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AI Creating a New Frontier for Innovation in Finance
AI Creating a New Frontier for Innovation in Finance Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become the linchpin of the financial sector, transforming traditional processes and creating novel opportunities across industries. Whether it’s improving credit scoring accuracy, elevating customer s...
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US Equipment Sector Consolidates with Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions
US Equipment Sector Consolidates with Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions If March had a slogan for the equipment industry, it would be “Go Big or Go Home.” Across North America, industry titans made bold moves, executing a series of high-profile mergers and acquisitions that are set to s...
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Air Transportation – When is it Worth Choosing Air Delivery?
Air Transportation – When is it Worth Choosing Air Delivery? The transportation of goods by air is currently less often used than road or rail transport, but in certain situations, it is the most advantageous solution. We present the advantages and disadvantages of this option over other popul...
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How AI Companies Benefit from Data Annotation Services
How AI Companies Benefit from Data Annotation Services AI models require well-labeled data to achieve high accuracy. Without structured datasets, they struggle with precision, bias, and real-world reliability. Data annotation companies lay the foundation by labeling images, text, audio, and sensor d...
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Motif Redefines BIM with Real-Time Collaboration for a Connected Built Environment
Motif Redefines BIM with Real-Time Collaboration for a Connected Built Environment Motif, Inc. has made its bold debut into the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) space, launching a cloud-based platform that promises to reshape the future of Building Information Modelling (BIM). Desig...
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MAPEI Expands its Construction and Restoration Systems
MAPEI Expands its Construction and Restoration Systems When it comes to getting the job done right in the world of construction and restoration, having the right partner makes all the difference. Enter MAPEI, a name already synonymous with innovation, quality, and reliability. Now, MAPEI Corporation...
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The High-Tech Future of Construction Equipment
The High-Tech Future of Construction Equipment On a windswept jobsite in Western Australia, massive 250-tonne haul trucks rumble along in perfect formation without a single human at the wheel. Thousands of miles away in Sweden, a fleet of electric excavators and loaders quietly reshape a city block,...
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The Complete Guide to Building a Racing Car from Scratch
The Complete Guide to Building a Racing Car from Scratch Building a racing car from scratch is an exciting challenge that allows you to craft a machine tailored for the track. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a first-time builder, creating your car opens the door to customization, performanc...
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France Discovers Hydrogen Natural Reserves Worth $92 Billion
France Discovers Hydrogen Natural Reserves Worth $92 Billion In an astonishing breakthrough for clean energy, French researchers have uncovered an enormous natural hydrogen reserve beneath the Moselle region, estimated to weigh around 46 million tonnes. Valued at an eye-watering $92 billion, this hi...
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How to Choose the Right Attorney for Construction Accident Compensation
How to Choose the Right Attorney for Construction Accident Compensation Construction deaths account for 19% of US worker deaths annually, with 1,069 fatal injuries occurring each year. Falls, object strikes, electrocution, and caught-in-between incidents account for more than 65% of construction dea...
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Topcon Rolls Out New Scanning, Paving and Compaction Construction Technology
Topcon Rolls Out New Scanning, Paving and Compaction Construction Technology Topcon Positioning Systems is turning up the heat in road construction tech with a suite of fresh innovations that promise to make paving, scanning, and compaction more efficient, accurate, and sustainable. From smarter sca...
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Pushing the Boundaries of Hydrodemolition with Aquajet Aqua Rail System 3
Pushing the Boundaries of Hydrodemolition with Aquajet Aqua Rail System 3 Aquajet, the Swedish powerhouse behind some of the most advanced Hydrodemolition solutions on the market, has once again raised the bar with the launch of the Aqua Rail System 3.0. This cutting-edge system is built to maximise...
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Mark Your Calendar for PlantWorx 2025
Mark Your Calendar for PlantWorx 2025 PlantWorx 2025, the UK’s largest live construction equipment exhibition, is making a big comeback from 23rd to 25th September at its brand-new home, Newark Showground in Lincolnshire. Now entering its sixth edition, this biennial event has become a corners...
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On-Site Concrete Recycling Is a No-Brainer for Modern Construction
On-Site Concrete Recycling Is a No-Brainer for Modern Construction Anyone working in demolition or construction knows the story all too well. Concrete waste piles up quicker than expected. Every wall torn down, every slab removed—what’s left behind is a mountain of rubble that takes up space,...
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Drive-by-Wire is Redefining the Future of Mining
Drive-by-Wire is Redefining the Future of Mining In the unforgiving world of mining, where danger is part of the daily grind, a quiet revolution is underway. It goes by the name of Drive-by-Wire. This game-changing technology, pioneered by Arnold NextG and brought to life through its NX NextMotion a...
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Stellar Industries Gears Up for Global Impact with Bauma 2025 Debut
Stellar Industries Gears Up for Global Impact with Bauma 2025 Debut Stellar Industries is pulling out all the stops as it prepares for its first-ever appearance at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany — the global epicentre of construction, mining, and heavy equipment innovation. Set to take place from 7 t...
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Join the Future of Smart Mobility at the 16th ITS European Congress in Seville
Join the Future of Smart Mobility at the 16th ITS European Congress in Seville It’s official — registration is now open for Europe’s premier event on smart mobility and digital transport. The 16th ITS European Congress, taking place from 19 to 21 May 2025 in the vibrant city of Seville, invites indu...
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Green Light Given for UK’s Lower Thames Crossing
Green Light Given for UK’s Lower Thames Crossing In a landmark move set to redefine the UK’s transport infrastructure, the government has granted planning permission for National Highways’ much-anticipated Lower Thames Crossing project. Announced on 25 March 2025, the decision marks the...
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Grove TM150 Truck Crane still Going Strong after Four Decades in Namibia
Grove TM150 Truck Crane still Going Strong after Four Decades in Namibia In an age when machines are upgraded faster than you can say “service interval,” it’s rare to come across a piece of equipment that not only survives the test of time but thrives through it. Yet nestled in Windhoek,...
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Schindler R.I.S.E Robot Makes UK Debut at London’s Greenest Office Scheme
Schindler R.I.S.E Robot Makes UK Debut at London’s Greenest Office Scheme London’s skyline is on the cusp of a quiet revolution. Not because of its height, but because of how it’s being built. The UK’s largest all-electric office scheme, 105 Victoria Street, is now home to a remarkable piece of kit...
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Kirby-Smith Becomes First US Trimble Technology Outlet
Kirby-Smith Becomes First US Trimble Technology Outlet In a significant shake-up for the American construction equipment market, Trimble® has officially named Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. as the very first Trimble Technology Outlet in the United States. The move grants Kirby-Smith the green light to...
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BEET and Tech Mahindra to Drive the Future of Smart Manufacturing
BEET and Tech Mahindra to Drive the Future of Smart Manufacturing In a bold move set to redefine the industrial IoT and smart manufacturing landscape, BEET, the Michigan-based AI-driven industrial platform, has officially entered a global strategic partnership with Tech Mahindra. This collaboration...
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Hyundai Supercharges US Expansion with $21 Billion Investment Blitz
Hyundai Supercharges US Expansion with $21 Billion Investment Blitz Hyundai Motor Group is doubling down on its American ambitions, unveiling a colossal investment plan worth $21 billion USD to be rolled out from 2025 to 2028. With a clear focus on bolstering manufacturing, accelerating tech partner...
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Crush the Competition with Metso’s New Nordberg HPe Series Crushers
Crush the Competition with Metso’s New Nordberg HPe Series Crushers When it comes to heavy-duty performance in mining and aggregates, Metso has never been one to rest on its laurels. Now, the industry pioneer has launched three next-generation cone crushers that promise to set new benchmarks for pow...
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Jetstream Fluid End Conversion Kits Power Up the Waterblasting Industry
Jetstream Fluid End Conversion Kits Power Up the Waterblasting Industry In a sector where uptime is everything and equipment failures can grind operations to a costly halt, Jetstream of Houston, LLP is stepping up with a game-changing solution for the waterblasting world. Known globally for its rugg...
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VINCI Airports Transforms Kansai International Ahead of Expo 2025
VINCI Airports Transforms Kansai International Ahead of Expo 2025 With the clock ticking down to Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Kansai International Airport (KIX) has undergone a transformative expansion and modernisation of its Terminal 1, marking a new era for one of Asia’s most strategic aviati...
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Lintec UCP120 Concrete Batching Plant Supports Petrochemical Progress in Saudi Arabia
Lintec UCP120 Concrete Batching Plant Supports Petrochemical Progress in Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, a powerful piece of German-engineered machinery is quietly revolutionising concrete production for a major petrochemical development. Multi-Task, one of the region’s...
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Transforming Quarry Recycling and Sustainability with J. Obermeier and CDE
Transforming Quarry Recycling and Sustainability with J. Obermeier and CDE In the heart of Bavaria, change is brewing. In Zolling, Germany, second-generation construction firm J. Obermeier e.K. has turned a critical corner in its evolution. With the commissioning of a high-capacity CDE wash plant ca...
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Smarter Streets Ahead with Econolite Autoscope OptiVu AI Traffic Detection
Smarter Streets Ahead with Econolite Autoscope OptiVu AI Traffic Detection In a bold move that signals a shift in the landscape of traffic technology, Econolite has rolled out its latest innovation: the Autoscope OptiVu. This cutting-edge High-Definition (HD) video detection system blends the power...
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Key Transportation Infrastructure Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond
Key Transportation Infrastructure Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond As America’s southern cities swell with new residents and rising expectations, transportation infrastructure is being stretched, shaped, and reinvented at an extraordinary pace. Florida, Texas, and North Carolina — hotbeds of growth an...
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VolvoCE Champions Electric Transformation at BuildTech Asia 2025
VolvoCE Champions Electric Transformation at BuildTech Asia 2025 Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) made a bold statement at BuildTech Asia 2025, reinforcing its position as a front-runner in the global shift towards electrified construction machinery. Under the compelling banner “Electri...
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Revolutionising Bitumen Storage with the TEC’s MEST Bitutainer™
Revolutionising Bitumen Storage with the TEC’s MEST Bitutainer™ In a bold step toward redefining how bitumen is stored and managed across the UK, TEC Container Solutions has rolled out its innovative MEST Bitutainer™ for PolyBitumens. This strategic deployment not only enhances t...
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The Tundra Air Fed Helmet is Transforming Welding Safety
The Tundra Air Fed Helmet is Transforming Welding Safety Welding might be the backbone of modern construction and fabrication—but it comes with a dangerous downside that’s often overlooked. Welding fumes, now officially recognised as a Group 1 carcinogen by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), pos...
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Atlas Copco Helping to Breathe Life into Prague’s Šítkóv Weir
Atlas Copco Helping to Breathe Life into Prague’s Šítkóv Weir In the heart of Prague, where cobbled streets and gothic spires whisper tales of centuries past, a silent titan of Czech engineering quietly endures: the Šítkóv Weir. Built in the 16th century, this historic dam has long shaped th...
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Amey Setting the Gold Benchmark in National Highways Procurement Excellence
Amey Setting the Gold Benchmark in National Highways Procurement Excellence Amey has once again proven it’s not just playing the game — it’s changing it. In a resounding affirmation of its procurement prowess and operational excellence, Amey has been awarded the coveted Gold Standard in...
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Webfleet Hits Sustainability Gold for Sustainable Fleet Management Solutions
Webfleet Hits Sustainability Gold for Sustainable Fleet Management Solutions In a world where sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a business imperative, Webfleet has just made a statement that’s hard to ignore. The Bridgestone-owned fleet management giant has achieved a Gold EcoVadis ra...
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The Rise of North Africa as a Global Energy Force to be Highlight at AEW
The Rise of North Africa as a Global Energy Force to be Highlight at AEW When it comes to the global energy conversation, North Africa is no longer just a supporting player. It’s stepping confidently into the spotlight, backed by vast reserves, innovative strategies, and eye-watering in...
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Overcoming Highway Challenges by Modernising Technology
Overcoming Highway Challenges by Modernising Technology The highways sector is facing a perfect storm of challenges with outdated technology, shrinking budgets, climate pressures, and mounting cyber threats. Yet, emerging technologies like AI and 5G present game-changing opportunities for how roads...
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Komatsu’s New Mini-Excavators Built for the Modern Jobsite
Komatsu’s New Mini-Excavators Built for the Modern Jobsite In the world of construction machinery, Komatsu has long stood as a symbol of durability, innovation, and trust. With over a century under its belt, the Japanese equipment titan has consistently delivered machines that are as rugged as...
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Small Business Strategies to Supercharge Margins and Scale Success
Small Business Strategies to Supercharge Margins and Scale Success Running a small business is no small feat. Between managing expenses, driving sales, and keeping customers happy, business owners are constantly juggling responsibilities. But the most successful entrepreneurs know that true profitab...
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Managing Career Burnout in Construction and Infrastructure
Managing Career Burnout in Construction and Infrastructure Feeling exhausted from your job in construction or infrastructure? You’re not alone. These industries, while rewarding, are notorious for their demanding schedules and high-pressure environments. Managing career burnout starts with rec...
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The Startup Funding Trap – More Money Isn’t Always the Answer
The Startup Funding Trap – More Money Isn’t Always the Answer As the new fiscal year begins in April, investors will be looking to put their capital to work, making it a key time for startups to ensure they have a strong business model, solid financial practices, and a clear plan for ba...
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Revolutionising Construction Financial Management with Sage Intacct
Revolutionising Construction Financial Management with Sage Intacct The construction industry is evolving at breakneck speed, driven by digital transformation and the increasing complexity of large-scale projects. As firms grapple with financial oversight, cost control, and compliance, outdated acco...
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Electric and Hydrogen Powering the Future of Construction Equipment
Electric and Hydrogen Powering the Future of Construction Equipment The construction industry has long relied on the raw power of diesel engines. Today, however, diggers, dozers and dump trucks are increasingly trading in diesel for batteries and hydrogen. This shift from fossil fuels to electric an...
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Hidden Costs, Legal Issues and Long-Term Considerations When Buying a House
Hidden Costs, Legal Issues and Long-Term Considerations When Buying a House Buying a house is one of the most significant financial decisions that you are going to make. There are many factors for you to think about, and it is very easy for you to overlook important details that could lead to long-t...
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Studying Smarter While Exploring the World
Studying Smarter While Exploring the World Student life is busy. Between classes, assignments, and part-time jobs, it sometimes feels like there’s barely enough time to breathe, let alone write the perfect essay. While writing is an essential skill, not every student has the time or energy to dedica...
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Construction Companies Using The Latest Tools To Diversify
Construction Companies Using The Latest Tools To Diversify The construction business is a never-ending battle between many companies all vying for the same clients. Competition is rife, which forces construction companies of all sizes to identify ways of getting ahead. Recently, we’ve seen growth in...
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Cutting-Edge Lens Testing Equipment Critical for Optical Product Innovation
Cutting-Edge Lens Testing Equipment Critical for Optical Product Innovation From the lenses in your smartphone’s camera to precision optics in surgical microscopes, optical products quietly shape the way we see and interact with the world. As industries like eyewear, medical devices, and optoelectro...
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All Aboard the Autonomous Hybrid Road Rail Revolution
All Aboard the Autonomous Hybrid Road Rail Revolution Imagine a world where a freight truck drives itself to a rail junction, slides onto the train tracks, and speeds off under the guidance of artificial intelligence. No manual coupling, no waiting for a locomotive – just a seamless handover from ro...
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Brazil’s First HyperPort Feasibility Study Unveils Ground-breaking Potential
Brazil’s First HyperPort Feasibility Study Unveils Ground-breaking Potential Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT), in collaboration with leading Brazilian port logistics firm EGA Group and the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), has completed a pioneering feasibility st...
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Develon Transparent Bucket 2.0 a Game-Changer for Wheel Loader Safety
Develon Transparent Bucket 2.0 a Game-Changer for Wheel Loader Safety Develon, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, has once again raised the bar in construction technology with the launch of its Transparent Bucket 2.0 (TB2.0) system. Designed to address the long-standing issue of blind...
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Walters Group Teams Up with Ritchie Bros. UK for Strategic Fleet Renewal
Walters Group Teams Up with Ritchie Bros. UK for Strategic Fleet Renewal Ritchie Bros. UK has secured a significant partnership with Walters Group, one of the UK’s leading names in construction, quarrying, and civil engineering. This strategic collaboration is set to shape the company’s 2025 Fleet R...
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Hyundai Teams Up with Loop to Supercharge Automotive Retailer Data-Driven Insights
Hyundai Teams Up with Loop to Supercharge Automotive Retailer Data-Driven Insights Hyundai UK has taken a decisive step towards optimising its retailer network by partnering with Loop, a leading provider of data-driven insights for the automotive sector. This collaboration is set to enhance producti...
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The Future of Mining to be on Show at bauma
The Future of Mining to be on Show at bauma The mining industry stands at a crossroads, tasked with securing a stable supply of raw materials while reducing environmental impact. From electrification to automation and digital integration, the sector is rapidly evolving. At the forefront of this tran...
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Trimble Technology Outlet Takes Off Globally with SMS Equipment
Trimble Technology Outlet Takes Off Globally with SMS Equipment Trimble has taken a bold step in redefining construction technology distribution by naming SMS Equipment, Inc. as the world’s first Trimble Technology Outlet (TTO). This strategic move enhances accessibility to Trimble’s grade control,...
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Komatsu to Unveil New 7.5-Tonne Wheeled Excavator at bauma
Komatsu to Unveil New 7.5-Tonne Wheeled Excavator at bauma Komatsu, a global leader in construction and mining equipment, is gearing up to showcase its latest innovation at bauma 2025. The all-new 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator is set to bridge the gap between compact and mid-sized models, providing un...
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A New Era for Aggregate Industries with Holcim UK Rebrand
A New Era for Aggregate Industries with Holcim UK Rebrand Holcim UK has emerged as a new force in the sustainable construction landscape following the rebrand from Aggregate Industries. This strategic transformation underscores the company’s commitment to revolutionising the highways sector with cut...
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Spring Cleaning Made Easy with Jefferson Tools’ Electric Pressure Washers
Spring Cleaning Made Easy with Jefferson Tools’ Electric Pressure Washers As spring rolls in, so does the annual push for deep cleaning – whether it’s reviving patios, freshening up driveways, or giving vehicles a much-needed wash after a long winter. Jefferson Tools has stepped up with a robust ran...
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Hexagon Plans to Spin Off Asset Lifecycle Intelligence Division
Hexagon Plans to Spin Off Asset Lifecycle Intelligence Division Hexagon AB has set the wheels in motion for a major corporate restructuring, with plans to spin off its Asset Lifecycle Intelligence (ALI) division and related businesses into an independent company, referred to as “NewCo.”...
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Xona Space Systems and Trimble Join Forces for Next-Gen Positioning
Xona Space Systems and Trimble Join Forces for Next-Gen Positioning Xona Space Systems, a trailblazer in advanced commercial satellite navigation, has announced a strategic collaboration with Trimble, a global leader in construction, geospatial, and transportation technology. This partnership is set...
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