LONDON, 11-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The capacity for Intelligent Awareness and machine learning technologies to significantly improve navigational safety has been verified by Rolls-Royce and Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), following the success of a pilot project … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ferry, Iiro Lindborg, Intelligent_Awareness, Kenta Arai, Kobe, machine_learning, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, ML, navigation, navigational safety test, Oita, passenger ferry, Rolls-Royce, safety, shipping, Ship_Intelligence
@CITY initiative researches and tests automated driving functions for urban traffic Development of intelligent technologies for greater safety, convenience and more efficient use of existing transport infrastructure Leading German companies, research organisations and the German government are investing around 45 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automated_driving, mobility, safety, traffic, TRANSPORT, urban_mobility
Decision based on five-year data from COMPASS-XT long-term safety study Alcon advises ophthalmic surgeons to cease further implantation BASEL, 31-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Reflecting its uncompromising commitment to patient safety, Alcon today announced an immediate, voluntary market withdrawal of the CyPass Micro-Stent from … Read the full press release
Posted in Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Retail, Switzerland
Tagged Alcon, cataract, CyPass® Micro-Stent, glaucoma, market_withdrawal, safety
Fire protection: Continental fulfills stringent provisions of EU fire protection standard EN 45545 at different levels of safety Sensors with haptic feedback conceivable for various applications Robust, durable products make rail travel safer and more comfortable than ever HANOVER/BERLIN, 27-Aug-2018 — … Read the full press release
It measures over 30 metres long and reduces CO2 emissions by 20% per road journey The duo trailer leads to a logistics cost savings of 25% and should reduce the level of road accidents The truck was tested on the journey … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Environment, Spain, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Dr. Christian Vollmer, duo trailer, duo_trailer, efficiency, safety, SEAT, sustainability, Trucks
OXFORD, 19-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading service provider Amey, is proud to announce that they have been recognised for their ‘exceptional safety performance’. Amey received the award in relation to a substation refurbishment project they are carrying out on behalf … Read the full press release
Nepal is proposing to implement a new set of chemical requirements for toy safety. If approved, the new measures could become effective in late 2018/early 2019. GENEVA, 29-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In March 2017, we informed you [1]that Nepal had implemented measures … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, Security & Safety, Switzerland
Tagged chemical, Nepal, safety, SGS, toy, toy safety, toy_safety, World Trade Organization, WTO
Insurance institutions showcase winning innovations transforming the industry PARIS, 13-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Efma, an association of more than 3,300 retail financial services companies in 130 countries, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced the winners of the third annual Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Financial, France, Insurance, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AI, Awards, digitization, Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards, Elyseum, insurance, insurtech, Jean-Francois Gasc, NLP, Paris, rescue, safety, Vincent Bastid
The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class presents itself in top form. Whether on or off the road and whatever the operating conditions, the off-road vehicle impresses with its performance, cutting-edge assistance systems, outstanding handling, and safety. At the same time, the new … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler AG, GClass, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, MercedesBenz, offroad, Ola Källenius, performance, safety
EBRD and EU develop implementation plan to strengthen protection LONDON, 01-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The world runs on hydrocarbons. But the impacts of oil production are significant and accidents like the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Greece, Security & Safety
Tagged EBRD, Environment, EU, Greece, hydrocarbons, oil protection, safety
COIMBRA, Portugal, 04-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — CRITICAL Software has announced a new partnership with Denmark-based Akjumen, a company focused on bridging the gap between technology and business services. The agreement will see Akjumen act as an official partner and distributor of … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Portugal, Technology
Tagged Akjumen, CRITICAL Software, enterprise, Pedro Murtinho, Raini Urbschat, safety, Scandinavia, software
Award for breakthrough model wellbeing programme. Hillsborough, UK, 14-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAHAM Construction’s visionary approach to whole person development has been celebrated at the prestigious Highways England Health, Safety & Wellbeing Awards. Seeing off a host of industry-leading competition, GRAHAM’s … Read the full press release
Westhampnett, United Kingdom, 09-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has unveiled a sophisticated situational awareness system that fuses multiple sensors with intelligent software to mitigate against the safety risks navigators face when operating vessels at night, in adverse weather conditions or … Read the full press release
Based on the MEOLUT Next system from Thales Alenia Space, used to detect distress signals DAKAR, Senegal, 26-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales Alenia Space is at the heart of an in-flight demonstration of aviation safety, carried out today within the scope … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Technology, Travel
Tagged Aviation, Aviation Safety, flight, GRICAS, h2020, safety, Thales Alenia Space
LONDON, 20-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — CNH Industrial’s (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) Sorocaba plant in the state of São Paulo, Brazil has achieved Silver level certification in the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program. Inaugurated in 2010, the plant stands out by producing … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged CNH Industrial, combine, harvesters, productivity, Quality, safety, sustainability
PARIS, 12-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — On 6 January 2018, EDF completed the cold functional test phase for the Flamanville EPR. This stage is part of the system performance testing, which started in the first quarter of 2017, to check and … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Industrial, Technology
Tagged EDF, Flamanville EPR, hydrostatic, nuclear, reactor, safety, the Nuclear Safety Authority, welds
Ysgol Golftyn school children take to the water to learn about the River Dee Quay Watermen’s Association teach valuable lessons in engineering, wildlife and safety Western Link project funds the day and provides life jackets for the river trip WARWICK, 16-Jun-2017 … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged engineering, Glyn Sibson, national grid, Paula Ellis, safety, School children, Sharon Kevan, Western Link project, wildlife
Safer, faster travel on popular rail line thanks to latest rail communications system Turnkey project is part of comprehensive Polish rail network modernization Nokia’s third major GSM-Railway project in Poland Warsaw, Poland, 28-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia Networks will provide its … Read the full press release
Posted in Poland, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Dirk Lewandowski, GSM-R, GSM-Railway, GSM-Railway mobile infrastructure, Nokia Networks, railway, safety, train
Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With different types of draft gears and supplementary collapsible tubes, the new Voith SA3 coupler now offers several variations of energy absorption. In addition, it allows automatic coupling of the main reservoir and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged new SA3 coupler, safety, Voith
Revolutionary Tread Design Evolves To Deliver Superior Grip Even When Worn. Detroit, MI, US, 16-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today at the North American International Auto Show, Michelin introduced the MICHELIN® Premier® A/S tire for the North American market with revolutionary new EverGrip™ … Read the full press release
11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today an Airworthiness Directive which approves and mandates the technical solution proposed by Eurocopter for its EC225 fleet. The objective is to fix the unsafe condition created by the shaft failure … Read the full press release
Brussels, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion László Andor today welcomed the adoption by the European Parliament of the Commission’s proposal for a Directive to update and improve EU rules to protect workers from electromagnetic fields … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Healthcare, Law, Politics
Tagged EU workers, harmful electromagnetic fields, health, László Andor, magnetic resonance imaging scans, MRI, power lines, radar, safety, welders, workers
Energy Commissioner Oettinger welcomes Parliament adoption of offshore legislation Brussels, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy said: “I welcome this major step enhancing the safety of offshore oil and gas production in the EU. Past accidents have shown … Read the full press release
Support for aerospace innovation 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We are helping European aeronautics leader EADS with its research and development programme. They are improving aircraft aerodynamics and flight control systems, with benefits for lower pollution and increased safety. A new EUR … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged aeronautics, aerospace innovation, aircraft aerodynamics, CO2 emissions, EADS, flight control systems, Harald Wilhelm, loan, lower pollution, nitrogen emissions, Philippe de Fontaine Vive, R&D, safety