Receive our weekly Newsletterand set tailored daily news alerts Karl Mayer Group plans to exit the flat knitting sector leaving German plant with uncertain future Knitwear, Technical Textiles Stoll launches new Skateboarding collection Stoll to display its latest collection at Milan Design Week Stoll presents latest innovations in Bangladesh Meixner was honored by his teammates with a large banner outside of their stadium Tesla will acquire Manz’s more than 300 employees at its site in Reutlingen city in the southwest Tesla has agreed to acquire parts of the insolvent German high-tech parts maker Manz which has recently entered insolvency proceedings due to a liquidity squeeze The Local Court of Stuttgart officially opened insolvency proceedings concerning Manz’s assets Attorney Martin Mucha from the law firm Grub Brugger has been appointed as the insolvency administrator A purchase agreement has been signed between Tesla Automation The latest transaction forms part of Tesla’s efforts to expand its presence in Germany where it already operates a manufacturing facility near Berlin Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The agreement includes the takeover of movable tangible assets and the use of Manz’s company property in Reutlingen Tesla Automation managing director Lothar Thommes said: “We are gaining qualified employees with a high level of expertise in high-tech mechanical engineering “The Reutlingen site is an ideal complement to the continued successful implementation of our global automation projects in the Tesla Group We are very pleased to be realising future innovations there.” The transaction’s completion is pending the German Federal Cartel Office’s approval Mucha said: “The structured sales process for the further assets is being driven forward with the highest priority – in a very challenging market environment We are currently holding promising talks with several interested parties.” Manz announced the extension of its sales process to all business units aiming to sell economically independent subsidiaries and other holdings that continue to operate in the market Manz said that the assets must be realised within the insolvency proceedings as its business operations cannot be maintained Around 100 Manz employees not transitioning to Tesla Automation will be offered positions in a transfer company to mitigate the social impact of job losses The proceeds from the sale will only partially satisfy the non-subordinated insolvency creditors and no payments to the subordinated insolvency creditors Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Auto Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network By clicking here, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and consent to us collection your details for the purposes of your enquiry German footballer Luca Meixner has died at the age of 22 after being found dead in his bed over the Christmas period who had made 100 appearances for the German fifth-tier side The club confirmed the tragic news in a statement released on social media this weekend Meixner began his career in SSV Reutlingen's youth setup progressing to the U17 side in 2017 before moving to the U19s two years later Luca Meixner has tragically passed away at the age of 22 featuring in a 3-0 victory against SV Zimmern in the Landespokal Wurttemberg The central midfielder went on to establish himself as a regular starter for the club making his league debut the following month against FC Nottingen Meixner scored six goals in his century of appearances SSV Reutlingen released an emotional statement saying: "The entire SSV family is deeply shocked and stunned all committees and employees mourn with Lucas' relatives and our thoughts are with his family The club added: "Last weekend we received the terrible news that our player Luca Meixner died unexpectedly on Friday We ask that you respect the privacy of Lucas' family during this difficult time." JUST IN:Marcus Rashford offered shock Man Utd exit as club prepared to pay full £315,000-a-week wages Meixner's final appearance for the club came on December 7, when he played 87 minutes in a 1-1 draw against TSG Balingen before the winter break. Fellow fifth-tier club Sonnenhof Grossaspach shared their condolences, writing: "Our heartfelt condolences and lots of strength in this difficult time!" Goppinger SV also expressed their support, posting: "Much strength to the entire club." View this post on InstagramA post shared by SSV Reutlingen 05 (@ssvreutlingen05) SSV Reutlingen were previously a second-division club at the turn of the millennium competing in Germany's second tier for three seasons between 2000 and 2003 marking the beginning of their descent through the German football pyramid Their position dropped further in 2008 with the introduction of the new third-tier competition The club now competes in the Oberliga Baden-Wurttemberg where they have remained for the past nine seasons TechTarget and Informa Tech’s Digital Business Combine.TechTarget and Informa we power an unparalleled network of 220+ online properties covering 10,000+ granular topics serving an audience of 50+ million professionals with original We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities The acquisition of TSI Semiconductors and additional planned investments will significantly increase Bosch’s ability to meet rapidly growing demand for SiC wafers in battery-electric vehicles German Tier 1 supplier Bosch is doubling down on the future of silicon-carbide chips producer TSI Semiconductors and will invest $1.5 billion in the company’s Roseville TSI Semiconductors currently makes 200-mm silicon wafers for applications in the mobility The investment in state-of-the-art production process will allow the operation to produce 200-mm wafers based on silicon-carbide material beginning in 2026 The company isn’t disclosing the purchase price but says the TSI Semiconductors acquisition will significantly extend its global portfolio of SiC chips by the end of 2030 Bosch sees the ramp-up of battery-electric vehicles driving demand for SiC chips which it says are up to 50% more energy efficient and help extend BEV range roughly 6% The deal is subject to regulatory approval and the full scope of the planned investment will be heavily dependent on federal funding opportunities available through the U.S as well as economic development funding from California “With the acquisition of TSI Semiconductors we are establishing manufacturing capacity for SiC chips in an important sales market while also increasing our semiconductor manufacturing globally,” says Bosch Chairman Stefan Hartung “The existing clean-room facilities and expert personnel in Roseville will allow us to manufacture SiC chips for electromobility on an even larger scale.” Bosch’s planned investment in the Roseville operation will build off existing facilities to create a roughly 108,000-sq.-ft (10,000-sq.-m) clean room for production of the SiC wafers will greatly increase the supplier’s ability to meet SiC-chip demand said to be growing at a rapid clip of 30% annually Bosch expects to have an average of 25 of its chips integrated into every new vehicle Bosch has invested more than €2.5 billion ($2.8 billion) in its wafer fab plants in Reutlingen and Dresden Bosch has pledged to pour another €3 billion ($3.3 billion) into its semiconductor business in Europe Shifting Gears: What Car Buyers Really Want in 2025 Less is More: How Website Overload Sinks Your Sales This website is owned and operated by Informa TechTarget influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers Informa PLC’s registered office is 5 Howick Place Ballboy Noel Urbaniak becomes overnight star in Germany after viral moment in Nations League clash Toni Kroos returns to football just months after retirement The German football community is reeling from the tragic death of Luca Meixner a 22-year-old midfielder for fifth-tier club SSV Reutlingen Meixner was found lifeless in his bed during the holiday period Meixner had been with SSV Reutlingen since his youth joining the club at an early age and progressing through its academy to debut for the first team in 2021 he made over 100 appearances and scored six goals currently competing for promotion to a higher league expressed profound grief in a heartfelt statement on social media: "We received the devastating news over the weekend that our player The entire SSV Reutlingen family is deeply saddened and shocked." His teammates and all staff mourn alongside Luca’s grieving family Our thoughts are with them during this unimaginably difficult time." Meixner’s versatility on the field saw him excel in several positions though he was primarily a central midfielder His contributions extended beyond his statistics as he was cherished by teammates and fans alike for his dedication and spirit Nogomania.com is a premier destination for football enthusiasts delivering fresh and in-depth content from the heart of the Ex-Yu region's football scene News: Microelectronics As part of expanding its semiconductor business into silicon carbide (SiC) chip manufacturing Germany plans to acquire TSI Semiconductors of Roseville As an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) foundry with 250 staff TSI currently mainly develops and produces large volumes of chips on 200mm silicon wafers for applications in the mobility Bosch intends to invest more than $1.5bn in the Roseville site and convert the TSI manufacturing facilities to silicon carbide (SiC) processes targeting production of chips on 200mm wafers from 2026 Bosch hence aims to have significantly extended its global portfolio of SiC chips by the end of 2030 as the global boom and ramp-up of electro-mobility is resulting in huge demand The full scope of the planned investment will be heavily dependent on federal funding opportunities available via the US CHIPS and Science Act as well as economic development opportunities within the State of California The transaction is subject to regulatory approval Picture: TSI Semiconductors’ plant in Roseville “With the acquisition of TSI Semiconductors we are establishing manufacturing capacity for SiC chips in an important sales market while also increasing our semiconductor manufacturing globally,” says Dr Stefan Hartung “The existing cleanroom facilities and expert personnel in Roseville will allow us to manufacture SiC chips for electro-mobility on an even larger scale,” he adds “The location in Roseville has existed since 1984 the US company has built up vast expertise in semiconductor production,” notes Bosch board member Dr Markus Heyn chairman of the Mobility Solutions business sector “We will now be integrating this expertise into the Bosch semiconductor manufacturing network,” he adds “We are pleased to join a globally operating technology company with extensive semiconductor expertise,” comments TSI’s CEO Oded Tal “Our Roseville location will be a significant addition to Bosch’s SiC chipmaking operations.” The new location in Roseville will reinforce Bosch’s international semiconductor manufacturing network the first SiC chips will be produced on 200mm wafers in a facility with about 10,000m2 of cleanroom space Bosch says that it invested in the development and production of SiC chips at an early stage it has been using its own proprietary processes to mass produce them at its Reutlingen plant near Stuttgart Reutlingen will also produce them on 200mm wafers the firm will have extended its cleanroom space in Reutlingen from about 35,000m2 to more than 44,000 m2 “SiC chips are a key component for electrified mobility,” notes Heyn “By extending our semiconductor operations internationally we are strengthening our local presence in an important electric vehicle market.” Demand for chips for the automotive industry remains high Bosch expects to have an average of 25 of its chips integrated in every new vehicle The SiC chip market is also continuing to grow rapidly – by 30% annually The main drivers are the global boom and ramp-up of electro-mobility SiC chips enable greater range and more efficient recharging Installed in these vehicles’ power electronics they ensure that a vehicle can drive a significantly longer distance on one battery charge – on average the possible range is 6% greater than with silicon-based chips Bosch investing €3bn in semiconductor business by 2026 Bosch starting volume production of silicon carbide chips Bosch develops silicon carbide chips, targeting power electronics for EVs/HEVs Tags: SiC power devices Visit: www.bosch.com ©2006-2025 Juno Publishing and Media Solutions Ltd Semiconductor Today and the editorial material contained within it and related media is the copyright of Juno Publishing and Media Solutions Ltd Reproduction in whole or part without permission from Juno Publishing and Media Solutions Ltd is forbidden if the magazine and publisher are acknowledged Disclaimer: Material published within Semiconductor Today and related media does not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher or staff Juno Publishing and Media Solutions Ltd and its staff accept no responsibility for opinions expressed editorial errors and damage/injury to property or persons as a result of material published View our privacy, cookie and data protection policy Well-equipped machine park of up to 30 flat knitting machines Clothing/​Footwear opened a new customer centre in Reutlingen-Betzingen where it already has production and a development centre opened in 2020 “The new customer centre is intended as an inspiring meeting place for partners in the textile value chain,” said Andreas Schellhammer “Through exchange and joint projects we want to drive relevant innovations related to flat knitting.” Many new possibilities are offered by the modern customer centre which houses workshops a showroom with the latest Stoll trend collections and an extensive sample archive State-of-the-art equipment is available for training courses with a machine park of up to 30 flat knitting machines as well as finishing technology and digital tools Experts in machine and software development and in the field of textile applications provide technical support and the know-how and machine technology are available to existing and entry-level customers for implementing their own ideas through to the finished textile solution The offer is part of Karl Mayer’s new TexLab format which will be implemented worldwide going forward “The customer centre is the innovation hub for flat knitting topics in the Karl Mayer Group and thus makes a fundamental contribution to innovation leadership,” said Schellhammer www.karlmayer.com Stoll presents fully-automated production process at ISPO Stoll to present modern flat knitting technologies at Techtextil This week's key stories, direct to your inbox.Be the first to know. A hail storm hit the town of Reutlingen in the southern German state of Baden-Würtemberg on Friday, August 4, 2023. Reutlingen is located near Stuttgart and is home to leading international engineering, white goods and automotive manufacturer Bosch. The local fire department was called to aid with removal of the deep layer of hail, road services had to tow several cars that had gotten bogged down in the layers of hail, water and debris, snow ploughs were brought out to clear roads and piles of slushy hail carted off in large skips. While it is not that unusual to see hail storms in summer, the short time window combined with the urban setting, made this hail storm quite spectacular. Text description provided by the architects. The teaching, research, and innovation center for cross-cutting technologies in the textile industry known as the Texoversum was developed and constructed as part of the new campus expansion plan of the Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences. It promises to become a powerful and highly expressive component of the built environment at the university. neutral nature of the structure and connects the split levels spatially A continuous color gradient shows the promise of color-printed textiles and references historic Gobelin tapestries Whereas the woven façade with its intentional openings offers views of the surroundings from the inside the cutouts give viewers outside an informal postcard-shaped glimpse of the working world within the Texoversum You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email When Rob Sandruck was tasked with building a study abroad program for the Poole College of Management more than 10 years ago he envisioned students creating meaningful relationships with each other and with faculty through their shared experiences overseas What happened among the students and faculty who traveled on Poole’s first study abroad experience in 2013 to Reutlingen University’s ESB Business School in Germany is a clear indication that his vision was realized The 21 students and two faculty members – Chris McKittrick lecturer in Poole College and Helmut Hergeth associate professor in the Wilson College of Textiles – who took part in that first program didn’t know each other at the time spending not just their classroom hours but their free time together They became both lifelong friends and a network of professional contacts to each other hosting and attending many local reunions with them.  He’s been present at weddings and other life events for the students – even the wedding of two former students who met on that program – Sarah (Adams) Dunlap (’15) and Scott Dunlap (’14) who were then a sophomore and a junior at Poole The experience was the first trip overseas for each of them “I wanted to immerse myself in another culture and open my horizons,” Scott Dunlap recalls “It’s really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet new people and try new things and college is the perfect time to do that “It turned out to be the best decision I ever made.” The two became friends on the trip and started dating back at home Their time in Germany ignited a lifelong passion for travel and they now do so regularly Sarah went on to graduate school at Duke University pursuing a master’s in management where she studied in both Durham The couple even became engaged overseas in Thailand where the Poole College-ESB Business School partnership is still going strong A small contingent from that original group gathered for a ten-year “class reunion” of sorts.  While they’d hoped all 21 students could attend life commitments prevented many from returning Those who did make the trip included McKittrick and the Dunlaps They extended their adventure with vacation time in Switzerland together as well the group revisited the spots they’d been to ten years earlier and shared their thoughts with current students about the impacts of the study abroad experience.  “The 2013 group helped the current students understand they were in the midst of what might be a life-changing experience,” McKittrick said director of Global Programs for the Poole College of Management said the environment created through a study abroad experience is like no other Poole’s study abroad program has grown significantly since that first trip with 14 programs taking place in five different countries over the past year – always with an academic partner like ESB Business School in each location “Unlike a class on campus where you all go your own way after class you’re living with each other and these faculty members,” he said that group of former students he first met in Germany have become like family you can really make some life-changing relationships,” he said It’s by no means the only goal for study abroad which also aims to immerse students in an international environment where they cultivate an understanding and appreciation for cultural differences that they’ll then take forward into their professional lives while also witnessing how businesses operate overseas Study abroad experiences encourage independence and the development of problem solving skills as students navigate a foreign country “When you finish your coursework and graduate this is exactly the type of experience an employer wants – people who learned how to figure out solutions on their own,” Sandruck said and the experience is a great story to tell in job interviews.” who is now a senior product manager at Fidelity Investments can speak to the fact that her experience in Germany changed the course of her professional life She came to understand that every culture operates differently and sought out a graduate school experience where she could learn more about other cultures and how they do business She then went on to work with people from across the world early in her career at Wells Fargo “It’s hard to imagine the trajectory of my life if I hadn’t done that study abroad,” she said “I don’t think I would have pursued the graduate school or the types of jobs that I did if I hadn’t had that experience.” a logistics sourcing manager with Panasonic North America uses his experiences every day as he regularly interacts with co-workers from Japan in his role “That study abroad experience taught me to not be so America-centric,” he said “It’s about understanding things from someone else’s perspective and I was able to practice that in a safe setting through study abroad.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" Bosch is shifting up a gear in its response to the ongoing semiconductor shortage: with an additional investment of more than a quarter of a billion euros until 2025 the technology company plans to further expand its semiconductor production in Reutlingen The money is to be invested in new spaces and the design of the cleanroom needed for production With this investment – the second major one after the announcement of investments in production expansion in past October totalling 400 million euros – Bosch wants to prepare for the steadily growing demand for chips for applications in mobility and the Internet of Things a new part of the building is being built with an additional 3,600 square metres of ultra-modern cleanroom space Semiconductors based on the technologies already established in Reutlingen will be manufactured there – mainly MEMS ASICs and power semiconductors the company wants to expand an existing power supply centre Production on the new premises is scheduled to begin in 2025 Bosch announced investments of more than 400 million euros in 2022 alone in the expansion of its semiconductor sites in Dresden Around 50 million euros of this will go to the semiconductor plant in Reutlingen Bosch had already announced that it would invest a total of 150 million euros in additional cleanroom space in existing buildings from 2021 to 2023 The now planned expansion of the site with a new part of the building for manufacturing is additional the cleanroom area in Reutlingen is to be expanded from currently around 35,000 square metres to more than 44,000 square metres by the end of 2025 Bosch operates semiconductor fabs based on 150- and 200-millimetre wafers the company manufactures semiconductor chips on wafers with a diameter of 300 millimetres What all the manufacturing factories have in common is a state-of-the-art approach to data-driven production control “Thanks to the combination of networking and artificial intelligence methods Bosch is creating the basis for data-driven continuous improvement in production and thus for ever better chips,” says Markus Heyn member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH and chairman of the Mobility Solutions business sector One example is the development of software for automated defect classification Bosch is also optimising the flow of materials with the help of artificial intelligence The manufacturing environment in Reutlingen which is already regarded as highly modern is to secure the future of the location and thus jobs with a high degree of automation Bosch has been developing and manufacturing semiconductors for more than 60 years and in Reutlingen for more than 50 years – both for automotive applications and for the consumer sector The chips produced include application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) microelectromechanical systems (MEMS sensors) and power semiconductors The additional expansion of the site that is now being considered is intended to serve the growing demand for MEMS for the automotive and consumer sectors as well as for silicon carbide power semiconductors in the future “Bosch is already a leading chip manufacturer for vehicles We want to further expand this position,” says Heyn This includes the development and production of silicon carbide chips which Bosch began mass producing in December 2021 Chips made of this innovative material will play an increasingly important role in electromobility in the future Bosch is currently the only automotive supplier in the world to manufacture power semiconductors from silicon carbide itself some 8,000 associates work at the Reutlingen site in the development and production of semiconductors and control units as well as in administration and in the eBike Systems division www.bosch.com Bosch sets up quantum sensor business Bosch bounces back SiC boost for Bosch Bosch, Volkswagen join forces for automated driving Authorities in Reutlingen deploy snowploughs for cleanup as meltwater causes some localised flooding As heavy showers and thunderstorms rolled across southern Germany on Friday one storm brought a freak hail event to the city of Reutlingen Though the hailstones were average in size with up to a foot accumulating in less than an hour This led to the bizarre sight of snowploughs in August and more than 250 firefighters and city workers helping to clear the roads Afterwards some localised flooding occurred as meltwater flowed into basements and underground car parks with problems exacerbated by unmelted hailstones blocking drainage systems rapidly rose by 1.5 metres and briefly burst its banks In South Korea the 25th World Scout Jamboree was disrupted by adverse weather for a second time which is held approximately every four years and attended by tens of thousands of scouts from across the world is being hosted on the west coast of the Jeonbuk province between 1 and 12 August the start was briefly delayed after flooding from heavy monsoon rains left parts of the campsite without adequate power or water supplies After that temperatures climbed and climbed up into the 30s celsius as part of South Korea’s current heatwave: some delegations have moved to hotels or military bases Similarly high temperatures are expected for the next few days but are expected to drop below 30C by Thursday this respite coincides with the arrival in South Korea of the remnant of Typhoon Khanun which lashed Japan’s Okinawa islands last week and has since weakened to a tropical storm Khanun has the potential to deliver extremely high rainfall totals with forecasts suggesting south-western Japan and the Korean peninsula could widely see 100mm to 200 mm Khanun looks increasingly likely to bring additional disruption to north-east China which is already reeling from last week’s massive rainfall Safety Julian Blackmon looks to teammate and Reutlingen to help him brush up on his German phrases before the Colts game on Sunday in Frankfurt Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo provides an in-depth breakdown of the newest addition to the Colts' secondary Anarumo explains Ward's fit within the Colts defense highlighting his ability to play both man and zone coverage and his knack for creating turnovers making him a seamless fit with the Colts' defensive scheme Colts analyst Rick Venturi teams up with the voice of the Colts to dive deep into the defensive strategies of new coordinator Lou Anarumo The duo breaks down game film and dissects the four key elements that make Anarumo's defense so effective From aggressive coverage schemes and game-specific tactics to pressuring the quarterback and disguising defenses they highlight how each piece of the puzzle works together to neutralize opposing offenses The NFL today announced that the Indianapolis Colts have been designated to host a regular season game in Berlin Germany at the historic Olympic Stadium during the 2025 season Santa Clause announces Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor as the MVP of Week 16 on \"NFL Slimetime\" JT did and had to share some of the NVP love with the team The blue and black of the Indiana Nights jerseys return on Sunday versus the Detroit Lions Hear from Indianapolis Colts Anthony Richardson Kenny Moore II and Ryan Kelly as they explain exactly what it is like to hear their name called during pregame introductions before kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium Watch as linebacker Grant Stuard delivers on a career-day performance racking up 18 tackles in the win against the Miami Dolphins Dwight Freeney and many other Indianapolis Colts teammates as the legendary tight end was officially inducted into the Colts Ring of Honor at Lucas Oil Stadium Rookie Laiatu Latu brings the ultimate surprise to the Colts staff with a delicious treat from Snickers Veteran center Ryan Kelly breaks down everything he processes and determines leading into finally snapping the football Get ready to kick off against the Houston Texans this Sunday Join Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon on a tour through the team's locker room and athletic training facility as he shares how he and his teammates rest their bodies from the rigors of the NFL season and how they keep the competitive juices flowing off of the football field JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 34-30 loss to the Denver Broncos in their preseason opener which was highlighted by Anthony Richardson's return to play for the first time since last October and Laiatu Latu translating his impressive showing during training camp to the field for his NFL preseason debut Bill also breaks down Adonai Mitchell's transition to the slot and the guys look at the NFL's new dynamic kickoff on Sunday Head coach Shane Steichen stepped in to help an elementary school football team get back in the playground game...and in return the students worked with Anthony Richardson DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart to compile the 2024 Colts regular season schedule Cook's 2nd grade class at Snacks Crossing Elementary JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier dive into the Colts' 2024 regular season schedule from the season opener against the Texans to why the team got only one primetime game and what the toughest stretch of the season looks like it'll be The guys also finish the podcast with a little bit of schedule trivia Schedule\n(sche-du-le)\nSKE-j'l –SKE-juw-w'l\n/skEjOOUHl/ Learn the ins and outs of the new NFL kickoff rule with special teams coordinator Brian Mason The Indianapolis Colts are joining the NFL's Global Markets Program in a long-term effort to drive fan growth and grow American football beyond the United States Indianapolis Colts Vice-Chair/Owner Kalen Jackson and Harriet P Irsay Fellow Isabel Diaz discuss the evolving coaching landscape in the NFL and how important it is to provide opportunities to women in the coaching field Irsay Fellowship has had on Diaz's coaching journey the Tony Dungy Diversity Fellowship provided the opportunity and the tools to start building an NFL coaching career The Tony Dungy Diversity Fellowship is a program designed to create more opportunities for diverse coaches to gain valuable experience as they progress in their careers the Colts franchise record sack holder and the NFL's all-time strip sack leader breaks down the science behind the strip sack Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne and defensive end Dwight Freeney are up for enshrinement in Canton after being named finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks breaks down the secrets of the Hail Mary Hear from Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks on the process and the secrets of the toe-tap catch Santa Clause announces Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor as the MVP of Week 16 on "NFL Slimetime" Reutlinger Stadtverkehr (RSV) took delivery of four vehicles on 29th November Buses that will be recovered in a completely new and purpose-built electric bus depot The largest order so far signed for the eCitaro is the one from Hanover where 48 zero emission buses will be deployed The operator carried out the first tests with battery electric buses already eight years ago. Now RSV is putting in place concrete plans for four further vehicles for their number 8 line. In the medium term over the course of the next five years, further electric buses will be procured until the public transport network can be served entirely by emission-free vehicles. Herrmann Fröhlich, Head of the South-West Sales Region at Daimler Buses, says: “Reutlingen is a good example of how the change in our mobility approach within public transport companies can work. In creating a new, purpose-built depot, RSV is already putting in place what it needs to fulfil the requirements of purely electric public transport for tomorrow. In supplying the eCitaro, we also wish to contribute towards their success in this field.” “As a public transport provider within the region, we want to take responsibility and have emission-free vehicles in operation. RSV has to show the example – we’re all very much aware of that fact,” says Mark Hogenmüller, Managing Director of RSV. © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I. : 08514160152 To get to Spreuerhofstrasse look for an alleyway connecting the roads Metzgerstrasse and Mauerstrasse in the German city of Reutlingen and because the path is on municipal property The gap measures 1.64 feet across at its widest point and 1.31 feet wide on average In addition to sucking in your gut, you may have to crouch to make it to the end of the corridor. If not, you risk bumping your head on obstructions just 5.9 feet off the ground. Pedestrians brave enough to enter the crevice will have to shuffle awkwardly for 65 feet to make it from one side to the other Spreuerhofstrasse is located in the old town part of Reutlingen, and it holds an important place in local history. In 1726 and the passageway was built during the reconstruction a year later It officially became a public street in 1820 its tight proportions were recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records You can go to Spreuerhofstrasse to see world record plaques posted at both entrances The 18th-century building on one side of the alley has started to sag making the area feel even more cramped than it was already Instead of tearing down the house and altering the dimensions of the street Reutlingen holds the claim to the world's narrowest street—though it won't be winning any awards for practicality © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved To get to Spreuerhofstrasse In addition to sucking in your gut, you may have to crouch to make it to the end of the corridor. If not, you risk bumping your head on obstructions just 5.9 feet off the ground. Pedestrians brave enough to enter the crevice will have to shuffle awkwardly for 65 feet to make it from one side to the other Spreuerhofstrasse is located in the old town part of Reutlingen, and it holds an important place in local history. In 1726 GermanyinUSA GermanyinUSA is the home of the monthly newsletter “Germany for Americans”, produced by the German Embassy in Washington, DC. For the embassy’s official website, visit Germany.info May 21, 2020Travel Where is the world’s narrowest street But according to the Guinness Book of World Records the narrowest street is located in the town of Reutlingen The Spreuerhofstraße is located between two closely linked buildings This street is on average 40 centimeters (15.7 inches) wide and just 31 centimeters (12.2 inches) wide at its narrowest point Although some may be inclined to call this an alleyway the people of Reutlingen insist that it is in fact a street Let’s take a look at how this passageway became an official street: the city was being reconstructed after a massive city-wide fire destroyed many parts of Reutlingen an administrator in the city’s town hall decided to elevate this gap between two houses into a street It is wide enough for the average person to walk through which is one of the prerequisites for the classification of a street Spreuerhofstraße did not receive much attention But once the Guinness Book of World Records gave the street its title in 2007 tourists started flocking to Reutlingen to see it But before you start planning a future trip keep in mind that this street is not particularly long or attractive and we would only recommend going there if you are in the area already It is also not a great place to practice social distancing considering how little room there is in the alleyway Only time will tell how long this street will remain; one of the 18th century houses is already leaning into it It may soon be too small to be considered a street at all Tags: Copyright © 2025 GermanyinUSA. Powered by City Hall This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The information on this page is intended for journalists If you click NO you will come back to Mynewsdesk.com A new large-scale battery storage system with a total output of 2.9 megawatts and a capacity of 3.4 megawatt hours has been in operation at Robert BOSCH in Reutlingen since the end of May 2022 The power plant is integrated into the site's smart grid and cushions load peaks that are mainly caused by the production of semiconductors The plant is scalable and can grow with demand Batteries are an important flexibility in an increasingly decentralized energy system They support grid stability and contribute to security of supply lithium-ion batteries can store and release large amounts of energy If the battery units are networked and equipped with intelligent software power plants are created that can be used for numerous self-consumption and grid service applications Battery systems from ADS-TEC Energy are multi-talented and suitable for numerous business models They can be optimally integrated into existing energy infrastructures This makes them a sustainable investment in the future the storage unit is housed in a small concrete station The associated inverters are located directly in front of it and convert the energy from direct current to alternating current it continues via transformers into the local medium-voltage grid through which the energy is distributed to where it is needed ADS-TEC provided the plant with a master interface to which BOSCH applied its control system in order to control the power plant and operate it according to individual demand This causes load peaks that occur during production and in the air conditioning of the clean rooms These high energy outputs can either be drawn from the grid or from a battery power plant that reserves enough energy for these load peaks since grid costs are always based on the largest power peak that occurs in a grid connection A battery cushions these load peaks before they even occur in the grid the grid remains stable and protected - an important aspect with increasingly volatile renewable feed-in from wind and solar High quality due to high development depth ADS-TEC Energy already has years of experience with large battery power plants and the systems are designed to reliably store and retrieve large amounts of energy over many years The highly integrative technology allows them to be well optimized to customer needs and easily controlled remotely it was possible to evaluate the load profiles of the site over the last few years This helped in the design of the plant in advance Solutions from ADS-TEC offer the advantage that most components of the entire hardware and software are developed and manufactured in-house The company also offers the corresponding service resulting in technology solutions that are available for the long term and give the customer a long-term scope for action This also makes the systems multifunctional because the battery systems can do much more than just cap peak loads use as power amplifiers and even self-sufficient island operation can be implemented with the systems as desired BOSCH is considering using the large battery in Reutlingen to store its own PV electricity and make it available at different times Successful and long-term operation is ensured by the experienced service team from ADS-TEC Energy which keeps a remote eye on the system down to the depth of each individual cell ADS-TEC Energy's portfolio also includes the development and management of complex hardware it is particularly important to combine innovation with climate protection Storage can save around 16.3 tons of CO2 per year at BOSCH in Reutlingen That is far more than one person consumes in total per year But BOSCH is already thinking ahead and the site is set to grow BOSCH published in July 2022 that the expansion of the clean areas in chip production alone will be extended by around 6000 square meters by 2025 The storage facility also has significant expansion potential which is around 1.5 megawatts and almost 1.7 megawatt hours The plant was designed by ADS-TEC Energy and successfully brought to completion in partnership with the technical department of Bosch Facility Management in Reutlingen Project manager Samuel del Collado of BOSCH states with satisfaction: "We are pleased with the reliable cooperation with ADS-TEC Energy and with the good overall result Having a regional supplier brings great advantages both for planning and implementation and in the long term for operation." 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Read our Privacy notice A woman has been killed and two others have been injured after they were attacked by a Syrian refugee with a machete near Stuttgart in Germany Police have arrested a man in connection with the attack in the small city of Reutlingen in the south-west of the country The man attacked the woman in a fast food restaurant at around 4:30pm local time causing several witnesses to flee in panic He said: "He ran with the machete through the restaurant and swung it over their heads" who worked at the fast food restaurant with the attacker and his victim said he refilling the drinks machine when the attack started and ran away in a panic Mr Alhelo said the attacker was arguing with the woman before he killed her on the street - he said he had fallen in love with the woman when he started working there He described the man as "a friendly guy" who had arrived alone in Germany from Syria around 18 months ago After killing the woman in the restaurant the man injured two more people before being arrested An eyewitness told Bild: "The attacker was completely out of his mind He ran with the machete behind a police patrol car." He said a passing BMW managed to run him over and afterwards he "lay prostrate on the ground and didn't move" The police has confirmed the attacker was a 21-year-old Syrian refugee but have not released his name The motive for the attack is unclear but police said there is no evidence it is terror related In a statement,they said the man was known to police but they suspected he was a "lone operator" and did not think people in and around the city are at risk It comes as Germany is on edge following two attacks in the past week Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Some are necessary and we can’t switch them off. Others help us to provide you with the best possible service. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share anonymous information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. By accepting cookies you will be helping us to continue to provide you with the best possible service. The Reutlingen fire brigade department in Germany has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1070 4.2 mobile crane. The LTM 1070 4.2 has been fitted with fire service equipment, including an extra cable winch and fire-fighting equipment. The crane also has the VarioBase variable outrigger system, off-road capability, all-wheel drive and active rear axle steering. It has a 50 metre boom and can travel with its counterweight and additional equipment, while remaining within the a 12 tonne axle load limit on public roads, the manufacturer said. Harald Hermann, commander of Reutlingen Brigade Service, said, “The modern machine is needed by the fire brigade to meet the increased requirements for technical rescues.” As peope in Reutlingen were battling hail others across Europe have been battling high temperatures as well as heavy rain I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Germany has been hit by an extreme storm as hail and heavy rain battered the southwest city of Reutlingen Officals claim the hail build up reached as deep as a foot in some areas About 250 firefighters participated in the clean up The Echaz River, which runs through the city, rose by five feet in a matter of minutes, briefly bursting its banks, but there was no major damage to the city. Officials said drainage systems were also blocked by the storm, causing water to pour into underground garages and basements. However, this is just one of several extreme weather events that have taken place in Europe recently as the south of the continent still battles very hot temperatures. Last month’s heatwaves saw temperatures break records. The extreme heat continues to take hold of Southern Europe following the destructive wildfires in July in parts of Greece, Italy and Portugal. At one point there were more than 1,000 wildfires, which destroyed over 46,000 square miles – an area half the size of the UK. While temperatures in these regions have lowered somewhat now, scientists confirmed that July 2023 was, on average, the hottest month Earth has ever experienced on record. Peak temperatures in Greece alone reached 46C. But it hasn’t just been the heat, extreme rainfall has recently caused destructive flooding in parts of Austria and Slovenia. Friday 4 August saw torrential rains hitting two-thirds of Slovenia, causing flooding PM Rober Golob describes as ‘the biggest natural disaster’ in the country’s history. At least three poeple have been confirmed dead as flooding saw vehicles and houses submerged in up to 6 foot of water. 16,000 households remain without electricity as rescue efforts are ongoing. Forecasts show that more storms are yet to come after what has already been record rainfall for the country. The UK also continues to suffer a wet and windy summer as, while Storm Antoni begins to clear, it has left severe flooding in its wake. The village of Loftus in North Yorkshire has been hit by extreme flooding for the second time since 2020 with resident Paul Jones-King, 47, telling Sky News: “I’m a nurse, I finished a night shift, was sat having a cup of coffee before I was due to go to bed, and literally within 10 minutes your house is flooding.” In the Republic of Ireland, Dublin homes were also hit by flash floods, with eight people evacuated from their houses and one person taken to hospital. There is some misconception, potentially due to the phrase ‘global warming’, that climate change only refers to increasing heats. However, climate change is a measure of all climate phenomona, including rainfall and wind patterns, as well as temperatures. The Met Office links extreme weather, including global heavy rain, specifically to climate change. The US Environmental Protection Agency explains how this works: “Climate change can affect the intensity and frequency of precipitation. Warmer oceans increase the amount of water that evaporates into the air.” “When more moisture-laden air moves over land or converges into a storm system, it can produce more intense precipitation—for example, heavier rain and snow storms.” The joint venture acquired the 28,151-square-meter site in the Reutlingen/Kirchentellinsfurt industrial park last year The Cellforce Group will initially develop and produce high-performance lithium-ion pouch cells for special automotive applications there The production plant is to enter operation with an initial capacity of at least 100 MWh per year and then ramp up to a capacity of at least 1 GWh – which the company says is equivalent to high-performance battery cells for around 10,000 vehicles The Federal Republic of Germany and the state of Baden-Württemberg are helping fund the project with approximately EUR 60 million the Cellforce Group will be working to develop and manufacture "a completely new standard" in the field of high-performance battery cells for the global automotive industry and technically highly innovative with our own high-performance battery cell development and production in Reutlingen-Kirchentellinsfurt we are taking the road to e-mobility together with our partners We are developing a completely new battery standard based on the use of silicon with an even higher energy density and thus range for vehicles The company is also working with BASF on new cathode materials and the recycling of production waste.  Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker New webinar! Driving the future: EV trends transforming the global and European market Sign up Technology group Bosch will pour an additional €250 million in extending chip production at its wafer fabrication plant in Reutlingen As one of the world’s biggest automotive suppliers the company has been manufacturing semiconductors for more than 60 years with the latest investment intended to combat the global chip shortage The tech giant wants to build new production space and other facilities between now and 2025 with the company hoping to meet growing demand for chips used in automotive mobility and IoT applications The extension in Reutlingen will create 3,600 square meters of modern clean-room space with the new production area to commence operations in 2025 Bosch said this additional capacity will help develop semiconductors based on technology already in place ‘We are systematically expanding our manufacturing capacity for semiconductors in Reutlingen,’ said Stefan Hartung ‘This new investment will not only strengthen our competitive position but will also benefit our customers and help combat the crisis in the semiconductor supply chain.’ Back in October, Bosch announced it would spend over €400 million in its Dresden and Reutlingen plants in Germany Around €50 million of this sum has been earmarked for the wafer fab in Reutlingen where Bosch employs around 8,000 associates The company said the further expansion of the site will supplement these previously announced measures Demand for semiconductors has gone through the roof with worldwide bottlenecks affecting not only car production but also a range of electronics Bosch has been making chips at Reutlingen for more than 50 years primarily for automotive applications and consumer electronics The further expansion of the Reutlingen site will serve demand in these sectors as well as for silicon-carbide power semiconductors ‘Bosch is already a leading chip manufacturer for automotive applications and this is a position we intend to consolidate,’ said Markus Heyn The company has stepped up its efforts to cement its market position It is developing chips made of silicon carbide that are poised to play a major role in electromobility Bosch is the only automotive supplier to manufacture power semiconductors made of silicon carbide which it says will bring about a more energy-efficient and sustainable economy Bosch prides itself on what it calls state-of the-art semiconductor manufacturing Its Reutlingen wafer fabs use 150- and 200-millimeter technology employing manufacturing methods based on data-driven processes ‘AI methods combined with connectivity have helped us achieve continuous data-driven improvement in manufacturing and thereby produce better and better chips,’ added Heyn Bosch said it is using AI to enhance materials flows with the Reutlingen site using a high level of automation that helps to make it future-proof and safeguard jobs Police say 21-year-old Syrian refugee arrested after attack on pregnant woman in Reutlingen A 21-year-old man has killed a woman with a machete and injured two other people before being arrested in the southern German city of Reutlingen. The Polish foreign ministry said the victim was a Polish woman who was pregnant. had been involved in previous incidents causing injuries to other people The motive was not clear but there was no indication that the incident was a terrorist attack The assailant was apparently acting alone and “there is no danger to anyone else at this time” Witnesses said the man was having an argument with the woman before he attacked her at about 4.30pm on Sunday The spokesman had no immediate information about when the man arrived in Germany It was the third act of violence against civilians in Germany in 10 days an 18-year-old Iranian-German who was obsessed with mass killings shot dead nine people in Munich before turning his gun on himself as police approached a 17-year-old who had sought asylum in Germany was shot dead by police after wounding four people from Hong Kong with an axe on a train and injuring a local resident near the city of Wuerzburg images © Brigida González With architecture by Allmannwappner and Menges Scheffler Architekten the Texoversum building stands as an important part of Germany’s Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences campus expansion The building introduces is a hub for teaching and innovation in cross-cutting textile technologies the architectural design mirrors the theme of textiles — both in function and form the building weaves together various disciplines and activities the facade expresses a pioneering amalgamation of woven carbon and glass fiber tiles It lends the building its distinct identity setting it apart as a symbol of innovation part of Reutlingen University’s expansion Texoversum is an important hub for research in textile technologies Texoversum’s facade, a result of the robotic winding process pioneered by ICD / ITKE represents a groundbreaking achievement of architecture in Germany the self-supporting tiles eliminate the need for an additional load-bearing frame allowing for unobstructed views of the surroundings the facade stands as an aesthetically engaging testament to the innovative power and future viability of fiber-based materials and textile techniques the facade takes shape with finely-woven tiles of carbon and glass fibers the building weaves together various disciplines to create a multifaceted space that reflects the theme of textiles the woven facade offers a postcard-shaped glimpse into the vibrant working world within interiors combines finished and unfinished concrete features with exposed technical ceilings providing a stimulating platform for knowledge sharing a continuous color gradient within the structure references historic tapestries and flexible programming architecture: Allmannwappner, Menges Scheffler Architekten facade design team: ICD / ITKE — Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD — Achim Menges), Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE — Jan Knippers) facade elements fabrication: FibR GmbH building design team: Allmann Sattler Wappner Architekten photography: © Brigida González | @brigidagonzalezwork AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style The often improvised building practices of 18th century Europe led to countless examples of buildings squashing up against one another and making historic cities more than a little cramped Germany's Spreuerhofstrasse takes this to a new extreme The so-called "street," is really more of an alley tucked away behind a group of 18th century houses which were created after a devastating fire in 1727 The tight tunnel extends for over 65 feet with a maximum width no larger than one foot A child would be hard pressed to fit through Luckily the builders did refrain from placing any doorways along the the length of the street that would themselves be useless and possibly dangerous to passersby.  There are plaques posted at either end of the claustrophobic thoroughfare trumpeting its title as the world's narrowest street One of the building walls that makes up the path is slowly leaning into the street's space While this increasing narrowness might seem like a boon for an attraction that is based on it the street is in danger of becoming too small for passersby to fit through Spreuerhofstrasse would no longer be classified as a street and it would simply be another unremarkable alley take the first left and proceed south-east up Mauerstrasse until you see the signposted 'Spreuerhofstrasse' The world's shortest street was created by an awkwardly placed hotel Over 3 miles up in the Himalayas this pass is one of the highest drivable roads in the world The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water it's one of the tightest streets in the world Augustine's record-setting narrow street was designed to protect against pirates This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world One of the world's steepest streets seems to have houses sliding down it Two people were shot dead in southwestern Germany on Sunday adding that the suspected gunman was also found dead in what appeared to be a domestic incident according to Bild newspaper and broadcaster SWR.Police in the Reutlingen region said they received several reports of gunshots in the town of Albstadt-Lautlingen shortly after 12:30 pm (1030 GMT) Officers arrived at the scene to find three people dead "including the suspected perpetrator" in what appeared to be a family tragedy."Initial findings point to a domestic incident," they said on X said the gunman was a 63-year-old man who killed his mother and son and injured his wife and daughter The injured women were taken to hospital by helicopter The incident triggered a large police deployment with numerous emergency vehicles pictured in the area Community theater venue featuring house productions of diverse plays & musicals Bringing talent from around the world to local audiences Family-owned Mediterranean restaurant serving authentic cuisine in West Reading Stadium seating with high-back rocking chairs Pay-what-you-can café serving ethically grown coffee and locally sourced foods West Reading family-friendly diner serving American classics daily from 7am-9pm Reading was invited to participate in a Street Art Festival in Reutlingen a local art project was planned on the theme of a pretzel Local artists and art students were invited to paint their own version of a pretzel on a small piece of mural fabric over 80 pretzel paintings went to Germany with local artist Josh Brightbill who installed them as part of the festival The paintings were well received and even displayed in Reutlingen’s Town Hall to help kick off the art festival contacted Reading and wanted to reciprocate on Reading’s art project by painting pretzels with her students Immer was planning to bring the paintings to Reading this summer but as with many plans…all was put on hold Local coordinator of The Berks Pretzel Collection who secured a location in downtown Reading for the city’s own version of The Berks Pretzel Collection to be displayed attended the Mural Stroll and Dean’s Way Dedication presented by Berks Community Murals’ Mike Miller a muralist and Wyomissing schools art teacher “Public art humanizes the built environment” Cody returned to her job at the Architectural firm and shared Dean’s statement It was agreed that if an opportunity to take part of a public art initiative presented itself Miller invited Cody to take part in a larger-scale public art project “Our Firm is celebrating 100 years of business in the county this year We believe that our success is attributed to our deep ties and long-standing relationships in our community” said Cody ”It is our mission to give back to the region who has helped us reach this very special milestone Helping to enhance the built environment is something important to us The opportunity to get creative and take part was a chance we couldn’t pass up.” The group 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