STEINHAGEN, Germany, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Plasmatreat’s Openair-Plasma is used to specifically clean, activate or coat the surfaces of battery cells and housings. This creates perfect adhesion conditions for adhesives, paints, coatings and sealants – without the use of environmentally harmful solvents. The inline treatment, which takes only a few seconds, increases the quality, safety and efficiency of battery production and supports the development of sustainable mobility and energy storage solutions.
Openair-Plasma activation of a prismatic battery cell before cell-to-cell bonding. (Copyright: Plasmatreat GmbH)
Plasmatreat GmbH of Germany develops systems for non-contact surface treatment using Openair-Plasma. This is a high-energy plasma beam that selectively cleans, activates or coats materials. In battery production, the technology ensures that components can be perfectly joined, painted or coated, and that adhesives, seals or insulating materials adhere to surfaces – without the use of solvents.
PlasmaPlus is a particularly innovative process. The plasma is enriched with special substances that form an ultra-thin protective layer when applied. These layers protect sensitive battery materials from corrosion, improve electrical insulation or serve as an environmentally friendly bonding agent. In cell production, when applying insulation, in module construction or when sealing battery housings, plasma technology offers advantages in terms of quality, efficiency and costs.
Further plus points: The treatment takes place directly in the production line – in a matter of seconds, precisely and automatically. This means that even large quantities can be processed efficiently. Plasma replaces time-consuming mechanical or chemical pre-treatment, reduces the consumption of resources and cuts down on waste, as all components are pre-treated evenly. Even particularly sensitive materials such as thin films can be treated gently and without damage.
“Our technology makes an important contribution to the quality and safety of battery systems,” explains Lukas Buske, Managing Director at Plasmatreat. “Without perfect adhesion, there is no reliable battery – Openair-Plasma and PlasmaPlus make an important contribution to efficiency and quality in battery production, in seconds and without any chemicals.”
Plasmatreat works with leading battery manufacturers and system builders worldwide – always with the aim of creating innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
What is Openair-Plasma?
Plasma is also known as the fourth state of matter, alongside solid, liquid and gas. When additional energy is added to a gas, it becomes ionized and enters the energetic plasma state. Whether plastic, metal, glass or paper, plasma technology is used to change the properties of the surface according to the requirements of the process.
SHANGHAI, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On April 24, 2025, The 2025 Vietnam-China-ASEAN International Energy Expo was held in Hanoi, Vietnam. This expo aimed to promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector. Mr. Chen Hao, General Representative of SUS ENVIRONMENT in Vietnam was invited to attend and deliver a keynote speech.
The expo, themed “Vietnam-China-ASEAN Cooperation and Development in Power and Green Energy Industries — A Win-Win Approach Towards Low Carbon Emissions,” established a platform for technological exchange and cooperation in renewable energy between Vietnam and China.
Nguyen Thai Son, Executive Vice President of the Vietnam Energy Association, noted that Vietnam is currently undergoing a critical phase in the global energy transition, moving towards a greener, cleaner, and lower-emission direction. It presents a dual challenge of economic development and environmental sustainability for Vietnam’s energy sector.
As the world’s largest provider of waste-to-energy equipment and technology, and one of the top three global investors and operators in WtE projects, SUS ENVIRONMENT shared its advanced waste-to-energy technologies and green energy solutions.
Since establishing its representative office in Vietnam in 2020, SUS has achieved significant growth over the past five years, securing major projects including the Ninh Binh Project (500 tons/day) and the Ho Chi Minh City Tam Sinh Nghia WtE Project (Phase I: 2,600 tons/day), making it one of the largest WtE investment and operation entities in Vietnam.
About SUS ENVIRONMENT
SUS ENVIRONMENT is the world’s largest provider of waste incineration equipment and technology, as well as one of the top three investors and operators of waste-to-energy projects (low-carbon Eco-industrial parks) globally.
As of December 2024, SUS ENVIRONMENT has established 11 management centers worldwide, providing environmental and energy services to over 100 million people. It has invested in and constructed 89 waste-to-energy projects (low-carbon Eco-industrial parks), with a daily processing capacity nearly 120,000 tons of municipal solid waste and annual green power generation of approximately 18,000 GWh. Its equipment and technology are applied in 287 waste-to-energy plants across the world, comprising 532 incineration lines, with a daily capacity over 300,000 tons of municipal solid waste.
* Data from the Open Data of AVP Research (Total Design Scale)
Latest research from eight global markets reveals what kids aged 5 to 12 are craving most on holiday
90% are looking for opportunities to connect and make new friends while on holiday
89% want family holidays that feel like stepping into their favourite games, films, and fantasy worlds
85% want make-believe activities, like being a race car driver, zookeeper or astronaut for a day
ABU DHABI, UAE, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Parents take note: the kids’ travel wish list has landed! As summer approaches, a new global survey reveals what our young travellers are really dreaming about and—spoiler alert—it’s not just ice cream and cartoons. From friendship quests to superhero adventures, today’s young adventurers have spoken, and they’re bringing big imagination to their travel wish lists. Ready for a vacation that will create unforgettable memories with the kids? Here’s what they’re really looking for!
Craving for connections
Research* was commissioned by Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), polling over 7,000 children aged 5 to 12 and their parents from across nine countries, including France, Italy, Germany, China, UK, US, and India, as well as UAE and Saudi Arabia. The data reveals something both unexpected and universal: 90% of children worldwide want holiday activities that help them make new friends.
In an age of screens and streaming, what kids are genuinely craving is real connection. Whether it’s exploring the children’s library, splashing at a waterpark, or a day out at the aquarium, these shared adventures can easily help children form new bonds that stretch across the globe. Additionally, peer influence also plays a powerful role: 95% of kids want to try activities they can tell their friends about, while 91% are inspired by what their friends have done.
While connection is key, imagination still plays a huge role, with 89% of children saying their ideal holiday lets them experience their favourite video game or movie in real life. These young travellers aren’t just watching, scrolling or gaming, they’re trying to imagine themselves inside those worlds.
H.E. Nouf Mohamed Al-Bushlaibi, Executive Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “As both a parent and a marketer, I know firsthand how important it is to really listen to kids, to understand what lights them up, what sparks their imagination, and what makes a holiday unforgettable. We commissioned this research to hear what truly matters to children when they look at holidays, and what they told us was inspiring: they want connection, adventure, and the freedom to play out the stories they love. Abu Dhabi brings all of that to life as a place where kids can dream big, try new things, and feel right at home doing it with their loved ones.”
As children from around the world revealed what makes a holiday unforgettable, each country had its own standout passion.
In the UAE, 98% of kids said big, exciting adventures are a must
More than 3 in 4 kids surveyed in India want to visit a museum on holiday
In the UK, 94% prioritise activities they can talk about with friends
German children showed a strong interest in cultural food experiences, with 84% wanting to visit a food market
89% of kids from China want time to relax, play and hang out
Italian kids stood out for their curiosity, with 95% wanting to try activities they’ve never done before
French kids gravitated towards water activities, with 97% wanting to spend a day at a waterpark or enjoying water sports
Children in Saudi Arabia showed a love for variety with 82% wanting to try lots of different cool activities on holiday
In the US, 85% of children are keen to take part in make-believe activities like being a race car driver or zookeeper for the day
The takeaway is simple: kids want to follow their passions. They’re looking for a holiday that blends fun, freedom and the chance to explore their interests in their own way. And they’re looking to do it all with their loved ones. The research also finds that family time remains sacred, even in today’s day and age, with 97% of kids saying that enjoying fun moments with their families is one of their must-haves on their dream holiday.
Abu Dhabi: a playground for imagination
With a diverse range of attractions dotted across the emirate, Abu Dhabi stands out as a “Totally Recommended” holiday destination for families, entirely kid-approved. As kids look for opportunities to play make-believe roles (85%), Abu Dhabi is setting the stage for them to do it all. From cruising through Yas Marina Circuit and exciting animal encounters at Emirates Park Zoo, to donning the capes of their favourite superheroes at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, the emirate is packed with experiences that will make kids feel like they’ve jumped straight into their dream holidays.
And there’s even more to discover. At teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, families can explore a world where art comes alive, light reacts to movement and every step sparks a new surprise. Opening later this year are Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the UAE, and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, which will narrate the story of life on Earth and the origins of our universe.
So, with all of these incredible insights, what does the perfect family holiday actually look like? That’s exactly what we set out to create, by handing the planning over to the kids themselves.
The ultimate travel itinerary: created by kids, for kids
We asked children to design their dream holiday. Not just what they wanted to see and do, but how they wanted to feel, where they wanted to eat, and what kind of pace made the experience fun. The result is a seven-day itinerary filled with culture, big adventures, creative play, nature, and moments to slow down.
From waterparks and wildlife to desert discoveries, the itinerary reflects exactly what today’s young travellers are looking for. And because it’s shaped by the kids themselves, it speaks their language: curious, imaginative and full of excitement. Best of all, every part of it can be experienced right here in Abu Dhabi.
With a Kids Recommended itinerary, we’re handing parents a blueprint to their kids’ ultimate dream holiday. This summer, Abu Dhabi isn’t just about what you can do. It’s about setting your own pace. Whether you’re up for non-stop adventure or slow, easy days with space to wander, everything is close and accessible.
Parents usually need to have kids choose one or two things on a given trip, but Abu Dhabi is the all-in-one family holiday that almost plans itself. It’s everything you want without the “I’m bored” or the “are we nearly there?”… it’s a family destination that gives you space to explore, relax, and spend time together, all at your own pace.
Abu Dhabi is Totally Recommended because whatever kind of holiday you’re looking for, you’ll find it. Watch the experiential film.
About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions.
By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.
For more information about the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the destination, please visit: dct.gov.ae and visitabudhabi.ae
Note to Editors:
*Methodology
Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) commissioned independent research, surveying over 7,000 parents and children across multiple markets, including the UK, US, India, China, Germany, France, Italy, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The research focused on families with children aged 5–12 and included both parent and child responses. Parents were asked about travel decision-making and family holiday priorities, while children shared their dream holiday experiences through engaging, age-appropriate formats such as images and swiping questions. Robust quality controls were applied throughout to ensure data reliability.
TAIPEI, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, continues its award-winning legacy in 2025 by receiving both iF and Red Dot Design Awards for its outstanding product designs across the innovation lineup. This recognition highlights GIGABYTE’s excellence in both performance and aesthetics, while also reaffirming our commitment to making AI innovation accessible to everyone.
GIGABYTE Continues Red Dot & iF Winning Streak with Cutting-Edge Design Across Product Lines
GIGABYTE motherboards, the B650E AORUS STEALTH ICE, Z890 AERO G, Z890 AI TOP, and TRX50 AI TOP, have been honored with the 2025 iF Design Award for their sleek aesthetics, DIY-friendly design, and Ultra Durable™ components. These designs are also recognized for enabling advanced AI computing and fine-tuning, while delivering high performance, scalability, and next-generation connectivity. Notably, the B650E AORUS STEALTH ICE stands out by delivering the world’s first pure white motherboard with a reverse connector, combining minimalist elegance with cutting-edge engineering.
Remarkably, the B650E AORUS STEALTH ICE and TRX50 AI TOP also received recognition from the Red Dot Jury for their aesthetic and innovative design. In addition, several motherboard lineups, X870E AORUS XTREME AI TOP, Z890 AORUS XTREME AI TOP, Z890 AORUS MASTER AI TOP, and Z890 AERO D, earned prestigious honors in the 2025 Red Dot Design Award for their DIY-friendly design and AI integration.
Furthermore, the Red Dot Design Award recognition also extended to GIGABYTE’s PC gaming case, the C500 PANORAMIC STEALTH ICE. The case impressed the jury with its user-centric design, featuring a full-size tempered glass panel for a 270-degree panoramic view, a tool-less panel design, reverse connector support to eliminate cable clutter, pre-installed ARGB fans with built-in ARGB hub, and optimized airflow ensures reliable cooling from the inside out.
GIGABYTE’s award-winning products combine sleek, modern design with engineering precision, demonstrating GIGABYTE’s leadership in creating solutions tailored for gamers, content creators, and professionals, ushering in a new aesthetic era of local AI computing. Discover more about our award-winning products at: GIGABYTE AWARDS.
BIOHEAL BOH, BRING GREEN, and COLORGRAM featured at Olive Young booth during PGA Tour event in Texas
SEOUL, South Korea, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CJ Olive Young, Korea’s No.1 beauty and health retailer, is pleased to announce its participation as a booth sponsor tournament, held at TPC Craig Ranch in Texas from May 1 to May 4. Visitors to the tournament will also have access to the fan village between April 30 and May 4, where Olive Young will host engaging beauty experiences for U.S. consumers.
The Olive Young Zone, part of the HOUSE OF CJ at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, showcases the latest in K-beauty trends.
As part of the “HOUSE OF CJ” experience, Olive Young will introduce its popular private label brands — BIOHEAL BOH, BRING GREEN, and COLORGRAM — at the dedicated Olive Young Zone. The featured products are K-beauty bestsellers currently available on Olive Young Global, highlighting the brand’s growing presence in the North American market.
Featured brands include:
BIOHEAL BOH – A skincare brand that combines advanced dermatological science with effective, accessible formulas. It offers expert-level anti-aging care that delivers visible results for all ages and skin types.
BIOHEAL BOH presents its skincare products at the Olive Young Zone during THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson.
BRING GREEN – A vegan beauty brand focused on natural, eco-friendly ingredients. Known for its gentle skincare solutions for sensitive and troubled skin, it promotes healthy, radiant skin while emphasizing sustainability.
BRING GREEN highlights its clean beauty products at the Olive Young Zone during THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson.
COLORGRAM – A vibrant and youthful makeup brand known for its wide range of lip tints—from gloss to stain to matte—designed for effortless everyday looks. With trendy packaging and easy application, the brand helps users achieve a fresh, glowing K-beauty finish with ease.
COLORGRAM features its vibrant color cosmetics at the Olive Young Zone during THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson.
In addition to product discovery, Olive Young will offer an interactive giveaway event for booth visitors. Guests who sign up for the Olive Young Global app and share their photo booth experience on-site will receive a special beauty gift. The Olive Young Global app and website operate across more than 150 countries, serving a growing community of 2.4 million members. With over 10,000 products from the latest K-beauty brands, it brings the best of Korean beauty to one place.
CJ Olive Young’s participation in THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson reflects its broader efforts to introduce the best of K-beauty to global audiences and engage U.S. consumers through immersive lifestyle experiences.
CJ Olive Young is a subsidiary of CJ, a global lifestyle company. The brand name “Olive Young” embodies the philosophy of “ALL LIVE YOUNG,” reflecting a vision for everyone to live a healthy and beautiful life at all times.
CJ Olive Young, established in 1999, is South Korea’s leading beauty and health retailer. Our brand name, “Olive Young,” embodies the philosophy of “All Live Young,” reflecting our vision for everyone to live a healthy and beautiful life at all times. Through its flagship store, “Olive Young,” it offers trendy and radiant K-beauty products to customers worldwide. With over 1,370 stores, more than 20 years of expertise, data-driven insights, and strong partnerships, Olive Young curates a distinguished selection of K-beauty and wellness products. As a subsidiary of CJ Group, a global lifestyle company, CJ Olive Young continues to lead the industry by delivering the value of healthy beauty to customers worldwide.
ITASCA, Ill., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IFS, the leading enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software provider, today announces its Guinness World Records™ title. IFS has set a Guinness World Record for “longest static indoor billboard” at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) – at 304 feet, the billboard is the same length as the Statue of Liberty laid flat. On the heels of the company’s €15 billion valuation, this recognition reflects IFS’s continued momentum in the enterprise software space and increasing demand for Industrial AI.
The installation is noteworthy for its brand campaign prominence in this space. Located in the world’s second-busiest airport, the record-breaking display captures the attention of tens of thousands of travelers each day, spotlighting how IFS.ai is driving transformation across the industries it serves.
Oliver Pilgerstorfer, Chief Marketing Officer at IFS, said: “This World Record is a powerful symbol of the momentum IFS has built, our approach of doing things differently, and setting new industry benchmarks. Whether it’s unlocking topline growth with Industrial AI or enabling organizations to become more sustainable, our AI-powered solutions are helping customers achieve meaningful outcomes that help them grow — and this world record breaking installation makes our mission visible on the biggest of stages.”
Morten Gotterup, President, Clear Channel Outdoor, Airports Division, said: “One of the world’s busiest airports is now home to a world record-setting achievement, and we’re proud to be part of this historic moment with IFS. As we join our partners in setting a new world record on this iconic wall installation at ORD, this milestone not only raises the bar for what’s possible in out-of-home media but also demonstrates how innovative brands like IFS are engaging millions of travelers in memorable — and monumental — ways. We believe this feat of the ‘longest indoor printed billboard’ will inspire advertisers to think even bigger to elevate their brand storytelling in this dynamic airport advertising environment.”
Travelers passing through O’Hare are encouraged to view the record-setting billboard at Terminal 3 and learn more about how IFS.ai is shaping the future.
CONTACT:
For further information, please contact: IFS Press Contacts: EUROPE / MEA / APJ: Adam Gillbe IFS, Director of Corporate & Executive Communications Email: adam.gillbe@ifs.com
NORTH AMERICA / LATAM: Mairi Morgan IFS, Director of Corporate & Executive Communications Email: mairi.morgan@ifs.com
Clear Channel Outdoor Contact: Jason D. King SVP, Corporate Communications & Marketing Email: jasondking@clearchannel.com
MUSCAT, Oman, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Sultanate of Oman has launched its third green hydrogen auction round, marking a new chapter in its strategy to become a leading global hub for green hydrogen production and export. Designed and orchestrated by Hydrom, the third auction offers innovative and flexible opportunities for qualified developers to invest in Oman’s fast-growing hydrogen ecosystem and participate in building a competitive and scalable global green hydrogen economy.
OMAN ADVANCES GREEN HYDROGEN STRATEGY WITH LAUNCH OF THIRD AUCTION ROUND FOR LANDS IN DUQM
Building on the success of previous auction rounds, the third round incorporates lessons learned to optimize bidder participation and enhance competitiveness. A land block of up to 300 square kilometers has been offered in Duqm, inviting proposals for projects covering a minimum of 100 square kilometers. Bidders will have flexibility in defining their project footprint within the block, enabling tailored configurations that align with individual development strategies and market requirements. Bidders will benefit from an extended preparation period of nine months from the launch of the Request for Qualification (RFQ) to the bid submission deadline, providing ample time for comprehensive project planning. In addition to producing green hydrogen and its derivatives, developers may also explore the sale of surplus renewable electricity to the national grid, subject to regulatory approvals, maximizing project value and integration into Oman’s wider energy transition framework.
Developers participating in the third round will benefit from Oman’s strong competitive advantages, including access to common-use infrastructure, a stable regulatory framework, and strategic proximity to key demand centers in Europe and Asia. Oman’s comprehensive energy transition efforts also include the development of a dedicated 2,000-kilometer hydrogen pipeline as well as the establishment of the world’s first liquid hydrogen export corridor linking Oman to the Netherlands and Germany and onwards to Europe.
Oman’s has awarded eight large-scale green hydrogen projects in Duqm and Dhofar through two previous rounds, securing over USD 49 billion in investment commitments targeting a combined production capacity of over 1 million tons per annum of green hydrogen by 2030. These projects, powered by more than 30 GW of renewable energy, position Oman among the most advanced and investment-ready hydrogen ecosystems globally.
The auction process commenced with the release of the RFQ. Qualified bidders will be invited to submit proposals in early 2026, with awards expected thereafter. Bidders wishing to participate are encouraged to visit www.hydrom.om for details.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leading ocean energy developer, Minesto, features in a new internationally broadcast documentary series `Engineering Tomorrow’. Minesto’s pioneering underwater kite technology is showcased in the `Ocean Power’ episode, selected as one of a few tidal energy technologies to be showcased.
From SVT Play – “The ocean’s tides could provide a fifth of the world’s electricity, and tidal power is more reliable than solar or wind power. But the harsh conditions make it difficult to use machines. Some visionaries have created extraordinary inventions, from an underwater kite to a ship equipped with large rotor blades. If successful, these machines could provide clean, reliable energy to coastal communities around the world.”
The series is currently available via the following media channels, and will be broadcast in more countries around the world soon.
Minesto is a leading marine energy technology company with the mission to minimise the global carbon footprint of the energy industry by enabling commercial power production from the ocean.
Minesto’s award winning and patented product is the only verified marine power plant that operates cost efficiently in areas with low-flow tidal streams and ocean currents.
With more than €45 million of awarded funding from the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh European Funding Office, European Innovation Council and InnoEnergy, Minesto is the European Union’s largest investment in marine energy to date.
Minesto was founded in 2007 and has operations in Sweden, the Faroe Islands, Wales and Taiwan. The major shareholders in Minesto are BGA Invest and Corespring New Technology. The Minesto share (MINEST) is traded on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. Certified Adviser is G&W Fondkommission.
