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NAWA America launched to industrialise advanced composite materials
NAWA America launched to industrialise advanced composite materials NAWA Technologies, a pioneer of next-generation energy storage systems has launched NAWA America, a new US-based company focused on industrializing advanced composite materials. Based in Dayton, Ohio, NAWA America will bring multifu...
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Lotus Engineering opens Battery Test Facility to support Electric Vehicle boom
Lotus Engineering opens Battery Test Facility to support Electric Vehicle boom Lotus Engineering is launching a pilot containerised battery testing facility to assess energy storage solutions for the booming EV sector. It will allow Lotus Engineering to carry out various battery cell, module and pac...
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Volvo Cars using the latest gaming technology to develop safer cars
Volvo Cars using the latest gaming technology to develop safer cars Volvo Cars engineers call it “the ultimate driving simulator”, but it is not just an excuse for them to indulge their inner basement gamer. Instead, the Swedish company’s ground-breaking mixed-reality simulator is used to make new s...
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INVERS increases focus on developers of shared mobility solutions
INVERS increases focus on developers of shared mobility solutions INVERS will be shifting its product development focus to further meet the needs of developers worldwide, offering shared mobility operators tech infrastructure and building blocks for the development of reliable and scalable solutions...
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Speed warning signs installed by SWARCO Traffic for Melsonby Parish Council
Speed warning signs installed by SWARCO Traffic for Melsonby Parish Council An intelligent and reliable Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) specified and installed by SWARCO Traffic, the traffic technology specialist, is helping to warn drivers of high speeds and advise on the 30mph speed limit in place, a...
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Skyfront unveils drone delivery control handoff to a Submarine
Skyfront unveils drone delivery control handoff to a Submarine The long-endurance hybrid-electric Skyfront Perimeter drone was recently used to perform the first ship-to-submarine delivery via small unmanned aircraft. During the historic flight, the Perimeter took off from a moving surface vessel an...
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XL Fleet XLP Plug-in Hybrid Electric Drive system set for GM vehicles
XL Fleet XLP Plug-in Hybrid Electric Drive system set for GM vehicles XL Fleet, a leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, has announced that the Company’s XLP™ plug-in hybrid electric drive technology is being expanded for use across a range of fleet v...
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Stratasys full-colour, multi-material 3D Printers now include KeyShot 3D Rendering
Stratasys full-colour, multi-material 3D Printers now include KeyShot 3D Rendering From the screen to your hand, producing incredibly realistic product models is now fast and easy for designers with J55 and J8 Series PolyJet 3D printers Almost any product designer will tell you that prototyping the...
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Jaguar Land Rover testing self-driving technology with Smart City Hub
Jaguar Land Rover testing self-driving technology with Smart City Hub Jaguar Land Rover is partnering with global software, mobility and telecoms companies to create a smart city hub that will allow real-world testing of connected technology where self-driving vehicles share the streets with cars, p...
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Two SENNEBOGEN 355 E Telehandlers replace three wheel loaders in Austria
Two SENNEBOGEN 355 E Telehandlers replace three wheel loaders in Austria For over 40 years AWV Liezen has been the central location for waste management in the Liezen district. Using state-of-the-art systems, around 16,000 t of residual waste are processed here each year, among other things. Recentl...
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MIT’s MCUNet brings deep learning to IoT Internet of Things devices
MIT’s MCUNet brings deep learning to IoT Internet of Things devices Deep learning is everywhere. This branch of artificial intelligence curates your social media and serves your Google search results. Soon, deep learning could also check your vitals or set your thermostat. MIT researchers have...
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Cummins and Navistar collaborate on heavy-duty truck Hydrogen fuel Cells
Cummins and Navistar collaborate on heavy-duty truck Hydrogen fuel Cells Global power leader Cummins and Navistar International will work together on the development of a class 8 truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The project will be funded in part through an award from the U.S. Department of Ene...
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Ten Development Banks increase their commitment to road safety
Ten Development Banks increase their commitment to road safety In a virtual meeting, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and nine other multilateral development banks signed a high-level joint statement on road safety, under the auspices of the World Health Organization and the United Nations Road Sa...
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Cortec MCI-309 an easy Corrosion Solution for Post-Tension Grouting without Silica
Cortec MCI-309 an easy Corrosion Solution for Post-Tension Grouting without Silica Delays in the construction industry are common. This is especially true for large projects such as bridges that may take several years to complete. For structures that use post-tensioning, grouting is one step that is...
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Unloading steel wire in Belgium made easy with SENNEBOGEN 870 Port Material Handler
Unloading steel wire in Belgium made easy with SENNEBOGEN 870 Port Material Handler DD Shipping NV, member of the Square Group, is a stevedoring company for dry bulk goods and general cargo. The company runs two terminals along the Brussels-Scheldt Maritime Canal – one of the most important inland s...
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Fetch.ai and Datarella announce Smart City Infrastructure Trials In Munich
Fetch.ai and Datarella announce Smart City Infrastructure Trials In Munich Fetch.ai, a Cambridge-based artificial intelligence lab building an open-access decentralized machine learning network for smart infrastructure, in partnership with Datarella, a company providing industrial blockchain solutio...
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John Holland awarded critical part of Inland Rail project in Australia
John Holland awarded critical part of Inland Rail project in Australia John Holland has been awarded a major contract by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to deliver a vital stage of the nation’s new Inland Rail, turbocharging regional communities across Eastern Australia. The agreement w...
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CIRIA launches new guidance for Grouted Anchors and Soil Nails
CIRIA launches new guidance for Grouted Anchors and Soil Nails CIRIA is pleased to announce the launch of new guidance Grouted anchors and soil nails: inspection, condition assessment and remediation (C794). Within construction there is huge amount of information concerning the design and constructi...
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NI tech used by Radsys to implement Automotive Radar Testing Standard in China
NI tech used by Radsys to implement Automotive Radar Testing Standard in China This August, the China Association for Automobile Manufacturers published T/CAAMTB 15-2020, a new standard test method for vehicle millimetre wave (mmWave) automotive radar. This standard establishes unified requirements...
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Velodyne Lidar unveils breakthrough Velarray H800 micro-lidar array sensors
Velodyne Lidar unveils breakthrough Velarray H800 micro-lidar array sensors Velodyne Lidar has debuted its latest innovation in its broad array of lidar sensors, the Velarray H800. The solid state Velarray H800 is architected for automotive grade performance and built using Velodyne’s breakthrough p...
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Eagle Crusher and Hills Machinery expands into Georgia USA
Eagle Crusher and Hills Machinery expands into Georgia USA Eagle Crusher has added the state of Georgia to the list of states already represented by Hills Machinery Co. as the authorized distributor for the full line of heavy-duty crushing and screening equipment. Hills Machinery Co. has been repres...
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voxeljet new High-Speed 3D Printer VJET X heads for premium German Car Maker
voxeljet new High-Speed 3D Printer VJET X heads for premium German Car Maker voxeljet is a leading provider of high-speed, large-format 3D printers and on-demand parts services to industrial and commercial customers. They have announced they have received a follow-up order for three additional units...
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Kawasaki test unmanned K-RACER compound helicopter
Kawasaki test unmanned K-RACER compound helicopter Kawasaki Heavy Industries successfully conducted a flight test of the unmanned compound helicopter K-RACER at Taiki-cho Multi-purpose Aviation Park in Hokkaido. K-RACER stands for Kawasaki Researching Autonomic Compound to Exceed Rotorcraft In the t...
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Highways England gets the go ahead for A303 bypass around Stonehenge
Highways England gets the go ahead for A303 bypass around Stonehenge Here’s how future journeys past Stonehenge could look after Highways England’s plans to unlock congestion and transform journeys for millions of people using the A303 between the south-east and south-west were today given the go-ah...
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AUSA launches the C201H urban forklift
AUSA launches the C201H urban forklift AUSA has launched the new C201H forklift with a 2000 kg payload, designed entirely for urban use; it is extremely compact in size so that it can enter and operate in any space. As with all of AUSA’s new vehicles, this forklift complies with the Stage V emission...
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Panasonic and Yotta partner to deliver the future of Connected Asset Management
Panasonic and Yotta partner to deliver the future of Connected Asset Management Panasonic today announced a partnership with YOTTA, the leading connected asset management software and services provider, to provide a revolutionary new end-to-end solution for environmental services organisations to ma...
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Fugro wins Caltrans contract for automated pavement condition surveys
Fugro wins Caltrans contract for automated pavement condition surveys Fugro has been awarded a multi-year contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to perform automated pavement condition surveys across the state. As one of the nation’s largest road networks, the contract wi...
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STRABAG wins 55 km railway line upgrade contract in Hungary
STRABAG wins 55 km railway line upgrade contract in Hungary STRABAG, the European-based technology partner for construction services, has been awarded the contract to upgrade an approximately 55 km long railway line in Hungary. The SR 2019 consortium, of which the Hungarian subsidiary STRABAG Rail K...
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SENNEBOGEN 640 E dragline crane digs in for Adam Frères in France
SENNEBOGEN 640 E dragline crane digs in for Adam Frères in France For three generations, the family company ADAM Frères has specialized in the extraction, distribution and transport of aggregates and public works. The company is based in the Aube region and extracts raw materials near the Seine...
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Accurate positioning and heading in a single compact module with the mosaic-H
Accurate positioning and heading in a single compact module with the mosaic-H Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS positioning solutions, expands its GNSS module portfolio with mosaic-H heading receiver. With dual antenna capabilities, this surface mount module delivers reliable heading &...
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John Holland and Seymour Whyte to deliver Sydney’s new Gateway Motorway
John Holland and Seymour Whyte to deliver Sydney’s new Gateway Motorway John Holland and Seymour Whyte will deliver the toll-free Sydney Gateway motorway, a project that will transform how people move in Sydney and create thousands of jobs. John Holland CEO Joe Barr said Sydney Gateway will su...
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Atkins secures 9 year procurement contract for PTA Metronet Rolling Stock in Australia
Atkins secures 9 year procurement contract for PTA Metronet Rolling Stock in Australia SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business has been appointed by the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) and Alstom as the Independent Certifier (IC) for the PTA Metronet Rolling Stock Procurement, the bigges...
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STRABAG awarded contracts for flood protection dams in Oman
STRABAG awarded contracts for flood protection dams in Oman STRABAG, the publicly listed European-based construction group, has been awarded two major contracts in the Sultanate of Oman. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has commissioned the corporate subsidiary STRABAG OMAN...
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sees.ai wins UK Government drone funding to protect workers in highway infrastructure
sees.ai wins UK Government drone funding to protect workers in highway infrastructure Advance drone system sees.ai, leading a consortium of eight partners that includes Atkins, has won a share of £30 million from the Future Flight Challenge, a proportion of which has been allocated to address the CO...
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StreetDrone to set out blueprint to accelerate Autonomous Vehicle adoption
StreetDrone to set out blueprint to accelerate Autonomous Vehicle adoption Bringing everyday autonomous services to our cities is key to AV industry success and relevance, says CEO ahead of a series of conference presentations In a series of conference briefings over the next month, StreetDrone, the...
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The industries being revolutionised by Smart Technologies
The industries being revolutionised by Smart Technologies When we think about rapid developments in terms of wireless technology, we often automatically assume it’s in regard to telecommunications. However, with so many alternative industries taking advantage of the offerings that wireless technolog...
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Hyundai selects NVIDIA DRIVE Infotainment and AI future models
Hyundai selects NVIDIA DRIVE Infotainment and AI future models NVIDIA and Hyundai Motor Group have announced that the automaker’s entire line-up of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models will come standard with NVIDIA DRIVE™ in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems starting in 2022. From entry-level to...
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Network Rail begins work on second section of new Dawlish sea wall
Network Rail begins work on second section of new Dawlish sea wall Network Rail has started work on the second section of the new, bigger sea wall at Dawlish, in Devon, which will provide greater protection to the railway and town from rising sea levels and extreme weather for generations to come. C...
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DJI introduces AGRAS T20 Drone for Agricultural Spraying
DJI introduces AGRAS T20 Drone for Agricultural Spraying DJI, the global leader in drone and camera technology, is again transforming farming with its latest agriculture drone, the DJI AGRAS T20. This durable, high-performance and intelligent precision agriculture spraying drone packs impressive fea...
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AGD Systems enhances safety with upgraded AGD326 pedestrian detector
AGD Systems enhances safety with upgraded AGD326 pedestrian detector An even safer pedestrian experience is on offer thanks to enhancements made to an industry-leading on-crossing detector from AGD Systems. As part of a programme of continuous improvements to its range of Intelligent Traffic Systems...
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New Ty-Deck Ultra Screen Media reduces or eliminates Rinse Screens
New Ty-Deck Ultra Screen Media reduces or eliminates Rinse Screens Haver & Boecker Niagara introduces Ty-Deck Ultra modular screen media. The polyurethane screen media offers a robust solution for mining operations seeking more sustainable options in applications requiring production increases c...
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John Deere adds exclusive technology to Grade Pro Motor Graders
John Deere adds exclusive technology to Grade Pro Motor Graders John Deere expands the capabilities of its popular Grade Pro (GP)-Series of motor graders with new technology, including two industry-exclusive features, Blade Stow and Auto-Gain for Cross Slope. The new features, which also include Mac...
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What are skid steers used for?
What are skid steers used for? A skid-steer is a construction vehicle that can be used for a wide variety of tasks. It usually includes a bucket as a default attachment, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be switched out. Different attachments are available to assist in various construction or landscape...
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Mercedes−Benz vows to only source cobalt and lithium from certified mining sites
Mercedes−Benz vows to only source cobalt and lithium from certified mining sites The Mercedes-Benz electric offensive is a key component of the strategic focus “Ambition2039” and a prerequisite on the way to carbon neutrality. Responsibly mined and processed raw materials provide the fou...
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Soilmec’s great SR-65 Drilling Machine gets a Blue Tech upgrade
Soilmec’s great SR-65 Drilling Machine gets a Blue Tech upgrade The Soilmec SR-65, introduced for the first time in 2018 in the EVO version, has quickly become one of the most desired LDP drilling rigs in foundation construction. The SR 65 has become well known for its performance capabilities...
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Camcon Auto and Drive System Design developing intelligent valve technology
Camcon Auto and Drive System Design developing intelligent valve technology Expert automotive engineering company, Camcon Auto, is delighted to announce Drive System Design (DSD) as its technology partner. The two companies are working together to further the development of advanced digital valvetra...
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Meet the all-electric Ford E-Transit Van
Meet the all-electric Ford E-Transit Van Ford, the world’s cargo van leader introduces the 2022 E-Transit van, a smart workhorse that will offer customers enhanced productivity enabled by its fully electric powertrain, software solutions, services and Pro Power Onboard options. “Ford is North Americ...
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Precision technology investments help smaller farms make savings
Precision technology investments help smaller farms make savings With the growing availability of modestly priced yet highly accurate precision farming technology, including auto-steering/guidance systems, tractor/implement headland management and automated headland turning, small and mid-sized farm...
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The Construction Waste Challenge – How to Do It Green?
The Construction Waste Challenge – How to Do It Green? Although the ongoing pandemic has affected the construction industry in the short term, long-term demand will not be affected so easily. By some forecasts, for instance, around 70% of the buildings and infrastructure that Australia will ne...
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Wirtgen W-220-Fi and Mill Assist remove road surface to 46 cm depth in two passes
Wirtgen W-220-Fi and Mill Assist remove road surface to 46 cm depth in two passes In Illinois, USA, a Wirtgen W 220 Fi large milling machine is being used to remove an entire road surface in just two passes. Thanks to the Mill Assist machine control system, the milling operations are being carried o...
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Pioneering fluid analysis lab keeps construction machines up and running
Pioneering fluid analysis lab keeps construction machines up and running Fluid analysis reveals a lot about the health of a machine. Finning UK & Ireland, official distributor for Caterpillar® equipment, runs a purpose built fluid analysis laboratory near Leeds, which is a pioneering centre for...
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Aebi Schmidt pushes ahead with autonomous solutions for airports
Aebi Schmidt pushes ahead with autonomous solutions for airports In order to push ahead with future technologies that are ground breaking for autonomous operations at the airport, Aebi Schmidt has introduced a three step approach, which surrenders standard systems in favour of individual clearance c...
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ANKER Foundations launches new precast technology for wind turbines
ANKER Foundations launches new precast technology for wind turbines The Hamburg start-up company ANKER Foundations GmbH has developed a new type of technology for building foundations for wind turbines. The young company is using its technology to solve the problems associated with classic foundatio...
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New book by Northampton University expert encourages teens to take up engineering
New book by Northampton University expert encourages teens to take up engineering An expert from the University of Northampton has co-authored a book to support a major national engineering vocational qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. Jonathan Adams, who is the Engineering Subject Leader at the...
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Metso Outotec launches improved Filter Optimizer to reduce energy consumption
Metso Outotec launches improved Filter Optimizer to reduce energy consumption Metso Outotec is introducing the innovative Filter Optimizer to further boost the performance of its Larox® PF filter in the mining and chemical industry processes. The game-changing Filter Optimizer improves the PF filter...
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EMEC-Prototyping celebrates 10 year anniversary with new HQ and larger test lab
EMEC-Prototyping celebrates 10 year anniversary with new HQ and larger test lab EMEC-Prototyping’s history started 10 years ago with Powertools development for the company Bosch. Test benches and processes were developed for those projects, which is still today the main activity from the Dresden bas...
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Southampton University process for turning carbon emissions into plastics
Southampton University process for turning carbon emissions into plastics Scientists from the University of Southampton have invented a hybrid catalyst platform that can efficiently and sustainably convert carbon dioxide into versatile plastic materials. The Viridi CO² platform, created by Dr Danie...
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Sika expanding production in France
Sika expanding production in France Sika has started production of shotcrete admixtures at its main plant at Gournay-en-Bray, north west of Paris. The set accelerator marketed under the Sigunit® brand is used primarily in tunnel construction. The market potential in France and beyond is considerable...
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Cadent the first utility company to join the UK’s Local Council Roads Innovation Group
Cadent the first utility company to join the UK’s Local Council Roads Innovation Group Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, has become the first utility company to join the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG). The company manages a network of more than 80,000 miles of pi...
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Sterling Construction awarded $35m projects by the Nevada DoT
Sterling Construction awarded $35m projects by the Nevada DoT Sterling Construction subsidiary Road and Highway Builders has been selected by the Nevada Department of Transportation to perform asphalt reconstruction on two separate portions of U.S. Route 95 in Nevada. The first project, worth $17.1...
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