US companies come together for integrated underwater robotic systems

Utah-headquartered Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation and Pennsylvania-based VideoRay have signed an agreement to offer integrated underwater robotic systems. Under the agreement, the parties plan on combining VideoRay remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) with the Sarcos Guardian Sea Class robotic system including its dexterous arms. Sarcos and VideoRay will each be able to sell an integrated underwater robotic system, as well... Continue Reading →

Vestas swings to unexpected first-quarter profit

 (Reuters) - Danish wind turbine maker Vestas (VWS.CO) on Wednesday reported an unexpected first-quarter profit and maintained its full-year guidance despite a tough backdrop for the industry. Despite booming demand for renewable energy, increased competition and soaring metal prices meant that Vestas did not manage to turn a profit last year. "The wind industry remains challenged by... Continue Reading →

Gazelle Wind Power Takes Controlling Stake in F. Carceller to Drive Floating Offshore Wind Innovation

Gazelle Wind Power (Gazelle), the developer of a hybrid modular floating offshore wind platform, has agreed to take a controlling stake in Spanish-based naval architect and marine consulting firm Faustino Carceller, S.L. (F. Carceller).  "Gazelle’s shipbuilding approach for construction creates synergies for both companies, making this acquisition a practical fit to help the company accelerate... Continue Reading →

Spain’s Iberdrola denies plan to acquire RWE

 (Reuters) - Spanish power company Iberdrola (IBE.MC) denied on Tuesday that it was looking into acquiring Germany's biggest utility, RWE (RWEG.DE), in a deal worth 31 billion euros ($34.12 billion) as earlier reported by local media. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Spanish newspaper Okdiario said Iberdrola was working with JPMorgan to "analyse the possibility" of acquiring RWE and the... Continue Reading →

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