property. Key improvements include significant enhancements to energy efficiency, room … Read the full press release

Hydro Launches EUR 180 Million Recycling Plant in Torija to Transform European Aluminium Circularity

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has initiated construction on its new recycling plant in Torija, Spain, with an investment of EUR 180 million. The facility, part of Hydro’s expansive European recycling portfolio, is designed to improve the efficiency and sustainability of aluminium … Read the full press release