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Constructing Norwayβs Ocean Technology Hub With Liebherr Cranes
Constructing Norwayβs Ocean Technology Hub With Liebherr Cranes The Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre in Trondheim is widely recognised as one of the most ambitious scientific infrastructure developments in Scandinavia. The project brings together state-of-the-art research, maritime engineering and...
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Africa Green Economy Summit to Showcase High Impact Investment Ventures
Africa Green Economy Summit to Showcase High Impact Investment Ventures Africaβs Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is preparing to unveil a powerful portfolio of investment-ready ventures that reflect the continentβs growing leadership in sustainable development. The event will host nearly 30 curated...
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London Build and ElementalLONDON Transforming UK Construction Events
London Build and ElementalLONDON Transforming UK Construction Events London Build 2025 has wrapped up with record-breaking success, reinforcing its position as the UKβs largest and most inclusive built-environment event. The two-day show brought together the full breadth of the construction supply c...
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BPW Elevates Low Loader Performance With Next Generation Swing Axle
BPW Elevates Low Loader Performance With Next Generation Swing Axle BPW has introduced a new 7-tonne swing axle designed for heavy-duty low-loaders, semi-trailers and semi-low-loaders. The axle supports the transport of large and sensitive cargo, including construction and mining machinery, industri...
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Rosgal Advances Sustainable Fleet Strategy With New Renault Trucks Hotbox
Rosgal Advances Sustainable Fleet Strategy With New Renault Trucks Hotbox Rosgal, a respected civil engineering and groundworks specialist based in Greater Manchester, has continued to modernise its heavy goods vehicle fleet with the addition of a Renault Trucks C380 P6x2 rigid fitted with a Marvtec...
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Building a Smarter and More Reliable US Electricity Grid
Building a Smarter and More Reliable US Electricity Grid Americaβs electricity grid is entering a period of rapid change. Rising demand from electric vehicles, digital businesses, industrial electrification, and heating systems means the national grid must evolve. Most experts agree that grid expans...
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Smarter Electric Powertrains Enabled by Parker NX8M Motor Technology
Smarter Electric Powertrains Enabled by Parker NX8M Motor Technology Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, has introduced a high voltage extension to its established NX8M mobile motor range. The new family is designed to meet growing demand for compact and efficient el...
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Accelerating Road and Bridge Rehabilitation with Hydrodemolition
Accelerating Road and Bridge Rehabilitation with Hydrodemolition Ageing bridges across the United States are now reaching critical condition. According to the American Road & Transportation Bridge Association, more than one in three U.S. bridges need significant rehabilitation or complete replac...
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Vinci Highways Expands Greek Mobility With Patras Pyrgos Upgrade
Vinci Highways Expands Greek Mobility With Patras Pyrgos Upgrade The final section of the Patras to Pyrgos highway has officially opened, marking a defining moment for Greeceβs expanding modern transport network. The inauguration, attended by Greek Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Christos D...
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Sophieβs New Crane Drives Irish Lifting Innovation
Sophieβs New Crane Drives Irish Lifting Innovation Allen Crane Hire has once again expanded its modern fleet with the arrival of a new Tadano AC 4.100L-1 all terrain crane. The new model becomes the third recent Tadano addition to begin active duty, following the companyβs earlier acquisitions of th...
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Holcim UK Celebrates a Year of Circular Progress and Sustainable Innovation
Holcim UK Celebrates a Year of Circular Progress and Sustainable Innovation Holcim UK has experienced a landmark year, demonstrating how sustainable construction can deliver measurable results for customers, communities, and the environment. Against a backdrop of increasing demand for housing, comme...
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Gilat Earth Observation Satellite Solution Driving Critical Connectivity
Gilat Earth Observation Satellite Solution Driving Critical Connectivity Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has extended its expertise in real-time connectivity and mission-critical communications with a major new defence-focused Earth Observation Solution. Gilat DataPath, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gi...
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NDB Accelerating Indiaβs Low Carbon Energy Transition
NDB Accelerating Indiaβs Low Carbon Energy Transition Indiaβs journey towards sustainable energy remains one of the most ambitious in the world. Its expanding population and economic development are driving substantial energy demand, and meeting that demand while reducing emissions requires signific...
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ADB Investment Strengthens Climate Resilient Road Networks in South Java
ADB Investment Strengthens Climate Resilient Road Networks in South Java Javaβs southern coastline has long been overshadowed by the islandβs well-connected north, where major highways, ports, and economic centres boost trade, logistics, and industrial development. Rural agricultural communities alo...
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DJI FlyCart 100 Redefining Heavy-Lift Aerial Logistics
DJI FlyCart 100 Redefining Heavy-Lift Aerial Logistics DJI has expanded the landscape of airborne logistics with the introduction of the DJI FlyCart 100, a next-generation industrial drone engineered to transform heavy-lift aerial delivery. As the global leader in civil drones and creative imaging s...
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Hearing Protection Innovation For Real-World Environments
Hearing Protection Innovation For Real-World Environments Across urban streets, industrial sites, and busy public spaces, sound is a constant companion. Engines roar, horns pierce the air, and construction sites deliver persistent waves of vibration and mechanical noise. While smartphones now warn u...
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Bobcat Targets European Growth Through Wacker Neuson Acquisition
Bobcat Targets European Growth Through Wacker Neuson Acquisition Compact equipment manufacturer Doosan Bobcat is pursuing one of the most significant acquisitions in its recent history, as part of a longβterm strategy to strengthen its position in Europe. Munichβbased Wacker Neuson SE has confirmed...
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Acoustic Innovation Connecting Drones and Underwater Robots
Acoustic Innovation Connecting Drones and Underwater Robots Sound behaves unpredictably when it encounters different mediums, and nowhere is this more apparent than at the interface where air meets water. Anyone attempting to shout underwater quickly learns that the message rarely reaches listeners...
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Sandvik Secures European Financing to Advance Mining Automation
Sandvik Secures European Financing to Advance Mining Automation The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed a substantial β¬500 million loan to Sandvik, the Stockholm-based engineering giant, to underwrite its 2026-2029 R&D push. This financing is set to accelerate the development of next-ge...
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EIB Investing β¬289.5m for Indiaβs Sustainable Metro Growth
EIB Investing β¬289.5m for Indiaβs Sustainable Metro Growth The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its international development arm EIB Global, has approved β¬289.5 million in new financing to support the expansion of sustainable metro networks in India. The investment consists of a β¬240 million...
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Eagle Crusher Unveils the Talon Series for Next-Generation Crushing
Eagle Crusher Unveils the Talon Series for Next-Generation Crushing Eagle Crusher Co. has expanded its machinery line with a new suite of heavy-duty crushing and stockpiling systems aimed at the recycling and aggregates sectors. The equipment will make its official debut at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Ve...
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The Growing Importance of Sustainable Acoustics
The Growing Importance of Sustainable Acoustics Green buildings have become central to modern construction worldwide, with developers, architects, and engineers striving to create spaces that reduce environmental impact while supporting the well-being of occupants. These buildings are guided by cert...
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Cat Battery Electric Haul Trucks Begin Pilbara Testing with Rio Tinto and BHP
Cat Battery Electric Haul Trucks Begin Pilbara Testing with Rio Tinto and BHP Australiaβs mining industry is entering a pivotal era of electrification and fleet decarbonisation, with two Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks now commissioned at BHPβs Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pi...
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Modernising Mauritania’s Strategic Railway Corridor
Modernising Mauritania’s Strategic Railway Corridor Mauritaniaβs iron ore industry depends heavily on a single rail artery stretching from the mining hub of Zouerate to the Atlantic port of Nouadhibou. This corridor carries the backbone of the nationβs exports, yet decades of pressure, ageing...
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Wireless EV Charging Moves Into The Fast Lane
Wireless EV Charging Moves Into The Fast Lane Wireless inductive charging, long familiar in everyday gadgets, is edging closer to mainstream adoption in the automotive sector. The concept is straightforward yet transformative. A transmitter coil embedded in a ground plate generates a magnetic field...
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A New Global View Of The Built Environment
A New Global View Of The Built Environment A breakthrough in global geospatial research has emerged from the Technical University of Munich, where a team led by Prof. Xiaoxiang Zhu has created the GlobalBuildingAtlas, the first high-resolution three-dimensional map of every building on Earth. The da...
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Nokia Drone Networks Take Flight With High Density Power From Amprius
Nokia Drone Networks Take Flight With High Density Power From Amprius Amprius Technologies has secured a pivotal role in the next evolution of unmanned aerial systems after Nokia selected its SiCore cells to power the companyβs forthcoming drone platforms. The partnership marks a notable shift in ho...
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The Urgent Skills Shift in Global Construction
The Urgent Skills Shift in Global Construction Across the world, the construction industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. While machinery and methods are evolving, it is the workforce that faces the most disruptive change. As highways, tunnels, runways, and heavy infrastructure become s...
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Heidelberg Materials Delivers Sustainable Road Renewal in Cheddar Gorge
Heidelberg Materials Delivers Sustainable Road Renewal in Cheddar Gorge Heidelberg Materials UK has completed a demanding resurfacing scheme along the B3135 through Cheddar Gorge, strengthening one of Britainβs most celebrated scenic roads while advancing sustainable construction practices. The two-...
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Electric JCB Micro Excavator a Breakthrough for Modern Hire Fleets
Electric JCB Micro Excavator a Breakthrough for Modern Hire Fleets The shift towards cleaner construction methods has gathered pace in recent years, with hire customers increasingly turning to zero emission equipment for work in confined spaces and sensitive environments. Modern contractors are unde...
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Stellar Expands its Reach With Acquisition Of Elliott Equipment
Stellar Expands its Reach With Acquisition Of Elliott Equipment Stellar Industries has taken a decisive step in its long-term growth strategy with a landmark agreement to acquire Elliott Equipment Company, a respected U.S. manufacturer known for its truck-mounted aerial work platforms, digger derric...
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Looq AI Expands Global Partnerships to Accelerate Reality Capture
Looq AI Expands Global Partnerships to Accelerate Reality Capture Looq AI has strengthened its position in the rapidly evolving world of ground-based reality capture, announcing seven new partnerships across North America, Europe, India, and the Middle East. This broadened global network marks a sig...
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Smart Mining Gains Momentum With Rithmik And Hitachi Collaboration
Smart Mining Gains Momentum With Rithmik And Hitachi Collaboration Rithmik Solutions has taken a decisive step in its growth trajectory with Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. making a minority strategic investment as part of the companyβs ongoing financing round. This development signals an i...
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Smart Industrial Labelling with Toshibaβs Next-Generation Printers
Smart Industrial Labelling with Toshibaβs Next-Generation Printers Toshiba America Business Solutions has strengthened its position in the global industrial printing market with the introduction of the BX420 Series and BX430 label printers. Arriving on the heels of the well-received BX410T, these ne...
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Bridging Continents and Building Futures
Bridging Continents and Building Futures Global infrastructure development is forging ahead at an unprecedented scale. From new highways carving through dense jungles to colossal bridges spanning rivers and bays, countries around the world are investing heavily in transportation and heavy infrastruc...
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Designing Audible Safety for Electric Vehicles to Improve Pedestrian Awareness
Designing Audible Safety for Electric Vehicles to Improve Pedestrian Awareness Electric vehicles have long been praised for their smooth and quiet performance, offering a welcome shift away from the combustion roar of traditional engines. Yet their near-silent operation presents a challenge in crowd...
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SABIT 2025 South Asiaβs Bitumen Future Takes Centre Stage
SABIT 2025 South Asiaβs Bitumen Future Takes Centre Stage The inaugural South Asia Bitumen Conference (SABIT 2025), held on 13β14 November at Cinnamon Life in Colombo, has now concluded with resounding success. As the first dedicated gathering for the regionβs bitumen and asphalt community, the even...
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Centralising Waste Intelligence For A Smarter Infrastructure Sector
Centralising Waste Intelligence For A Smarter Infrastructure Sector Construction firms across the UK are grappling with a growing need for accurate waste reporting, heightened scrutiny from clients and strengthened regulatory expectations. McCann Ltd, a major contractor working across national highw...
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Teesside University Champions Ultra Low Carbon Cementitious Materials
Teesside University Champions Ultra Low Carbon Cementitious Materials Teesside University has joined forces with the Welsh resource management specialist Dauson Environmental Group to push the boundaries of low carbon construction. Their Knowledge Transfer Partnership seeks to convert construction w...
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Building Momentum For Volvo’s Next Generation Equipment In Korea
Building Momentum For Volvo’s Next Generation Equipment In Korea Korea Sales and Service (KSS) closed the 2025 Volvo Customer Experience Day with a confident display of technical progress, operational excellence and cross-brand cooperation. Held on 12-13 November at the Changwon Plant, the eve...
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Rethinking Vehicle Intelligence for the Autonomous Mobility Era
Rethinking Vehicle Intelligence for the Autonomous Mobility Era Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have been developing a centralised software architecture designed to reshape how autonomous vehicles gather, analyse and act upon vast streams of real-time data. Their research, carried...
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Mobilising Finance for Maharashtraβs Low Carbon Road Transformation
Mobilising Finance for Maharashtraβs Low Carbon Road Transformation The Asian Development Bank has approved a substantial results-based project finance lending programme valued at $400 million to accelerate Maharashtra’s transition toward climate-resilient, low-carbon and inclusive road networ...
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Advancing Metal 3D Printing Through Real-Time Microstructural Insight
Advancing Metal 3D Printing Through Real-Time Microstructural Insight Additive manufacturing has steadily shifted from a niche capability to a core technology driving modern production. Its ability to build complex metal components layer by layer offers unmatched design freedom and a route to more r...
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AI Powered Resilience for Tomorrowβs Electric Grid
AI Powered Resilience for Tomorrowβs Electric Grid The electric grid underpins modern society, powering everything from motorway control systems to refrigerated medicines. Yet this lifeline faces rising disruptions driven by extreme weather events and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. As gri...
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Muography to Transform Tunnel Safety Monitoring
Muography to Transform Tunnel Safety Monitoring Underwater bridge tunnels have become vital arteries for cities, enabling smooth vehicular passage beneath rivers, bays, and inland waterways. More than 200 of these structures operate globally, yet their upkeep remains an intricate challenge. Engineer...
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Intelligent Fire Detection Technology Enhances Building Safety
Intelligent Fire Detection Technology Enhances Building Safety Fire remains one of the most persistent and devastating hazards in modern society, claiming nearly 3,700 lives across the United States every year and destroying around 23 billion dollarsβ worth of property. Many of these tragedies occur...
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Intelligent Aerial Robotics to Transform Wildfire Smoke Analysis
Intelligent Aerial Robotics to Transform Wildfire Smoke Analysis Wildfires have become a persistent concern for communities worldwide, with smoke posing significant risks to health, infrastructure and the environment. As prescribed burns remain essential for land management, the need for accurate to...
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Building Wisdom from Bees
Building Wisdom from Bees On a sweltering Colorado afternoon, European honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) spiral above a cluster of hives near Boulder Creek. Some dart out in search of water, nectar and pollen, while others return with bulging saddlebags of resources. Beneath this whirling choreography,...
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Seismic Performance of L-Shaped Composite Shear Walls in Supertall Buildings
Seismic Performance of L-Shaped Composite Shear Walls in Supertall Buildings The global march toward ever-taller skyscrapers continues to push structural engineering into new territory. As these towers climb higher, the lower sections of their core tube shear walls bear colossal vertical loads. Trad...
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Smart Maintenance Integration Transforms Industrial Efficiency
Smart Maintenance Integration Transforms Industrial Efficiency MaintainX has unveiled a significant integration with Inductive Automationβs Ignition platform, marking a pivotal step in unifying industrial data with maintenance execution. As industries push for deeper digitalisation, the ability for...
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Scalable Ceramic Additive ManufacturingΒ for Extreme Environments
Scalable Ceramic Additive ManufacturingΒ for Extreme Environments Ceramic engineering has inched forward for decades, yet one stubborn hurdle has repeatedly held back its wider industrial adoption: producing large, leakβtight components at scale. That barrier has now been decisively lowered through a...
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Smart Charging with Synergistic Infrastructure for a Storable Grid
Smart Charging with Synergistic Infrastructure for a Storable Grid The rapid growth of electric vehicles and renewable energy is reshaping global power and transport systems, yet both sectors face a tangle of coordination challenges. Power grids are already feeling the strain as EV adoption accelera...
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Analytical Target Cascading to Optimise Electric Bus Bodies
Analytical Target Cascading to Optimise Electric Bus Bodies The growing shift toward energy conservation in the global automotive sector has put lightweight engineering firmly in the spotlight. For manufacturers of new-energy vehicles, reducing structural mass is no longer a design preference but a...
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Gearbox Fault Detection with Digital Twin Diagnostics
Gearbox Fault Detection with Digital Twin Diagnostics In industrial power transmission, gearboxes remain workhorses of heavy machinery. Their constant exposure to variable loads, harsh environments and complex mechanical interactions makes them vulnerable to wear and unexpected faults. Engineers hav...
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Smarter Traffic Modelling For Congested Cities
Smarter Traffic Modelling For Congested Cities Traffic has long been the bane of modern metropolitan life. Major cities grapple daily with an overwhelming volume of vehicles, turning straightforward journeys into time-consuming ordeals. Urban congestion is not simply an inconvenience; it is a comple...
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A New Era Of Atmospheric Insights
A New Era Of Atmospheric Insights The unveiling of the first images from Europeβs latest atmospheric instrument marks a significant moment for weather forecasting, climate science and public health. The Multi-Viewing, Multi-Channel, Multi-Polarisation Imager, known as 3MI, has delivered its inaugura...
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Pioneering Precision in Depolymerisation Research
Pioneering Precision in Depolymerisation Research The global plastics crisis has reached a crossroads, where traditional waste management systems can no longer keep pace with escalating production. Mechanical recycling, still widely used across industry, struggles to maintain polymer integrity, ofte...
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Optimising Urban Drainage Systems for Sustainable Water Management
Optimising Urban Drainage Systems for Sustainable Water Management Urban drainage systems sit at the heart of every modern city, yet they are often pushed beyond their limits as rainfall patterns intensify and population densities increase. Urban flooding, combined sewer overflows and erratic inflow...
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AI Platform to Revolutionise Personal Safety in South Korea
AI Platform to Revolutionise Personal Safety in South Korea People living under protective orders are set to gain a powerful ally in personal security with the launch of the AI Platform for Personal Safety (APPS), developed by the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). Designe...
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Cultivating Curiosity and Cyber Confidence in Construction
Cultivating Curiosity and Cyber Confidence in Construction The construction industry has long been seen as a bastion of tradition, often slow to change. But the pressures of modern technological culture are making innovation not just advantageous, but essential. Studies show construction firms inves...
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