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Entries invited from industry and commerce for the competition organised under the auspices of the German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs

Utl. Submissions welcome from all round the world - prize of EUR 5 000.

Vienna reported its second-best congress result ever for 2014: compared to 2013, there were increases in events, as well as in the resulting overnights and value-added, the final result just falling short of 2012's record.

- Deliveries increase 9.2% to total 232,556 vehicles, - Record first quarter sales, up 8.1% to 526,669, - Balanced growth in all sales regions globally, - Strong sales for new BMW models: 2 Series, 4 Series, X5 and X6, - BMW i deliveries top 2,600 in March, - MINI records strongest-ever first quarter.

Cotecna, one of the world's leading inspection, testing and certification companies, is pleased to announce the integration of CoalLab Pty Ltd, a leader in South Africa in the field of coal and other materials testing, sampling systems design and management, and consulting.

Germany, 13.04.2015: The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research will fund a 'Production Intelligence' research initiative. This industry - 4.0 strategy will advance data-driven optimization on complex manufacturing processes. The innovation consortium will operate under the leadership of advanced analytics provider Jedox, and includes the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques, Carl Zeiss, automotive supplier Fischer IMF, and the sensor manufacturer Micronas.

Budapest, Hungary – During the world congress of controversies in Neurology, CONy, Autonomic TechnologiesTM presented long term data* (18 months results) on a segment of the CH-1 study patients experiencing Cluster Headache Remission periods. While Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) stimulation with the PulsanteTM microstimulator has already shown safety and efficacy on chronic cluster headache, long-term benefits of SPG stimulation in cluster patients with remission suggest that the therapy is beneficial during the episodic phase of patients’ cluster bouts.

Baselworld 2015, THE global trendsetting event for the watch and jewellery industry concluded today on a positive note after eight intensive and memorable days. The biggest and most prestigious brands in the world, the finest retailers and the global press once again united under one roof and capitalised on the myriad of business and networking opportunities that are exclusive to Baselworld. A record number of press attendees underlined the relentless growth of interest in the show.