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Lund, Sweden – September 07, 2026 -- InCoax Networks has activated the first live installations of a planned 30-to-40-building deployment for Sjoberg's Inc., a Thief River Falls, Minnesota-based cable operator founded in 1962, marking the commercial debut of its joint solution with Nokia in a U.S. operator network.

Nokia Gigabit Connect with MoCA Access enters live U.S. deployment for the first time

The rollout uses InCoax technology integrated into Nokia Gigabit Connect with MoCA Access to deliver fiber-based multi-gigabit broadband over existing coaxial wiring inside apartment buildings, avoiding the cost and disruption of installing new fiber throughout each structure.

Taoyuan – September 07, 2026 -- Manz Asia and SUSS have entered a strategic collaboration to accelerate inkjet printing technology for advanced semiconductor packaging, targeting a shift from lab-scale development to high-volume manufacturing.

Manz Asia brings inkjet expertise while SUSS contributes semiconductor process depth

The partnership pairs Manz Asia's proven inkjet capabilities, manufacturing engineering and position in the panel-level packaging ecosystem with SUSS' semiconductor process expertise and global customer reach. Manz Asia's end-to-end inkjet development platform spans material and substrate preparation, printing, curing and process characterization under a Lab-to-Fab approach.

Austin – September 07, 2026 -- The Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David's Medical Center has become the first facility in the United States to enroll in a clinical trial evaluating a next-generation mapping and pulsed field ablation (PFA) system for patients with paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation.

TCAI performs first procedure under global study leadership

Andrea Natale, M.D., executive medical director of TCAI and global principal investigator for the trial, conducted the first procedure using the new catheter system. The trial is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of the technology across both forms of atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac arrhythmia, which affects millions of patients worldwide.

Valby, Denmark – September 07, 2026 -- Lundbeck will present preclinical data at the European Epilepsy Congress in Athens showing its investigational drug bexicaserin simultaneously increases inhibitory and decreases excitatory neuronal activity in hippocampal brain tissue, a dual mechanism the company says supports broad-spectrum antiseizure potential across multiple epilepsy types.

Preclinical study links dual mode of action to broader seizure control

Tainan – September 07, 2026 -- Chuan Lih Fa Machinery Works Co., Ltd. (CLF) has shipped Taiwan's first 5000-ton ultra-large two-platen injection molding machine, the CLF-5000TPII, to a top-tier US logistics and retail equipment supplier, marking the largest machine built in the company's 60-year history.

The unit will produce heavy-duty plastic bulk bins for produce, supplying modern logistics operators and major supermarket chain distribution networks across North America.

Dubai, UAE – September 07, 2026 -- RAMINVEST HOLDING DIFC has launched an integrated commodities ecosystem designed to connect international suppliers with African buyers through bonded warehousing, dedicated logistics and Swiss-regulated trade settlement, the company said.

Five platforms form a single operating chain from sourcing to settlement

The ecosystem centers on WINCOMMODITIES, a B2B fulfilment platform that gives international exporters access to African markets via consignment inventory held in bonded warehouses. Under the model, exporters place goods into bonded hubs while retaining title, with inventory then sold locally on a cash-and-carry basis, including broken lots, removing dependency on full-container or vessel-sized shipments.

Oakland – September 07, 2026 -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has launched SHARE (Smart Home Assets for Reliability and Efficiency), a Virtual Power Plant designed to enroll nearly 21,000 existing home energy devices and deliver hundreds of deeply discounted home energy upgrades across Bay Area communities.

PG&E assembles a multi-partner coalition to deploy the VPP

The initiative brings together PG&E, Rewiring America, Google, Carrier Global Corporation, Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home, Demand Side Analytics and encoord to coordinate a network of home batteries, smart devices and battery-enabled heat pumps that reduce energy use during peak demand periods.

PG&E is working with Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home to enroll nearly 21,000 existing flexible energy devices into the program, with the resource expected to begin supporting the grid as early as fall 2026.

Southampton, England – September 07, 2026 -- VARIANSE, a globally regulated online trading brand, has signed a multi-year deal to become Southampton Football Club's Official Global Trading Partner and exclusive Official CFD Trading Partner. The agreement coincides with VARIANSE marking 10 years since its founding in 2015.

VARIANSE secures worldwide branding rights tied to Southampton FC's intellectual property

The multi-year contract grants VARIANSE global rights to use its official Southampton FC partnership titles and approved club branding across international digital activations. The company will have prominent placement at St Mary's Stadium, including matchday advertising and partner branding throughout the season.

Madrid – September 07, 2026 -- ODILO, the edtech company with over a decade of experience in digital learning, has rebranded as Letmino, unveiling a new visual identity and product portfolio aimed at corporate and institutional upskilling across Europe.

Letmino platforms already reach more than 170 million users worldwide

The rebrand builds on ODILO's existing global footprint, with Letmino positioning artificial intelligence as a pedagogical tool rather than a standalone technical feature. The company argues that curated, verified learning paths are needed to prevent employees from relying on informal or unverified online content amid rapid digital transformation.

Wiesbaden, Germany – September 07, 2026 -- Panasonic Connect Europe has unveiled new broadcast and ProAV tools, including two KAIROS control panels, an automatic color-matching update for Image Adjust Pro software, and enhanced color functions for its 4K studio cameras, targeting broadcasters and live production teams seeking faster, more consistent workflows.

Two New KAIROS Control Panels Arrive in 2027

Panasonic introduced the AT-KP340, featuring 12 Bus/40 Crosspoint buttons, and the AT-KP330 with 12 Bus/30 Crosspoint buttons, both designed for the KAIROS IT/IP live video production platform. Large touch panels on each bus row give operators direct access to snapshots and macros, reducing operator fatigue during complex, large-scale productions. The AT-KP340 is scheduled for release in Q2 2027, with the AT-KP330 following in Q3 2027.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- The TÜV-Verband has launched its first podcast format, TÜV Reportcast, dedicating a four-episode opening season to the security and resilience of technical plants subject to statutory monitoring requirements.

Suspected attacks on substations in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia prompt renewed scrutiny of infrastructure security

Two suspected attacks on electrical substations in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia within a short timeframe have refocused attention on the security and resilience of technical infrastructure, according to the TÜV-Verband. The association frames the incidents as evidence of a shifting threat landscape affecting plants that require regulatory oversight.

Kista, Sweden – September 07, 2026 -- Sivers Semiconductors AB (STO: SIVE) will invest USD 30 million to expand its Indium Phosphide (InP) manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Scotland, targeting annual production of more than 100 million continuous-wave distributed feedback (CW DFB) lasers to meet surging demand from AI datacenter and optical networking customers.

Expansion timeline runs through fourth-quarter 2027

The build-out will begin in the second half of 2026 and become operational in Q4 2027, adding new process capabilities, greater automation and manufacturing flexibility to the existing Glasgow site.

Shanghai – September 07, 2026 -- APsystems' APstorage 261L liquid-cooled commercial and industrial energy storage system has passed the UL 9540A fire propagation test under the witness of TÜV Rheinland, with thermal runaway fully contained within a single cabinet and no propagation to adjacent units.

Cabinet Withstands Test at Full Charge With Fire Suppression Disabled

The test subjected the APstorage 261L to extreme conditions, operating at 100% state of charge with its fire suppression system intentionally switched off. No short circuit, fire spread, or explosion occurred, and the cabinet retained structural integrity throughout.

Tysons Corner, Virginia – September 07, 2026 -- Cellebrite DI Ltd. (Nasdaq: CLBT) said its cloud-based digital evidence management platform, Guardian, has completed an assessment under Australia's Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) at the PROTECTED classification level, clearing a key hurdle for adoption by Australian law enforcement, defense and national security agencies.

CyberCX, an ASD-approved assessor, conducted the independent review

The evaluation was carried out by CyberCX, an IRAP assessment body accredited by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). The certification gives Australian agencies documented, independent evidence that Guardian can handle sensitive digital evidence workloads in the cloud without compromising security.

Frankfurt am Main – September 07, 2026 -- Germany is the only major European banking market where non-performing loans (NPLs) are rising again, with the stock of bad debt at German banks climbing 87% between 2019 and 2025, according to a new BearingPoint study covering 216 European banks over a 13-year period.

The increase runs counter to the broader European trend: most markets across the continent continued to reduce problem loans over the same period, even as the sector-wide average NPL ratio fell to 1.9%.

Aachen – September 07, 2026 -- The Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) will award its 2026 German Environmental Prize, worth €500,000 in total, to Hamburg environmental lawyer Dr. Roda Verheyen and membrane-filter engineer Dr. Klaus Vossenkaul, founder and CEO of Membion. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will present the prize on Sunday, October 25, at a ceremony in Aachen, marking the 34th edition of one of Europe's highest-endowed environmental awards.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- Mind With Heart Robotics Co., Ltd. has signed distributor agreements in Germany and Belgium to bring its AnAn panda companion robot to European retail shelves in September 2026, priced between $1,000 and $1,500 overseas. A production run of 100 units has already been completed, with samples available for immediate shipment to channel partners.

AnAn debuts at IFA Berlin's Robots on the Runway showcase

The robot will make its European debut on September 5, 2026, at the Creator Stage in Palais am Funkturm, Berlin, as part of IFA's flagship Robots on the Runway program. The presentation will feature a live demonstration of AnAn's full-body tactile sensing system, which responds to touch through gentle movements and emotional feedback. The robot also includes proactive interaction features, gentle reminder functions, and long-term memory capable of learning a user's habits over time.

Hamilton, Bermuda – September 07, 2026 -- Paratus Energy Services Ltd. (OSLO: PLSV) shares began trading ex-dividend today at USD 0.22 per share, approximately NOK 2.05, following the company's August 28, 2026 announcement on its Q2 2026 cash dividend.

Payment date set for September 11, 2026

Shareholders holding Paratus stock before the ex-dividend date qualify for the payout, with funds expected to be disbursed on 11 September 2026.

Disclosure filed under Norwegian securities law

The dividend information falls under section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act, requiring formal disclosure given the company's Oslo listing.

Nyköping – September 07, 2026 -- Studsvik AB, GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy and Samsung C&T have signed an exclusive agreement to advance a four-unit BWRX-300 nuclear project totaling roughly 1,200 MWe in Sweden, with the first unit targeted for operation in the mid-2030s.

Consortium selects GE Vernova Hitachi and Samsung C&T after competitive review

Following a competitive evaluation process, Studsvik named GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy as reactor design authority and Samsung C&T as execution partner for the ReFirm programme. GE Vernova Financial Services and Seoul-based DS Investment Partners join as financing partners, with DS Investment Partners leading investment structuring during the exclusivity period.

Madrid – September 07, 2026 -- Triskell Software has been named a representative vendor in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Adaptive Project Management and Reporting, marking its first appearance in the study.

Triskell ranks among just three European vendors listed out of 11 total

Gartner's report evaluated 11 representative vendors in the adaptive project management and reporting (APMR) market, with Triskell one of only three companies headquartered in Europe to make the list. The recognition marks the Madrid-based vendor's debut in this specific Magic Quadrant category.