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Novartis Completes Major US Expansion Plan with Seventh Facility to Strengthen End to End Manufacturing Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has finalized its US manufacturing and research expansion plan with the announcement of a seventh new facility in Morrisville, North Carolina, dedicated to producing active pharmaceutical ingredients for solid-dose medicines and RNA therapies. The move is part … Read the full press release

Capgemini Report Reveals Strong Executive Confidence in Physical AI as a Driver of Scalable Robotics Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Capgemini Research Institute’s latest report reveals that physical AI is rapidly gaining traction as organizations move from experimentation toward real-world deployment of autonomous robotic systems. With nearly 80% of companies already engaging with the technology and a … Read the full press release

Symrise Strengthens Biotechnology Capabilities with Investment in Precision Fermentation Pet Nutrition Innovator Bond Pet Foods

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has taken a strategic step toward strengthening its position in sustainable pet nutrition by investing in Bond Pet Foods, a biotechnology company specializing in precision fermentation. The collaboration focuses on developing animal-identical proteins that can diversify traditional … Read the full press release

Europe’s Digital Sovereignty Debate Expands Beyond Cloud and AI to the Foundations of IT Infrastructure

Europe’s digital sovereignty debate is expanding beyond cloud and AI to include control over existing enterprise IT infrastructure. Structural dependence on non-European vendors persists across hardware, firmware, and long-lived systems. Limited access to updates, repairs, and maintenance raises concerns around … Read the full press release

Italy’s Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Sen. Alessio Butti, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) has announced that Alessio Butti will participate in its 5th Session in Lake Como from April 22–24, 2026, contributing key insights from Italy’s national digital transformation agenda. As Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Butti … Read the full press release

H.E. Ambassador Vincent Y.C. Tsai to Contribute Taiwan’s Perspective to the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress in Lake Como

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) has announced that Vincent Y.C. Tsai will participate in its 5th Session at Lake Como from April 22–24, 2026, contributing a key perspective from Taiwan, a global leader in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and … Read the full press release

Croatia’s Minister of Science, Education and Youth, Prof. Dr. Radovan Fuchs, to Join Key European and Global Leaders at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will host Radovan Fuchs as a keynote speaker at its 5th Session in Lake Como on April 22–24, 2026, bringing an important EU perspective to discussions on rapidly advancing technologies such as Physical … Read the full press release

New Dedicated Pharma Airfreight Capacity Strengthens DHL’s End to End Temperature Controlled Transport Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has strengthened its Life Sciences & Healthcare logistics offering by expanding a dedicated Airfreight Cold Chain Network as part of a EUR 2 billion investment in DHL Health Logistics. The enhanced network integrates global aviation capacity, … Read the full press release

TRATON GROUP and WWF Sweden Establish Strategic Partnership to Tackle Biodiversity Risks and Advance Sustainable Resource Use in Commercial Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) TRATON GROUP and WWF Sweden have launched a three-year partnership supported by a new WWF-authored study exploring the commercial vehicle sector’s relationship with nature. The report highlights that while electrification reduces emissions, it can also create environmental challenges … Read the full press release

Thales Shanghai recognized as Advanced-Level Smart Factory as part of decade-long Industry 4.0 transformation

(IN BRIEF) Thales Smart Card Technologies (Shanghai) has been recognized as a “Shanghai Advanced-Level Smart Factory” in 2025, reflecting more than a decade of Industry 4.0-driven digital transformation that has delivered a 70 percent automation rate and 80 percent connectivity … Read the full press release

ReDriveS Project Positions Schaeffler at the Forefront of Sustainable Recycling Solutions for Electric Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler is coordinating the ReDriveS lighthouse project to develop an automated, scalable and non-destructive recycling concept for electric axle drives. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the project combines robotic disassembly, digital twins … Read the full press release

Critical Chemicals Alliance Launch Seen as Turning Point for Europe’s Chemical Industry

(IN BRIEF) Cefic has welcomed the launch of the Critical Chemicals Alliance, calling it a crucial step in implementing the EU’s Chemical Industry Action Plan at a time of mounting closures and declining investment across Europe’s chemical sector. The association … Read the full press release

Allianz Climate Risk Award names Cardiff researcher as 2025 winner as programme expands to trade-related climate studies

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Re celebrated the ninth Allianz Climate Risk Award on December 2, 2025, recognising outstanding academic research addressing climate-related risks. The 2025 winner, Diego Altafini of Cardiff University, was honoured for research advancing flood-impact analysis for climate adaptation. … Read the full press release

Volvo Construction Equipment Expands European Manufacturing with New Excavator Facility to Boost Capacity and Strengthen Regional Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Construction Equipment is expanding its European manufacturing network with a new crawler excavator assembly facility in Eskilstuna, Sweden, reinforcing its strategic focus on excavators and meeting increasing regional demand. The 30,000 m² plant is designed to enhance … Read the full press release

Ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg Strengthen Partnership with New Agreement to Advance Green Corridors and Industrial Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF)  The ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg have signed a new Letter of Intent to expand their cooperation in building sustainable waterway corridors and supporting Europe’s energy transition. The agreement focuses on strengthening the Rhine corridor as a major … Read the full press release

BASF Builds Next-Generation Chemical Plant in Germany to Support Europe’s Growing Chip Manufacturing Industry

(IN BRIEF) BASF will build a new Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide (NH₄OH EG) facility in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to supply ultra-pure chemicals essential for semiconductor production. Set to begin operations in 2027, the plant will strengthen Europe’s local supply chain for … Read the full press release

New Swissport cargo facility at Manchester Airport enhances UK air freight capacity and efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has opened a new cutting-edge cargo facility, Box 4, at Manchester Airport, doubling its handling capacity to 110,000 tons and expanding its operational footprint by 67%. The hub integrates advanced cargo management systems, a dedicated Pharma Centre, … Read the full press release

Europe to Gain Local Synthetic Graphite Anode Production Through Imerys and Shanshan Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Imerys Graphite and Carbon Switzerland Ltd. and Shanghai Shanshan New Material Co., Ltd. have formed a strategic alliance to produce synthetic graphite anodes in Europe, strengthening the continent’s battery supply chain for electric vehicles and energy storage. The … Read the full press release

Outokumpu study shows global industries shifting stainless steel strategies amid tariffs and political tensions

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has released a whitepaper, The Evolution of Materials, showing how trade measures and geopolitical shifts are forcing companies worldwide to rethink stainless steel procurement. The research, based on a global survey of major industrial buyers with combined … Read the full press release

American Rheinmetall strengthens U.S. defense industrial base with $31.7 million Michigan expansion

(IN BRIEF) American Rheinmetall will invest $31.7 million in a new headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, consolidating its Troy and Sterling Heights operations into a single 168,056-square-foot facility and creating 450 new jobs. The expansion supports major U.S. defense initiatives, … Read the full press release