ABB Robotics and PSYONIC Use Human-Generated Data to Advance Robotic Dexterity June 16, 2026 ABB Robotics and PSYONIC collaborate to revolutionize grasping and dexterity, a core capability for Autonomous Versatile Robotics™ ABB GoFa™ helps test PSYONIC’s Ability Hand for robotics, combining touch sensing, compliant design and human-derived training data Dexterity remains a major challenge for industry; improved handling can reduce engineering time by up to 30%¹
Westlake Expands Global Chlorovinyls Manufacturing Capacity With Acquisition of PVC and VCM Plants in Wilhelmshaven, Germany June 15, 2026 Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (“Westlake”) announced today that its German subsidiary, Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG, has completed the previously-announced acquisition of a polyvinyl chloride and vinyl chloride monomer production site located in Wilhelmshaven, Germany (the “Wilhelmshaven plant”). The Wilhelmshaven plant, which was previously in insolvency administration, has the capacity to produce 380,000 metric [...]
cTAP Announces Novel Prognostic Score Developed for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients Offers Improved Prediction of Loss of Ambulation June 15, 2026 The Collaborative Trajectory Analysis Project (cTAP) announces the publication of a novel, validated prognostic score for predicting the loss of ambulation (LoA) in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). According to research published May 26, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, this simple, easy-to-use score, based on two common [...]
American Express Announces Proposed Acquisition of TheFork, a Leading European Restaurant Booking Platform June 15, 2026 American Express (NYSE: AXP) today announced a proposed acquisition of TheFork, a leading online restaurant reservation and management platform in Europe, from Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP), growing its dining offering in the region. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260614939103/en/ TheFork connects millions of diners with more than 50,000 restaurants across [...]
Alkermes Announces Orphan Drug Designations for Alixorexton in the U.S. and Europe June 15, 2026 Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced that alixorexton, a novel, investigational, oral, selective orexin 2 receptor (OX2R) agonist in development for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 (NT1), narcolepsy type 2 (NT2) and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), was recently granted orphan drug designations (ODD) from leading regulatory bodies in the U.S. and Europe. The U.S. Food [...]
KFC Launches Its Next Chapter Globally, Complete With New Menu Innovation, Modern Restaurant Design and Fresh Branding June 15, 2026 From a menu revamp centered around boneless chicken and crave-worthy sauces to modern restaurants and a refreshed brand identity, KFC is rolling out a more flavor-forward experience built for today’s consumer — starting in the UK and Ireland. With a new KFC restaurant opening somewhere in the world every 3.5 hours on average, the brand is bringing its next chapter to life at-scale across its 34,000+ restaurants in more than 150 countries.
KRM22 partners with Sigma AI to enhance market surveillance and risk intelligence capabilities June 15, 2026 KRM22, the technology and software investment company focused on risk management solutions for capital markets, today announced a strategic partnership with Sigma AI, a leading provider of AI-driven financial insights, to integrate advanced news sentiment analytics into its risk management application suite. The integration marks a significant enhancement to KRM22’s capabilities, enabling clients to incorporate [...]
HUI (HUI:VSE) Merges Traditional and Crypto Finance: Commences Continuous Trading in Vienna With Leading Market Maker and Announces Impending Token Listing on Major Global Exchange June 15, 2026 The first SaaS SuperApp for startups and VCs capitalizes on a $25M round a from Nimbus Capital and a +15% stock surge, unveiling a v3/v4 roadmap that bridges public equity with digital asset liquidity.
Northern Trust Receives Approval for New EU Banking Branch in Ireland June 15, 2026 Northern Trust announced today that it has received a licence from the Central Bank of Ireland for the establishment of The Northern Trust Company, Ireland Branch (Ireland Branch). This new banking branch will provide a range of custodial, banking and capital markets services, including domestically regulated banking services for Ireland-domiciled clients. Its activities will complement [...]
Survey: Nearly All European Organisations Feel Pressure to Scale AI for Customer Experience, Yet Only 38% Have a Clear Approach to Governance June 15, 2026 Survey of 200 senior leaders across Western and Central Europe reveals widening gap between AI adoption and governance exposing risks in compliance, multilingual CX and customer trust
