Peter Bosch, CEO of Cariad as of June 1 (IN BRIEF) CARIAD, Volkswagen Group’s software subsidiary, has announced a comprehensive realignment plan to accelerate execution of the E³ platforms, develop software-defined vehicles (SDV), and intensify technology partnerships with tech players. Peter Bosch, former Member of the Board for Manufacturing at Bentley Motors, has been appointed… Continue reading Europa Wire: Volkswagen software subsidiary CARIAD appoints new CEO for comprehensive transformation000616
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Europa Wire: Royal Australian Navy selects Rheinmetall’s MASS for ship protection000615
Royal Australian Navy selects Rheinmetall’s MASS for ship protection (IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a €125 million order from the Royal Australian Navy and the Commonwealth of Australia for the Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS), which will initially be used to equip Hobart-class destroyers and ANZAC-class frigates. The first systems will be delivered by the… Continue reading Europa Wire: Royal Australian Navy selects Rheinmetall’s MASS for ship protection000615
Europa Wire: Infineon Showcases OptiMOS 7 MOSFETs at PCIM 2023 Tradeshows000614
The new OptiMOS family members offer reduced switching losses, improved Safe Operating Area (SOA) robustness and high avalanche current capability. (IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has launched its latest generation of power MOSFETs for automotive applications, called the OptiMOS 7 40V MOSFET family. These MOSFETs combine thin-wafer technology with innovative packaging to deliver significant performance… Continue reading Europa Wire: Infineon Showcases OptiMOS 7 MOSFETs at PCIM 2023 Tradeshows000614
Europa Wire: Škoda Auto provides 45 electric and hybrid vehicles for IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship000613
Škoda Auto provides 45 electric and hybrid vehicles for IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship (IN BRIEF) Czech carmaker Škoda Auto has provided a fleet of 45 vehicles to the organisers of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, as it has done since 1993. The vehicles, the majority of which are all-electric or plug-in hybrids,… Continue reading Europa Wire: Škoda Auto provides 45 electric and hybrid vehicles for IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship000613
Europa Wire: EBRD Trade Facilitation Programme wins Best Deal of 2022 Award for Ukraine Agricultural Machinery Import 000612
EBRD’s Trade Facilitation Programme wins Best Deal of 2022 Award for Ukraine Agricultural Machinery Import (IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) has been awarded the Best Deal of 2022 by Global Trade Review for its deal supporting the import of agricultural machinery in Ukraine. The EBRD rolled… Continue reading Europa Wire: EBRD Trade Facilitation Programme wins Best Deal of 2022 Award for Ukraine Agricultural Machinery Import 000612
Europa Wire: AFRY to improve production line at Valmet Automotive car plant in Finland 000611
AFRY to improve production line at Valmet Automotive’s car plant in Finland (IN BRIEF) AFRY, a Swedish engineering and consulting company, has signed a contract with Valmet Automotive, a car manufacturer, to improve and develop the manufacturing process and production line at its car plant in Finland. The project includes modifying part of Valmet Automotive’s… Continue reading Europa Wire: AFRY to improve production line at Valmet Automotive car plant in Finland 000611
Europa Wire: Rheinmetall Delivers Total Ship Trainer to Royal Thai Navy for Realistic Land-Based Training of Complete Ship Crews000610
Rheinmetall Delivers Total Ship Trainer to Royal Thai Navy for Realistic Land-Based Training of Complete Ship Crews (IN BRIEF) German defense and automotive company Rheinmetall will present its “Total Ship Trainer” at the IMDEX Asia trade fair in Singapore from May 3 to 5, 2023. The Total Ship Trainer is a networked and integrated solution… Continue reading Europa Wire: Rheinmetall Delivers Total Ship Trainer to Royal Thai Navy for Realistic Land-Based Training of Complete Ship Crews000610
Europa Wire: ABB and Formula E Launch ABB Driver of Progress Award for Most Progressive Driver000609
ABB and Formula E Launch ABB Driver of Progress Award for Most Progressive Driver (IN BRIEF) ABB and Formula E have launched a new award, the ABB Driver of Progress, for the driver who gains the most positions during an E-Prix. The driver who can best balance speed, overtaking skill, and energy management will be… Continue reading Europa Wire: ABB and Formula E Launch ABB Driver of Progress Award for Most Progressive Driver000609
Europa Wire: Bentley Celebrates Royal Coronation with Handcrafted Cabin Cushions000608
Bentley Celebrates Royal Coronation with Handcrafted Cabin Cushions (IN BRIEF) Bentley’s Dream Factory in Crewe has produced a limited series of bespoke cabin cushions for a fleet of Bentleys to celebrate the coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Craftsmen used fine craftsmanship and digital technology to create nearly 30,000 stitches in… Continue reading Europa Wire: Bentley Celebrates Royal Coronation with Handcrafted Cabin Cushions000608
Europa Wire: FAW-Volkswagen Boosts Battery Production with Over 100 KUKA Robots000607
More than 100 KUKA robots weld, glue or pack in the MED Smart Factory. © KUKA Group (IN BRIEF) FAW-Volkswagen is using over 100 KUKA robots to increase battery pack production at its Fo-shan facility in southern China. The MEB Smart Factory produces up to 300,000 battery packs per year for the all-electric MEB platform.… Continue reading Europa Wire: FAW-Volkswagen Boosts Battery Production with Over 100 KUKA Robots000607