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JCB provides industrial backdrop for BBC’s Question Time

JCB provides industrial backdrop for BBC’s Question Time JCB was put in the national spotlight last night when the company played host to BBC One’s Question Time. Programme host David Dimbleby fielded questions from guests including former Labour Deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott, Conservati...
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Get it right with Volvo on-board weighing system

Get it right with Volvo on-board weighing system Wouldn’t it be great if every time you filled a hauler, you could fill it to capacity, and not an ounce more. You are wasting precious time and money by under loading, and if you overload, you are risking damage to the hauler. Volvo Construction Equip...
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On the road to improve Ground Transportation businesses

On the road to improve Ground Transportation businesses The one constant in every organization is that things will change. Oftentimes, the necessary steps to achieve this change can be overwhelming and complicated, touching more parts of the organization than is possible in one fell swoop. However,...
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GKD Technologies unveil new machine control safety systems at Intermat 2018

GKD Technologies unveil new machine control safety systems at Intermat 2018 UK based, GKD Technologies designs electronic sensor technology and software for use as safety warning devices to protect people, machines and equipment in construction, earth moving and rail industries. The company is using...
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Skyjack launches the Elevate solution to disrupt Telematics

Skyjack launches the Elevate solution to disrupt Telematics Skyjack is disrupting the telematics industry with its newest service: Elevate, a fully customized solution designed specifically for off-highway rental fleets. Launched at The 2018 Rental Show, Skyjack’s Elevate solution leaves behin...
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Manitou announces initiative to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Manitou announces initiative to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals Manitou Group, a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, has announced an initiative through its North American subsidiary to promote the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (UN). The initiative, ent...
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Cycling funding in UK fails to address fundamental safety issues

Cycling funding in UK fails to address fundamental safety issues New Government proposals of £7million funding for new bike-friendly areas fail to address a fundamental issue of cycling road safety: potholes and deteriorating road surfaces reports the Road Surface Treatments Association – RSTA...
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New Holland T7.225 wins Tractor de España 2018 Award at FIMA show

New Holland T7.225 wins Tractor de España 2018 Award at FIMA show New Holland Agriculture was awarded the Tractor de España 2018 title for the T7.225 tractor. The winning tractor was singled out for the award by a jury panel of industry experts in agricultural mechanisation, specialist trade publica...
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Tarmac introduces Smart Cards to drive HGV fleet safety

Tarmac introduces Smart Cards to drive HGV fleet safety Tarmac has become the first in its industry to roll out a new smart card for HGV drivers, which aims to further enhance safety and support driver training while delivering increased customer confidence on the competency and quality of its entir...
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SWECO scoops Scotland Excel Award for Edinburgh Workplace Travel Planning Programme

SWECO scoops Scotland Excel Award for Edinburgh Workplace Travel Planning Programme Engineering, environment and design consultancy firm Sweco has been recognised for developing a workplace travel planning programme for Edinburgh at this year’s Scotland Excel Supplier Excellence Awards. The business...
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Innovation is Here at the CEA Annual Conference

Innovation is Here at the CEA Annual Conference Data is knowledge, knowledge is power, but how do you harness it? Artificial intelligence (AI), Big Data, the Industrial Internet of Things, collectively known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0, are changing the way the construction i...
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Eurovia wins contract to transform London’s busy Tottenham Court Road

Eurovia wins contract to transform London’s busy Tottenham Court Road Eurovia UK will play a vital part in the transformation of one of the busiest parts of central London after submitting a winning bid to carry out a large part of a major new scheme. The work will be part of the £35million West End...
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Skyjack launches mobile game to reinforce load capacity guidelines

Skyjack launches mobile game to reinforce load capacity guidelines Skyjack is leveraging gaming technology to educate and raise awareness around load capacity and safety with their first mobile game, CAPACITIES. Launching February 20th, the game combines interactive fun that requires players to dive...
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AGD launches larger zone AGD 645 Pedestrian Detector

AGD launches larger zone AGD 645 Pedestrian Detector AGD Systems has today announced a significant enhancement to its highly successful 645 Pedestrian Detector. From 1 March 2018, the AGD 645 optical kerbside detector will cover a 10m x 3m zone in standard build format. Until now, the 645 has offere...
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Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Construction to finish a year ahead of schedule

Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Construction to finish a year ahead of schedule Victoria’s biggest ever public transport project the Metro Tunnel is on track to open a year earlier than expected. The Andrews Labor Government today released the $6 billion ‘Tunnel and Stations’ PPP contract, which reve...
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Skyjack introduces their Little Big Cab Telehandler

Skyjack introduces their Little Big Cab Telehandler Skyjack just unveiled their newest product at The Rental Show in New Orleans, Louisiana. The company attended the largest rental show in North America this week and brought with them their SJ519 TH the first compact telehandler in Skyjack’s...
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Progress races forward on £68m Network Rail upgrade in East Anglia, UK

Progress races forward on £68m Network Rail upgrade in East Anglia, UK Key rail works were completed last week on the Kings Lynn to Ely line and Norwich, Yarmouth, Lowestoft (Wherry lines) as part of the Network Rail wider Railway Upgrade Plan. Team orange completed a variety of works as part of the...
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Volvo updates H-Series 2 Wheel Loaders with their latest technology

Volvo updates H-Series 2 Wheel Loaders with their latest technology The new H-Series wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment take a proven machine and add the latest technology, including the next-generation OptiShift and new load-sensing hydraulics and transmission. The result is a wheel lo...
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John Deere 310E articulated dump truck wins 2017 GOOD DESIGN® Award for Innovation

John Deere 310E articulated dump truck wins 2017 GOOD DESIGN® Award for Innovation The John Deere 310E articulated dump truck (ADT) has been recognized with a GOOD DESIGN® Award for design excellence and innovation. The GOOD DESIGN Awards Program, presented by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Archite...
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Parsons wins design-build contract for Terminal One at Newark Airport

Parsons wins design-build contract for Terminal One at Newark Airport Parsons was recently awarded a design-build contract for the Terminal One Redevelopment Project at Newark Airport (Newark Liberty International Airport) by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ). The work will be...
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Network Rail completes £1m bridge strengthening works

Network Rail completes £1m bridge strengthening works Network Rail carried out a £1m package of strengthening work to a six–span railway bridge between Ely and Littleport last week to enable the smooth running of services and prevent future delays on the line between Ely and Kings Lynn. In just 4 da...
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Bardem leads the way with new 25 ton Volvo Excavator

Bardem leads the way with new 25 ton Volvo Excavator Bardem Ltd of Paisley has opted for a twenty-five tonne Volvo EC250E to be its flagship excavator for its growing portfolio of demolition contracts. Following an initial introduction from SMT GB’s utility dealer for the Central Belt of Scotland...
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HAUS Architects experiments with thermally modified American Ash

HAUS Architects experiments with thermally modified American Ash Copperwood broke ground in fall 2015 for a family of four seeking an energy efficient, modest, modern dwelling. The site’s name, originated by the owner’s son, was inspired by the colour of the surrounding woods and landscape; an untou...
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JLG smart technology makes their Scissor Lifts stand out

JLG smart technology makes their Scissor Lifts stand out JLG Industries, a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, builds its ES-Series and R-Series slab scissor lifts with intuitive technologies that differentiate them from each other and the competition. This approac...
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Smith Power Equipment to flex construction muscle at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018

Smith Power Equipment to flex construction muscle at bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2018 South African importation and distribution company, Smith Power Equipment, represents leading global brands in the specialist machinery, turf maintenance and off-road vehicle market. They will be exhibiting at bauma CONEX...
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Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund celebrates successful 2017

Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund celebrates successful 2017 The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) ended 2017 with ten transactions signed and all its key performance indicators achieved. The new transactions represent US$200 million in loan commitments, bringing EAIF’s committed loan por...
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Is the EU in danger of making construction less productive

Is the EU in danger of making construction less productive Proposed European data privacy laws could hinder the flow of data around construction sites. Secretary General of the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE), Riccardo Viaggi, discuss here how the EU can be both a force for good...
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Anglo American recognises Metso for promoting safety

Anglo American recognises Metso for promoting safety During the past year, Metso has received several important recognitions for its safety management of maintenance operations at its Los Bronces Division in Chile. The latest, Major Commitment to Safety – Los Bronces Operation award was presen...
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The 5 biggest health and safety risks in 2018

The 5 biggest health and safety risks in 2018 OSHCR, the occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register has been looking at the 5 biggest risks that could damage your workforce and business in 2018. #1 AI Phobia The introduction of artificial intelligence and automation in workplaces and jobsit...
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Eurovia Contracting delivers major project supported by brand new JCB Hydradig kit

Eurovia Contracting delivers major project supported by brand new JCB Hydradig kit Eurovia Contracting has completed a major roadbuilding contract three months ahead of schedule, in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, with the help of a brand new JCB Hydradig. The leading civil engineering firm was the main con...
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Reducing the Risk of Construction Accidents

Reducing the Risk of Construction Accidents Construction sites can be hazardous places especially if health and safety procedures are not carried out correctly or regularly updated. Unfortunately, despite widespread awareness of effective risk management, accidents on construction sites still happen...
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New JLG 400SC Crawler Boom Lift showcased at The Rental Show

New JLG 400SC Crawler Boom Lift showcased at The Rental Show JLG Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, is showcasing the new JLG 400SC Crawler boom lift at booth #4413 during The Rental Show 2018. This 40-foot lift features tracks instead of conve...
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Engineering, environment and design consultancy SWECO set for Irish expansion

Engineering, environment and design consultancy SWECO set for Irish expansion Engineering, environment and design consultancy firm Sweco is set to grow its operations in Ireland following appointment to several national frameworks. The company, which established an office in Cork in May 2017, plans...
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Heros ‘Urban Mining’ operation in Netherlands relies on Hitachi

Heros ‘Urban Mining’ operation in Netherlands relies on Hitachi A fleet of Hitachi wheel loaders and excavators is providing crucial support to Heros Sluiskil BV (Heros), a facility in The Netherlands that extracts valuable raw materials from incinerated domestic and industrial waste for reuse. Hero...
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NXP GreenBox Dev Platform accelerates transition to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

NXP GreenBox Dev Platform accelerates transition to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles NXP Semiconductors has announced the availability of its GreenBox vehicle electrification development platform. GreenBox allows automakers and suppliers to begin early development of next-generation hybrid and electric...
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India signs Historic Agreement with Virgin Hyperloop One to build first Hyperloop

India signs Historic Agreement with Virgin Hyperloop One to build first Hyperloop Virgin Hyperloop One today announced the Indian State of Maharashtra’s intent to build a hyperloop between Pune and Mumbai beginning with an operational demonstration track. Virgin Group Founder and Virgin Hyperloop On...
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Scotland hit by 20 percent drop in Road Maintenance Funding

Scotland hit by 20 percent drop in Road Maintenance Funding A new report on Scottish local authority finances has found that continued budget restriction has resulted in 20% reduction in spending on road maintenance. The research was compiled by the Local Government Benchmarking Framework (LGBF) tha...
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Nijs BVBA and Borum keep Belgium in line

Nijs BVBA and Borum keep Belgium in line Nijs BVBA is a road maintenance company based in Messelbroek, Belgium, run by Kris Nijs, who has been involved in the road marking industry ever since he finished his studies. Kris started his career as a technical draughtsman at a street furniture and road m...
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JLG Industries launches digital resource centre DIRECTACCESS

JLG Industries launches digital resource centre DIRECTACCESS JLG Industries, a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, today launched JLG® DirectAccess. Accessible at www.jlg.com/en/direct-access, this new digital property is designed to provide equipment owners and op...
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Trimble partners with Aquarius Spectrum to deliver Leak Detection and Monitoring

Trimble partners with Aquarius Spectrum to deliver Leak Detection and Monitoring Trimble has formed an exclusive relationship with Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. to distribute a branded version of the Aquarius Spectrum wireless leak detection and monitoring solutions for water utilities throughout the U.S....
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Six tools to save time, control costs and Go Green on the Jobsite

Six tools to save time, control costs and Go Green on the Jobsite The search for efficiency in terms of labor, materials and timelines has come with the territory in the construction industry from the moment someone first made a brick out of mud and then wondered if there was a better way. Now is .....
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New Toyota TRD Pro Trucks delivers ultimate off-road performance

New Toyota TRD Pro Trucks delivers ultimate off-road performance For 2019, the new Toyota TRD Pro trucks, the Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma will all feature Fox shocks and a host of impressive off-road equipment tuned and designed by the engineers at Toyota Racing Development (TRD). First unveiled in 2...
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Washington State introduces truck transponders to bypass weigh stations

Washington State introduces truck transponders to bypass weigh stations Commercial truck drivers now have another option for bypassing state weigh stations – by opting into a system that uses truck transponders to save time and money. A new agreement allows drivers in Washington to use the PrePass w...
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BAM-PGGM / HABAU JV awarded €650m A10/A24 upgrades in Germany

BAM-PGGM / HABAU JV awarded €650m A10/A24 upgrades in Germany The consortium consisting of BAM-PGGM and HABAU has reached financial close on the Availability Model A10 / A24 AS Neuruppin to AD Pankow in Germany. The construction volume is €650 million. The project will include the design, build, fin...
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Freetech Hot-In-Place Recycling plays a key role on the Silk Road

Freetech Hot-In-Place Recycling plays a key role on the Silk Road In September 2013, China’s President Xi Jinping proposed a strategic plan to develop the Silk Road Economic Belt, an important component of the Belt and Road Initiative. An ambitious vision to promote China’s infrastructure, and stimu...
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AGD traffic radar ideal for above-ground, non-intrusive, loop-replacing detection

AGD traffic radar ideal for above-ground, non-intrusive, loop-replacing detection As more local authorities aim to eradicate in-ground detection from their road networks, AGD Systems’ 318 Traffic Control Radar provides the intelligent solution they need. Councils are seeking to cut the costs of inst...
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Balfour Beatty JV awarded LAX $1.95b contract for Automated People Mover

Balfour Beatty JV awarded LAX $1.95b contract for Automated People Mover Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has been awarded, in joint venture, a $1.95 billion design, build, finance, operate and maintain contract for the ‘Automated People Mover’ at Los Angeles International Air...
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Runway and taxiway marking at Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport

Runway and taxiway marking at Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport Together with the Airport International Group, HAL Engineering, and the Trading Company of Amman, in 2016, Borum won a tender to supply an Airport Line Marking Machine to be used in Jordan to stripe Queen Alia International Airp...
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Can we beat traffic congestion with technology?

Can we beat traffic congestion with technology? A new INRIX report was released last week that analysed and ranked the impact of traffic congestion worldwide in 2017. The report ranked the UK in the top ten of most congested countries and in the top three in Europe, beaten only by Russia and Turkey....
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JLG hosts QA on changing ANSI Standards at the Rental Show

JLG hosts QA on changing ANSI Standards at the Rental Show JLG Industries and a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, will host a series of live question-and-answer sessions on changes to standards issued by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Ca...
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IQ Academy webinar focuses on Mineral Planning Threats

IQ Academy webinar focuses on Mineral Planning Threats Planning issues concerning the safeguarding of surface and underground mineral resources will be explored in the second in a series of 30 minute ‘Lunch and Learn’ webinars from IQ Academy. Running from 12.30-13.00 on 22nd February 2018, ‘Mineral...
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Contractor sought for Mordialloc Bypass in Victoria, Australia

Contractor sought for Mordialloc Bypass in Victoria, Australia The congestion-busting Mordialloc Bypass is a step closer, with expressions of interest now open to build the $300 million project. The nine-kilometre bypass will link the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Springvale Road, Aspendale Garden...
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Carillion’s demise: what lessons can we learn?

Carillion’s demise: what lessons can we learn? Angus Dent, CEO of ArchOver looks at the lessons we can learn from the downfall of Carillion As the dust begins settling on the collapse of Carillion, we move to the damage assessment phase – but question marks remain over the fate of at least 43,000 jo...
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S-60 stiffleg derrick is the number one choice for bridge elevation project

S-60 stiffleg derrick is the number one choice for bridge elevation project The American model S-60 stiffleg derrick may be an old boy in the lifting world, but it can still out-perform many newer crane models. The unit, supplied by industrial equipment sales and rental company, F&M Mafco, is un...
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Contract awarded to upgrade Australia’s Plenty Road

Contract awarded to upgrade Australia’s Plenty Road The Victorian Government in Australia has fast-tracked works on the Plenty Road Upgrade, with major works to start within weeks. Minister for Roads Luke Donnellan announced that DECMIL has won the contract for the first stage of the $139.4 mi...
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CEO of SINN Power discusses his inspiration to generate electricity from ocean waves

CEO of SINN Power discusses his inspiration to generate electricity from ocean waves Philipp Sinn, CEO and founder of start-up SINN Power looks at the inspiration behind his wave power company: “At SINN Power, we develop a high-tech solution that generates renewable electricity from the power...
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Highways England explores A417 ‘Missing Link’ options

Highways England explores A417 ‘Missing Link’ options Known locally as the ‘missing link’ at Air Balloon roundabout, this stretch of single carriageway road between the Brockworth bypass and Cowley roundabout restricts the flow of traffic on a key route which is otherwise a contin...
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A14 bridge opened and old bridge to be demolished in the same week

A14 bridge opened and old bridge to be demolished in the same week The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon road upgrade is hitting two milestones this week, with a new bridge opening to traffic just days before the bridge it is replacing is being demolished. A new bridge over the A1 near Brampton was opened...
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Volvo debuts 35 ton ECR355E short swing crawler excavator

Volvo debuts 35 ton ECR355E short swing crawler excavator The newest addition to the Volvo E-Series excavator lineup from Volvo Construction Equipment offers a 10 percent increase in fuel efficiency over its predecessor model and increased digging and lifting forces for high productivity and perform...
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New KINSHOFER NOX-Tiltrotator Series offers advanced features for excavators

New KINSHOFER NOX-Tiltrotator Series offers advanced features for excavators KINSHOFER, one of the world’s leading sources of high-quality excavator and loader crane attachments, introduces the NOX-Tiltrotator Series. The attachments’ universal joint offers 360-degree continuous rotation and tilting...
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