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Concrete’s Eco Revolution – Harnessing Carbonation for Greener Building
Concrete’s Eco Revolution – Harnessing Carbonation for Greener Building Even the biggest sinners can improve: This is also the hope of experts when it comes to the “climate sinner “concrete. 6 to 8 percent of man-made CO2 emissions worldwide are attributable to cement, the in...
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New super-cooling Nanofibre Roofing Film could cool Buildings
New super-cooling Nanofibre Roofing Film could cool Buildings The summer of 2023 was by far the hottest in history. People were seeking solace in air-conditioned spaces or donning cooling attire. Here’s some food for thought: Can buildings also be outfitted with similar cooling solutions? Led by Pro...
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New adsorbent technology simplifies Air Purification of Toxic Gases
New adsorbent technology simplifies Air Purification of Toxic Gases Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in daily products such as paints, adhesives, furniture, cosmetics, and deodorants make our lives easier. However, constant exposure can cause serious health problems such as respiratory illness, hea...
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Stress in 3D Printed parts measured with Neutrons
Stress in 3D Printed parts measured with Neutrons Using neutrons to see the additive manufacturing process at the atomic level, scientists have shown that they can measure strain in a material as it evolves and track how atoms move in response to stress. “The automotive, aerospace, clean energy and...
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Sunlight could transform wastewater into valuable chemicals
Sunlight could transform wastewater into valuable chemicals Researchers led by Prof. GAO Xiang from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Prof. LU Lu from the Harbin Institute of Technology have proposed a novel method to transform wastewater con...
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DONGFENG develops solid and reliable KC Dump Truck
DONGFENG develops solid and reliable KC Dump Truck The DONGFENG KC dumper adopts the new generation D320 engineering vehicle cab, the driver’s airbag seat, with single-side armrest, integrated headrest, airbag lumbar support, and seat ventilation. The interior of the cab is equipped with autom...
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New treatment method improves friction and wear of steel and titanium
New treatment method improves friction and wear of steel and titanium Scientists refined the method of diffusion saturation of steel and combined it with polishing in electrolyte plasma. Under the influence of current in solutions, that contained nitrogen, boron and carbon, on the surface of samples...
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Retrofitting dams to generate power could boost Clean Energy production
Retrofitting dams to generate power could boost Clean Energy production The era of building big dams may be over in the United States, but hydroelectricity still has a significant and untapped role to play in the nation’s energy future. Only 3% of the nation’s approximately 80,000 dams are equipped...
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Mitsubishi Power delivers equipment for Advanced Clean Energy Storage Hub
Mitsubishi Power delivers equipment for Advanced Clean Energy Storage Hub Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. has delivered the first shipment of major equipment for its Hydaptive™ integrated hydrogen production plant forming part of the Advanced Clean Energy Storage Hub (ACES Delta Hub) in Delta...
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Battery Health Measurement Technology upgraded with AI
Battery Health Measurement Technology upgraded with AI Measuring battery health and safety continuously is an important challenge as more electric vehicles, grid-scale energy storage devices and other clean energy technologies enter the market. Industry needs better ways to diagnose the batteries th...
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JN Bentley and Kubota setting high standards of excellence in the UK
JN Bentley and Kubota setting high standards of excellence in the UK JN Bentley, a UK civil engineering, building and MEICA contractor, which is part of the Mott MacDonald Group, is making waves in the construction and engineering industry. With an unwavering commitment to safety and quality, the co...
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Shanghai Electric showcased Low-Carbon Energy Solutions at Enlit Asia
Shanghai Electric showcased Low-Carbon Energy Solutions at Enlit Asia Shanghai Electric is showcased six of its flagship low-carbon energy solutions designed to empower a sustainable future at Enlit Asia 2023, slated to be held at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in Indonesia. Under the the...
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ArcGIS upgrades help to efficiently and securely build solutions
ArcGIS upgrades help to efficiently and securely build solutions In 2021, Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, released ArcGIS Platform, a geospatial platform as a service (PaaS) for developers to integrate location capabilities into their apps, business systems, and products. Now, the...
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Continental Radar Vision Parking a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
Continental Radar Vision Parking a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree Continental’s Radar Vision Parking was named as a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree under the product category Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility. By combining high-resolution surround radars with high-resolution cameras, Contine...
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DeltaHawk Engines has launched Hydrogen Engine Program
DeltaHawk Engines has launched Hydrogen Engine Program DeltaHawk Engines, builders of a revolutionary FAA-certified jet-fuelled piston engine for general aviation aircraft, has recently completed advanced simulation analysis of a new, hydrogen-fuelled variant of its engine family for multiple market...
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Durabook Mobile Rugged PC’s now include Windows 11 Secured-core
Durabook Mobile Rugged PC’s now include Windows 11 Secured-core In collaboration with Microsoft, Durabook today announced the availability of Windows 11 Secured-core PCs for its mobile rugged computing portfolio. The Durabook S15 Rugged Laptop and U11 Rugged Tablet with advanced Windows 11 sec...
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AI on edge devices will develop real-world deep learning over time
AI on edge devices will develop real-world deep learning over time Personalized deep-learning models can enable artificial intelligence chatbots that adapt to understand a user’s accent or smart keyboards that continuously update to better predict the next word based on someone’s typing history. Thi...
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MIT develops vision system to give 3D Printers active feedback
MIT develops vision system to give 3D Printers active feedback With 3D inkjet printing systems, engineers can fabricate hybrid structures that have soft and rigid components, like robotic grippers that are strong enough to grasp heavy objects but soft enough to interact safely with humans. These mul...
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SketchUp now available on Meta Quest VR Headsets
SketchUp now available on Meta Quest VR Headsets Trimble has announced the launch of SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 3, a powerful, immersive way to view and present 3D SketchUp models in virtual reality (VR). SketchUp Viewer for Quest enables interior designers, arch...
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National Geographic MapMaker launched by Esri and National Geographic Society
National Geographic MapMaker launched by Esri and National Geographic Society By learning about mapping skills and geography, students, teachers, and others can gain a better understanding of how the world’s most crucial issues, challenges, and opportunities fit into the context of place. In celebra...
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Researches develop methods for slip prevention of robots and rovers
Researches develop methods for slip prevention of robots and rovers Given the hostile conditions of extra-terrestrial environments, unmanned rovers play a critical role in the exploration of planets and moons. NASA’s Mars and lunar exploration rovers have significantly contributed to our under...
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Amazon announces Astro for Business
Amazon announces Astro for Business Amazon today announced Astro for Business, a security solution for small and medium-sized businesses that combines robotics, smart security, and artificial intelligence (AI). Customers can tailor Astro for Business with separately sold subscriptions that each prov...
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Fleet Tire Management evolves with Vehicle Asset Tracking
Fleet Tire Management evolves with Vehicle Asset Tracking Aperia Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of tire management technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, has announces the introduction of vehicle asset tracking as a part of the Halo Tire Management® platfo...
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Single-print fabrication of Multi-Functional Systems and Robots with Inkbit
Single-print fabrication of Multi-Functional Systems and Robots with Inkbit Inkbit™, a pioneer in advanced additive manufacturing solutions, announced today the publication of a landmark study in the journal Nature, demonstrating the use of its Vision-Controlled Jetting (VCJ) technology to di...
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Esri now integrates with Microsoft Fabric adding Spatial Analytics
Esri now integrates with Microsoft Fabric adding Spatial Analytics To meet the growing demand for spatial analytics, Esri is extending its long-standing strategic collaboration with Microsoft through a unified analytics platform powered by spatial capabilities. Microsoft Fabric, now in General Avail...
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Fully Autonomous Soil Compactor tested by Trimble on live jobsite
Fully Autonomous Soil Compactor tested by Trimble on live jobsite Trimble has completed its first test of a fully autonomous soil compactor on a live jobsite, taking another important step on the path toward Trimble’s autonomous vision. The Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform for Autonomous Co...
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HD Hyundai celebrates two CES 2024 Innovation Awards
HD Hyundai celebrates two CES 2024 Innovation Awards HD Hyundai has once again won the CES 2024 Innovation Awards following its wins in 2023. The consecutive wins underscore the company’s potential and competence in producing next-generation technologies to serve future humanity. HD Hyundai’s three...
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Toyota announces new Proace Max to complete Professional line-up
Toyota announces new Proace Max to complete Professional line-up The Toyota Professional range of light commercial vehicles offers greater choice than ever before, complemented by a commitment to customer care that will support Toyota’s continued growth in the sector. The new line-up stands out from...
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Afghanistan’s Amu Darya Canal highlights benefits of old-fashioned Construction
Afghanistan’s Amu Darya Canal highlights benefits of old-fashioned Construction In a remarkable feat of engineering and determination, Afghanistan has embarked on a monumental project that belies the challenges faced by the nation: the construction of the Amu Darya Canal. Despite limited resou...
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Intelsat and Africa Mobile expanding Cellular coverage across Africa
Intelsat and Africa Mobile expanding Cellular coverage across Africa Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, and Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) have deployed more than 3,000 rural base satellite antennas across several countries in Africa since 2...
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Iteris wins $13.3m contract from San Francisco Bay Area MTC
Iteris wins $13.3m contract from San Francisco Bay Area MTC Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has awarded Iteris a $13.3 million contract to continue operational suppor...
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Nicol of Skene goes underground with a TRACTO GRUNDOPIT in Scotland
Nicol of Skene goes underground with a TRACTO GRUNDOPIT in Scotland Founded in 1980, Nicol of Skene is one of the leading civil engineering firms in the North East of Scotland. From bases in Aberdeen and Inverness, the company manages a variety of projects from large industrial projects through to d...
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Core Highways invests £1m for 237 SRL portable traffic light systems
Core Highways invests £1m for 237 SRL portable traffic light systems A leading nationwide provider of traffic management and associated highways services, Core Highways Group has enjoyed a partnership with mobile ITS provider SRL Traffic Systems (SRL) for more than 20 years. The latest deal of 237 p...
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Volvo and CRH accelerate decarbonization with new partnership
Volvo and CRH accelerate decarbonization with new partnership CRH, the global leader in building materials solutions, and Volvo Group, the leader in transport and infrastructure solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate net-zero innovations in the design and deployment...
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Esri ArcGIS Basemaps and ArcGIS Living Atlas to be integrated with Autodesk
Esri ArcGIS Basemaps and ArcGIS Living Atlas to be integrated with Autodesk Digital transformation is rapidly changing the foundational processes powering the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors. Industry leaders are relying on the interoperability of geographic information sys...
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Felt 2.0 hailed as the most powerful tool for Professional Map Making
Felt 2.0 hailed as the most powerful tool for Professional Map Making Felt, the world’s first collaborative mapping tool, today launched Felt 2.0 with powerful data transformation tools that enhance its intuitive and professional platform. Now with spatial analysis features, users can manipulate and...
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The Global Bitumen market soars amidst Conflict and Energy Fluctuations
The Global Bitumen market soars amidst Conflict and Energy Fluctuations In the wake of over a month-long conflict in the Middle East, leading to tragic human losses with casualties exceeding 12,000, the global energy sector is witnessing significant turbulence. This turmoil is particularly evident i...
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Saudi Fund for Development’s $580m Boost to African Infrastructure
Saudi Fund for Development’s $580m Boost to African Infrastructure In a landmark move, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has taken a significant step towards bolstering African infrastructure and economic growth. The Chief Executive Officer of SFD, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, inked 14 new devel...
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AEye In-Cabin LiDAR maximizes performance and vehicle design
AEye In-Cabin LiDAR maximizes performance and vehicle design AEye, Inc., a global leader in adaptive, high-performance lidar solutions, today announced 4Sight™ Flex – its ultra-compact, high-performance reference design for automotive. 4Sight Flex delivers unparalleled performance in a small,...
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Hytera launches intrinsically safe Two-way Radios
Hytera launches intrinsically safe Two-way Radios Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has recently released its latest intrinsically safe (IS) radio series including HP79XEx DMR Portable Two-way Radio and PT890Ex TETRA Portable...
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New Road Widener Curb Backfiller attachment for FH-R Material Placement
New Road Widener Curb Backfiller attachment for FH-R Material Placement Road Widener LLC, a leading manufacturer of innovative road and utility construction equipment, offers the Curb Backfiller accessory for the FH-R material placement attachment. The accessory extends to the left or right of the F...
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World RX Racetrack in Hong Kong transformed with VolvoCE solutions
World RX Racetrack in Hong Kong transformed with VolvoCE solutions Accelerating the sustainable transformation of both construction and motorsport, Volvo Construction Equipment is helping to build the FIA World Rallycross (World RX) Championship racetrack in Hong Kong using electric construction sol...
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Ouster accelerating Smart Infrastructure Solutions Business
Ouster accelerating Smart Infrastructure Solutions Business Ouster, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lidar sensors for the automotive, industrial, robotics and smart infrastructure industries, announced today major software achievements to serve the growing demand for lidar-powered smart...
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Egypt’s ambitious journey towards a Smart Cities Future
Egypt’s ambitious journey towards a Smart Cities Future In an era marked by rapid urbanization and environmental challenges, Egypt stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of smart cities. With over 105 million inhabitants, of which more than 47 million dwell in urban areas, Egypt is the...
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SANY announces five all-new Small Excavators
SANY announces five all-new Small Excavators SANY, a leading global machinery manufacturer, has launched five all-new small excavator products with fully elevated functionality and performance, which will officially go into the market in 2024. The SY60C, SY75C, SY80U, SY95C, and SY135C, developed fo...
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National Highways wins Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award
National Highways wins Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award National Highways has been announced as the only UK winner of an Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award, having won the accolade for its innovative use of geospatial technology, enabling a quicker response to incidents on the road network....
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Tarmac 2023 Innovation Challenge open to submissions
Tarmac 2023 Innovation Challenge open to submissions Tarmac is inviting submissions to its fourth annual Innovation Challenge, open to existing and new suppliers, university teams and any organisations or individuals with an idea to support the acceleration of the company’s journey to net zero. For...
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Executive Hire Show 2024 set for another sell-out success
Executive Hire Show 2024 set for another sell-out success The Executive Hire Show 2024 has achieved a landmark sell-out, confirming its status as the definitive event for hire industry professionals. Taking place on the 14th and 15th of February at the Coventry Building Society Arena, this year...
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GHH LF-10 NEO Mining and Tunnelling Loader proving a great success
GHH LF-10 NEO Mining and Tunnelling Loader proving a great success In a market that seems ever-thirsty for innovation, GHH’s latest brainchild, the LF-10 NEO Load Haul Dump (LHD), has caused quite the stir in the mining sector, boasting a commendable volume of orders merely ten months post-lau...
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New Facility in Monterrey expands Bobcat’s Global Manufacturing Footprint
New Facility in Monterrey expands Bobcat’s Global Manufacturing Footprint Doosan Bobcat, a global compact equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, announced today intentions to expand its footprint with a new manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico, anticipated to begin producti...
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Liebherr L 507 E Electric Wheel Loader hits the market
Liebherr L 507 E Electric Wheel Loader hits the market The performance of the L 507 E is equal to that of a conventionally powered Liebherr wheel loader in the same size class, but it emits no CO2 onsite. In addition, noise emissions are kept to a minimum, which makes the new wheel loader particular...
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Manitou Group acquires majority stake in Italian companies COME and Metal Work
Manitou Group acquires majority stake in Italian companies COME and Metal Work Manitou Group, a world reference in the handling, aerial work platforms and earth moving sectors, has announced an agreement to acquire 75% of COME S.R.L, a company specializing in the production of mechanically welded pa...
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Minnich Single Gang Barrier Wall Drill set for World of Concrete 2024 debut
Minnich Single Gang Barrier Wall Drill set for World of Concrete 2024 debut Minnich Manufacturing, the leading manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, will introduce the new Single Gang Barrier Wall Drill at the World of Concrete 2024. The Singl...
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2023 Construction Management Award Winners announced by Trimble
2023 Construction Management Award Winners announced by Trimble Trimble today announced the winners of the annual Trimble Construction Management Awards, which honours the successes that North American civil, general and specialty contractors have achieved with the support of Trimble technology. Thi...
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US DFC investing $553m in Colombo Port expansion in Sri Lanka
US DFC investing $553m in Colombo Port expansion in Sri Lanka The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has earmarked an impressive USD 553 million investment for Colombo West International Terminal Pvt. Ltd. (CWIT), a joint venture that symbolises a significant tripartite collabo...
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Esri enhances 3D GIS Workflows by integrating 3D Tiles into ArcGIS
Esri enhances 3D GIS Workflows by integrating 3D Tiles into ArcGIS Organizations in national, state, and local governments; architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors; and more are implementing 3D workflows for everything from asset monitoring to risk analysis. People naturally percei...
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5 Apple Platform Security Features that set them apart
5 Apple Platform Security Features that set them apart Apple has managed to stand tall in a tech-savvy world where smartphones, laptops, and tablets have become necessary, not by comparing itself to others but by reaffirming its steadfast commitment to preserving your digital environment. In this ar...
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New AI powered, voice-enabled, Fleet Intelligence Management Platform
New AI powered, voice-enabled, Fleet Intelligence Management Platform Foresight Intelligence, the leading data analytics software provider for the construction industry, today introduced new AI-powered features for its Fleet Intelligence solution that can be controlled by voice in English and Spanis...
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Halliburton and Sekal Forge Alliance for Automated Well Construction
Halliburton and Sekal Forge Alliance for Automated Well Construction In a landmark collaboration poised to redefine the standards of well construction, Halliburton Company has forged an alliance with Sekal AS, announcing their agreement to jointly deliver a suite of leading-edge automated drilling o...
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Renesas unveils roadmap for next-gen Automotive SoC and MCU Processors
Renesas unveils roadmap for next-gen Automotive SoC and MCU Processors Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today laid out plans for its next-generation system on chips (SoCs) and microcontrollers (MCUs) targeting all major applications across the...
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