Tag Archives: Manufacturing

SAP Establishes Munich Defense Innovation Hub to Accelerate Secure Digital Transformation for Armed Forces and Security Institutions

(IN BRIEF) SAP SE has launched a new defense innovation hub in Munich, Germany, reinforcing its long-term commitment to advancing digital readiness within the defense and security sector at a time of growing geopolitical instability and complex global threats. The … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors Opens Applications for 2026 Apprenticeship Programme to Develop Next Generation of Automotive Talent

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has opened applications for its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme offering 25 places across Manufacturing, R&D, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Quality, Mulliner, Strategy, and Product Lines as part of its Beyond100+ strategy to drive electrification and sustainability apprentices … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland appointed as Notified Body under the new EU Battery Regulation to support global manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland (InterCert) has been designated as a Notified Body under the new EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, replacing the previous Battery Directive, allowing it to support manufacturers worldwide with compliance, testing, and conformity assessments across the entire … 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

Siemens and Capgemini Partner to Develop AI-Native Digital Solutions for Next-Generation Industrial Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Capgemini have deepened their collaboration to develop AI-native digital solutions that integrate artificial intelligence directly into the foundation of product engineering, manufacturing, and operations. The partnership will deliver industry-specific applications that combine Siemens’ industrial software and … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY Strengthens North American Presence with Acquisition of U.S. Metal Door Manufacturer MPI

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired Metal Products Inc. (MPI), a U.S. manufacturer of custom hollow metal doors and frames based in Corbin, Kentucky. The acquisition supports ASSA ABLOY’s strategy to strengthen its position in mature markets through complementary products … Read the full press release

Evonik inaugurates Alu5 production site in Japan to power next-generation battery and coating technologies

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has opened its first fumed alumina production plant, “Alu5,” in Yokkaichi, Japan, marking a key step in expanding its aluminum oxide business across Asia. The mid-double-digit million Euro investment will produce AEROXIDE®, a high-performance aluminum oxide solution … Read the full press release

PwC Grows Global AI Portfolio to 250+ Agents Through Strategic EMEA Rollout with Google Cloud

(IN BRIEF) PwC, in collaboration with Google Cloud, has expanded its AI agent ecosystem across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, introducing over 100 enterprise-ready agents that increase its global total to more than 250. These agents combine Google Cloud’s … Read the full press release

EIB Group and EU4Business back €77 million financing boost for Moldovan SMEs through ProCredit Bank and Victoriabank

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the EIB and EIF, has signed guarantee agreements with ProCredit Bank Moldova and Victoriabank to mobilise over €77 million in new financing for nearly 1,000 Moldovan SMEs. Backed by the EU’s EU4Business Guarantee Facility, … Read the full press release

Acuity Knowledge Partners expands AI capabilities with acquisition of European digital transformation firm Ascent

(IN BRIEF) Acuity Knowledge Partners has agreed to acquire Ascent, a European leader in AI-powered digital transformation services, in a deal expected to close on 30 September 2025. The acquisition will expand Acuity’s Data and Technology Services division, adding 550 … Read the full press release

CTP explores Vietnam market opportunities in response to tenant demand and global nearshoring trends

(IN BRIEF) CTP, Europe’s largest listed logistics and industrial real estate developer, confirmed it is assessing potential opportunities in Vietnam following increased demand from Asian tenants and the broader “China plus one” manufacturing strategy. With 13.5 million sqm of completed … Read the full press release

Ericsson Named Leader in IDC MarketScape for European Enterprise Private 5G Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape’s 2025 assessment of European Enterprise Private 5G vendors. The report applauds Ericsson’s creation of a dedicated enterprise unit focused on private networks, enterprise mobility, and industry-specific use … Read the full press release

Virtualware Elevates to Euronext Growth with Market Cap at €36.8 Million

(IN BRIEF) Virtualware has transitioned from Euronext Access Paris to Euronext Growth (ALVIR), becoming the seventh Spanish company on the market and achieving a market capitalisation increase from €27.3 million in April 2023 to €36.8 million in June 2025. With … Read the full press release

EY and NVIDIA Launch AI-Driven Platform to Revolutionize Third-Party Risk Management

(IN BRIEF) EY.ai for Risk is a new suite of AI-powered risk management tools developed in partnership with NVIDIA. Combining NVIDIA NIM microservices and EY’s 100+ years of risk expertise, the solution runs on the EY.ai agentic platform to streamline … Read the full press release

Kissflow Doubles Down on Germany as a Strategic Growth Market with New AI Features and Enterprise Focus

(IN BRIEF) Kissflow is strategically expanding into Germany—Europe’s innovation-driven manufacturing powerhouse—by offering its intuitive low-code/no-code platform that empowers both IT teams and “citizen” developers to rapidly automate workflows, digitize processes and harness real-time data. Recognizing Germany’s booming digital transformation in … Read the full press release

Wynxx Revolutionizes Software Development, Cutting Documentation Time by 90% and Speeding Up Legacy Modernization

(IN BRIEF) Wynxx, GFT Technologies’ GenAI-powered software delivery product, is transforming the software development landscape. It reduces documentation efforts by over 90 percent and accelerates legacy modernization by more than 40 percent, as demonstrated by a global tier-1 investment bank. … Read the full press release

Leoni AG Opens High-Tech Plant in Agadir, Morocco, Creating 3,000 Jobs and Pioneering Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Leoni AG has officially opened its new plant in Agadir, Morocco, designed to produce wiring systems for commercial vehicles. With an investment of over 20 million euros, the facility will create more than 3,000 jobs by 2027 and … Read the full press release

Siemens’ Teamcenter and Mendix solutions enable Tatra Trucks to unify product development and manufacturing processes, optimizing production and reducing time-to-market

(IN BRIEF) Tatra Trucks has implemented Siemens’ Xcelerator software suite to streamline its digital transformation, improving manufacturing, product development, and customer delivery processes. With the integration of Teamcenter and Mendix, Tatra aims to optimize its operations, increase production efficiency, and … Read the full press release

Jungheinrich to Deliver Advanced Automated Central Warehouse for Wicke GmbH + Co KG in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Jungheinrich has been awarded a contract by Wicke GmbH + Co KG for the development of an automated central warehouse in Sprockhövel, Germany, designed to optimize production supply and internal logistics. The high-bay silo warehouse will have 22,596 … Read the full press release

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall Expand Partnership to Build European Missile Manufacturing Hub for NATO Goals

(IN BRIEF) Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have strengthened their partnership to establish a European center of excellence for rockets and missile production, based in Germany. The centre will cater to the European market, supporting NATO’s defence goals and enhancing Europe’s … Read the full press release