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Hytera Showcases Smart Communication at Expo 2025 Osaka
Hytera Showcases Smart Communication at Expo 2025 Osaka At the heart of Expo 2025 Osaka, where nations converge to exchange innovation and inspiration, Hytera took centre stage on May 11, hosting its official Theme Day at the China Pavilion. But this wasn’t your run-of-the-mill tech demo. It was a m...
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Contractor Training Center Rolls Out USA National Plan to Close Skills Gap
Contractor Training Center Rolls Out USA National Plan to Close Skills Gap With the construction industry at a crossroads—facing rising costs, persistent labour shortages, and ever-growing operational demands, Contractor Training Center (CTC) has stepped up with a timely and ambitious solution. The...
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Burleson Drives Forward with Iteris Next-Gen Traffic Management Overhaul
Burleson Drives Forward with Iteris Next-Gen Traffic Management Overhaul The City of Burleson, Texas, is steering its transport future in a bold new direction. With a fresh $1.7 million contract in hand, Iteris, Inc. – the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure and a proud member of the Alma...
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Samsung’s Galaxy XCover7 Pro features Rugged Design with Priority 5G Access
Samsung’s Galaxy XCover7 Pro features Rugged Design with Priority 5G Access When the pressure’s on, and time is running out, frontline responders can’t afford tech that falters. Enter the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, landing now at T-Mobile, fully certified for T-Priority — a ground...
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Samsara’s Smart Driving Recognition Rewards Safe Fleet Drivers
Samsara’s Smart Driving Recognition Rewards Safe Fleet Drivers Retaining drivers in the transport industry isn’t just tough, it’s a constant uphill battle. With annual turnover rates at major truckload carriers peaking near a staggering 94%, it’s no wonder that fleet operators are scrambling f...
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Blackline’s EXO 8 Sweeps Global Awards for Safety Innovation
Blackline’s EXO 8 Sweeps Global Awards for Safety Innovation Blackline Safety has once again raised the bar in industrial safety technology with its latest breakthrough: the EXO 8 area monitor. Launched in September 2024, this powerhouse device has already made a bold impression, clinching fou...
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How Programming Powers the Future of Smart Highways
How Programming Powers the Future of Smart Highways Modern highways are no longer mere stretches of asphalt and concrete – they are becoming sophisticated digital platforms. From the sensors in the pavement to the software in traffic control centres, code now plays a critical role in road transporta...
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Zeon and SiAT Partner to Advance Carbon Nanotube Tech for EV Batteries
Zeon and SiAT Partner to Advance Carbon Nanotube Tech for EV Batteries The next wave of electrification is picking up speed, and at its core lies a strategic partnership that’s turning heads across the global battery sector. Zeon Corporation, a Japanese chemical powerhouse, and Taiwan’s...
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The Benefits of Real-Time Monitoring in Warehouse Security for Construction Companies
The Benefits of Real-Time Monitoring in Warehouse Security for Construction Companies In the construction industry, managing a large inventory of materials, tools, and equipment across multiple job sites is no easy feat. With the increasing value of construction assets, the need for effective securi...
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Italy Backs Rail Renaissance in Greece with €360 Million Investment
Italy Backs Rail Renaissance in Greece with €360 Million Investment Greece’s railway sector is set for a major revival following the signing of a landmark investment deal with Italy. Italian state-owned railway giant Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), parent company of Hellenic Train, has pledged a substant...
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Egypt Lights the Way with EBRD Funded Solar and Battery Storage Project
Egypt Lights the Way with EBRD Funded Solar and Battery Storage Project Egypt is charging ahead on its renewable energy ambitions with a game-changing project in Nagaa Hammadi that combines solar power with battery energy storage technology. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD...
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Western Sydney Metro Pushes Ahead as First Tracks Go Down at Luddenham
Western Sydney Metro Pushes Ahead as First Tracks Go Down at Luddenham Australia’s largest public transport project is officially on track—literally. The Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project has ticked off a major milestone, with the first kilometre of steel tracks now firmly laid at Ludden...
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Banjul International Airport Expansion Project Opens for Bids
Banjul International Airport Expansion Project Opens for Bids The Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure (MOTWI) and the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has officially opened the bidding process for one of the country’s most ambitious infrastru...
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Incheon to Transform Uzbekistan’s Urgench Airport into a Regional Aviation Hub
Incheon to Transform Uzbekistan’s Urgench Airport into a Regional Aviation Hub Uzbekistan’s ambition to modernise its air transport infrastructure has taken a giant leap forward. Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), operator of South Korea’s largest airport, has officially won the contr...
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New Zealand’s Northland Expressway Paves the Way for Regional Transformation
New Zealand’s Northland Expressway Paves the Way for Regional Transformation New Zealand’s transport infrastructure has taken a significant step forward with the unveiling of the emerging preferred corridor for the next stages of the Northland Expressway. Set to become a game-changer for the region,...
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Balfour Beatty Wins $889m I-30 Reconstruction Project in Texas
Balfour Beatty Wins $889m I-30 Reconstruction Project in Texas In a bold move to tackle one of Texas’s busiest transport corridors, Balfour Beatty has secured a major contract with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to reconstruct and widen a critical stretch of Interstate 30 (I-30) in e...
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Modernising Peru’s Conchucos Longitudinal Highway
Modernising Peru’s Conchucos Longitudinal Highway In a landmark move set to reshape the infrastructure landscape of Peru’s Áncash region, the country’s Private Investment Promotion Agency, PROINVERSIÓN, has officially kicked off the preliminary studies for the much-anticipated modernisat...
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Indra, Audi and Qualcomm Driving the Future of Toll Payments
Indra, Audi and Qualcomm Driving the Future of Toll Payments The age of fumbling for toll passes or battling app glitches may soon be behind us. Indra, Audi of America, and Qualcomm Technologies have teamed up to showcase a new frontier in toll collection—one where your vehicle takes care of payment...
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Capturing Construction Site Progress with Brinno TRUE 4K Time Lapse Camera
Capturing Construction Site Progress with Brinno TRUE 4K Time Lapse Camera In a world where visual storytelling and project documentation have become essential for client reporting, marketing, and operational transparency, Brinno has taken another giant leap forward. The pioneer of standalone time l...
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Building Asia Pacific’s Transport Future will Unlock Trillions in Growth
Building Asia Pacific’s Transport Future will Unlock Trillions in Growth Asia Pacific has long been a powerhouse of global trade, but the region’s transport infrastructure is creaking under the weight of its economic ambitions. From the bustling ports of Singapore to the isolated highways of C...
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Tailoring Hydraulic Manifolds for Complex Systems
Tailoring Hydraulic Manifolds for Complex Systems Powering complex hydraulic systems requires customized solutions rather than a universal approach. Achieving smooth operation of hydraulic systems requires custom hydraulic manifolds whether you operate in the U.K., the U.S., or any other location. H...
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Crete’s Largest Road Project Kicks Off to Transform Travel Across the Island
Crete’s Largest Road Project Kicks Off to Transform Travel Across the Island The Greek government has officially launched construction on what is being hailed as Crete’s most ambitious road infrastructure project to date: the Iraklio-Hania section of the Northern Road Axis of Crete (VOAK). On Friday...
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Scientists Break New Ground with Rare Earth-Free Magnets for Industrial Motors
Scientists Break New Ground with Rare Earth-Free Magnets for Industrial Motors Step onto any factory floor or industrial plant, and you’ll hear the rhythmic hum of machinery powered by industrial motors. While most of these workhorses rely on induction motor technology, there’s a growing shift towar...
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Komatsu and Ouster Advance Mining Autonomy with Cutting-Edge Lidar
Komatsu and Ouster Advance Mining Autonomy with Cutting-Edge Lidar The mining industry is accelerating its journey toward fully autonomous operations, and two major players are teaming up to push the boundaries even further. Komatsu, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of heavy industrial machi...
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Toyoda Gosei Unveils Next-Gen Steering Wheel for Steer-by-Wire Vehicles
Toyoda Gosei Unveils Next-Gen Steering Wheel for Steer-by-Wire Vehicles Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has pulled back the curtain on its latest breakthrough: a next-generation steering wheel tailor-made for steer-by-wire technology. This cutting-edge development is set to debut on Toyota Motor Corporation...
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Continental Celebrates 200 Million Radar Sensors Milestone
Continental Celebrates 200 Million Radar Sensors Milestone In a world racing toward automation, Continental has parked itself firmly in the fast lane. The German tech giant has just hit an industry-defining milestone: the production of 200 million radar sensors. This landmark achievement isn’t just...
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Cenex Expo 2025 to Drive the Future of Mobility and Net Zero Innovation
Cenex Expo 2025 to Drive the Future of Mobility and Net Zero Innovation With the race to Net Zero picking up pace across every corner of the transport and energy sectors, Cenex Expo 2025 is once again opening its gates to the global mobility community. Taking place on 3-4 September 2025 at UT...
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Carter Machinery Teams Up with the Baltimore Ravens in Game-Changing Partnership
Carter Machinery Teams Up with the Baltimore Ravens in Game-Changing Partnership When two icons of industry and sport come together, the result is bound to make headlines. Carter Machinery, the official Cat® dealer for Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., has announced a landmark thre...
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Why Paint Protection Film Is Becoming Essential for Construction and Fleet Vehicles
Why Paint Protection Film Is Becoming Essential for Construction and Fleet Vehicles Ask any fleet managers and they will all agree. Every day that a vehicle sits idle, whether it be for a new paint job or a fleet vehicle going into early retirement, the bottom line is affected. That’s where Paint Pr...
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America’s Giant Urban Cities are Slowly Sinking
America’s Giant Urban Cities are Slowly Sinking The ground beneath some of the most iconic cities in the United States is quietly giving way. According to a striking new study published in Nature Cities, all 28 major U.S. cities examined are sinking, placing some 34 million Americans at risk f...
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London Build 2025 is Celebrating a Decade of Construction Innovation
London Build 2025 is Celebrating a Decade of Construction Innovation London Build 2025 is gearing up for a milestone celebration as it returns to Olympia London on 19-20 November for its 10th anniversary. The UK’s premier construction and design expo isn’t just growing—it’s exploding with energy, am...
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ADB and KfW Deepen Financial Ties to Tackle Asia-Pacific Challenges
ADB and KfW Deepen Financial Ties to Tackle Asia-Pacific Challenges In a world where development demands outpace resources, strategic financial partnerships are the lifeblood of progress. That reality came into sharp focus in Milan recently, as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Germany’s Kf...
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Forging the Future with Foundation Alloy to Spark a US Manufacturing Renaissance
Forging the Future with Foundation Alloy to Spark a US Manufacturing Renaissance The United States might just be on the verge of an industrial renaissance, thanks to an audacious tech startup from Boston. Foundation Alloy, spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is taking aim at...
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Forging the Future at The 2025 Construction Startup Competition
Forging the Future at The 2025 Construction Startup Competition The construction industry is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the epicentre of this transformation lies the Construction Startup Competition 2025. Now in its ninth year, the world’s premier startup challenge has officially opened its...
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SiLC Technologies Secures Finalist Spot at 2025 Automate Innovation Awards
SiLC Technologies Secures Finalist Spot at 2025 Automate Innovation Awards SiLC Technologies is once again making waves in the automation world. The California-based firm, a pioneer in Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) LiDAR-on-chip solutions, has earned a coveted spot as a finalist for the...
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An Accordion Twist Unlocks a New Era for Graphene
An Accordion Twist Unlocks a New Era for Graphene Graphene has long dazzled scientists and engineers alike with its extraordinary properties. Often heralded as a “miracle material,” it boasts a strength 200 times that of steel, while being just one atom thick. But despite its high tensil...
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Helios Unveils MultiSlide for Excavators for Compact Power and Seamless Connections
Helios Unveils MultiSlide for Excavators for Compact Power and Seamless Connections In a bold move set to reshape the compact excavator market, Helios Technologies has officially launched its latest innovation: the MultiSlide quick coupling system. Developed by its hydraulics subsidiary Faster S.r.l...
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Telehealth is Revolutionizing Modern Healthcare
Telehealth is Revolutionizing Modern Healthcare In order to provide patients with the best of both in-person and remote care, an increasing number of healthcare practices are attempting to make the switch to hybrid healthcare. It is necessary for practitioners to establish a telehealth platform prio...
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Why UK Drivers are Turning to Car Leasing Providers
Why UK Drivers are Turning to Car Leasing Providers As we write this, more and more of us around the UK are spending time scrutinising are spending and budgeting habits. This is both natural and understandable given the state of the economy and the large price rises that have occurred everywhere fr...
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The Data-Driven Transformation of Highway Maintenance
The Data-Driven Transformation of Highway Maintenance Highway maintenance is undergoing a quiet revolution. What was once the domain of asphalt, concrete, and road crews is increasingly augmented by data, sensors, and sophisticated algorithms. Around the world, transport agencies are blending tradit...
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Tunnel Safety Gets a Bold Upgrade on India’s Samruddhi Expressway
Tunnel Safety Gets a Bold Upgrade on India’s Samruddhi Expressway India’s infrastructure story is accelerating at a breath-taking pace, with bold projects reshaping the nation’s transport backbone. Among these, the Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway stands out as a symbol of ambition and progress....
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Can Our Road Infrastructure Handle Heavier Electric Vehicles
Can Our Road Infrastructure Handle Heavier Electric Vehicles Electric vehicles are pulling their weight – and then some. Picture a shiny new electric SUV merging onto a motorway: it glides near-silently, but under the floor lies a battery pack that makes it hundreds of kilos heavier than a similar p...
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Sacyr Leads Paraguay’s Historic Mobility Overhaul
Sacyr Leads Paraguay’s Historic Mobility Overhaul A game-changing investment is set to redefine the way Paraguay moves. In a bold step toward revolutionising transport connectivity, Sacyr Concesiones, through its Rutas del Este joint venture, has secured a €163 million project finance boost to...
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Kapsch TrafficCom Tunnel Management System Drives Brazil’s Largest Infrastructure Upgrade
Kapsch TrafficCom Tunnel Management System Drives Brazil’s Largest Infrastructure Upgrade Brazil’s southern city of Florianópolis has just stepped into the future of traffic control with a bold move to modernise its transport infrastructure. At the heart of this transformation lies the successful de...
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Mecbo America Unleashes Tracked Concrete Pumps for the Modern Jobsite
Mecbo America Unleashes Tracked Concrete Pumps for the Modern Jobsite In a bold move that signals a new era for concrete pumping in the Americas, Mecbo America, the newly formed division of Blastcrete Equipment LLC through a strategic partnership with Italy-based Mecbo Srl — has introduced two groun...
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AI at the Edge with Liebherr, Reycom and Qualcomm
AI at the Edge with Liebherr, Reycom and Qualcomm In a landmark collaboration poised to reshape industrial automation, three technology giants have joined forces. Liebherr, Reycom and Qualcomm Technologies are setting a bold new direction with their co-developed edge AI solution: LiRISE®. This next-...
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What to Expect at Digital Construction Week 2025
What to Expect at Digital Construction Week 2025 Digital Construction Week (DCW) is back, and it’s not just any return – this is the landmark 10th edition of the UK’s leading event for digital innovation in the built environment. Taking place at ExCeL London on 4–5 June 2025, this milest...
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PULSAR Future-Proofing PPE with Game-Changing REACT Collection
PULSAR Future-Proofing PPE with Game-Changing REACT Collection When it comes to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), innovation can’t afford to stand still. Workers face increasingly diverse challenges—from torrential downpours and freezing wind to sweltering heat on the job. Recognising this, Briti...
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Concrete Decay and Bacteria Eating Away Tunnel Infrastructure
Concrete Decay and Bacteria Eating Away Tunnel Infrastructure Deep beneath the mountains and seas, where road tunnels weave their way through rocky terrain and under seabeds, a slow but relentless attack is underway. Not from earthquakes or wear-and-tear from traffic, but from a much smaller foe: mi...
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EU Backs Albania’s Railway Revival with €90 Million Package
EU Backs Albania’s Railway Revival with €90 Million Package Albania’s railway renaissance just got a powerful boost. With a €90.5 million financial package signed and sealed, the long-overdue upgrade of the 34 km railway line between Durrës and Rrogozhina is officially on track. This vit...
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JCB Drivetrain Systems Celebrates 40 Years of Power, Precision, and Partnership
JCB Drivetrain Systems Celebrates 40 Years of Power, Precision, and Partnership From humble beginnings in Wrexham to becoming a trusted global supplier to OEM giants, JCB Drivetrain Systems is celebrating an extraordinary 40-year journey marked by innovation, resilience, and deep-rooted partnerships...
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Hello China, Hello World – Charting a Bold Course for Global Trade in 2025
Hello China, Hello World – Charting a Bold Course for Global Trade in 2025 In a world still reeling from economic shake-ups, shifting geopolitics, and unpredictable market forces, RX Greater China has rolled out an ambitious 2025 campaign theme: “Hello China Hello World – Connect Markets...
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Sandvik Unveils Electric QH443E Cone Crusher for Sustainable Quarry Operations
Sandvik Unveils Electric QH443E Cone Crusher for Sustainable Quarry Operations Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening is once again pushing industry boundaries with the launch of its latest innovation, the electric-driven QH443E tracked cone crusher. Designed to significantly enhance sustainability a...
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Trimble Supercharges Progress Tracking for Civil Contractors
Trimble Supercharges Progress Tracking for Civil Contractors In a decisive step forward for the heavy civil construction sector, Trimble has unveiled a game-changing integration between two of its flagship software platforms: Trimble Siteworks and B2W® Track. This fusion promises to automate product...
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SWARCO Installs the UK’s Largest VMS at Manchester Airport
SWARCO Installs the UK’s Largest VMS at Manchester Airport Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 just got a high-tech facelift, and it’s hard to miss. Towering over World Way Road, a mammoth new Variable Messaging Sign (VMS) has taken pride of place on a bespoke digital gantry – the largest of its kind an...
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JCT Unveils Cutting-Edge Traffic Signal Design Course
JCT Unveils Cutting-Edge Traffic Signal Design Course When it comes to traffic signals in the UK, few names ring louder than JCT. While the consultancy is well-known for hosting the annual Traffic Signals Symposium each September, its influence stretches far beyond the conference floor. JCT has firm...
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Understanding Galvanic Metal Corrosion
Understanding Galvanic Metal Corrosion Ever encountered unexpected rust or corrosion despite meticulous planning and careful choice of materials? You’re not alone. The galvanic series, an often overlooked but crucial consideration, is likely at play. Luke Stone, Technical Service Engineer at C...
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Young Innovators Shine as Big Bang Finalists Unveiled for 2025
Young Innovators Shine as Big Bang Finalists Unveiled for 2025 From a sustainable Formula One helmet to an eco-conscious water filter and a robotic pill dispenser, this year’s Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition has unearthed a treasure trove of talent. Over 100 impressive...
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Volvo CE Unveils Mid-Size Electric Powerhouses in North America
Volvo CE Unveils Mid-Size Electric Powerhouses in North America Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has taken a bold leap into the future by debuting its first mid-size electric machines in North America. Showcased at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Anaheim, California, the new E...
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Komatsu Unveils the Powerful WA170M-11 Wheel Loader
Komatsu Unveils the Powerful WA170M-11 Wheel Loader Komatsu has officially raised the bar in the 9 to 10-tonne wheel loader category with the launch of its latest innovation: the WA170M-11. First unveiled to a wider audience at bauma 2025 in Munich, this machine marks a strategic expansion of Komats...
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