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Morris Site Machinery invests £4m in new Denyo generators and ArcGen welders
Morris Site Machinery invests £4m in new Denyo generators and ArcGen welders Morris Site Machinery has announced a significant investment in stock of its renowned Denyo generator and ArcGen welder brands and has taken delivery of £4 million worth of much sought after and affordable Stage IIIA compli...
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VolvoCE launches all new 35-tonne EC350E Excavator
VolvoCE launches all new 35-tonne EC350E Excavator The all-new EC350E from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has been designed to perfectly bridge the performance profile of the company’s existing EC300E and EC380E excavator. The 35-tonne excavator is the go-to guy for general construction dut...
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The World’s top 10 countries using robots and automation
The World’s top 10 countries using robots and automation The average robot density in the manufacturing industry hit a new global record of 113 units per 10,000 employees. By regions, Western Europe (225 units per 10,000 employees) and the Nordic European countries (204 units per 10,000 employ...
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Skyjack all set to announce new product line-up at SKYWORLD Live
Skyjack all set to announce new product line-up at SKYWORLD Live Linamar Corporation’s Skyjack division has pivoted its promotional strategy to embrace virtual trade shows as a result of the global pandemic. The industry leader decided to take it one step further by hosting their own online trade sh...
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INFINIQ takes their AI datasets global with new European sales headquarters
INFINIQ takes their AI datasets global with new European sales headquarters INFINIQ is a Korean company that provides various artificial intelligence data sets, such as vision, voice, and text, to companies that develop deep learning applications such as autonomous driving, medical AI, security AI,...
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AfDB and EIB sign Partnership Action Plan to fast-track development in Africa
AfDB and EIB sign Partnership Action Plan to fast-track development in Africa The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed a joint partnership action plan highlighting their strengthened cooperation and mutual development priorities and a strong shared emph...
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Penetration grade bitumen: An Ideal Bitumen for Road Construction
Penetration grade bitumen: An Ideal Bitumen for Road Construction Penetration grades are one of the most common types of bitumen for road construction. This type of bitumen is known for its durability and resistance to temperature changes; therefore, numerous oil refineries across the world have spe...
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World Bank explores digitalizing the Maritime Sector to boost global trade
World Bank explores digitalizing the Maritime Sector to boost global trade A new report launched today by the World Bank and the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) shows that better digital collaboration between private and public entities across the maritime supply chain will res...
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Electric air taxi project in the South West England wins government grant funding
Electric air taxi project in the South West England wins government grant funding A consortium led by Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, and involving Vertical Aerospace and the West of England Combined Authority has been awarded an industrial research grant by the UK Government to look at t...
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Thales wins NATO contract to Supply Defence Cloud for the Armed Forces
Thales wins NATO contract to Supply Defence Cloud for the Armed Forces NATO has selected Thales to provide the first certified defence cloud solution that can be deployed in the theatre of operations in less than 24 hours. Thales was selected after a worldwide competitive tendering process on the ba...
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China’s Autonomous Delivery Vehicle market
China’s Autonomous Delivery Vehicle market ResearchAndMarkets.com have published their latest report focused on China in their “Autonomous Delivery Vehicle Industry Report, 2020.” Autonomous delivery is split into two sections, indoor autonomous delivery and outdoor autonomous deli...
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Explore Smart Cities, Airports and Disaster Response with Velodyne Lidar LIVE Webinars
Explore Smart Cities, Airports and Disaster Response with Velodyne Lidar LIVE Webinars Velodyne Lidar today announced a new digital learning series called Velodyne Lidar LIVE! that begins January 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. PST. The series kicks off with a conversation featuring Dr. Stefan Hrabar, CEO of...
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Saint-Gobain wins 2021 Global Top Employer certification
Saint-Gobain wins 2021 Global Top Employer certification Saint-Gobain has once again been awarded “Global Top Employer” certification for the 6th consecutive year. Only 16 companies in the world have received this label. The Top Employer label is awarded by the Top Employers Institute. It recognizes...
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Komatsu and Proterra collaborate on excavators electrification concepts
Komatsu and Proterra collaborate on excavators electrification concepts Komatsu has signed a collaboration agreement with Proterra Inc, who are based in the United States, to receive the supply of Proterra’s industry-leading battery systems with the aim of having Komatsu electrify its small and medi...
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Hyundai introduces Humanoid Robot for automated customer service
Hyundai introduces Humanoid Robot for automated customer service Hyundai Motor Group has launched the “DAL-e,” a highly advanced customer service robot that independently communicates with people using precise recognition capabilities and mobility functions. The DAL-e is an acronym for “Drive you, A...
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Metso Outotec ranked 8th in the list of 100 global sustainable companies
Metso Outotec ranked 8th in the list of 100 global sustainable companies Metso Outotec is ranked 8th on the Corporate Knights 2021 Global 100 Index of most sustainable companies in the world, and places as a top-ranking company among its peers. The results were announced virtually today. Corporate K...
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Ringway Jacobs partners with BuildForce to support ex-forces recruitment
Ringway Jacobs partners with BuildForce to support ex-forces recruitment Ringway Jacobs has recently signed up to an alliance with BuildForce, whose vision is to inspire and enable ex-service personnel to pursue long-term careers in construction. Around 14,000 people leave the Armed Forces each year...
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Wrightbus looks forward to a bright 2021 with 40 new employees
Wrightbus looks forward to a bright 2021 with 40 new employees Leading bus manufacturing company Wrightbus is looking to a positive year ahead with the creation of more than 40 new jobs at its Ballymena headquarters. Wrightbus, which launched the world’s first zero-emission hydrogen double decker bu...
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Doosan launches DX57W-7 Wheeled Excavator with DoosanCONNECT
Doosan launches DX57W-7 Wheeled Excavator with DoosanCONNECT Doosan has launched the new 5 tonne DX57W-7 Stage V compliant wheeled excavator. In addition to a new Doosan Stage V engine, the DX57W-7 incorporates several new features for increased comfort, convenience and connectivity, whilst maintain...
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New Zealand-based PiP IoT partners with Yotta to enhance smart asset management
New Zealand-based PiP IoT partners with Yotta to enhance smart asset management PiP IoT, the New Zealand-based manufacturer of ultra-rugged IoT sensing devices for Smart City and infrastructure monitoring applications, has signed a collaborative agreement with Yotta, a leading UK-based connected ass...
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Preparing for the shift to electrification
Preparing for the shift to electrification The debate is over. Combustion technology is giving way to electrification but off road vehicles like those used in the construction and mining industries are in fear of being left behind. Emission regulations and engine bans are creating a monumental disru...
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Conservation project on Danube River made easier with Hitachi Zaxis-7 excavator
Conservation project on Danube River made easier with Hitachi Zaxis-7 excavator One of the first Hitachi ZX300-7 excavators in Austria is working on an important aquatic conservation project on the River Danube. Owned by family-run company, GLS Bau und Montage GmbH, the new medium excavator is one o...
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Protect expensive equipment with Douglas Manufacturing Magnets and Metal Detectors
Protect expensive equipment with Douglas Manufacturing Magnets and Metal Detectors Douglas Manufacturing Co. is a leading manufacturer of magnets and metal detectors from Pell City, Alabama. Douglas’ cost-effective solutions help to reduce downtime, protect expensive processing equipment, purify con...
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Investment in infrastructure set to improve economies around the globe
Investment in infrastructure set to improve economies around the globe Although the construction industry has seen considerable delays and suspension of work over the last year, over 60% of construction businesses think the industry is in a good position to surmount these difficulties. Around the wo...
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JCB launches the LiveLink telematics portal for machine efficiency
JCB launches the LiveLink telematics portal for machine efficiency JCB has launched a series of new features in its LiveLink telematics portal to increase efficient use of machines. Launched in 2011 and now with over 300,000 machines monitored by the system, JCB LiveLink gives machine operators and...
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Management traits for positive changes in 2021
Management traits for positive changes in 2021 The year 2021 has been touted as the period of apparent recovery from the Covid-led slump across national economies and the financial markets. Through the last year, businesses encountered various adverse repercussions of pandemic-induced slowdown follo...
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How British construction firms can mitigate materials shortages
How British construction firms can mitigate materials shortages The UK construction industry manufactures and uses an incredible amount of materials each year, producing around 2bn bricks, over 70 million sq m of concrete blocks and 30 million sq m of roof tiles per annum. However, in a year where t...
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European Commission set to bridge the digital divide in Europe
European Commission set to bridge the digital divide in Europe The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the European Commission are pursuing their common effort to help digital transformation and high-speed broadband reach all European territories, including rural and sparsely populated areas...
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Autodesk Navisworks Simulate – 8 essential tips and shortcuts
Autodesk Navisworks Simulate – 8 essential tips and shortcuts Navisworks is a 3D design review software developed by Autodesk. It is primarily used in the construction industry, where Navisworks is especially useful for navigating and combining 3D models. The software allows managers to review...
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How technology can help manage Social Distancing
How technology can help manage Social Distancing The world as we know it is changing. The bottom line is that buildings are not going to be able to reopen and operate safely without robust post-pandemic planning for pedestrian movement. Real people get confused and break rules. It’s one thing to han...
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129 year old Teesside University building set for historic refurbishment
129 year old Teesside University building set for historic refurbishment The future of business start-up in Teesside is looking bright following the refurbishment of a 129-year-old Teesside University building. Students, graduates, and employees are all set to benefit from the £1.7 million renovatio...
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Bobcat get stuck into digging Madrid out of the snow
Bobcat get stuck into digging Madrid out of the snow This month’s Storm Filomena surprised the entire community of the Spanish capital city, Madrid. Its streets, parks, roads and airport woke up to a great accumulation of snow, as what was predicted to be just 20 cm of snowfall instead turned into a...
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Iveco and New Holland plants in Brazil and France achieve Bronze manufacturing status
Iveco and New Holland plants in Brazil and France achieve Bronze manufacturing status The Iveco Defence Vehicles manufacturing facility in Sete Lagoas, Brazil and the New Holland Agriculture plant in Croix, France have both attained Bronze status in the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program. This...
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The latest trends shaping the future of robotics and automation
The latest trends shaping the future of robotics and automation Human-robot collaboration Human-robot collaboration remains a prominent trend in robotics. With the advancement of sensors and vision technology, robots can react in real time to changes in their environment, allowing them to work safel...
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KONE launches competition to connect almost anything to an elevator
KONE launches competition to connect almost anything to an elevator KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, is launching an open competition, KONE DX Experiments, to identify innovative new ideas on what to connect to KONE DX Class elevators. The mind, a wheelchair, a drone, a...
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CASE crawler excavators at work throughout Europe on demanding jobsites
CASE crawler excavators at work throughout Europe on demanding jobsites CASE Construction Equipment’s crawler excavators have recently been deployed across a diverse and challenging range of applications throughout Europe. The machines have been praised for their adaptability, efficiency, power and...
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Top five predictions for Information and Communications Technology in ASEAN
Top five predictions for Information and Communications Technology in ASEAN Enterprises across the ASEAN are reshuffling their Information and Communications Technology (ICT) priorities in 2020 to urgently address the COVID-19 impact. Against this backdrop, cloud, networking, mobility, communication...
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Liebherr new brake assistant reduces stopping distance for wheel loaders
Liebherr new brake assistant reduces stopping distance for wheel loaders Statistically speaking, accidents with wheel loaders occur most frequently when the machine operator reverses after a loading process. This reverse travel is particularly risky if people are located in the wheel loader’s operat...
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How Improved Data Communication can minimize the Spike in US Traffic Deaths
How Improved Data Communication can minimize the Spike in US Traffic Deaths The coronavirus pandemic has impacted so many aspects of our lives, but one of its most surprising consequences has been an actual decrease in roadway safety in the US. This decrease seems counterintuitive, considering fewer...
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Iteris unveils VantageCare for Smart Mobility Infrastructures
Iteris unveils VantageCare for Smart Mobility Infrastructures Iteris, a global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, has announced that it has launched VantageCare™, a new managed service for smart mobility infrastructures operated by state and local transportation agencies. Van...
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Engineering a solution for Remote Working
Engineering a solution for Remote Working Like many other industries, the construction and engineering sector has been hit by coronavirus restrictions aimed at safeguarding public health. However, while many sectors curated the option for their staff to work from home when the government closed all...
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Curb Roller Manufacturing introduces custom drums for challenging concrete pours
Curb Roller Manufacturing introduces custom drums for challenging concrete pours Curb Roller Manufacturing, a world leader in shaped concrete roller screeds, makes challenging concrete pours achievable with specially designed custom drums. Leveraging the experience and success the company encountere...
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RetroTek retroreflectometer road marking scanning technology arrives in Australia
RetroTek retroreflectometer road marking scanning technology arrives in Australia Reflective Measurement Systems Ltd has launched the new RetroTek-D vehicle mounted road marking retroreflectometer in Australia and has already secured sales with the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) and appointe...
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VolvoCE delivers first Electric Compact machines ordered at bauma
VolvoCE delivers first Electric Compact machines ordered at bauma Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and its local dealer Volvo Maskin are celebrating an important milestone in Norway’s long-term journey towards electrification and a more sustainable infrastructure. This week, longstanding cust...
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Topcon Positioning launching new podcast series for construction industry
Topcon Positioning launching new podcast series for construction industry Topcon Positioning Group announces the launch of the Topcon Talks Construction podcast series. The programming is designed to bring together a variety of guests offering unique perspectives on a wide range of topics impacting...
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Bosch puts its faith in AI and connectivity to protect people and the environment
Bosch puts its faith in AI and connectivity to protect people and the environment To improve people’s health and to protect our planet, Bosch is counting on AIoT, taking advantage of the possibilities offered by data, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things to benefit people and the envi...
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Highways England awards AECOM and Atkins places on concrete roads framework
Highways England awards AECOM and Atkins places on concrete roads framework AECOM, one of the world’s premier infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has won a place on Highways England’s new Concrete Roads Framework, along with Atkins. The framework is part of Highways England’s five-ye...
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Sacyr wins engineering contract for Dahshour Gas Compression Station in Egypt
Sacyr wins engineering contract for Dahshour Gas Compression Station in Egypt Sacyr Fluor, a subsidiary of Sacyr Ingeniería e Infraestructuras, will be in charge of the engineering, the supply of materials and equipment, the technical assistance during the construction and the training for the expan...
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Raythink launches AR HUD for AR Intelligent Driving at CES 2021
Raythink launches AR HUD for AR Intelligent Driving at CES 2021 Raythink, the provider of the overall solution for the monitoring and display of vehicle-assisted driving, participated in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for the first time to showcase its latest wide-angle spatial imaging AR HUD s...
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The industries revolutionised by Smart Technologies
The industries 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 technology and...
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Silentium Active Road Noise Cancellation technology rolls out
Silentium Active Road Noise Cancellation technology rolls out Silentium, a tech innovation company based in Israel and specialising in creating personal in-car sound environments, is ramping up global rollout of its Active Road Noise Cancellation (ARNC) technology after being selected by global auto...
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Kumho receives 2020 China Red Dot Design Award
Kumho receives 2020 China Red Dot Design Award Kumho has been honoured with a 2020 China Red Dot Design Award – the only tyre manufacturer to be so. The focus of the prize was the company’s Majesty 9 SOLUS TA93, a range-topping asymmetric summer tyre engineered specifically for the Chinese market. T...
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Womble Bond Dickinson explores navigating delay and disruption in 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson explores navigating delay and disruption in 2021 Against a backdrop of continued uncertainty due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and as the UK continues its journey as the first ever nation to exit the European Union, collaboration will continue to be key as...
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Philippi-Hagenbuch custom rear-eject hauler bodies increase safety and productivity
Philippi-Hagenbuch custom rear-eject hauler bodies increase safety and productivity The key to long-term success in any business is maximizing efficiency. For industrial operations, such as construction, aggregates and mining, achieving this might look more like a complex game of chess. The strategy...
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VolvoCE consolidates 35 tonne excavator segment with launch of EC350E
VolvoCE consolidates 35 tonne excavator segment with launch of EC350E The all-new EC350E from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has been designed to perfectly bridge the performance profile of the company’s existing EC300E and EC380E excavator. The 35-tonne excavator is the go-to guy for gener...
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Harnessing remote drone technology for UK infrastructure will boost productivity
Harnessing remote drone technology for UK infrastructure will boost productivity Industries really don’t come any more mission-critical than infrastructure. Indeed, it is estimated that an average of $3.3 trillion in annual infrastructure investment is needed just to support current global growth r...
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RSP wins Suction Excavator Manufacturer of the Year by BUILD
RSP wins Suction Excavator Manufacturer of the Year by BUILD RSP have been awarded Suction Excavator Manufacturer of the year 2020 and the team are absolutely thrilled. RSP were approached by BUILD for their annual Construction & Engineering awards after the independent company identified them a...
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Econ Engineering steps up to fight potholes with increased Hotbox production
Econ Engineering steps up to fight potholes with increased Hotbox production Staff at the country’s leading manufacturer of gritters and snow ploughs are working around the clock making specialist vehicles to repair the near one million potholes blighting Britain’s roads. In order to keep up with de...
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CHAS urges positive action on mental health by the construction industry
CHAS urges positive action on mental health by the construction industry CHAS, the supply chain risk management expert, is urging construction companies to use Blue Monday 2021 as an opportunity to take positive action around mental health, including taking advantage of free resources such as the Li...
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Esh Construction completes affordable Housing projects in Yorkshire
Esh Construction completes affordable Housing projects in Yorkshire Esh Construction has worked in partnership with Yorkshire Housing to deliver more than 80 affordable homes across two developments totalling £11.4 million in Yorkshire. The first to complete was Bodmin Road, marking the first land-l...
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