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Biotech from Saxony-Anhalt in America

Press Release: Biotech from Saxony-Anhalt in America Halle (Saale) – 05.18.2009. The state of Saxony-Anhalt will participate in the world’s largest biotechnology fair, BIO International, in Atlanta, GA, USA this year. From the 18th to the 21st of May, 2009 the state will promote new technologies from the medicinal and green biotechnology fields, with it’s [...]

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Jon Sintorn Named Permobil AB’s New CEO

press release: Jon Sintorn has been appointed the new CEO of Permobil AB. He will take up the post on 1 September 2009. Mr Sintorn succeeds Hans Bergh who, after 20 years with the company, is leaving his position as CEO to serve on the Board of Directors. Permobil is the global leader in advanced [...]

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A Smoother Ride For Wheelchair Users With New ISO Standard

Press release: Uneven terrains, door thresholds, kerbs, changes in pavement heights and driving surfaces can pose some serious challenges for wheelchair users. A new ISO standard will measure the ability of electrically powered wheelchairs, including scooters, to safely climb and descend such obstacles. Electrically powered wheelchair ISO 7176-10:2008, Wheelchairs – Part 10: Determination of obstacle-climbing [...]

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COCIR and HIMSS Announce Enhanced Cooperation

Press Release: 08 Jan. 2009 (Brussels, Belgium) With complementary missions to improve the delivery of healthcare with the best use of health IT and management systems, the European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) have agreed to coordinate their efforts on [...]

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