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Electric Cars

Volkswagen Electric ID. Polo Wins 2027 German Car of the Year Award

The affordable Volkswagen electric car ID. Polo has won the grand prize as the 2027 German Car of the Year, amid complete dominance by electric vehicles across various categories.

2026-11-03

Robotics and Automation

BMW Plans to Launch Urban Driving Support System by 2027

BMW intends to expand its driver assistance systems to include complex maneuvers within cities, relying on over-the-air (OTA) software updates for some of its current models.

2026-11-03

Electric Cars

BMW Enters FSD Competition with Urban Assisted Driving Software in 2027

BMW plans to launch an automated driving assistant system in urban environments via software updates starting in 2027, beginning in the German market before expanding globally to compete with autonomous driving systems.

2026-11-02

Chips and Semiconductors

AI-Enhanced Microscopy Images Reveal Interconnect Defects in Advanced Chips

Researchers have developed an AI-based methodology to improve the accuracy of acoustic microscopy images, facilitating the detection of fine interconnect defects in advanced packaging technologies.

2026-11-02

Gaming & XR

ImSim Porsche Raceborn Racing Simulator: A Professional Experience at a Cost of 70,000 Euros

ImSim, in collaboration with Porsche, has unveiled an advanced racing simulator that integrates advanced motion and haptic technologies to provide a highly realistic driving experience.

2026-10-29

Electric Cars

Rivian Expands Partnership with Volkswagen to Include Licensing of Intelligent Assistant Technologies

Rivian has announced the expansion of its joint venture with the Volkswagen Group to include the licensing of AI-powered voice assistant technologies, a move aimed at enhancing the software capabilities of the next generation of electric vehicles.

2026-10-29

Startups

Tech accelerator imec.istart expands its cross-border network to include six European countries

Belgian accelerator imec.istart has announced the expansion of its startup support programs and investment activities to include Spain, Germany, and Bulgaria, alongside its existing presence in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, with regional investment support exceeding 160 million euros.

2026-10-29

Robotics and Automation

Trump Administration Classifies Industrial Robot Imports as a National Security Threat

The U.S. President has issued a decree paving the way for tariffs on imported industrial robots, deeming the reliance of American companies on them a risk to national security and competitiveness.

2026-10-29

Electric Cars

Expansion of Volkswagen Electric Vehicle Recall to Include Audi with Charging Restricted to 80%

The Volkswagen Group has extended its electric vehicle battery recall to include more than 9,000 Audi Q4 e-tron vehicles, instructing owners to limit charging to 80% to avoid fire risks.

2026-10-27

Energy and Green Technologies

The Towering Wind Towers: Does Increased Electricity Generation Justify the Costs of Reaching a 300-Meter Height?

An engineering and economic analysis weighing the commercial viability of GICON's experimental 300-meter lattice wind tower against traditional hybrid towers reaching approximately 200 meters.

2026-10-26

Chips and Semiconductors

Researchers Develop Neural Network-Based Transistor Models to Accelerate SPICE Simulation

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have successfully used neural network-based transistor models to accelerate SPICE simulation for 3nm technology, reducing characterization time by up to 8 times compared to current industry standards.

2026-10-25

Medical Technologies

Medical Diagnostics Company Qiagen Agrees to Acquisition by EQT for $12.1 Billion

Qiagen, a company specializing in diagnostic technologies, has agreed to an acquisition offer from EQT Private Equity valued at $12.1 billion, in a move aimed at enhancing its investment flexibility away from the pressures of public markets.

2026-10-23

Energy and Green Technologies

sonnen announces bankruptcy in Germany amid rapid growth of its US market operations

Home energy storage company sonnen has announced a bankruptcy filing for its German operations, while its US arm is experiencing doubled sales and production expansion.

2026-10-22

Technologies

Microscopy technology reveals precise details of the inkjet printing process

German photographer Ole Bielfeldt won first place in the 2026 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, thanks to an innovative shot documenting the moment ink droplets emerge from an inkjet printer.

2026-10-22

Robotics and Automation

Turkish Travel Experience Automation System Wins International Award in Frankfurt

Quavis, a subsidiary of Turkey's Emse Mühendislik, won the 'Passenger Experience Innovation Award' at the World Aviation Conference in Frankfurt, thanks to its integrated hybrid self-check-in and bag drop systems.

2026-10-22

Artificial intelligence

NVIDIA Unveils DSX POD Packages for Building AI Factories and OpenShell Architecture for Security

During the GTC Berlin conference, NVIDIA announced the DSX POD system to accelerate the launch of AI factories, in addition to the OpenShell architecture to ensure the security of intelligent agents and new open models.

2026-10-22

Electric Cars

BMW Prepares to Launch the iX7: Its First Three-Row Electric SUV

Prototypes of the electric BMW iX7 have been spotted undergoing testing, representing the company's largest luxury SUV, with production expected to begin in the United States by late 2027.

2026-10-21

Cybersecurity

CISA Warns of Plex2Shell Exploitation and Other Active Vulnerabilities

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued urgent warnings regarding attackers exploiting a chain of vulnerabilities known as Plex2Shell in Plex Media Servers, alongside other active vulnerabilities in Siemens and SiteGuard products.

2026-10-21