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Trimble acquires Flashtract to Streamline Construction Payments
Trimble acquires Flashtract to Streamline Construction Payments Trimble announced today it has acquired privately-held Flashtract, a company delivering specialized technology to streamline the flow of payment and compliance information between construction general contractors and subcontractors. Fin...
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Lowering Carbon Emissions with Bitumen produced from Algae
Lowering Carbon Emissions with Bitumen produced from Algae A research partnership led by carbon removal company CO2CO Ltd aims to revolutionise road construction with a novel, lower-carbon approach to producing bitumen from algae. If successfully scaled up, this pioneering innovation could further e...
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Skyjack launches Electric Rough-Terrain Articulated Booms
Skyjack launches Electric Rough-Terrain Articulated Booms Skyjack has announced the launch of a new range of battery powered electric rough terrain articulated booms. Available with 51ft (15.7m) and 66ft (20.1m) working heights and suitable for indoor and outdoor use, Skyjack’s new SJ45 AJE + and SJ...
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Hydrajaws launches Smart Bluetooth Enabled Torque Wrench Adaptor
Hydrajaws launches Smart Bluetooth Enabled Torque Wrench Adaptor Hydrajaws, the trusted leader in pull testing technology, is proud to announce the expansion of its pioneering digital solutions with the introduction of Verify Torque. This innovative Bluetooth® enabled torque wrench adaptor is design...
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ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme acquired by TRL
ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme acquired by TRL TRL, a global leader in transport innovation, has acquired the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme, creating a cornerstone for a portfolio of services that help local authorities and vehicle fleet operators meet decarbonization, clean air and sustain...
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VolvoCE upgrading L110H and L120H Wheel Loaders to boost productivity
VolvoCE upgrading L110H and L120H Wheel Loaders to boost productivity The L110H and L120H mid-size wheel loaders have become mainstays in the Volvo Construction Equipment line-up over the past decade thanks to their compatibility with a range of attachments and their productivity levels, ease of mai...
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Metso XM Series Enhancing Crushing Performance
Metso XM Series Enhancing Crushing Performance Metso is launching the XM Series, a highly advanced premium crushing solution that combines intelligence, durability and lifetime value with a new digital package, resilient engineering and unmatched warranties. The ground-breaking Metso XM Series crush...
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UK Waste Management invests £1.1m in Construction and Demolition Plant
UK Waste Management invests £1.1m in Construction and Demolition Plant The NWH Group, a leading, family-owned, national waste management and recycling business, has invested £1.1M in a new state-of-the-art construction and demolition waste processing plant for its Newcastle site in Blaydon. The new...
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NMITE’s expertise driving Sustainable Change from Hereford to Tanzania
NMITE’s expertise driving Sustainable Change from Hereford to Tanzania Ben Shirley, a Teaching Fellow in Architectural Practice at NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) has helped spread NMITE’s reputation in the field of engineering recently when contributing to a humanit...
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Cormac invests over £1m in Staff Training and Development
Cormac invests over £1m in Staff Training and Development Over the last 12 months, Cormac has shown commitment to delivering value for its communities by investing over £1 million in training and development. In 2022/23, the leading civil engineering, highway, and environmental services provider del...
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Green Mapping Project boosting Biodiversity on England’s Road Network
Green Mapping Project boosting Biodiversity on England’s Road Network Using the new state-of-the-art mapping tool will make it easier for National Highways to keep track of its Soft Estate ecosystems bordering the country’s 4,300 miles of motorways and major A-roads. Over the last 10 to 15 yea...
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EllisDon and J2 Innovations to drive Smart Building Solutions
EllisDon and J2 Innovations to drive Smart Building Solutions EllisDon, a global construction and building services company, announces a new partnership between its Infrastructure Services & Technology (IST) Division and J2 Innovations, a leading platform provider for smart buildings, smart equi...
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Sleipner Finland unveils Electric and Autonomous Mining Transport System
Sleipner Finland unveils Electric and Autonomous Mining Transport System Sleipner Finland has unveiled a new generation of fully electric and autonomous transport system for moving mining and construction equipment. The world premiere of the new emission-free transport system took place today at the...
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Solar Canopy Structure for Devon Leisure Centre supports 287 Photo-Voltaic Panels
Solar Canopy Structure for Devon Leisure Centre supports 287 Photo-Voltaic Panels SIG Building Solutions has extended its successful working relationship with Exeter based SunGift Solar through the supply of project specific solar canopy support structures to carry a total of 287 photo-voltaic panel...
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Portable Electric and VolvoCE unveil 48 Volt DC Fast-charging Mobile Battery System
Portable Electric and VolvoCE unveil 48 Volt DC Fast-charging Mobile Battery System In a landmark collaboration aimed at revolutionizing the construction industry’s approach to off-grid electric equipment charging, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Portable Electric are proud to intr...
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Yunex Traffic UTC-UX Urban Traffic Control System installed across London
Yunex Traffic UTC-UX Urban Traffic Control System installed across London Yunex Traffic’s next-generation hosted UTC-UX system is now operating right across London. Delivering TfL’s ambitious RTO programme, the huge rollout of this solution effectively replaces TfL’s existing, ageing system. Through...
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Messagemaker Displays designs LED Tunnel Lane Control Signs for TfL
Messagemaker Displays designs LED Tunnel Lane Control Signs for TfL Messagemaker Displays has supplied a bespoke retrofit LED Tunnel Lane Control Signal (TLCS) sign solution to meet the Transport for London (TfL) specification. The TLCS signs, installed in the Fore Street Tunnel in north London, wer...
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DEVELON announces tiny DX17Z-7 Mini-Excavator
DEVELON announces tiny DX17Z-7 Mini-Excavator Amidst the hustle and bustle of the job site, where crew members are hard at work navigating narrow pathways and tight corners, a new contender emerges, poised to make a big impact despite its small stature. Introducing the latest addition to the DEVELON...
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CIHT and Kier Transportation improving Carbon Literacy with E-learning
CIHT and Kier Transportation improving Carbon Literacy with E-learning The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) is collaborating with Kier Transportation to deliver essential (digital) eLearning to support Kier achieve their decarbonisation goals. This collaboration involves...
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Paving the Path to a Greener Tomorrow with Sustainable Innovations
Paving the Path to a Greener Tomorrow with Sustainable Innovations The construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability, driven by the urgent need to reduce its environmental impact. As we celebrate Sustainable Construction Month at Highways Today, it’s the perfect t...
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Acrow long-span Mabey Delta Bridge installed in South Lanarkshire
Acrow long-span Mabey Delta Bridge installed in South Lanarkshire Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, announced today one of its Mabey Delta™ structures has been installed in South Lanarkshire, Scotland to replace the ageing Clyde River Bridge. Built in 1912,...
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Ottopia announces World’s First AI Remote Driving Platform
Ottopia announces World’s First AI Remote Driving Platform Ottopia, the leading remote driving company, today announced the market debut of their first-of-its-kind AI-powered remote driving platform as well as a new customer program. Harnessing the latest technologies in AI, network optimizati...
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First Retrofit Electric Telehandler previewed by Manitou and Kiloutou
First Retrofit Electric Telehandler previewed by Manitou and Kiloutou Manitou Group, a world leader in handling, aerial work platforms and earth moving sectors, and Kiloutou, Europe’s third largest equipment rental company, are previewing the first “retrofit” electric telehandler. An opportunity for...
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Promoting CNC Machining Knowledge can addresses Manufacturing Talent Crunch
Promoting CNC Machining Knowledge can addresses Manufacturing Talent Crunch Manufacturers realize the CNC machining sector is particularly affected by a skills gap, leading to a shortage of qualified machinists. This gap can hinder the production of precision parts and components. The manufacturing...
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Delta.g accelerating commercialisation of Gravity Sensors for Underground Mapping
Delta.g accelerating commercialisation of Gravity Sensors for Underground Mapping Delta.g, the deep tech startup creating quantum enabled gravity gradiometry solutions to deliver the ‘Google Maps for the underground’ has appointed Tony Lowe as Chief Executive Officer to further accelerat...
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Leading UK Construction Companies publish their Blueprint for Growth
Leading UK Construction Companies publish their Blueprint for Growth As the country enters the second week of the UK general election campaign trail, 12 Tier One UK infrastructure and construction contractors and consultants have today published their Blueprint for Growth, sharing 12 recommendations...
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70th Anniversary Platinum JCB Backhoe delivered to K-Plant Hire
70th Anniversary Platinum JCB Backhoe delivered to K-Plant Hire A machine built to celebrate the 70th birthday of the JCB backhoe loader is set to play a major role in training the operators of the future. Sheffield-based K-Plant Hire has taken delivery of one of the first Platinum Edition JCB backh...
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Esh Construction wins £6.7m IAMP infrastructure upgrades
Esh Construction wins £6.7m IAMP infrastructure upgrades Esh Construction has been appointed to provide infrastructure upgrades to widen the existing A1290 at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP). The IAMP is situated to the north of the Nissan Motor Manufacturing plant, adjacent to...
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Danfoss Mobile Workshop brings Hydraulic Hose Repair to the Job Site
Danfoss Mobile Workshop brings Hydraulic Hose Repair to the Job Site Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its on-site hose assembly workshop program. The program brings hydraulic hose replacement and repair capabilities directly to construction, oil and gas, mining, and other sites where hydraulic e...
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Austrian Powerlines going Digital with Neuron Overhead Line Sensors
Austrian Powerlines going Digital with Neuron Overhead Line Sensors Heimdall Power, a world leader in the monitoring of overhead power lines, today announced a groundbreaking project with Netz Niederösterreich (NNÖ) in Austria. This new deal marks the largest project in the company’s history, buildi...
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ONERugged launches Rugged AI PCs and Rugged Phones at COMPUTEX
ONERugged launches Rugged AI PCs and Rugged Phones at COMPUTEX ONERugged, a pioneer in rugged computing solutions, unveiled its latest advancements in rugged computers at COMPUTEX 2024, held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. With a commitment to delivering durable, high-performance computing...
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Oerlikon elevating Electric Vehicle Battery Safety
Oerlikon elevating Electric Vehicle Battery Safety Oerlikon presents a full range of innovative customized safety components for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), including pioneering heat shields, gas guidance systems, and cell separators. In the event of a battery fire, they improve the heat prote...
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Aymium raises $210m for Cleantech Biocarbon Facility in California
Aymium raises $210m for Cleantech Biocarbon Facility in California Aymium, the leading producer of renewable biocarbon products, announced today that it closed $210 Million of financing to construct a biocarbon production facility in Williams, California. The facility will support the first large-sc...
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Wearable Sensors for Musculoskeletal Health and Safety in the Workplace
Wearable Sensors for Musculoskeletal Health and Safety in the Workplace Bardavon, a tech-enabled preventative and post-injury health and safety company focused on the risk management industry, today announced enhancements to its injury prevention solution, Preventure, consisting of next-generation w...
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New Explosion Proof Blower launched by Fuji Electric
New Explosion Proof Blower launched by Fuji Electric Fuji Electric launches our new model, the EXV1000-7W 10 HP explosion proof blower. The model is a Direct Drive single stage blower with a motor defined as explosion proof: T4(T3C): Class 1, Div.1, Group C, D, with UL certificate, and equipped with...
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Iteris ClearData to enhance Telenav Navigation Applications
Iteris ClearData to enhance Telenav Navigation Applications Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, and Telenav, Inc., a leading provider of connected-car and location-based services, today announced that Telenav has chosen Iteris’ ClearDa...
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Nokian Tyres develop new Wheel Loader Tire with All-Terrain Grip
Nokian Tyres develop new Wheel Loader Tire with All-Terrain Grip Nokian Tyres Ground King Loader handles diverse terrains from soft mud to hard surfaces effortlessly. Utilizing the Hybrilug™ technology created by Nokian Tyres, the new wheel loader tire ensures comfortable, silent driving, inc...
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High-pressure Waterblasting with the MagJet X40 Gen 2
High-pressure Waterblasting with the MagJet X40 Gen 2 Jetstream of Houston, LLP, a leading manufacturer of industrial high-pressure waterblasting equipment, parts and accessories, announces the next generation of the MagJet® X40 waterblasting tool featuring high-speed rotation for cleaning industria...
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Protect, Recycle and Recover Topsoil with MB Crusher
Protect, Recycle and Recover Topsoil with MB Crusher The world could run out of topsoil in about 60 years if we continue to degrade it at the current rate, so in the European Parliament, the first steps for preservation have been taken with the approval of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), a Regulat...
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Adoption of Digital Twins set to accelerate with Duality Falcon and Unreal Engine
Adoption of Digital Twins set to accelerate with Duality Falcon and Unreal Engine Duality AI, the company behind the Falcon digital twin simulation platform, announced today the general release of FalconEditor, an intuitive visual tool for creating digital twins and simulations. Designed to streamli...
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HD Hyundai HX235A LCR Crawler Excavator a Titan in Tight Spaces
HD Hyundai HX235A LCR Crawler Excavator a Titan in Tight Spaces An HD Hyundai HX235A LCR crawler excavator has become something of an internet sensation, while working on improvements to the Dore and Totley train station near Sheffield. Part of the Hope Valley Railway network, the station is having...
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EIB Investing €76m in Montenegro’s Rail Future
EIB Investing €76m in Montenegro’s Rail Future In a landmark move for Montenegro’s transportation sector, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Global, under the auspices of the Team Europe initiative, has committed to a significant investment in the country’s railway infrastructure. The newly si...
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Mammoet rises to the challenge of Dismantling HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines
Mammoet rises to the challenge of Dismantling HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines HS2 (High Speed Two) is seen as the UK’s flagship transportation project, connecting the West Midlands and London and through 140 miles (225km) of high-speed rail line. The underground section of the route is created using tunn...
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FM Conway celebrates PAS 2080:2023 Carbon Certification
FM Conway celebrates PAS 2080:2023 Carbon Certification Leading infrastructure services company FM Conway is now British Standards Institute (BSI) certified to PAS 2080:2023, the global standard for the management and reduction of whole-life carbon in infrastructure and the built environment. PAS 20...
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Power Curbers celebrates Continuous Improvement Award in North Carolina
Power Curbers celebrates Continuous Improvement Award in North Carolina Power Curbers has been honoured with the 2024 Continuous Improvement Award by the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership for its outstanding commitment to enhancing manufacturing processes and driving organizational...
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Peterbilt PACCAR MX-13 Engine available in Models 579, 567 and 589
Peterbilt PACCAR MX-13 Engine available in Models 579, 567 and 589 Peterbilt is pleased to announce the availability of a new CARB low nitrogen oxide (NOx) compliant PACCAR MX-13 engine in the Models 579, 567 and 589. This engine meets the CARB Omnibus Regulation and features redesigns of internal h...
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Tatra Trucks unveils newest generation of the Tatra Phoenix
Tatra Trucks unveils newest generation of the Tatra Phoenix In the early evening of Wednesday, June 5, the oldest Czech vehicle manufacturer unveiled the newest generation of the Tatra Phoenix model line as part of a celebratory event. This happened in the presence of a number of important guests, r...
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Major Financial Institutions are intensifying their focus on Digital Assets
Major Financial Institutions are intensifying their focus on Digital Assets Major financial institutions are intensifying their focus on the digital assets sector with increased investment and training for staff, new global research from industry association Global Digital Finance (GDF) shows. Its s...
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Balfour Beatty prepares for a decade of Sustainable Infrastructure Growth
Balfour Beatty prepares for a decade of Sustainable Infrastructure Growth As global understanding and awareness of environmental and social impacts progresses, today, Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has launched its evolved Sustainability Strategy, demonstrating its commitmen...
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Mining, Metals and Circular Economy Conference heads to Sydney
Mining, Metals and Circular Economy Conference heads to Sydney Early bird delegate passes are now on sale for the inaugural Mining, Metals and the Circular Economy conference, scheduled to take place at the ICC Sydney on 29 & 30 October 2024. The launch of this event is timely, as circularity in...
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BCIS announces Measurement Tool for Whole Life Costs and Carbon Emissions
BCIS announces Measurement Tool for Whole Life Costs and Carbon Emissions A revolutionary tool which measures and reports on whole life costs and whole life carbon emissions at the same time has been launched by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). Life Cycle Evaluator brings together BCIS’...
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Metso builds €150m Lokomotion Technology Centre in Tampere
Metso builds €150m Lokomotion Technology Centre in Tampere Metso will gradually move its current operations in Hatanpää, Tampere, to a new Lokomotion technology centre to be built in Lahdesjärvi, Tampere. In the future, Metso will design, test and manufacture technologies, equipment and components i...
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Leveraging Pressure Gradients for a novel Manifold Design Theory
Leveraging Pressure Gradients for a novel Manifold Design Theory University of Illinois researcher Kyle Smith, along with doctoral students Md Habibur Rahman and Vu Do, master’s student Colby Warden, and recent graduate Irwin Loud IV (MSME 2023), have published their new manifold design theory (pate...
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Develon releases High Performance DX10Z-7 Mini-Excavator
Develon releases High Performance DX10Z-7 Mini-Excavator DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched the new DX10Z-7 1 tonne zero tail swing mini-excavator, providing a significantly improved performance compared to the previous DX10Z model it replaces. The DX10Z-7 is compact and e...
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Mecalac launches The Revotruck Dumper
Mecalac launches The Revotruck Dumper Mecalac has announced the availability of their new Revotruck, a unique site dumper that combines a rotating cab with exceptional off-road capabilities. Already the winner of five awards, including the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards “Best of the Best...
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ZF and Aidrivers offering Autonomous Mobility Solutions for Port Logistics
ZF and Aidrivers offering Autonomous Mobility Solutions for Port Logistics In major ports around the world, there is a growing need for autonomous goods handling, the vehicles in the ports, which are operated around the clock and have largely been manually operated. Building on their complementary p...
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7th Edition of Sacyr iChallenges Open Innovation Program launched
7th Edition of Sacyr iChallenges Open Innovation Program launched Sacyr has launched the 7th edition of its open innovation program, Sacyr iChallenges. Sacyr iChallenges is an initiative for innovation, technology, and cooperation to converge to address two business challenges issued by Sacyr in par...
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JCB starts construction of new $500m Manufacturing Plant in USA
JCB starts construction of new $500m Manufacturing Plant in USA WORK began yesterday on a new $500 million JCB factory in North America, the biggest-ever investment in the company’s history. The start of construction was signalled at an official ground-breaking ceremony at the site in San Antonio, T...
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DJI celebrates the first Drone Delivery Flight on Mount Everest
DJI celebrates the first Drone Delivery Flight on Mount Everest DJI has teamed up with Nepalese drone service company Airlift, video production company 8KRAW, and Nepalese certified mountain guide Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, to fly the world’s first successful delivery drone trials on Mount Everest...
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Shell driving Green Hydrogen with Ceres Solid Oxide Electrolyser Module Contract
Shell driving Green Hydrogen with Ceres Solid Oxide Electrolyser Module Contract Ceres has been awarded a further contract for the second phase of its collaboration with Shell, to cooperate in the design of a solid oxide electrolyser module, for use in large-scale industrial applications such as syn...
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