Tag Archives: Manufacturing

Ericsson and MediaTek Achieve Decimeter-Level Accuracy With 3GPP-Based GNSS RTK on Commercial 5G Network

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MediaTek have completed a world-first end-to-end test of high-precision outdoor positioning using 3GPP-based GNSS Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technology over a commercial 5G network, achieving stable sub-30 cm outdoor accuracy with a handset’s built-in antenna. The test … Read the full press release

Wireless Logic to Acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT Connectivity Business Through Arqia

(IN BRIEF) Wireless Logic has signed an agreement to acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT connectivity business, which will become part of Arqia after completion. The transaction builds on Wireless Logic’s 2025 acquisition of Arqia and supports its strategy to expand in … Read the full press release

Almirall Secures Exclusive Rights Outside Mainland China for CrystalO Dermatology Programme

(IN BRIEF) Almirall has entered into a collaboration and licensing agreement with CrystalO for the discovery and development of novel small molecules in medical dermatology. Under the agreement, CrystalO will handle candidate discovery, optimisation, IND-enabling studies and early clinical development, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Launches International Training Programme for Advanced Materials Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has secured €4.4 million in Horizon Europe funding to establish the iDTC-MIF, an international doctoral training centre focused on advanced materials discovery and processing technologies. The five-year programme will train two cohorts of international … Read the full press release

Dassault Systèmes Adds New Virtual Companion Skills to Its 3DEXPERIENCE AI-Native Agentic Platform

(IN BRIEF) Dassault Systèmes has expanded its 3DEXPERIENCE AI-native agentic platform with the availability of three Virtual Companions: AURA, LEO and MARIE. AURA supports programme management, LEO focuses on complex engineering, and MARIE is designed for deep science. Together, they … Read the full press release

EPFL, Empa and SBB Develop AI Model to Improve Electricity Demand Forecasting for Swiss Rail

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from EPFL and Empa, in collaboration with SBB, have developed an AI model that improves next-day electricity demand forecasting across Switzerland’s rail network. The model combines historical energy-consumption data with contextual information such as train timetables, operational … Read the full press release

Hydro-Backed Slovalco Secures Framework to Resume Aluminium Production in Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) Slovalco has reached an agreement with the Slovak government that establishes the framework for restarting 75,000 tonnes of curtailed primary aluminium capacity, subject to European Commission approval of Slovakia’s updated indirect carbon cost compensation scheme. The company, which … Read the full press release

CVC to Support Irca’s Next International Growth Phase Following Planned Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) CVC Capital Partners has agreed to acquire Irca from Advent through its CVC Capital Partners IX fund. Irca is an Italy-headquartered global supplier of ingredient solutions and semi-finished products for pastry, bakery, chocolate and ice cream applications. The … Read the full press release

Lloyds Survey Finds UK Businesses Taking Practical Steps to Manage Global Economic Uncertainty

(IN BRIEF) UK businesses are showing resilience in the face of global economic uncertainty, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer. The survey found that 84% of firms are confident in their ability to withstand economic shocks, even though 57% … Read the full press release

Safran Electronics & Defense Expands Montluçon Facility to Scale Production of High-Precision Inertial Navigation Sensors

(IN BRIEF) Safran Electronics & Defense is investing €120 million to expand and modernize its Montluçon facility in France, with the goal of tripling production capacity for its high-tech hemispherical resonator gyroscopes from 10,000 units annually to 30,000 units by … Read the full press release

JYSK Brings 475 Supplier and Trading Partner Representatives Together in Shanghai to Advance Climate Goals

(IN BRIEF) JYSK has hosted its first major supplier event in Asia, gathering 475 participants from suppliers and international traders in Shanghai to focus on sustainability, compliance and shared climate goals. The event is part of JYSK’s wider effort to … Read the full press release

TeamViewer Adds Windows AI Video Super Resolution to Assist AR to Improve Remote Guidance in Challenging Network Conditions

(IN BRIEF) TeamViewer has strengthened its Assist AR remote assistance solution through a Microsoft collaboration that introduces AI-powered video enhancement using the Windows AI API for Video Super Resolution. The capability is designed to improve the clarity of incoming video … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Advances Industrial Decarbonisation With EU-Backed Renewable Heat Projects Across Energy-Intensive Sectors

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has been awarded European support for eight industrial heat electrification projects under the first European Commission Innovation Fund auction focused on decarbonising industrial heat. The projects will use electric boilers powered by renewable electricity to replace fossil … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain Advances Portfolio Optimization With Sale of HKO and Deltec Industrial Insulation Textile Business

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has finalized the sale of HKO in Germany and Deltec in France, a business focused on manufacturing technical textile components for high-temperature industrial insulation. The products are mainly used in automotive and industrial applications. The business includes … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Strengthens Defence and Space Ambitions with Appointment of Celia Pelaz as CEO of STech Defence GmbH

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG has named Celia Pelaz as CEO of its “Defence & New Space” business, effective October 1, 2026, placing her in charge of the management board of STech Defence GmbH, the company’s newly established independent subsidiary focused … Read the full press release

ACS Group Strengthens Industry Position as Turner and FlatironDragados Earn Leading Places in ENR Contractor Rankings

(IN BRIEF) ACS Group companies Turner and FlatironDragados have been recognized in the latest Engineering News-Record industry rankings, highlighting their leadership in construction, transportation and infrastructure markets. Turner retained the number one overall position in the ENR Top 400 Contractors … Read the full press release

Proposed Stellantis-Dongfeng Joint Venture Targets NEV Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing Synergies in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis and Dongfeng Group have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to explore the creation of a new Stellantis-led joint venture in Europe focused on the sales, distribution, manufacturing, purchasing and engineering of Dongfeng new energy vehicles. The … Read the full press release

New Telia IoT Connect Platform Strengthens Secure and Resilient IoT Communications for Swedish Organisations

(IN BRIEF) Telia has launched Telia IoT Connect, a sovereign Internet of Things service in Sweden that keeps IoT connectivity, operations and data management fully within the country’s borders. Built on Telia’s national 4G and 5G networks, the service is … Read the full press release

Global Suppliers Recognized by Schaeffler for Excellence in Manufacturing and Mobility Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler honored seven suppliers during Supplier Day 2026 in Herzogenaurach, recognizing outstanding achievements across categories including electric mobility, powertrain systems, industrial solutions and logistics. The event focused on the importance of resilient supply chains, strategic supplier partnerships and … Read the full press release

New Covestro TPU Facility in Guangzhou Strengthens Regional Customer Collaboration and Material Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has opened a new TPU Application Development Center in Guangzhou, China, as part of its strategy to strengthen innovation and customer collaboration across Asia-Pacific. The facility complements the company’s TPU production site in Zhuhai and R&D center … Read the full press release