Siemens AG has announced its collaboration with a number of UK high value manufacturing catapult companies to introduce its digital technologies for Additive Manufacturing, otherwise known as 3D printing, to improve final quality and to enable commercial viability in the production process.

Munich-based braking system manufacturer, Knorr-Bremse AG is to collaborate with a major, as yet un-named, Chinese electric bus builder to supply customised EBS systems.

Battery maker, Akasol AG, which opened a new EUR10m headquarters and production facility in Langen during 2018, is now making further investment to build a new and larger facility in Darmstadt.

BPW Bergische Achsen is launching its new ECO Disc TS2 at Bauma.

Irizar E-Mobility, the dedicated electric transportation division of the Irizar Group, has signed a contract for ten Irizar ie bus 12m electric buses with operator, Rheinbahn.

Daimler Trucks and Buses Holding Inc has acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous driving solutions.

CELSENIO is the new brand name of a new modular, ‘plug and play’ single temperature cooling unit for refrigerated semi-trailers developed in partnership by Krone Commercial Vehicles SE and Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is establishing a Technology Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Saarbrücken.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire motion control systems specialist to the CV industry, WABCO Holdings Inc for around USD7bn, the equivalent of USD136.50 a share.

Ford of Europe AG has signed a memorandum of understanding on a significant restructuring of its Ford Sollers joint venture in Russia, focusing exclusively on expanding its commercial vehicle business there.

Penske Truck Leasing Co has taken delivery of its first Fuso eCanter.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG has opened a new ZF branded shock absorber production line at the headquarters of ZF India Pvt Ltd as part of plans to expand its portfolio of locally-made products for the Indian commercial vehicle sector.