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The HANNOVER MESSE Digital Days launch on 14 July with a diverse, top-class program. The event begins with the panel discussion "Forward to the New ‒ New Opportunities for Progress?" featuring Siemens board member Klaus Helmrich; Festo chairman Oliver Jung; BDI president Dieter Kempf; Friedhelm Loh Group owner and chairman Friedhelm Loh; Robert Bosch managing director Rolf Najork; and SAP board member Thomas Saueressig.

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This investment will provide growth and accelerate new market opportunity

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IMTS to continue to offer digital experiences to foster connections, networking and technical learning opportunities.

Because of health and safety requirements imposed by the state of Illinois for holding conventions, which include the availability of a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus or a highly effective treatment protocol, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show has announced that it has cancelled IMTS 2020.

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Formnext 2020 is set to take place as scheduled in Frankfurt from 10 – 13 November 2020, but with a revised innovative trade fair format including a comprehensive health protection concept and a new digital component. The leading international trade fair for additive manufacturing and modern industrial production is thus sending an important message to the additive manufacturing world and the exhibition industry as a whole.

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Merck today announced an important milestone in its Bright Future transformation program for its Performance Materials business.

After the acquisitions of Versum Materials and Intermolecular, the newly integrated organization goes live on June 1, 2020
Integration of highly complementary industry leaders well on track, annual synergies of € 75 million expected as of 2022
Combined business optimally positioned to capitalize on long-term growth trends in the electronic materials space

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As part of Henkel’s commitment to accelerate its contribution to climate protection, the company has defined science-based emission reduction targets. These were recently approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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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.

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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.

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• 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

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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

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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