Tag Archives: safety

ZF’s Cutting-Edge Mobility Solutions Redefine Transportation at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025

(IN BRIEF) ZF is showcasing its advanced mobility solutions at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, highlighting its innovative X-by-Wire technology and commitment to sustainability in India’s transportation sector. The company is focusing on safety, electrification, and efficiency, with technologies … Read the full press release

HAROPA PORT Awards €183 Million Contract for Sustainable River Link to Port 2000 in Le Havre

(IN BRIEF) HAROPA PORT has awarded a €183 million contract to a consortium led by VINCI Construction and DEME to create a 1.8 km river channel linking Port 2000 in Le Havre directly to the Seine river basin. The project, … Read the full press release

Equinor Expands Offshore Fleet with New Leonardo AW189 Helicopters to Strengthen NCS Operations

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has awarded Tromsø-based Lufttransport RW AS the contract to operate five new Leonardo AW189 helicopters on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), enhancing its fleet for offshore transportation services. These helicopters, arriving in 2025 and 2026, will replace … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Awarded £285M Contract for RECODE Programme to Enhance Royal Navy Combat Systems

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has been awarded a £285 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence as part of the RECODE programme to support and modernise the Royal Navy’s combat systems. The contract, which spans eight years, focuses on … Read the full press release

NWO Warns of Harmful Impact of Proposed Budget Cuts on Dutch Education and Research Sector

(IN BRIEF) This week, the Dutch Senate is deliberating the 2025 budget, which includes significant cuts to higher education and scientific research. NWO has expressed concern that these reductions will hinder the Netherlands’ ability to remain competitive as a knowledge-based … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Conti EfficientPro HS5 and HD5 Tires for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety in Long-Distance Haulage

(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched its new Conti EfficientPro HS5 and HD5 tires designed for the commercial vehicle industry. These tires feature the innovative vec2Sil silica compound, which reduces rolling resistance and improves fuel and energy efficiency, while also offering … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Partners with Gasunie for Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has formed a strategic long-term partnership with Gasunie to support the sustainable development of its gas transport infrastructure. The ten-year agreement, finalized on January 16, 2025, involves comprehensive maintenance, engineering, and management services. Bilfinger, working with partners … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Launches Eye Comfort Certification for Laptops at CES 2025

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has introduced a new Eye Comfort Certification for laptops at CES 2025, a groundbreaking 5-star rating system designed to assess laptop screens for visual comfort. This certification evaluates key factors like image quality, ambient light control, … Read the full press release

GSK Announces FDA Review of Convenient Prefilled Syringe for Shingrix Shingles Vaccine

(IN BRIEF) GSK has announced that the FDA has accepted its application to review a prefilled syringe version of Shingrix, its shingles vaccine. This new version, expected to be available from January 2025, eliminates the need for reconstitution, offering a … Read the full press release

JSW Selects Dräger’s BG ProAir for Enhanced Mine Rescue Operations in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Dräger’s BG ProAir closed-circuit breathing apparatus has been chosen by Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) SA as the preferred respiratory protection for its mine rescue teams in Poland. The purchase of 435 units follows extensive testing at all JSW … Read the full press release

Empa Researchers Develop Nanocomplexes to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections in Eye Surgery

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen are developing new nanocomplexes to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria and protect eye tissue following cataract surgery. Supported by the Heinz A. Oertli Fund for Ophthalmology, these nanocomplexes, based on … Read the full press release

Roche Shares Promising Phase IIb PADOVA Study Results for Prasinezumab in Early-Stage Parkinson’s Disease

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced results from the Phase IIb PADOVA study evaluating prasinezumab in 586 individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease. While the primary endpoint of time to confirmed motor progression narrowly missed statistical significance, promising efficacy trends were observed, … Read the full press release

BASF Introduces Symbiocell®: A New Solution for Sensitive Skin Approved for Use in China

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Symbiocell®, a new cosmetic ingredient derived from Cestrum latifolium leaves, now approved for use in China following a successful regulatory notification. Designed to soothe sensitive skin and reduce excessive skin reactions, Symbiocell® has shown strong … Read the full press release

Tolebrutinib Receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

(IN BRIEF) The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to tolebrutinib for treating adults with non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (nrSPMS), following positive results from the HERCULES phase 3 study. The study showed tolebrutinib delayed disability progression by 31% and … Read the full press release

Roche Launches Upgraded cobas Systems 2.0 to Revolutionize Molecular Diagnostics Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Roche has received CE certification for its enhanced cobas® 6800/8800 systems 2.0, introducing significant improvements in laboratory diagnostics. The upgrade streamlines operations by reducing downtime, consolidating test menus, and increasing throughput, supported by innovative TAGS technology that detects … Read the full press release

Roche Vabysmo Prefilled Syringe Gains EU Approval, Transforming Retinal Disease Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Roche’s Vabysmo® (faricimab) prefilled syringe has received European Medicines Agency approval for treating three major retinal conditions: neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and macular edema caused by retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Serving over nine … Read the full press release

Volvo and DHL Collaborate to Launch Autonomous Freight Operations in the U.S., Pioneering the Future of Logistics

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and DHL Supply Chain have joined forces to revolutionize freight transportation in the U.S. using the production-ready Volvo VNL Autonomous, powered by Aurora Driver technology. The partnership aims to validate the ecosystem required for … Read the full press release

DNV Releases New Standard to Enhance Safety and Scalability of Electrolyser Systems in Hydrogen Production

(IN BRIEF) DNV has released the DNV-ST-J301 Electrolyser Systems standard, setting a benchmark for the safe design, construction, and operation of electrolysers used in hydrogen production. This standard provides a comprehensive, risk-based framework to ensure safety and scalability throughout the … Read the full press release

SGS Partners with ENSESO4Food to Revolutionize Food Traceability with Advanced Digital Platform

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with ENSESO4Food to integrate the Trakkey4Food platform into SGS’s compliance services for the US FDA’s FSMA 204 traceability rule. This collaboration aims to improve food traceability, safety, and transparency across the supply chain. Trakkey4Food offers … Read the full press release

Roche Presents Promising Data on Bispecific Antibodies at ASH 2024, Highlighting Advancements in Lymphoma Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Roche presented new data at the ASH 2024 meeting highlighting the effectiveness of its bispecific antibodies, Columvi and Lunsumio, in treating lymphomas. Long-term studies show durable remissions and immune system recovery with fixed-duration therapies, while real-world data emphasize … Read the full press release