Energy prices declined 7.1% in September, led by crude oil (-7.3%) and natural gas Europe (-4.8%).
Food prices rose by 3.1%, raw materials increased by 3%, while beverages inched up 1.4%.
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October 2, 2024
We are happy to invite you to this exclusive annual event, where we will present for the third time quality assurance solutions together with our partner ZEISS, on 21st November 2024 starting at 09:30! We invite you to analyze together different applications such as: material cracks, deformations, inclusions or other defects in molded parts, plastic, batteries, printed circuit boards and other parts from different industries.
September 25, 2024
IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched two new free-to-access AI-powered interactive models to forecast energy access and model energy equity globally. These innovative solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users — from policymakers at the national and community level to the general public — to analyze complex energy issues through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology and access a wide range of resources, helping support data-driven decision-making toward a just energy transition.
September 25, 2024
ABB Robotics has launched Ultra Accuracy, a new industry-leading feature for its GoFa cobot family that delivers the highest level of precision available in cobots, enabling over 10 times greater path accuracy vs. other cobots on the market. Path accuracy of 0.03 mm supports accurate production in electronics, automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication industries.
September 24, 2024
Nokian Tyres has officially opened the world’s first full-scale tire factory with zero CO2 emissions in Oradea, Romania. The new factory operates without the need for any fossil energy. It marks the completion of a two-year-long project and sets the ground for commercial production in early 2025. The focus will be the production of passenger car tires to be sold in the Central European market as the plant is close to that area.
September 23, 2024
In August 2024, new EU car registrations saw a sharp decrease (-18.3%) with negative results across the region’s four major markets: double-digit losses were witnessed in Germany (-27.8%), France (-24.3%), and Italy (-13.4%), with the Spanish market declining by 6.5%.
September 20, 2024
More safety, comfort, and driving dynamics: the cooperation will combine Bosch’s expertise in system-level hardware, software, with MEMS sensors and Pirelli’s Cyber Tyre technologies, algorithms, modeling and in-tyre sensors. Bosch and Pirelli have signed a joint development agreement. It aims at jointly creating new software-based solutions and driving functions thanks to sensors integrated into tyres, also known as in-tyre sensors.