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Planning continues with an updated health concept and added virtual offerings
At the present time, Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH still expects Formnext to go ahead in Frankfurt as scheduled from 10 - 13 November 2020. The exhibition organizer is working with all possible urgency on a concept for safeguarding the health of attendees and a supplementary digital program for the world’s leading trade show for additive manufacturing and modern industrial production.

TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH has received official recognition from BACnet International as a Recognized BACnet Test Organization. BACnet conformity testing of building automation components by a recognized test laboratory is a prerequisite for successful BTL certification of products. TÜV SÜD Industrie Service is one of four recognized BACnet test laboratories worldwide.

• Aurora’s goal is to reduce monthly cash burn to $250k compared to recent historical monthly rate of $750k
o this includes Executive and salary cuts; and o up to 65% reduction in staffing numbers
• Cost cutting and restructure measures to address impacts from COVID-19
• Targeting annualised savings of approximately $6 million over previous year
• Tightened controls and measures ensure Aurora efficient use of funds
• Ensure continued development and optimisation of RMP-1 Beta printing technology

Company leans in on arming partners with the support they need to weather operational and financial challenges of COVID-19

Spans global commercial and retail channel partners across Personal Systems and Print1
Offers variety of market and country-specific, short-term incentives to channel partners and customers1
Expands virtual engagement options including free access to cybersecurity support and on-demand training

Members of Xaar’s senior leadership team have bought shares in the business to underline their commitment and confidence in its new strategy.

Student wins free Stratasys FDM 3D Printer for The University of Oxford for a year, exposing more students to cutting-edge technology that will boost their learning and research

SLM Solutions has formed the Additive Alliance Against Corona, an initiative to join forces with the AM industry to fight the effects of the Corona virus. 3D printing offers a key advantage in this time of rapid virus proliferation: the ability to respond quickly to manufacture urgently needed medical components.

As the world attempts to get a handle on the coronavirus pandemic, we have seen restrictions imposed on public life including a large-scale move toward working from home or, where this is not possible, shift work, as well as numerous cancellations of events. Everyone has their part to play in helping to slow the spread and supporting the health services.

VDE is concerned that counterfeit products are flooding the market

Security is also important in crisis mode! With the VDE plausibility check, hospitals can quickly assess whether offered aids and medical devices are safe
VDE now offers hospitals the VDE check free of charge

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today issued the following statement following Xerox Holding Corporation’s withdrawal of its unsolicited exchange offer and director nominations:

Xerox Holdings Corporation (NYSE: XRX) (“Xerox”) today issued the following statement:

HANNOVER MESSE cannot take place this year due to the increasingly critical situation surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. The Hannover region has issued a decree that prohibits the staging of the world’s leading tradeshow for industrial technology. From now until the next HANNOVER MESSE in April 2021, a digital information and networking offer will provide exhibitors and visitors with the opportunity for economic policy orientation and technological exchange.

Founder David Budge to take up Chief Technical Officer role

Peter Snowsill, currently Chief Operating Officer, will act as interim CEO

Board to transition to majority independent, non-executive makeup, with additional appointments and resignation of current Chairman

Grant Mooney joins the Board as Non-Executive Chairman, Ashley Zimpel joins as Non-Executive Director

Joe Kaeser is not pursuing a further contract extension as President and CEO of Siemens AG and is to be proposed as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Siemens Energy.

Roland Busch has been named President and CEO of Siemens AG and is receiving a new contract for an additional five years. He is already to assume overarching responsibility for the Operating Companies Digital Industries, Smart Infrastructure and Mobility as of April 1, 2020.
Christian Bruch, EVP at Linde plc, to become new CEO of the Gas and Power Operating Company and designated CEO of Siemens Energy.
Maria Ferraro, CFO of the Digital Industries Operating Company, to become new CFO of Gas and Power and designated CFO of Siemens Energy.
Michael Sen and Klaus Patzak to leave the company by mutual agreement.
Spinoff and public listing of Siemens Energy at end of September 2020 being pursued on schedule and without change.

Mid-March, the postponement of the world's leading trade fair for printing technologies, drupa, to April 20 - 30, 2021 was announced due to the exponential spread of the coronavirus. Director drupa and Global Head Print Technologies of Messe Düsseldorf, Sabine Geldermann, is now answering questions that concern the print industry.

• Initial goal of 5,000 full face shields by March 27 with more scaling possible

• ‘Our workforce and partners are prepared to work around the clock,’ says CEO

It is no secret that the world is experiencing extraordinary times with the outbreak of Covid-19. As the virus continues to spread, it has become apparent that “social distancing” is the best way to mitigate its impact.

On behalf of the European Commission, we have received the request below, which we would like to pass on to you. If you currently have 3D printing capacity available, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. urgently so that we can arrange contact.

Every idea, every project, needs specific skills and solutions. There are no solutions that fit everyone, each client is unique, services and strategy are tailor-made is the credo of Italian start-up Isinnova from Brescia.

Trade fair for micro-mobility & light vehicles starts into the summer

The micromobility expo goes into the summer. Due to current developments around Covid-19 (coronavirus), Deutsche Messe is postponing the event to 27 to 29 August 2020. micromobility expo celebrated its premiere last year. The second edition of the trade fair for micromobility, mobility infrastructures and services was originally scheduled to run from 14 to 16 May 2020.