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Voith and Wuzhou Special Paper Launch the World’s Largest Specialty Paper Machine in China, Strengthening Long-Term Industry Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Voith and Wuzhou Special Paper have commissioned the world’s widest specialty paper machine, the PM 21, in Hanchuan, Hubei Province, marking a milestone in their ongoing collaboration. Entirely engineered and supplied by Voith, PM 21 boasts a working … Read the full press release

Siemens Launches Electrical Designer in TIA Selection Tool Cloud, Revolutionizing Electrical Planning for Machine Design

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has introduced Electrical Designer, a new cloud-based software module within the TIA Selection Tool Cloud, aimed at revolutionizing electrical planning for machine design. The system integrates international standards knowledge (IEC 60204-1) with automated functions such as component … Read the full press release

Kemira Secures NIB Financing to Accelerate Industrial-Scale Biomaterials Production with IFF Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has approved a EUR 50 million, 10-year loan to Kemira for constructing a new biomaterials production facility in Finland. The project, jointly developed with International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), will produce bio-based alpha-glucans … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Strengthens Industrial Protection Line with Self-Extinguishing Flame-Gard™ Paper

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has launched its Flame-Gard™ flame-retardant paper, an innovative material engineered for industrial environments such as spray booths and workshops. The paper provides self-extinguishing protection when exposed to fire while maintaining strong mechanical durability and low water absorption, … Read the full press release

Energy Digital Twin and Renewable Initiatives Cut Emissions at Hexagon’s Italian Plants

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon is driving a comprehensive digital and energy transformation at its Moncalieri and Grugliasco plants in northern Italy as part of its global efficiency programme. Using Leica 3D scanning to develop an energy Digital Twin, the company has … Read the full press release

Henkel opens Inspiration Center Shanghai to drive sustainable adhesive innovation and regional growth in Asia-Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened its new Inspiration Center for Adhesive Technologies in Shanghai, a €60 million investment designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen customer collaboration, and expand sustainable solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. Located in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, the 33,000-square-meter … Read the full press release

Continental ContiTech pioneers purified pyrolysis oil technology to recycle complex rubber and replace fossil resources

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s ContiTech division has launched a new era in rubber recycling by acquiring exclusive patent rights for an advanced pyrolysis-based purification process and commissioning a pilot plant to produce high-quality pyrolysis oil. The breakthrough allows waste rubber, including … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ wins EcoVadis gold medal and sets ambitious 2030 ESG targets after surpassing 2025 goals ahead of schedule

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has received a gold medal from EcoVadis, ranking among the top 5% of companies worldwide for sustainability. At the same time, the Austrian technology group unveiled new ESG targets for 2030, having already surpassed most of its … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval brings global industry and academia together in Lund for ESS Innovation Day 2025 on neutron science applications

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is hosting ESS Innovation Day 2025 on 19 August in Lund, Sweden, an event that unites research directors from leading companies and universities to explore how neutron science from the European Spallation Source (ESS) can help … Read the full press release

Safran’s New €108 Million Factory in Belgium to Revolutionize Compressor Blade Production for Aircraft Engines

(IN BRIEF) Safran Blades has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Marchin, Belgium, designed to produce titanium compressor blades for aircraft engines. This €108 million investment strengthens Safran Aero Boosters’ position in the aeronautics sector, with the plant expected to … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Schuler Introduces Laser Blanking Line 1.18 DFT, Enhancing Efficiency and Material Savings

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ Schuler has launched the Laser Blanking Line 1.18 DFT, a breakthrough in cut-to-length technology. The new system offers significant material savings and enhanced operational efficiency by eliminating the need for additional work steps and reducing scrap production. … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Unveils AI-Infused Open Automation Platform to Transform Industrial Operations

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric will unveil its latest innovations at Hannover Messe 2025, demonstrating how open, software-defined automation and AI-enhanced solutions are transforming the industrial sector. The company’s showcase, themed “Shaping the Future with Technology,” emphasizes the integration of automation, … Read the full press release