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Fanuc Europe invests in its Luxembourg logistics centre
15-02-2022
Factory automation world leader Fanuc Corporation acquires the logistics warehouse in the Eurohub Centre logistics park that it has been renting since 2021. Its Luxembourg-based European HQ is also implementing an innovation project supported by the government.
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Digitalisation ministry and Uni to accelerate digital transformation
09-02-2022
The Luxembourg Ministry for Digitalisation will benefit from the expertise of the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) to enhance the digital transformation of public administration and the digitalisation of administrative procedures. The first collaborative project will focus on digital identities.
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Luxembourg’s first floating solar farm
07-02-2022
The floating solar farm has been installed on a former cooling pond belonging to ArcelorMittal Differdange, and consists of 25,000m2 of solar panels, with a surface area of 5.7 hectares. Eventuall...
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CYBAVO: Growing across Europe from Luxembourg
07-02-2022
Taiwanese cryptocurrency security start-up CYBAVO has chosen Luxembourg as the location from which to service digital asset customers across Europe. General Manager EMEA Roberto Machado speaks about the reasons for coming to Luxembourg, the company’s participation in the Fit 4 Start acceleration programme and the support it has received to get its European branch off to a good start.
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Esch2022 - European Capital of Culture 2022
03-02-2022
Esch2022 is getting ready to kick off this year’s European Capital of Culture and the yearlong celebration of art. Luxembourg hosts for the 3rd time the European Capital of Culture and the Governmen...
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New director nominated for space resources innovation centre
02-02-2022
Dr Kathryn Hadler, an internationally renowned scientist in mineral processing and beneficiation, has been appointed Director of the Luxembourg-based European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) as of 1 April 2022. She will build a world-leading research team working on solutions for the sustainable and responsible use of space resources.
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Luxembourg financial supervisor published a white paper on DLT and blockchain
01-02-2022
In light of the many questions surrounding Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and blockchain, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) is sharing its advice on assessing the risks w...
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Supporting industry 4.0: Luxrobotic - Zeltic Group
01-02-2022
Companies that are conducting their digital transformation in Luxembourg has access to a wide range of service providers specialised in different aspects of industry 4.0. Discover a snapshot of automation specialist Luxrobotic.
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LUXEMBOURG STOCK EXCHANGE ADMITS SECURITY TOKENS ON ITS SECURITIES OFFICIAL LIST
31-01-2022
The Luxembourg Stock Exchange now allows issuers to register security tokens onto its official list (LuxSE SOL). The three series of security tokens admitted on LuxSE SOL are digital covered bonds ...
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Fit 4 Start celebrates its graduates and welcomes new participants
31-01-2022
The 12 start-ups that successfully graduated from the 11th edition of acceleration programme Fit 4 Start were celebrated on 27 January 2022. The online Fit 4 Start Day also provided an opportunity to discover the 20 start-ups selected for edition #12 as well as the programme's new HPC track.
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Supporting industry 4.0: Wizata
28-01-2022
A range of companies specialised in digital transformation are available in Luxembourg. Meet digital platform specialist Wizata.
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Supporting industry 4.0: Virtual Rangers
28-01-2022
Companies that are implementing industry 4.0 in Luxembourg have access to a wide range of service providers specialised in digital transformation. Read about virtual experience specialist Virtual Rangers.
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Supporting industry 4.0: Artec 3D
25-01-2022
Luxembourg is home to a wide range of service providers specialised in different aspects of industry 4.0. Discover a snapshot of 3D scanner specialist Artec 3D.
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Yuriko Backes named as Luxembourg’s new Finance Minister
20-01-2022
Yuriko Backes is a career diplomat with a wealth of international experience.
She began her professional career in 1994 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has held various positions, including at ...
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Bloomberg Giant Leap Video: Space Mining Is Here, Led by This Tiny Country
19-01-2022
Bloomberg’s Giant Leap, explores how a strange confluence of circumstances made Luxembourg a leader in humanity’s efforts to expand into the solar system – from space resources and satell...
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Skippet Raises $2.2m Seed to Make Language the Next Human-Computer Interface
19-01-2022
Skippet, a pioneer in AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP), is changing the way people interact with computers.
Skippet announces the closing of its $2.2m seed round led by VC fund Neo with partic...
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Digitalising for sustainability
19-01-2022
Hard material solutions specialist Ceratizit is in the process of implementing an ambitious industry 4.0 approach with sustainability and improved efficiency at its very centre.
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Digitalisation: A global approach
17-01-2022
Technical insulation and engineered foam manufacturer Armacell has over 3,000 employees and manufacturing sites across the world. The company uses its Luxembourg HQ as the base for a digitalisation project, the outcomes of which will be implemented globally.
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A global approach for boosting operational efficiency
13-01-2022
The strong infrastructure, skills and research partners makes Luxembourg an interesting location for industrial digital transformation projects. Cebi drives its global industry 4.0 processes from its headquarters located here.
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Luxembourg remains 3rd in World Talent Ranking
12-01-2022
For the second consecutive year, the 2021 IMD World Talent Ranking places Luxembourg 3rd in the world for its ability to develop, attract and retain the talent needed for its economy to stay competitive.
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University of Luxembourg team to send mini brains to the International Space Station
12-01-2022
BRAINS – Uni students will conduct experiment in Space
Five students from the University of Luxembourg will send mini brains to the International Space Station (ISS) to carry out research...
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Circular by Design Challenge: 12 projects selected
11-01-2022
Following an online pitching session on 6 January, the jury of the Circular by Design Challenge has given its verdict. 12 projects will participate in the second edition of this support programme initiated by the Luxembourg Creative Industries Cluster of Luxinnovation with the support of the Ministry of the Economy, which targets creatives with sustainable and circular ideas.
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Supporting the national economy, trade and invest
10-01-2022
Luxembourg's diplomatic and consular network is present in over 70 countries across the world. The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs provides an overview of the network and how it supports the national economy, trade activities on global markets and investment opportunities for international companies.
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Space resources start-up support programme launches first call for applications
07-01-2022
The ESRIC start-up support programme is the world's first accelerator and support scheme dedicated to space resources. It is open to start-ups worldwide, and interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by 23 January 2022.
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MIDAS: A Luxembourg soft mobility innovation centre
04-01-2022
The Luxembourg branch of car repair and maintenance brand MIDAS is the group’s soft mobility innovation centre, providing services to a range of environmentally friendly vehicles. Driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, the founder counts on Luxinnovation support for future innovation.
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On the road to smart manufacturing
04-01-2022
Several large industrial groups have chosen their Luxembourg sites to pilot the digital transformation of their production. The country is mobilising resources in order to generalise their success.
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Season's Greetings
28-12-2021
Season’s Greetings from Luxembourg with ‘The Greatest Gift of All’, an animated film 100% made in Luxembourg.
Illustration: Lynn Cosyn.
Animation Studio: Doghouse Films. Producers: Davi...
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NorthStar Earth & Space establishes European HQ in Luxembourg
20-12-2021
The Canadian company will use Luxembourg as its base for further developing its sustainable space activities. The Luxembourg Future Fund will be co-investing in the company's latest funding round.
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Fit 4 Start acceleration programme: 20 startups selected
16-12-2021
The 20 startups selected for Fit 4 Start #12 were chosen from a total of 214 applications coming from 42 countries. For this 12th edition, an additional category, focused on HPC and data analytics, has been added to the 3 traditional verticals ICT, healthtech and space.
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Circuit Foil: Moving the boundaries
16-12-2021
Luxembourg is home to Circuit Foil, one of only two copper foil manufacturers in Europe. With a strong focus on R&D, the company plays a leading role in developing next generation copper foil for applications of the future.
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