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Stretchy Lithium-ion Batteries herald Flexible Electronics
Stretchy Lithium-ion Batteries herald Flexible Electronics When you think of a battery, you probably don’t think stretchy. But batteries will need this shape-shifting quality to be incorporated into flexible electronics, which are gaining traction for wearable health monitors. Now, researchers in AC...
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Ultra-large and Rugged Nano Transparent Screens set for Mass Production
Ultra-large and Rugged Nano Transparent Screens set for Mass Production For the first time in the world, KIMM has developed and commercialized a 100-inch super-sized nano transparent screen that can be installed indoors and outdoors A groundbreaking 100-inch or larger super-sized Nano Transparent Sc...
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Intel developing Fully Integrated Optical Chiplets
Intel developing Fully Integrated Optical Chiplets Intel Corporation has achieved a revolutionary milestone in integrated photonics technology for high-speed data transmission. At the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) 2024, Intel’s Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) Group demonstrated t...
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Metamaterials that manipulate both heat and electricity with Thermotics
Metamaterials that manipulate both heat and electricity with Thermotics Thermal management is crucial due to the ubiquitous presence of heat energy in nature. Traditional metamaterials have been designed to control heat flow through methods like cloaking and concentrating. However, these designs oft...
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Moen and Amica Insurance promote Water Leak Detection Technology
Moen and Amica Insurance promote Water Leak Detection Technology Moen, the leader in water experiences in the home, today announced an initiative with Amica Insurance aimed to encourage policyholders to adopt Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff devices through special savings and installation progra...
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WOLFBOX MegaFlow24 Pro Air Compressor doubles the power
WOLFBOX MegaFlow24 Pro Air Compressor doubles the power WOLFBOX, a trusted brand in the automotive electronics market, has announced the launch of a new product line with the unveiling of its MegaFlow24 Pro air compressor. This portable tire inflator is designed to provide record-fast inflation for...
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Tele-driving could be a bridge to Autonomous Driving
Tele-driving could be a bridge to Autonomous Driving If drivers could choose any available car as a starting point, ride-hailing services could become cheaper as energy and labour are used more efficiently At a time when the general public may not yet accept driverless taxis and ride-hailing vehicle...
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Cincoze DS-1402 Rugged Embedded Computer wins Engineering and Design Awards
Cincoze DS-1402 Rugged Embedded Computer wins Engineering and Design Awards Cincoze recently received two international awards honouring its DS-1402 high-performance and PCIe expansion rugged embedded computer. Part of the Rugged Computing – DIAMOND product line, the DS-1402 meets the performance an...
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Topcon celebrates Great Place to Work award for USA, Spain and Netherlands
Topcon celebrates Great Place to Work award for USA, Spain and Netherlands Topcon Positioning Systems has announced its recertification as a Great Place To Work® in the United States of America and the addition of the accolade to its workplaces in Spain and The Netherlands. The award is based entire...
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Dogs get the Crash Test Dummies Treatment
Dogs get the Crash Test Dummies Treatment Sleepypod®, a Pasadena-based company known for reinventing pet products through innovative design, today announces it has expanded its family of proprietary crash test pets with the addition of two next-generation crash test dogs. DASH 1.0 and DUKE 3.0 join...
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Transforming Pallet Management with The Pallet Book
Transforming Pallet Management with The Pallet Book Pallets move the world and are the silent engines of global trade. Despite their indispensable role and significance, the pallet industry is a niche market which is often overlooked. As such, it relies on outdated and inefficient practices. To addr...
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Nanoscale Electron Imaging reveals how Heat Moves in Materials
Nanoscale Electron Imaging reveals how Heat Moves in Materials Scientists develop a nanoscale electron imaging method that reveals the dynamics of the collective vibrations of atoms at the interface between materials. In crystals, atoms vibrate around their equilibrium, or basic, positions. The vibr...
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Replacing Steel Floors with 3D Printed Sustainable Floor Panels
Replacing Steel Floors with 3D Printed Sustainable Floor Panels Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine have designed and 3D-printed a single-piece, recyclable natural-material floor panel tested to be strong enough to replace construction...
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Esri announces new edition of ArcGIS Pro Book
Esri announces new edition of ArcGIS Pro Book Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2. The newest edition of this comprehensive guide introduces readers to ArcGIS Pro, the world’s most powerful desktop geographic infor...
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Iteris ClearMobility to integrate with Sumitomo Electric Pedestrian Sensor
Iteris ClearMobility to integrate with Sumitomo Electric Pedestrian Sensor Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, and Sumitomo Electric Industries (SEI) today announced a ground-breaking partnership that will bring the highly acclaimed Su...
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Eaton accelerating Electric Vehicle Safety with Innovative Breaktor Solution
Eaton accelerating Electric Vehicle Safety with Innovative Breaktor Solution At The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, intelligent power management company Eaton revealed their comprehensive suite of safety-focused electrified vehicle (EV) technologies. “While EV adoption continues to increase, we ar...
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Built unveils Unified CRE Financing, Asset and Portfolio Management
Built unveils Unified CRE Financing, Asset and Portfolio Management Built, a leading software platform designed to connect and simplify doing business in real estate, has announced new advanced capabilities for its industry-leading Construction Loan Administration product and the launch of a new Ass...
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Top Tips for Optimizing Your Forex Trading Server
Top Tips for Optimizing Your Forex Trading Server In the high-stakes world of Forex trading, milliseconds can make the difference between a profitable trade and a missed opportunity. Achieving low latency in Forex trading servers is essential for traders who rely on speed and precision, particularly...
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RFP issued for $1 Billion Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade in Australia
RFP issued for $1 Billion Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade in Australia Another major milestone has been achieved in the ambitious Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade project as shortlisted contractors are now invited to submit their Request for Proposal (RFP) for Packag...
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Accelerating Industry Transformation with AI, Open Automation and Sustainability
Accelerating Industry Transformation with AI, Open Automation and Sustainability In an era where the digital frontier continuously reshapes industries, ARC Advisory Group’s 22nd India Forum emerged as a champion of insight and innovation. Held on July 10th and 11th, 2024, the event, aptly themed...
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Marketing Strategies for Construction Businesses
Marketing Strategies for Construction Businesses The construction industry is a bustling arena, with countless firms competing for a slice of the pie. From small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large corporations, the quest to secure construction tenders is fierce. For any construction busine...
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ITS World Congress returns to Dubai 16-20 September 2024
ITS World Congress returns to Dubai 16-20 September 2024 From 16-20 September 2024, the spotlight returns to Dubai as it prepares to host the 30th ITS World Congress at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This prestigious event, organised by ERTICO and hosted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), ma...
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Cemex and Ellen MacArthur Foundation Champion Circular Economy in Construction
Cemex and Ellen MacArthur Foundation Champion Circular Economy in Construction Cemex, a global leader in the construction materials industry, has announced a pivotal partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, signalling a significant stride towards embedding circular economy principles into th...
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Ultralight Edge AI Platform unveiled by NTT Data
Ultralight Edge AI Platform unveiled by NTT Data NTT DATA, a leading IT infrastructure and services company, unveiled its new Edge AI platform to accelerate IT/OT convergence by bringing AI processing to the edge. By processing data when and where it is generated and unifying diverse IoT devices, sy...
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Tesla supplying 15.3 GWh of Megapacks for Intersect Power Solar Energy Projects
Tesla supplying 15.3 GWh of Megapacks for Intersect Power Solar Energy Projects Tesla and Intersect Power today announced a contract for 15.3 GWh of Megapacks, Tesla’s battery energy storage system, for Intersect Power’s solar + storage project portfolio through 2030. This agreement, when combined w...
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Conduent Transportation to transform Saint-Étienne Métropole Public Transport
Conduent Transportation to transform Saint-Étienne Métropole Public Transport Conduent Transportation, a global provider of smart mobility technology solutions and business unit of Conduent Incorporated, today announced that Saint-Étienne Métropole (SEM), the public transportation authority for the...
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Powering an Asphalt Mixing Plant with a Wood Dust Burner
Powering an Asphalt Mixing Plant with a Wood Dust Burner A road construction company from Altomünster in Germany demonstrates how a little brainstorming can turn into a lighthouse project.Christian Schweiger had the idea to run his asphalt mixing plant in Aichach with regenerative energy and achieve...
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Zenith Tech relies on Tadano’s Telescopic Boom Crawler Crane for Wisconsin project
Zenith Tech relies on Tadano’s Telescopic Boom Crawler Crane for Wisconsin project Zenith Tech takes great pride in each project it does, because its people know that they are benefiting the communities they live in. Case in point was a recent project that the Waukesha, Wisconsin-based company...
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On-Site Detection of Microbial Contamination in Diesel
On-Site Detection of Microbial Contamination in Diesel Conidia Bioscience has launched FUELSTAT® One, a new test kit to join the FUELSTAT® range designed to rapidly detect microbial contamination in diesel fuel to prevent operational downtime and safety issues. FUELSTAT® One can be used throughout t...
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Revolution Concrete Mixers creating New USA Authorized Service Provider Network
Revolution Concrete Mixers creating New USA Authorized Service Provider Network In our ongoing effort to exceed customer expectations, Revolution Concrete Mixers has announced the establishment of a new Authorized Service Provider Network. This factory-supported network is comprised of meticulously...
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New Electronic Fuse IC Toshiba eFuse that can be used repeatedly
New Electronic Fuse IC Toshiba eFuse that can be used repeatedly Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has launched a line-up of eight compact, high-voltage electronic fuses (eFuse ICs), the TCKE9 Series, that support multiple functions for the protection of power supply lines. Shipme...
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Understanding Bitumen Specifications, Tests and Properties
Understanding Bitumen Specifications, Tests and Properties Bitumen, a cornerstone in road construction and roofing, is a complex material with unique responses to stress. Its viscoelastic nature means it can behave as both a solid and a liquid, depending on the conditions. This dual behaviour is inf...
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Wirtgen Offset Concrete Paving with AutoPilot 2 Stringless Machine Control
Wirtgen Offset Concrete Paving with AutoPilot 2 Stringless Machine Control Slipform pavers can be used for paving monolithic concrete constructions with the offset method. Kerbs, gutter profiles, concrete safety barriers, cycle paths, and many other profiles can be paved in one piece with wet concre...
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Hillhead celebrates unparalleled success for the 2024 show
Hillhead celebrates unparalleled success for the 2024 show Attracting more than 19,500 trade visitors and featuring an impressive 598 exhibitors across three show days, Hillhead 2024 – the biggest working quarrying exhibition on the planet – once again raised the ante, showcasing a plethora of new p...
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Multimodal Transport Corridor opened between Belgium and Turkey by XPO Logistics
Multimodal Transport Corridor opened between Belgium and Turkey by XPO Logistics XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, is expanding its multimodal transport solutions with the launch of a new corridor between Antwerp, Belgium, and Istanbu...
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Liebherr plans expansion with new Loader Manufacturing Plant in Wildon
Liebherr plans expansion with new Loader Manufacturing Plant in Wildon Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH is planning to significantly expand its production capacity by building an additional manufacturing plant for small wheel loaders in Wildon, Styria. This strategic decision is a response to the st...
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Enhancing Sustainability in Construction with Digital Marketplaces
Enhancing Sustainability in Construction with Digital Marketplaces It’s no secret that the construction industry is one of the most significant contributors to global carbon emissions, accounting for a whopping 37% of global emissions. But it’s also one of the biggest industries; in 2022, the global...
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CDE ProPress high-performance Filter Press delivers for Collier in Scotland
CDE ProPress high-performance Filter Press delivers for Collier in Scotland The first ProPress high-performance filter press to be commissioned by wet processing experts CDE has exceeded processing targets and significantly reduced reliance on costly settling ponds says the owner of one of Scotland’...
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India Technology Center in Gurugram expands to support CNH
India Technology Center in Gurugram expands to support CNH CNH continues to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere, investing in innovative technology to boost our customers’ productivity and profitability. The India Technology Center (ITC) in Gurugram, Northern India...
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Sweco Expands Footprint with Strategic Acquisitions
Sweco Expands Footprint with Strategic Acquisitions Sweco, a leading European architecture and engineering consultancy, has reinforced its commitment to sustainability with two strategic acquisitions in the Netherlands and Germany. By acquiring Valstar Simonis BV, a Dutch engineering and consultancy...
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Kapsch TrafficCom installs Wooden Toll Gantry on Austrian Highway
Kapsch TrafficCom installs Wooden Toll Gantry on Austrian Highway Kapsch TrafficCom has announced that together with Austrian roadway operator Asfinag, the first operational Green Gantry was installed in Carinthia, Austria. Unlike traditional toll gantries made from steel or aluminium, which are ass...
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Revolutionising Spatial Analytics with Esri, Microsoft and IBM
Revolutionising Spatial Analytics with Esri, Microsoft and IBM In a significant leap forward, Esri has announced a deepened collaboration with Microsoft, seamlessly integrating its powerful spatial analytics technology with Microsoft’s unified analytics SaaS platform, Fabric. This monumental p...
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Republic of Angola orders 186 Modular Steel Bridges from Acrow
Republic of Angola orders 186 Modular Steel Bridges from Acrow Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has announced a project to supply 186 modular steel bridges to the Republic of Angola. The structures will contribute to efforts to modernize Angola’s road and transpo...
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JCB 5CX PRO Wastemaster slashes costs for Bryson Recycling
JCB 5CX PRO Wastemaster slashes costs for Bryson Recycling Two versatile JCB backhoe loaders have replaced static waste compactors across a group of recycling centres – saving the operator time and money. Bryson Recycling operates five household waste recycling centres across Conwy and Denbighshire...
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Africa gearing up for Smarter Mobility Africa 2024
Africa gearing up for Smarter Mobility Africa 2024 Africa is on the move, with rapid urbanization transforming cities across the continent. To navigate this exciting yet challenging landscape, Smarter Mobility Africa summit 2024 is set to convene industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators on Oct...
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VolvoCE Electric Machinery delivering efficiency and sustainability in Japan
VolvoCE Electric Machinery delivering efficiency and sustainability in Japan Volvo Construction Equipment’s electric machines are gaining momentum throughout Asia, and the number of units being installed on job sites is increasing. The most recent project to benefit from this ground-breaking m...
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Beaches in Sicily benefitting from Bobcat Beauty Treatments
Beaches in Sicily benefitting from Bobcat Beauty Treatments On the coast of Bagheria (PA) on the island of Sicily in Italy, the accumulation of seaweed on the beaches, if not managed properly, can cause inconvenience to the local community and tourists. For this reason, A.M.B. Ambiente (A.M.B.), a m...
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New Cat Track Wear Sensor delivers Remote Wear Monitoring and Alerts
New Cat Track Wear Sensor delivers Remote Wear Monitoring and Alerts With 120 years of undercarriage experience, Caterpillar continues to innovate, so customers get the most from their investment. Exclusive to Cat® machines and undercarriages, the proprietary Cat Track Wear Sensor remotely monitors...
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Private Debt set to be traded as Tokenized Assets
Private Debt set to be traded as Tokenized Assets Major financial institutions believe private debt will be the first asset to be tokenized and routinely traded digitally, new global research from industry association Global Digital Finance (GDF) shows. Its study with finance firms in the US, Asia,...
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QuikLink feature in Syrinx 365 added to Point of Rental Software
QuikLink feature in Syrinx 365 added to Point of Rental Software Point of Rental’s new QuikLink feature in Syrinx 365 provides an easy-to-use, always-available method for consumers to access and share hire documentation, generate off-hire requests, and report breakdowns. This reduces the reliance on...
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Eleo announces new Battery Packs for Off-Highway Applications
Eleo announces new Battery Packs for Off-Highway Applications Eleo, a Yanmar company, unveils its new range of battery packs, specifically designed for off-highway applications. The technology is tailored to the specific requirements of low-volume, high-diversity off-highway vehicles and equipment....
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WJ joins the celebration of UK Highways hidden beauty
WJ joins the celebration of UK Highways hidden beauty The UK’s leading line marking and road safety specialist, WJ Group, has shared a series of images taken by its employees in celebration of the hidden perks of working in construction. The images, which show the beauty of maintaining the UK’s road...
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TomTom signs long-term Location Technology agreement with Microsoft
TomTom signs long-term Location Technology agreement with Microsoft TomTom’s maps and traffic data will power location-based services across Microsoft’s solutions, reaching hundreds of millions of people and organizations daily, and the companies will closely work together on bringing innovations to...
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Makita introduces the First Cordless Breaker
Makita introduces the First Cordless Breaker Makita has added a new high-performance breaker to its range of 80VMax XGT machines. The HM004G delivers a power output that matches the equivalent corded model but with the flexibility, safety and convenience of cordless power. Based on Makita’s previous...
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World Youth Skills Day shining a light on Pre-Apprenticeships
World Youth Skills Day shining a light on Pre-Apprenticeships Taking place on July 15, World Youth Skills Day highlights the importance of equipping young people with the right skills for employment to enable them to succeed in their career. There are a range of challenges young people face today wh...
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The Role of Rebar in Highway Construction
The Role of Rebar in Highway Construction When you are driving down the highway, you are probably not thinking much about what’s under the asphalt. But have you ever considered how those sprawling roads stand up strong and resilient? A big part of what makes roads so strong is the steel that they ar...
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MIT study highlights risks of ships switching to Ammonia Fuel
MIT study highlights risks of ships switching to Ammonia Fuel As container ships the size of city blocks cross the oceans to deliver cargo, their huge diesel engines emit large quantities of air pollutants. It has been estimated that maritime shipping accounts for almost 3 percent of global carbon d...
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SoundHound Chat AI coming to Europe
SoundHound Chat AI coming to Europe SoundHound AI, Inc., a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today announced its SoundHound Chat AI voice assistant with integrated ChatGPT is now live and in production in Peugeot, Opel, and Vauxhall vehicle brands across 11 European markets including A...
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Vital Bus Route’s enabled in Nottingham using SEA Roadflow Fusion
Vital Bus Route’s enabled in Nottingham using SEA Roadflow Fusion Leading UK intelligent transport systems provider SEA has provided 11 ROADflow Fusion systems to Nottinghamshire County Council to enforce bus lane contraventions in the region. The installation of the intelligent enforcement sy...
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Arduino Plug and Make Kit allows everyone to experiment with IoT first-hand
Arduino Plug and Make Kit allows everyone to experiment with IoT first-hand Arduino, the open-source leader famous for making technology accessible to all, launches the Plug and Make Kit to help people of all ages take the first step into electronics in a fun and easy way. Anyone can make their own...
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