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Tactile Mobility and leading OEM agree deal to bring Tactile Sensing Tech to vehicles
Tactile Mobility and leading OEM agree deal to bring Tactile Sensing Tech to vehicles Leading tactile data and virtual sensing technology company Tactile Mobility has announced a commercial partnership to embed Tactile Mobility’s software technology into the BMW Group’s next-generation vehicles on a...
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Leading property consultancy launches DCW Insights app for project identification
Leading property consultancy launches DCW Insights app for project identification Dean Ward, Managing Director of the DCW Group has launched DCW Insights, an innovative and automated project identification app. With a built-in due diligence checker and a comprehensive suite of wider management and i...
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ArcelorMittal introduces innovative TL-5 steel centre median safety barrier
ArcelorMittal introduces innovative TL-5 steel centre median safety barrier ArcelorMittal Global Research and Development, working in cooperation with U.S. safety barrier manufacturer Gregory Industries, has brought to market a proprietary, high-containment steel centre median safety barrier for use...
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The British Construction Industry – opportunity and optimism
The British Construction Industry – opportunity and optimism Large business failures, the uncertainty of Brexit, and a global pandemic – it’s not been an easy time for the construction industry in recent times. But, are better days on the way? While lockdown restrictions are eased and the sec...
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Helsinki co-hosts immersive virtual conference using cutting edge gaming technology
Helsinki co-hosts immersive virtual conference using cutting edge gaming technology The cities of Helsinki and Tallinn are hosting the third World Summit on Digital Built Environment, WDBE, for experts in the field of urban development. Due to the Covid-19 crisis, the WDBE is partnering with Epic Ga...
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EIB approves €12.6 billion for transport, clean energy and urban development
EIB approves €12.6 billion for transport, clean energy and urban development The European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved €12.6 billion of new financing for projects across Europe and around the world. New financing agreed today includes more than €3.1 billion of COVID-19-related investment to...
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Niagara XL-Class Vibrating Screens produce up to 15000 tons per hour
Niagara XL-Class Vibrating Screens produce up to 15000 tons per hour Haver & Boecker Niagara offers the Niagara XL-Class vibrating screen, which combines advanced exciter drive technology with a wide body to offer producers high-capacity screening action at up to 15,000 tons per hour. The XL-Cla...
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Galaxy Motion formed to help automotive industry embrace energy-efficient metals
Galaxy Motion formed to help automotive industry embrace energy-efficient metals Galaxy Magnesium has partnered with Panoz Engineering to form a new subsidiary company, Galaxy Motion. With access to twenty percent of the world’s supply of magnesium, as well as the mining and refining resources neces...
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Webtec releases new How To Training Video Series for Hydraulic Engineers
Webtec releases new How To Training Video Series for Hydraulic Engineers Sharing knowledge and helping to educate engineers in the hydraulics and fluid power industry is important to Webtec. The release of a new series of ‘how to’ training videos aims to cover some of the fundamentals in hydraulics...
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Western Sydney International Airport releases contractor shortlist
Western Sydney International Airport releases contractor shortlist The vision for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is a step closer to reality with three parties shortlisted to build the airport’s passenger terminal. Western Sydney Airport CEO Simon Hickey said the integrated...
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Bosch develops Tango virtual companion to increase truck driving safety
Bosch develops Tango virtual companion to increase truck driving safety Trucks are the mainstay of logistics. In Germany, three-quarters of all goods are transported by road. Time pressure, long working hours, and monotonous convoys are part and parcel of the truck driver’s everyday routine. If the...
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Best practice for Automated Lane Keeping Systems and the new regulations
Best practice for Automated Lane Keeping Systems and the new regulations With less than six months until the new UN regulations on Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) are enabled, automakers are preparing for a new ‘common rulebook’ for Level 3 automation of vehicles. But with an international sta...
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Snøhetta wins Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Competition
Snøhetta wins Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Competition Following an extensive selection process, Snøhetta has been unanimously selected as Design Architect for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Based in the North Dakota Badlands, the 15th American Presidential Library will shar...
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MIT invents completely flat ultra-wide angle fisheye lens
MIT invents completely flat ultra-wide angle fisheye lens To capture panoramic views in a single shot, photographers typically use fisheye lenses — ultra-wide-angle lenses made from multiple pieces of curved glass, which distort incoming light to produce wide, bubble-like images. Their spherical, mu...
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Drones and planes could share the same sky with Altitude Angel Drone Zone
Drones and planes could share the same sky with Altitude Angel Drone Zone The Thames Valley to the west of London will be the site of what is expected to be the world’s first commercial ‘super-highway’ drone corridor in open and unrestricted airspace according to plans submitted to the UK’s Civil Av...
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Meet the new Metrac H75 from REFORM
Meet the new Metrac H75 from REFORM The REFORM Metrac is a versatile hillside implement carrier that has been used with great success in mountainous and municipal technology for more than 5 decades. Versatility in every season, extreme slope capability and high economy forms the basis for its lastin...
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Commercial Recycling upgrades with a Volvo EW240E Material Handler
Commercial Recycling upgrades with a Volvo EW240E Material Handler As part of its ongoing replacement regime, Commercial Recycling (Southern) Ltd has updated most of its VolvoCE equipment for new models at the company’s Canford recycling facility including, for the first time, a new Volvo EW240E Mat...
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World Bank funds $130.8m road infrastructure upgrade in Uganda’s West Nile sub-region
World Bank funds $130.8m road infrastructure upgrade in Uganda’s West Nile sub-region The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a grant of $130.8 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to ease the movement of goods and people and improve access to social services a...
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MOVE Asia 2020 highlights the challenges for shared mobility
MOVE Asia 2020 highlights the challenges for shared mobility Right after the MOVE America event, INVERS, the inventor of automated vehicle sharing, led a panel discussion of MaaS and the business model of Shared Mobility on the opening day of the MOVE Asia Summit on September 8th. Titled Growing pai...
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Eaton expands remanufacturing program to include Electric Clutch Actuators
Eaton expands remanufacturing program to include Electric Clutch Actuators Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group is expanding its remanufacturing program to offer remanufacturing of electronic clutch actuators used on Eaton UltraShift® PLUS transmissions. Eaton remanufactu...
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AECOM secures Saudi Arabia backbone infrastructure design role for visionary NEOM region
AECOM secures Saudi Arabia backbone infrastructure design role for visionary NEOM region AECOM, a world leading infrastructure consulting firm, has been appointed to design transport and utilities backbone infrastructure for NEOM, a new model for urbanization and sustainability located in the northw...
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LiquidPiston aircraft electrification enables drone flight duration and fuel efficiency
LiquidPiston aircraft electrification enables drone flight duration and fuel efficiency LiquidPiston, Inc., developer of advanced rotary internal combustion engines for diesel and jet fuels, today announced it received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant from the U.S. Army for...
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Apple shows off 8th gen iPad with A12 Bionic with Neural Engine for huge performance jump
Apple shows off 8th gen iPad with A12 Bionic with Neural Engine for huge performance jump Apple® today introduced the eighth-generation iPad®, featuring the powerful A12 Bionic chip that brings the Neural Engine to the entry iPad for the first time. Starting at just $329, the upgrade packs even more...
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ARC 18th India Virtual Forum focuses on Digital Transformation in Industries and Cities
ARC 18th India Virtual Forum focuses on Digital Transformation in Industries and Cities ARC’s 18th India Forum titled Driving Digital Transformation in Industry and Cities on September 8-9, 2020 was a virtual event and attracted over 300 delegates. For the last several years, the core theme across a...
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Esri publishes book about Web GIS featuring the latest advances in ArcGIS
Esri publishes book about Web GIS featuring the latest advances in ArcGIS Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of a new book by popular geographic information system (GIS) technology author Pinde Fu, Getting to Know Web GIS, Fourth Edition. As a promising...
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Metabo HPT unveils The Tank 200 PSI High Capacity Pancake Compressor
Metabo HPT unveils The Tank 200 PSI High Capacity Pancake Compressor Metabo HPT today announced The Tank™ – the industry’s first 200 PSI High Capacity Pancake Compressor (model EC914S). With class leading PSI, this lightweight compressor packs 25% more pressure into a smaller body. It i...
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Bentley Systems announces Finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards Program
Bentley Systems announces Finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards Program Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, today announced the finalist...
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Monaco Solicitors guide to the Coronavirus and employee rights in the UK
Monaco Solicitors guide to the Coronavirus and employee rights in the UK There have been unprecedented impacts on employees’ rights in the UK during this coronavirus pandemic, including the right to health and safety and the right to be paid. If your employer has cut your pay because you have refuse...
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Fluor JV starts construction of LAX Aerial Guideway Automated People Mover
Fluor JV starts construction of LAX Aerial Guideway Automated People Mover Fluor Corporation announced today that the Fluor-led joint venture LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) Constructors placed concrete for the first segment of the cast-in-place aerial guideway span for the Automated People...
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GEOBIM 2020 Virtual Conference open for Registration
GEOBIM 2020 Virtual Conference open for Registration Registration is now open for the GEOBIM 2020 virtual conference on 3rd-4th December for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry professionals. The GEOBIM conference is a unique platform for the AEC industry, policy makers, and in...
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Highways England restores milestones in £5.2m environment improvements
Highways England restores milestones in £5.2m environment improvements Highways England has reached a major milestone in a £5.2 million programme of environmental improvements across the North West – by restoring actual historic milestones. The company, which runs the country’s motorways and m...
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World’s longest airside bridge lifted by Mammoet at Hong Kong International Airport
World’s longest airside bridge lifted by Mammoet at Hong Kong International Airport Mammoet has successfully assisted Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to create a new panoramic point with the installation of its Sky Bridge –the world’s longest airside bridge. This pedestrian bridge spann...
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Herbst Tiefbau switches to Hyundai with a new HL955A wheel loader
Herbst Tiefbau switches to Hyundai with a new HL955A wheel loader Herbst Tiefbau is a civil engineering business run by Christian Herbst and his six-man professional team – the company operates in Epfach, which is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Germany. “Your civil engineering partner in t...
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Sandvik and Macleod Construction celebrating 20 year partnership
Sandvik and Macleod Construction celebrating 20 year partnership MacLeod Construction Ltd may have been founded on traditional house building values, but it has successfully embedded modern construction and quarrying practices into its operations. Based in Lochgilphead, the multi-faceted company are...
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New Cat D9 Dozer delivers on efficiency with lower fuel and maintenance costs
New Cat D9 Dozer delivers on efficiency with lower fuel and maintenance costs The new Cat® D9 Dozer replaces the D9T model and offers customizable configurations to meet application needs around the world. Built on a legacy of longevity and proven reliability in the field, the new Cat D9 lowers over...
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Esri releases Guidebook for Advanced Python Scripting in ArcGIS Pro
Esri releases Guidebook for Advanced Python Scripting in ArcGIS Pro Esri, a leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of a new book, Advanced Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro by Dr. Paul A. Zandbergen. Most GIS jobs today require at least some experience in programming, and Pyt...
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Bosch deploys traffic video sensor technology in America’s first Smart City
Bosch deploys traffic video sensor technology in America’s first Smart City Peachtree Corners is the US’s first smart city environment powered by real-world infrastructure and next-generation connectivity – today announced its strategic collaboration with the Bosch Building Technologies divisi...
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British businesses are potentially missing out on over £70k of innovation credits
British businesses are potentially missing out on over £70k of innovation credits Evidence suggests that more awareness is needed of the range of applications for R&D tax credits in the UK logistics industry. With HMRC data revealing that the sector made up 0.9% of UK R&D tax credit claims,...
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MOVE AMERICA finds optimism for the future of MaaS and Shared Mobility
MOVE AMERICA finds optimism for the future of MaaS and Shared Mobility On the opening day of the MOVE AMERICA Summit, INVERS, the inventor of automated vehicle sharing, gave its insights into the future of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and Shared Mobility as a guest on a panel of experts and as a hos...
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Earthquake-proofing Japan’s bridges with Liebherr 42 K.1/J fast-erecting cranes
Earthquake-proofing Japan’s bridges with Liebherr 42 K.1/J fast-erecting cranes Five 42 K.1/J cranes are working on the construction of a motorway bridge close to Mount Fuji in the south east of Japan. The Shin (New) - Tohmei Expressway connects the city of Toyoda with Japan’s capital Tokyo. B...
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What is a Sustainable City?
What is a Sustainable City? Imagine a city with buildings run on solar power and thriving biodiversity, with no smog lingering in the air and more cyclists than cars. While this vision may look different than many cities today, a movement known as sustainable cities is working to make it a reality....
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John Deere announces Grade Control for L-Series Tractor Loaders
John Deere announces Grade Control for L-Series Tractor Loaders A first in the construction market, the John Deere 210L and 210L EP Tractor Loaders are now available with grade control-ready and grade indication factory options, allowing for faster and more accurate fine grading. The grade technolog...
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British Government levy pays for University of Northampton engineering apprenticeships
British Government levy pays for University of Northampton engineering apprenticeships The newly launched Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, which is run by the University’s team of industry experts, sees the British Government cover the costs of training an apprentice, via its Apprent...
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Doka formwork and modern bridge-building techniques used on US 181 Harbor Bridge
Doka formwork and modern bridge-building techniques used on US 181 Harbor Bridge Traffic in the USA has increased by 38.4% in the last 25 years, and along with it the importance of measures to create and maintain safe, efficient transport links. The city of Corpus Christi in Texas is rising to this...
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SENNEBOGEN 100-tonne Clamshell Crane digs deep on Kiel Canal project
SENNEBOGEN 100-tonne Clamshell Crane digs deep on Kiel Canal project The Kiel Canal is one of the world’s busiest artificial shipping lanes and connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea over a distance of almost 100 km. The Brunsbüttel lock system forms the western entrance to the canal and n...
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5 questions you need to ask before investing in a CCTV security system
5 questions you need to ask before investing in a CCTV security system The security of your premises is the most important thing you can invest in; protecting your team, assets and reputation, successful security measures are invaluable for every business. However, assumptions are often made all too...
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Brokk Demolition Machines now with customised options for High Heat Environments
Brokk Demolition Machines now with customised options for High Heat Environments Brokk, a world leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, offers specialized, high-heat options, ideal for processing applications. These features are available as part of Brokk’s customization durin...
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Cortec VpCI Emitting Corrosion Protection Technology advances metal protection
Cortec VpCI Emitting Corrosion Protection Technology advances metal protection Cortec’s longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility resulted in expanding portfolio of sustainable products. Cortec’s VpCI® devices protect metals by conditioning enclosed environments with corrosion inhibiti...
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Esri acquires nFrames to enhance 3D Surface Imaging Technology
Esri acquires nFrames to enhance 3D Surface Imaging Technology Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, today announced the acquisition of nFrames, a technology company that develops SURETM, an industry-leading imagery and lidar 3D surface reconstruction software. This will enable the fusion...
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Analog Devices introduces first Wireless Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles
Analog Devices introduces first Wireless Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles Analog Devices today announced the industry’s first wireless battery management system (wBMS), which enables automotive manufacturers increased flexibility to scale their electric vehicle fleets into volume prod...
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Mercedes-Benz USA and Microsoft redefine automotive maintenance with HoloLens 2
Mercedes-Benz USA and Microsoft redefine automotive maintenance with HoloLens 2 Mercedes-Benz USA today announced a transformational collaboration with Microsoft that redefines automotive maintenance and the way service technicians work, leading to an enhanced customer experience and greater efficie...
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Iron Ox raises $20m for Robotic Greenhouse Technology
Iron Ox raises $20m for Robotic Greenhouse Technology Iron Ox, a leader in robotics and AI-enabled farming with a mission to solve food insecurity, today announced the closing of $20 million in a Series B round. Also announced today, the opening of their Gilroy, California farm, which is successfull...
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Esri and UN launch storytelling competition to spread awareness of sustainable development
Esri and UN launch storytelling competition to spread awareness of sustainable development Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) have launched the 2020 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition for the Sustainable Development...
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Qobotix AI universal OS transforms Robots into Intelligent Collaborators
Qobotix AI universal OS transforms Robots into Intelligent Collaborators Qobotix announced today the introduction of its new universal AI operating system to transform collaborative robots (cobots) into intelligent co-workers on the manufacturing floor. After two years of R&D, including active i...
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SWARCO Traffic expands into new facilities
SWARCO Traffic expands into new facilities SWARCO Traffic, the traffic technology group, has moved into a new, larger premises to accommodate the company’s continued growth and provide additional space for production, assembly, servicing and spares. The premises, located six miles north of its forme...
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VolvoCE updates Load Assist and Wheel Loader machine Control
VolvoCE updates Load Assist and Wheel Loader machine Control Volvo CE is updating its mid-size and large wheel loaders with machine and software features that improve productivity, performance and total cost of ownership. Volvo Construction Equipment is making its Load Assist machine control applica...
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Cullimore Group urges UK hauliers to support petition for improved HGV driver facilities
Cullimore Group urges UK hauliers to support petition for improved HGV driver facilities Moreton Cullimore is calling on fellow haulage firm owners and their drivers to back a petition to make HGV driver facilities a mandatory part of the planning application process for major infrastructure project...
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Yotta starts Recruitment Drive after winning 16 new contracts
Yotta starts Recruitment Drive after winning 16 new contracts Connected asset management software and services provider Yotta has achieved significant business growth over the past few months, securing 16 new contract wins and increasing their overall headcount by 10 percent. The projects have been...
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Spot now available in UK, Europe and Canada
Spot now available in UK, Europe and Canada Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, expanded commercial sales of Spot, the agile robot that climbs stairs and traverses rough terrain with ease, to the European Union, United Kingdom and Canada. This follows the launch of commercial sale...
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Daimler improve logistics with automatic communications process for inbound deliveries
Daimler improve logistics with automatic communications process for inbound deliveries At the Mercedes-Benz lorry plant in Wörth, lorries now send out early status updates to announce their arrival – all without drivers lifting a finger. To support this capability, the Inbound Logistics unit at the...
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