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Bentley System’s Open API Ushers in a New Era for Smart Infrastructure
Bentley System’s Open API Ushers in a New Era for Smart Infrastructure Bentley Systems has taken a bold step in the evolution of smart infrastructure technology by launching an open API framework and self-service portal for its Blyncsy roadway intelligence platform. The move signals a shift to...
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Esri Unveils One-Click Access to Demographic Insights
Esri Unveils One-Click Access to Demographic Insights In a bold step towards democratising access to spatial intelligence, Esri has launched a streamlined e-commerce platform that places authoritative demographic data at users’ fingertips. With a few clicks, professionals across industries can...
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Driving Hydrogen Forward with Cenntro’s Next-Gen Class 8 Semi-Tractor Truck
Driving Hydrogen Forward with Cenntro’s Next-Gen Class 8 Semi-Tractor Truck Cenntro Inc. has just raised the bar for zero-emission trucking. Its latest innovation, the BM860H, a second-generation hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 semi-tractor, has officially received the green light from the U.S. Env...
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Motive is Reinventing Road Safety Through Positive Driver Recognition and AI
Motive is Reinventing Road Safety Through Positive Driver Recognition and AI In a sector often laser-focused on preventing what goes wrong, Motive has decided to flip the script. The AI-powered operations platform is now leading the charge with a novel approach that’s catching the attention of fleet...
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Alamo Group Strengthens its Position with Ring-O-Matic Acquisition
Alamo Group Strengthens its Position with Ring-O-Matic Acquisition Alamo Group Inc. has taken another confident step forward in its expansion strategy by acquiring Ring-O-Matic, a specialist in industrial vacuum excavation equipment based in Pella, Iowa. The deal, finalised at the close of June, sig...
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Smart Green Technology is Making Sites More Sustainable
Smart Green Technology is Making Sites More Sustainable Across the construction industry, digital transformation is accelerating efforts to meet ambitious net-zero carbon goals. From intelligent design software to virtual building replicas and AI-driven optimizations, technology is reshaping how str...
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The Digital Tools Powering the Next Generation of Mobility Hubs
The Digital Tools Powering the Next Generation of Mobility Hubs Mobility hubs are transforming how people move through cities. No longer limited to bus stops or train platforms, they bring together bikes, scooters, shuttles, and ride-share in one place. That shift demands more than concrete and sign...
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Volvo Refocuses in China with Strategic Exit from SDLG
Volvo Refocuses in China with Strategic Exit from SDLG Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a decisive pivot in its Chinese market strategy, confirming the sale of its entire 70% stake in Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co (SDLG) to a fund predominantly owned by SDLG’s min...
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Volvo CE sets Bold Course for European Growth with Swecon Acquisition
Volvo CE sets Bold Course for European Growth with Swecon Acquisition Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a strategic play that could reshape its presence across Europe. In a landmark move, the company has inked an agreement with Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen to acquire i...
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Volvo and Daimler Truck launch Coretura to Drive Digital Commercial Vehicles
Volvo and Daimler Truck launch Coretura to Drive Digital Commercial Vehicles Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have hit the accelerator on the digitalisation of the commercial vehicle industry with the official launch of Coretura AB, a ground-breaking joint venture headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. F...
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3 Simple Ways to Stay Safe on the Road and Avoid Truck Accidents
3 Simple Ways to Stay Safe on the Road and Avoid Truck Accidents Every day, millions of Americans share the road with commercial trucks, creating situations that require extra caution and awareness. Large trucks present unique challenges due to their size, weight, and stopping distances, making defe...
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Next-Gen GNSS Centimetre-Level Accuracy is Transforming Real-Time Positioning
Next-Gen GNSS Centimetre-Level Accuracy is Transforming Real-Time Positioning In an increasingly connected world, where autonomous systems and smart technologies demand split-second accuracy, traditional positioning systems simply aren’t cutting it. For years, Precise Point Positioning (PPP) h...
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Korea Leaps Toward Smarter Roads with ETRI’s Heterogeneous V2X Driving Innovation
Korea Leaps Toward Smarter Roads with ETRI’s Heterogeneous V2X Driving Innovation South Korea is shifting gears on smart mobility. At the forefront of this move is the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), which has kicked off an ambitious research and development progr...
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What Set the Best Truck Accident Attorneys Apart
What Set the Best Truck Accident Attorneys Apart Truck accidents in Bakersfield pose serious risks—Kern County saw 5,391 auto collisions in 2020, with 1,958 resulting in injuries or deaths. In 2023 alone, 57 serious truck crashes in the area led to at least three fatalities. What sets the best truck...
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Namibia to Host Africa PPP 2025 to Champion Infrastructure and Investment
Namibia to Host Africa PPP 2025 to Champion Infrastructure and Investment Namibia is preparing to roll out the red carpet for the 15th Africa PPP Summit, taking place from 28 to 31 October 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek. As the continent’s most significant annual platform for Public-Priv...
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Industry Giants Gear Up Hillhead 2026
Industry Giants Gear Up Hillhead 2026 With the dust barely settled on 2024’s industry events, eyes are already turning to the rugged limestone landscape of Derbyshire. Hillhead 2026, the UK’s most prominent exhibition for quarrying, construction, and recycling, is set to return to Tarmac’s iconic Hi...
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CDE Commissions High-Efficiency 400tph Sand Washing Plant in Portsmouth
CDE Commissions High-Efficiency 400tph Sand Washing Plant in Portsmouth In a strategic move to enhance its marine dredged materials processing, Brett Aggregates has teamed up once again with CDE to launch a compact yet powerful 400tph sand washing plant at its new site in Portsmouth. The collaborati...
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FLIR is Setting the Gold Standard for Traffic Safety Technology Under the EU AI Act
FLIR is Setting the Gold Standard for Traffic Safety Technology Under the EU AI Act Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword. It’s already steering traffic, managing energy flows, and helping emergency teams save lives. But with great power comes greater responsibility, especially...
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Volvo Powers Ahead with CarbonSmart Net-Zero Manufacturing
Volvo Powers Ahead with CarbonSmart Net-Zero Manufacturing Volvo Group is shifting gears on the road to carbon neutrality with an ambitious project that’s caught the attention of the European Commission. The company’s Skövde engine plant in Sweden has secured a conditional grant of up to €49 million...
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Vitrified Clay Pipes Prove the Smart Choice for Long-Term Sewer Investment
Vitrified Clay Pipes Prove the Smart Choice for Long-Term Sewer Investment When it comes to building sewer systems that last, the construction industry has long grappled with the balance between initial investment and lifecycle cost. But a growing body of evidence now tips the scale firmly in favour...
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DJI Reinvents Portable Energy with the DJI Power 2000
DJI Reinvents Portable Energy with the DJI Power 2000 DJI, the global leader in drone and imaging technology, has once again disrupted the portable power space with the launch of its new Power 2000 Portable Power Station. This sleek, compact beast is no ordinary power pack. Built for resilience, spe...
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ADB Investment Gives Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor a $68.7 Million Boost
ADB Investment Gives Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor a $68.7 Million Boost In a major push for sustainable development in Southeast Asia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has inked a $68.7 million loan agreement with Thailand to fund critical infrastructure in the country’s Eastern Econom...
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Honduras Drives Forward with Ambitious New Highway
Honduras Drives Forward with Ambitious New Highway Southern Honduras is gearing up for a dramatic upgrade in infrastructure, thanks to a major injection of project finance funding from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI). With the first disbursement now officially in motion, w...
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Boosting Oil Rig Floor Safety with Expro Smart Catwalk Sensors
Boosting Oil Rig Floor Safety with Expro Smart Catwalk Sensors When it comes to oilfield safety, the smallest innovation can prevent the biggest disasters. And Expro’s latest breakthrough proves that point perfectly. Their Frank’s Tubular Running Services (TRS) division has rolled out an...
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Polestar 7 to Roll Off European Assembly Lines in Slovakia
Polestar 7 to Roll Off European Assembly Lines in Slovakia Polestar is stepping up its game. The Swedish electric performance brand has just confirmed that its upcoming premium compact SUV, the Polestar 7, will be built in Europe. More specifically, the sleek all-electric model will be manufactured...
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Hyundai and Kia Accelerate UK Sales in 2025 with Record-Breaking Momentum
Hyundai and Kia Accelerate UK Sales in 2025 with Record-Breaking Momentum South Korea’s motoring powerhouses, Hyundai and Kia, have raced into 2025 with extraordinary results, firmly consolidating their positions as two of the UK’s most influential car brands. With electrification, fleet...
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Caterpillar Empowers Customers to Master Maintenance with DIY Know-How
Caterpillar Empowers Customers to Master Maintenance with DIY Know-How In the world of heavy machinery, downtime isn’t just inconvenient—it’s costly. For owners and operators of Cat® equipment, Caterpillar has just made the job of maintenance a whole lot easier with the launch of a growing lib...
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Cappagh Browne Slashed Dangerous Driving by 95% with Samsara AI Dash Cams
Cappagh Browne Slashed Dangerous Driving by 95% with Samsara AI Dash Cams In a sector where road safety, operational visibility, and environmental responsibility are paramount, Cappagh Browne has pulled off a remarkable feat. The wastewater services provider, working on behalf of Southern Water to s...
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Smarter Counting for Big Data to Redefine Efficiency
Smarter Counting for Big Data to Redefine Efficiency In the sprawling universe of big data, knowing how many unique items are in your dataset might sound like a modest task. But in practice, it’s a linchpin for everything from database optimisation to cyber security. Whether you’re running hig...
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The Top 7 Vibration Testing Systems for Electric Vehicles
The Top 7 Vibration Testing Systems for Electric Vehicles Electric-vehicle drivetrains may be quiet, but the stresses they endure are anything but. Battery packs, lightweight aluminum subframes and high-voltage busbars all live in a dynamic environment of road-induced input, inverter switch forces a...
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Recharging Greek Roads as Vinci Highways Unveils Solar Future for Olympia Odos
Recharging Greek Roads as Vinci Highways Unveils Solar Future for Olympia Odos The stretch of road that snakes between Athens and Patras has long been a vital artery for Greece’s transport network. Now, thanks to an ambitious new initiative, it’s also become a beacon of sustainable energ...
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TRL iROADS is Reinventing Climate-Resilient Road Management in Kerala
TRL iROADS is Reinventing Climate-Resilient Road Management in Kerala In the humid, monsoon-lashed state of Kerala, where roads snake through forests, coastal plains and bustling tourist towns, a silent transformation is underway. Faced with the crippling impacts of climate change, Kerala has steppe...
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How Temporary Accommodation Can Cut Costs on Construction Projects
How Temporary Accommodation Can Cut Costs on Construction Projects Temporary accommodation on construction sites is often viewed as a flexible, practical alternative to hotels – making it easier for contractors to keep workers on site, punctual and ready to start. But as we watch project costs...
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Škoda Steals the Show with Elroq Crowned 2025 Car of the Year
Škoda Steals the Show with Elroq Crowned 2025 Car of the Year Škoda has swept the board at the 2025 Auto Express New Car Awards, with a show-stopping four category victories and the prestigious Car of the Year crown for its latest electric SUV, the Elroq. This emphatic win cements Škoda’s reputation...
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Hytera HyTalk MC 6.0 sets a New Benchmark in Mission-Critical Communications
Hytera HyTalk MC 6.0 sets a New Benchmark in Mission-Critical Communications Hytera has just rolled out its latest and most advanced broadband mission-critical communication platform: Hytera HyTalk MC 6.0. Built entirely on the 3GPP MCX standard Release 18, this next-gen solution is engineered to de...
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Powering the Future with Renesas Next-Gen GaN and AI-Ready MCUs
Powering the Future with Renesas Next-Gen GaN and AI-Ready MCUs When it comes to driving next-generation data centres, AI engines, and energy infrastructure, power conversion needs to be fast, compact and outrageously efficient. Renesas Electronics is stepping up to the plate with a powerful new sui...
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Driverless Cars are Accelerating the Future of Shared Mobility
Driverless Cars are Accelerating the Future of Shared Mobility Across the globe, urban centres are groaning under the weight of outdated transport systems, rising congestion, and the unrelenting need to slash emissions. In parallel, cash-strapped citizens are searching for affordable alternatives to...
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Singapore Gears Up for Urban Mobility Week 2026
Singapore Gears Up for Urban Mobility Week 2026 Singapore is preparing to roll out the red carpet for one of the most pivotal urban transport events in the region: the Singapore Urban Mobility Week (SUMW) 2026. From 4 to 6 November 2026, the Lion City will host transport ministers, industry visionar...
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Teledyne FLIR OEM Reinvented to Lead the Infrared Imaging Revolution
Teledyne FLIR OEM Reinvented to Lead the Infrared Imaging Revolution In a bold stride toward reinforcing its market dominance, Teledyne FLIR OEM has officially unveiled its revamped brand identity, cementing its status as the go-to partner for cutting-edge infrared imaging solutions. The move includ...
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The Hidden Engine Behind 780,000 Equipment Sales
The Hidden Engine Behind 780,000 Equipment Sales Selling heavy equipment isn’t always a walk in the park. For many businesses, it’s fraught with logistical challenges, regulatory hurdles, and a labyrinth of moving parts. But for over 780,000 assets sold globally in 2024 alone, one name k...
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The Rise of Eco-Friendly Building Materials
The Rise of Eco-Friendly Building Materials The construction industry has been undergoing a green revolution for a good few years, finding ingenious ways to replace traditional materials with sustainable alternatives. From concrete made with captured carbon to skyscrapers built of timber, innovative...
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Green Infrastructure in Singapore – Notes for the Construction Industry
Green Infrastructure in Singapore – Notes for the Construction Industry With Singapore’s extreme dependence on imported resources, sustainable development has long been seen as a matter of survival. Over the decades, the ideas surrounding sustainability have evolved, encompassing not just matt...
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VolvoCE Strengthens European Roots with Swecon Acquisition
VolvoCE Strengthens European Roots with Swecon Acquisition In a bold move that signals a strategic shift in the European construction equipment market, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced its intention to acquire Swecon from its current owner, Lantmännen. The acquisition, which is...
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Volkswagen’s eHybrid 4MOTION Powers a New Era for the Multivan and California
Volkswagen’s eHybrid 4MOTION Powers a New Era for the Multivan and California Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has hit the accelerator on electrified innovation with its latest offering: the eHybrid 4MOTION system, now integrated into the iconic Multivan and California models. Designed for those who c...
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Pioneering Saudi Arabia’s Infrastructure Revolution at ITEC 2025
Pioneering Saudi Arabia’s Infrastructure Revolution at ITEC 2025 The buzz around trenchless technology reached new heights as ITEC 2025 kicked off at the Jeddah Hilton, drawing a powerhouse assembly of senior officials, tech innovators, and infrastructure heavyweights. More than just a confere...
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Digital Construction Week 2025 Smashed Records and Celebrated a Decade of Innovation
Digital Construction Week 2025 Smashed Records and Celebrated a Decade of Innovation Digital Construction Week 2025 didn’t just raise the bar—it hurled it into the stratosphere. As the UK’s flagship event for digital innovation in the built environment, DCW marked its landmark 10th edition with a re...
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Cellular IoT is Revolutionising Asset Tracking
Cellular IoT is Revolutionising Asset Tracking In today’s high-stakes, always-on global economy, the old ways of managing assets just won’t cut it anymore, and businesses are no longer satisfied with spreadsheets or guesswork – They want precise, real-time visibility, whether they’re tracking...
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JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2025 is the Gateway to Japan’s Construction Future
JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2025 is the Gateway to Japan’s Construction Future JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2025 is gearing up to take the industry by storm once again, with RX Japan officially opening exhibitor registration for the December event. Held at Tokyo Big Sight from 10 to 12 December 2025, this flagship...
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Seizing the Continent’s Climate Finance Future at Carbon Markets Africa Summit
Seizing the Continent’s Climate Finance Future at Carbon Markets Africa Summit Africa is standing on the edge of a defining moment in climate finance. As the global spotlight turns towards carbon pricing and sustainable development, the upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS), set for 21...
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Driving Tomorrow’s Mobility at CENEX Expo 2025
Driving Tomorrow’s Mobility at CENEX Expo 2025 Cenex Expo 2025 is gearing up to be more than just an event—it’s set to become the driving force behind the UK’s transition to sustainable, intelligent transport. Held at the iconic UTAC Millbrook from 3-4 September, this year’s edition prom...
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Bridging the Gap: Digital Manufacturing’s Role in Smart Road Infrastructure
Bridging the Gap: Digital Manufacturing’s Role in Smart Road Infrastructure Roads are becoming intelligent systems. Sensors track traffic flow, adjust signals, and relay information in real time. Highways are turning into platforms that support safer, faster, and more efficient travel. None of this...
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ADB and AFD Double Down on Asia-Pacific Sustainability with $6 Billion Pact
ADB and AFD Double Down on Asia-Pacific Sustainability with $6 Billion Pact The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and France’s Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have officially doubled their joint cofinancing target to a staggering $6 billion for 2026–2028, up from their current three-year goal of...
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Korea and ILO Empower ASEAN Youth for the Future of Construction
Korea and ILO Empower ASEAN Youth for the Future of Construction The construction industry across Southeast Asia is undergoing a transformation like no other. As digital technology and sustainability reshape the way buildings are designed and built, the demand for skilled labour is shifting dramatic...
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Ancient Japanese Paving Technology Reborn to Fix Modern Road Infrastructure
Ancient Japanese Paving Technology Reborn to Fix Modern Road Infrastructure In the remote highlands of Meru, Kenya, seasonal downpours once left rural roads gutted with mud and potholes. Farmers found their produce stranded, and children often couldn’t make it to school on washed-out tracks. Today,...
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Trimble Opens Entries for 2025 Construction Innovation Awards
Trimble Opens Entries for 2025 Construction Innovation Awards Trimble is once again casting its spotlight on the best and brightest in the built environment, as it officially opens applications for the 2025 Trimble Construction Innovation Awards. This prestigious programme is dedicated to honouring...
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RealMan Robotics Unveils Ultra‑Lightweight Solutions at Automatica 2025
RealMan Robotics Unveils Ultra‑Lightweight Solutions at Automatica 2025 RealMan Intelligent Technology has once again turned heads at Automatica 2025 in Munich—this time by spotlighting its AI‑driven, ultra‑lightweight robotics. Amid a chorus of “dynamic automation” and healthtech buzz, the company’...
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Mixing Intensification is Shaping the Future of Materials Manufacturing
Mixing Intensification is Shaping the Future of Materials Manufacturing At the heart of every chemical reactor, there’s an unsung force quietly steering the course of industrial progress: mixing. It might not grab headlines like AI or quantum computing, but without efficient mixing, the road t...
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Reimagining Growth and Entrepreneurship for a New Era
Reimagining Growth and Entrepreneurship for a New Era In the face of global uncertainty and technological upheaval, more than 1,700 global leaders convened in Tianjin, China, for the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025. Under the banner of “Entrepreneurship for a New Era,” the...
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hy-fcell 2025 to Map the Road to Hydrogen Powered Mobility
hy-fcell 2025 to Map the Road to Hydrogen Powered Mobility Hydrogen mobility isn’t just a distant dream—it’s fast becoming a cornerstone of the global mobility transition. At the heart of this transformation lies hy-fcell 2025, the international trade fair and conference set to take place on 7 and 8...
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Laying the Foundations of Tomorrow with WLTR the Bricklaying Robot
Laying the Foundations of Tomorrow with WLTR the Bricklaying Robot In the heart of the UK’s housing innovation movement, a robotic revolution is quietly gaining traction, and his name is WLTR. WLTR isn’t just another machine on the job site. He’s a game-changing robotic bricklayer who’s setting new...
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