German chip plant breaks ground in ‘major step forward’ for EU’s semiconductor industry

Story by Siôn Geschwindt Germany’s Infineon has broken ground on its new €5bn semiconductor manufacturing plant in Dresden, less than six months since announcing the project.  Speaking at the groundbreaking…

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This AI-powered exoskeleton does the heavy lifting so you don’t have to

Story by Siôn Geschwindt Move over Tony Stark, there’s a new player in town. Augsburg-based startup German Bionic has developed wearable exoskeletons that endow superhuman strength — although they are…

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Getir eyes Flink takeover as Europe’s rapid grocery delivery sector consolidates

Story by Siôn Geschwindt The COVID-19 pandemic was a veritable gold rush for food delivery startups — as the world shut down, people ordered in. These companies promised rapid delivery…

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Scania and Northvolt develop battery for electric trucks with 1.5 million km lifespan

Story by Siôn Geschwindt Heavy truck manufacturer Scania and emerging EV battery powerhouse Northvolt have developed a battery for electric trucks that they say will last as long as the…

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Swedish startup wants €1.5BN to build emissions-free steel plant

Story by Siôn Geschwindt Swedish startup H2 Green Steel has announced its plans to raise more than €1.5bn in equity funding to build steel plants that emit virtually no emissions.…

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