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EIB provides financing for Kekava bypass PPP project in Latvia
EIB provides financing for Kekava bypass PPP project in Latvia The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed up to finance the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) that will design, build, finance and maintain a bypass to the stretch of the E67/A7 motorway that currently passes through the municipality...
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Continental integrates AEye LiDAR into automotive-grade autonomous solutions
Continental integrates AEye LiDAR into automotive-grade autonomous solutions Only ten months after joining forces in partnership with LiDAR expert AEye, Continental is integrating the long-range LiDAR technology into its full sensor stack solution to create the first full stack automotive-grade syst...
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TuSimple partners with AEye to deploy long-range LiDAR for Autonomous Trucking
TuSimple partners with AEye to deploy long-range LiDAR for Autonomous Trucking AEye, Inc., a global leader in adaptive, high-performance LiDAR solutions, today announced a development partnership with global self-driving technology company, TuSimple. TuSimple is working with VW’s TRATON Group to dev...
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Velodyne Lidar and NVIDIA Metropolis partner on Intelligent Infrastructure Solutions
Velodyne Lidar and NVIDIA Metropolis partner on Intelligent Infrastructure Solutions Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced it has joined the NVIDIA Metropolis program for Velodyne’s Intelligent Infrastructure Solution for traffic monitoring and analytics. NVIDIA Metropolis is designed to nurture and...
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US National Heat Safety Coalition formed to establish Heat-Safety Standards
US National Heat Safety Coalition formed to establish Heat-Safety Standards MISSION®, the preeminent innovators of cooling and heat relief technologies and Magid®, the industrial leader in workplace safety innovations, announced they are coming together with The Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) at the...
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Sofia International Airport set for modernisation with €40m from the EIB
Sofia International Airport set for modernisation with €40m from the EIB The European Investment Bank (EIB) and SOF Connect AD, a special purpose vehicle that is majority-owned by Meridiam, have signed a €40 million loan agreement for the modernisation of Sofia International Airport. The financing i...
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Will Electric Delivery Vans keep up with online shopping?
Will Electric Delivery Vans keep up with online shopping? The courier sector is currently experiencing two major consumer demands – an ever-increasing expectation for rapid delivery times, and a growing concern for greener methods. Balancing these two requirements has been difficult, and the recent...
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The solution to lack of raw materials and skyrocketing prices is your waste material
The solution to lack of raw materials and skyrocketing prices is your waste material It’s a problem affecting everyone, from suppliers to their customers: we’re in the middle of a supply shortage. The planetary crisis behind finding aggregates has hit all sectors, mechanics, and construction and do...
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Dynisma unveils world’s most advanced driving simulator for cars and motorsports
Dynisma unveils world’s most advanced driving simulator for cars and motorsports Dynisma Ltd., the UK-based motion simulator technology company, today releases details of its new world-leading DMG-1™ and lightweight DMG-1 Carbon™ advanced driving simulators. The Dynisma Motion Ge...
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How long it took to paint the World’s most iconic buildings
How long it took to paint the World’s most iconic buildings There are, of course, many different trades involved within the construction industry, from surveyors to bricklayers to roofers. But what about those who give the important finishing touches to a new development – the construction pa...
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Non-Tipping Trailers can help combat truck driver shortages
Non-Tipping Trailers can help combat truck driver shortages With the ongoing shortage of truck drivers, leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries is encouraging the sector to overcome supply disruption by adopting widely available Non-Tipping Trailers (NTTs) which can deliver up t...
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Cumbria based DA Harrison invests in Hyundai quality
Cumbria based DA Harrison invests in Hyundai quality Cumbrian-based Hyundai dealer Taylor and Braithwaite have recently trialled the very first Hyundai HL975A CVT wheeled loader model in the UK to long-term customer DA Harrison. The customer was so impressed with the machine – it’s now been added to...
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Trimble MX50 vehicle LiDAR enables data capture for Road Agencies
Trimble MX50 vehicle LiDAR enables data capture for Road Agencies Trimble has introduced the Trimble® MX50 mobile mapping system for asset management and mapping — a new addition to its established mobile mapping portfolio. This vehicle-mounted mobile LiDAR system is a mid-range option for first-tim...
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HyperPort concept revealed by HyperloopTT and HHLA
HyperPort concept revealed by HyperloopTT and HHLA Hyperloop Transportation Technologies revealed HyperPort™, a sustainable high-speed cargo and freight solution capable of increasing capacity and efficiency while decreasing pollution and congestion at ports worldwide. Developed in partnershi...
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AfDB kicks off Desert-to-Power West Africa Regional Energy Program with $6 million grant
AfDB kicks off Desert-to-Power West Africa Regional Energy Program with $6 million grant The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $6 million grant to launch the initial phase of the Desert to Power West Africa Regional Energy Program. Desert to Power, an initiative...
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Esri Federal Geospatial Data now available to anyone online
Esri Federal Geospatial Data now available to anyone online Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced that in collaboration with federal agencies, it is opening up access to dozens of high-priority, high-demand national data layers, referred to by government users as National...
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Samsung ISOCELL Image Sensor tailor made for automotive applications
Samsung ISOCELL Image Sensor tailor made for automotive applications Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today introduced ISOCELL Auto 4AC, an automotive image sensor that offers advanced 120-decibel (dB) high dynamic range (HDR) and LED flicker mitigation (LFM) especially...
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Accra interchange project completed to boost trade and incomes in Ghana
Accra interchange project completed to boost trade and incomes in Ghana A jumbo road interchange financed by the African Development Bank Group has opened in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, amid hopes the new infrastructure will help reduce road fatalities, ease mobility and spur trade within Ghana as...
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Screwfix locks in over 10,000 products at 2020 prices
Screwfix locks in over 10,000 products at 2020 prices Screwfix have over 10,000 products at 2020 prices, going even further to support the Nation’s tradespeople and serious DIYers. Customers can make the most of these fantastic prices on big name brands such as Titan, Bosch and Stanley are all featu...
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Hitachi ZX210-7 and ZX225US-USR-7 focus on boosting your profits
Hitachi ZX210-7 and ZX225US-USR-7 focus on boosting your profits Hitachi has put owners and operators at the heart of the design for its latest Zaxis-7 medium excavators: the ZX210-7, ZX225US-7 and ZX225USR-7. Continuously improving on previous generation machines, Hitachi has focused on enhancing...
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Zutec and Westfield celebrate their 10 year technology partnership
Zutec and Westfield celebrate their 10 year technology partnership Construction software platform, Zutec, has been tasked with helping global commercial real estate company, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, to build the largest shopping mall in Europe In 2008, the world faced one of the greatest economic...
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KCL Logistics doubles efficiency with Mandata Go transport management system
KCL Logistics doubles efficiency with Mandata Go transport management system North East UK chilled distribution firm KCL Logistics has revolutionised its working practices after implementing the Mandata Go transport management system. The new Mandata Go solution will allow the business to continue i...
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GAP Group digitalises depot operations with Spartan PHALANX mobile solution
GAP Group digitalises depot operations with Spartan PHALANX mobile solution GAP Group, the largest independent hire company in the UK, announced today a partnership with Spartan Solutions Ltd to digitise operations across all ten of its divisions using Spartan’s PHALANX mobile solution for equipment...
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AEEE Concrete Mix reduces Global Carbon Footprint while doubling strength
AEEE Concrete Mix reduces Global Carbon Footprint while doubling strength AEEE Capital Holding & Advisory Group announced the completion of a peer review led by Dr. Maher Tadros, Founding Principal of e.construct.USA, LLC of its revolutionary new sustainable EASSCM-branded Ultra High Performance...
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New Cat D4 Dozer improves on visibility, productivity and technology
New Cat D4 Dozer improves on visibility, productivity and technology The Cat® D4 (formerly D6K2) Dozer has long been a favourite because of its power, precision and optimized balance for smooth grading performance. The latest D4 takes the value up a level with improved sight lines, reduced operating...
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New Cat M320 Wheeled Excavator delivers higher swing torque and longer wheelbase
New Cat M320 Wheeled Excavator delivers higher swing torque and longer wheelbase The new Cat® M320 wheeled excavator optimizes performance and efficiency at the jobsite with up to 9% more swing torque than the Cat M320F to get work done faster. Its longer wheelbase increases operating stability and...
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Cat’s new M319 Wheeled Excavator features a compact front and tail swing design
Cat’s new M319 Wheeled Excavator features a compact front and tail swing design Making no compromise on performance, the new Cat® M319 wheeled excavator features a short front-end design and tail swing to efficiently work in confined areas. Delivering up to 15% more swing torque than previous...
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The new Cat MH3040 Material Handler reduces fuel and maintenance costs
The new Cat MH3040 Material Handler reduces fuel and maintenance costs Delivering the power and reliability required for the most demanding material handling applications in scrap, waste, and mill yard operations, the new Cat® MH3040 builds on the successful legacy of the M325D L MH model. The boom,...
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The new Cat MH3022 and MH3024 Material Handlers boost cycle times
The new Cat MH3022 and MH3024 Material Handlers boost cycle times Purpose built for reliable and efficient operation in waste and scrap metal applications, the new Cat® MH3022 and MH3024 material handler design provides superior performance, low operating costs and improved comfort. Their advanced e...
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Volvo introduces two new 50-ton Excavators
Volvo introduces two new 50-ton Excavators Volvo Construction Equipment is entering the 50-ton class for excavators with two models — the EC530E and EC550E — that have digging and lifting forces normally found in 60-ton machines, giving contractors the performance they need to excel in heavy-duty di...
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XBUS reveals the future of mobility with Van prototype
XBUS reveals the future of mobility with Van prototype After some three years of development, the time has come: The fully functional prototype of the XBUS – previously known as eBussy – is now entering its next phase. The first series model of the new modular universal vehicle will be rolling...
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Wirtgen cold recycling train brings sustainability to road rehabilitation in Portugal
Wirtgen cold recycling train brings sustainability to road rehabilitation in Portugal Trunk road ER 361 through the town of Monsanto, about 100 km north of Lisbon, required 2.7 km of structural rehabilitation in both directions. The authority awarding the contract, Infrastructuras de Portugal, had p...
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CASE introduces Leica SiteControl Machine Control Solutions for Excavators
CASE introduces Leica SiteControl Machine Control Solutions for Excavators CASE Construction Equipment introduces OEM-Fit 2D and 3D machine control solutions designed by Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon — now available for CASE D Series excavators from CASE SiteControl Certified dealers. This new o...
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Eurovia UK partnership leads the way with robotic paving slab cutter
Eurovia UK partnership leads the way with robotic paving slab cutter A Distributed Automated Cutting System (DACS) project, led by Eurovia UK, in partnership with Loop Technology and The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), will deliver a ground-breaking robotic pav...
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Commercial construction trends for the 2020s
Commercial construction trends for the 2020s What’s happening in the commercial construction industry? Some practices seem important when they first appear, but fade after a few years. However, the 2020s have proven to be a trend-filled decade for the industry, particularly when it comes to en...
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Prairie Link High-Speed Rail project lead by EllisDon in Canada
Prairie Link High-Speed Rail project lead by EllisDon in Canada EllisDon, a world-leading construction services and infrastructure development company, announced today that they have formed a partnership to advance the development of high-speed rail connecting Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary in Albe...
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Jeep reveals first images of 2022 electric Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
Jeep reveals first images of 2022 electric Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe During Stellantis EV Day 2021, the Jeep® brand revealed the first images of its all-new 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid. The fifth generation of the Grand Cherokee, which over the past 30 years has become the most awarde...
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Kelio Xtrem clocking terminal ensures Employee Visibility even in extreme conditions
Kelio Xtrem clocking terminal ensures Employee Visibility even in extreme conditions A new robust clocking in terminal has just been launched by international time management specialists Bodet Ltd. Shockproof and resistant to rain, dust, heat and cold, Kelio Xtrem has been designed to enable employe...
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Sunderland moves closer to Carbon Neutral status with £9.1m development project
Sunderland moves closer to Carbon Neutral status with £9.1m development project A £9.1m development project will aid Sunderland’s ambitious plans to become a cleaner and greener city after planners gave it the green light. Parsons Vehicle Workshop and Depot in Washington is set to be transformed in...
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Homes are driving the Green Transition and Electric Vehicle revolution
Homes are driving the Green Transition and Electric Vehicle revolution Electric vehicles are driving the UK’s green transition, helping the nation on its journey towards sustainability and net zero emissions by 2050. To achieve this goal, the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned after 2...
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Pilot Company gifts custom Peterbilt Truck to driver for 40 years of valuable service
Pilot Company gifts custom Peterbilt Truck to driver for 40 years of valuable service Pilot Company is recognizing one of its long-time drivers with the rig of a lifetime. Carrying on a family tradition, Daniel Abshire has driven for Pilot for more than 40 years and was honoured for his contribution...
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Sarcos Robotics brings Teleoperation to Guardian XT Robotic System
Sarcos Robotics brings Teleoperation to Guardian XT Robotic System Sarcos Robotics, a leader in the development of robotic systems that augment humans to enhance productivity and safety, today announced it has successfully demonstrated its SenSuit™ controller garment. As part of the next-gene...
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Graphisoft releases Archicad 25 for greater and more detailed design
Graphisoft releases Archicad 25 for greater and more detailed design Latest enhancements respond to user feedback with significant design, visualization, documentation, and collaboration improvements to Archicad, BIMx, and BIMcloud, making Archicad 25 the most user-driven version to date. Graphisoft...
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Sustainable development at the top of the agenda for UNDP and EBRD partnership
Sustainable development at the top of the agenda for UNDP and EBRD partnership The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) re-affirmed their partnership today with a memorandum of understanding signed by Achim Steiner, Administrator...
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The artificial intelligence unicorns of the future
The artificial intelligence unicorns of the future Artificial intelligence (AI) startups are ushering in a new era of technology driven by innovations and grabbing the attention of investors worldwide. Against this backdrop, the Unicorn Prediction Model of GlobalData, a leading data and analytics co...
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Construction R and D investment outperformed UK industry in first quarter of the year
Construction R&D investment outperformed UK industry in first quarter of the year According to the latest ONS data R&D spending in the construction sector held firm in the first quarter of this year despite the disruption caused by the pandemic. The construction industry invested £92m in R...
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Bentley Systems’ Seequent acquires Aarhus GeoSoftware
Bentley Systems’ Seequent acquires Aarhus GeoSoftware Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that its Seequent business unit has acquired Danish company Aarhus GeoSoftware, a developer of geophysical software. The acquisition extends Seequent’s soluti...
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Reconstruct secures $17.3m for Remote Quality Control and Monitoring for Construction
Reconstruct secures $17.3m for Remote Quality Control and Monitoring for Construction Reconstruct, the leader in AI-powered remote quality control and progress monitoring software, announces its $17.3 million Series B funding round. Led by the Nemetschek Group, a global leader in construction softwa...
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Esri ArcGIS Field Maps on iPhone and iPad improve mobile worker efficiency
Esri ArcGIS Field Maps on iPhone and iPad improve mobile worker efficiency Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today shared increased momentum with ArcGIS Field Maps, helping businesses transform how mobile workers perform duties through field operations software optimized for iOS and...
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Florida, Hawaii, and Louisiana reclassify three-wheeled Autocycles
Florida, Hawaii, and Louisiana reclassify three-wheeled Autocycles Arcimoto, Inc., makers of fun, affordable, and ultra-efficient electric vehicles for everyday drivers and fleets, today announced that Florida, Hawaii, and Louisiana are the latest states to reclassify driving requirements for next-g...
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American Robotics to create Automated Drone Program for Stockpile Reports
American Robotics to create Automated Drone Program for Stockpile Reports American Robotics, a leading commercial developer of fully-automated drone systems, today announced that Stockpile Reports, a solutions provider for the bulk materials industry serving over 300 companies in 48 countries, selec...
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Maximise uptime with Hitachi ZX160-7 and ZX180-7 Excavators
Maximise uptime with Hitachi ZX160-7 and ZX180-7 Excavators The new Hitachi Zaxis-7 range of medium excavators puts owners and operators firmly in control. The new ZX160-7 and ZX180-7 Stage-V compliant models offer an enhanced operator experience, and their efficiency and versatility provide owners...
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Construction equipment rental trends driving market to $155 billion by 2026
Construction equipment rental trends driving market to $155 billion by 2026 Increasing focus of government authorities on renovating and maintenance of existing public infrastructure is expected to drive the construction equipment rental market expansion. According to the Global Market Insights, the...
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Sweco to conduct planning for North Bothnia Line in Sweden
Sweco to conduct planning for North Bothnia Line in Sweden Sweco has been commissioned by the Swedish Transport Administration for the planning of the new section of the North Bothnia Line railway between Norra Tuvan and central Skellefteå. Work is expected to continue until 2031, with a total value...
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EIB supports Road Safety in Cyprus with €362m financing
EIB supports Road Safety in Cyprus with €362m financing Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank and Alain Godard, Chief Executive of the European Investment Fund, today visited Cyprus and joined Constantinos Petrides Minister of Finance, Yiannis Karousos Minister of Transport, Commun...
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Local Excavator recommendations drive Mead Construction to choose Doosan
Local Excavator recommendations drive Mead Construction to choose Doosan Mead Construction, based in Swaffham Prior in Cambridgeshire in the UK, has purchased the company’s first Doosan crawler excavator, a new DX300LC-7 30 tonne Stage V model, from Pioneer Plant Ltd, the local Authorised Doosan Dea...
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Ferrovial awarded contract for underground Madrid M-30 beltway
Ferrovial awarded contract for underground Madrid M-30 beltway Ferrovial, via its construction subsidiary, has been awarded the contract to underground Madrid’s M-30 beltway in the vicinity of the Calderón stadium. The project is intended to provide continuity to the Calle 30 tunnel, as this is the...
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TRL awarded contract for Road Accident In-Depth Studies programme
TRL awarded contract for Road Accident In-Depth Studies programme TRL has been awarded the delivery contract to implement the ‘Road Accident In-Depth Studies‘ (RAIDS) programme for the UK Department for Transport. This contract represents the third consecutive award of the programme to TRL. The prog...
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GeoSLAM launches new Progress Tracking solution to optimise construction
GeoSLAM launches new Progress Tracking solution to optimise construction A solution to quickly and easily measure the progress of a construction project has been launched by leading SLAM (simultaneous localisation and mapping) technology company, GeoSLAM. After working closely with the construction...
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World’s first Borehole Muon Tomography Solution
World’s first Borehole Muon Tomography Solution deployed Canadian Earth ‘x-ray’ start-up Ideon Technologies and French Orano Group, one of the top world uranium producers, have deployed the world’s first cosmic-ray muon detector for use in industry-standard boreholes. The EUREKA-approved resea...
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