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True One-way Glass with new Optical Metamaterial
True One-way Glass with new Optical Metamaterial A new approach has allowed researchers at Aalto University to create a kind of metamaterial that has so far been beyond the reach of existing technologies. Unlike natural materials, metamaterials and metasurfaces can be tailored to have specific elect...
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Detecting Structural Cracks with Circular Vibration Mode Ultrasound
Detecting Structural Cracks with Circular Vibration Mode Ultrasound A high-efficiency circular vibration/polarization ultrasonic conversion technology capable of detecting cracks, which can occur in various directions within a structure, has been developed for the first time in the world. For the fi...
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Creating Highly Ordered Self-Assembled Materials with Thermal Engineered Templates
Creating Highly Ordered Self-Assembled Materials with Thermal Engineered Templates Self-assembled solidifying eutectic materials directed by a template with miniature features demonstrate unique microstructures and patterns as a result of diffusion and thermal gradients caused by the template. Despi...
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Motorola extends visibility with Silent Sentinel acquisition
Motorola extends visibility with Silent Sentinel acquisition Motorola Solutions has acquired Silent Sentinel, a provider of specialized, long-range cameras based in Ware, United Kingdom. Designed to operate in the harshest conditions, Silent Sentinel’s rugged, thermal cameras offer clear visibility...
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Adimec to be acquired by Teledyne
Adimec to be acquired by Teledyne Teledyne Technologies Incorporated have announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Adimec Holding B.V. and its subsidiary. Adimec, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, develops customized high-performance industrial and scient...
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Superhydrophobic Materials revolutionizing Surface Science
Superhydrophobic Materials revolutionizing Surface Science Superhydrophobic surfaces, characterized by their ability to repel water with a contact angle above 150° and a sliding angle below 10°, offer a range of applications from self-cleaning and anti-corrosion to oil/water separation and droplet m...
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Iteris supporting City of Downey ITS project in Los Angeles County
Iteris supporting City of Downey ITS project in Los Angeles County Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a new contract by the City of Downey in Los Angeles County, California for a regional smart...
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Granite wins $112m Final Construction in Denali National Park
Granite wins $112m Final Construction in Denali National Park Granite successfully finished preconstruction services and, on February 1, 2024, was awarded the final $112 million construction option for the Polychrome Area Improvements Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) project by the Fe...
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Robotic LaserWeeder upgraded to evolve Agriculture
Robotic LaserWeeder upgraded to evolve Agriculture Carbon Robotics today announced the Track LaserWeeder, a new model of its proven LaserWeeder, and two software enhancements: spatial data intelligence in the Carbon Ops Center and multi-language support in the iPad operator app. By incorporating the...
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Sensors made from Frozen Smoke and AI can detect toxic formaldehyde
Sensors made from Frozen Smoke and AI can detect toxic formaldehyde Researchers have developed a sensor made from ‘frozen smoke’ that uses artificial intelligence techniques to detect formaldehyde in real time at concentrations as low as eight parts per billion, far beyond the sensitivity of most in...
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Atoms thick adhesive tape set to revolutionize future technology
Atoms thick adhesive tape set to revolutionize future technology Materials just atoms in thickness, known as two-dimensional (2D) materials, are set to revolutionize future technology, including in the electronics industry. However, commercialization of devices that contain 2D materials has faced ch...
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18,000 Freightliner Cascadia CNG Tractors to get Allison Transmissions
18,000 Freightliner Cascadia CNG Tractors to get Allison Transmissions Allison Transmission has announced a leading global logistics and delivery company will add Freightliner Cascadia compressed natural gas (CNG) day cab tractors equipped with the Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series™ (RHS) tra...
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Robot Dogs advancing Substation Inspections using AI
Robot Dogs advancing Substation Inspections using AI Avangrid, Inc., a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today a pilot project with Levatas and Boston Dynamics to advance substation inspections using artificial intelligence (AI) with the goal of increasi...
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Europe’s €10 Billion Venture into Central Asia’s Transport Future
Europe’s €10 Billion Venture into Central Asia’s Transport Future The Global Gateway Investors Forum has unveiled their plans in Brussels for Europe’s economic outreach towards Central Asia. The forum was not just another gathering. It was where the future of intercontinental trade...
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Upscaling 3D printed nanocellulose for Green Architecture
Upscaling 3D printed nanocellulose for Green Architecture For the first time, a hydrogel material made of nanocellulose and algae has been tested as an alternative, greener architectural material. The study, from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the Wallenberg Wood Science Center, sho...
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Open Automation Infrastructure with Schneider Electric, Intel and Red Hat
Open Automation Infrastructure with Schneider Electric, Intel and Red Hat Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, in collaboration with the technology companies Intel and Red Hat, today announced the release of a Distributed Control Node (DCN...
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ISEE celebrates success of Autonomous Truck Yard in Texas
ISEE celebrates success of Autonomous Truck Yard in Texas ISEE, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology for transportation and logistics, announced today the world’s first commercial fleet deployment of autonomous yard trucks at a Fortune 100 customer’s site. This cutting-edge deployment, located...
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The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link bridging dreams and realities
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link bridging dreams and realities In an enormous leap towards infrastructural magnificence, the city of Mumbai has embraced a new horizon with the unveiling of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL). This 22-kilometre marvel not only stands as India’s longest sea bridge...
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Jacobs wins contract for Strategic Planning for Irish National Transport Authority
Jacobs wins contract for Strategic Planning for Irish National Transport Authority Jacobs was awarded a contract to provide strategic planning and advisory services to Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) as it develops and implements high quality, sustainable, accessible transport infrastru...
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National Apprenticeship Week and promoting the Vital Role of Apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Week and promoting the Vital Role of Apprenticeships Every year, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) celebrates the power of apprenticeships, highlighting the positive impact they make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. The benefits that apprentices bring to bus...
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Burges Salmon advises on Banwell bypass as UK Government grants CPO
Burges Salmon advises on Banwell bypass as UK Government grants CPO The Planning and Compulsory Purchase team at independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has worked with North Somerset Council on the £90m Banwell bypass which was granted Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) by the Department for Transport...
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Iteris enhancing Traffic Data Solutions with Arity Partnership
Iteris enhancing Traffic Data Solutions with Arity Partnership Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced a new agreement with Arity, a mobility data and analytics company, founded by The Allstate Corporation, to integrate a b...
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AI Trailer Auto-Coupling System unveiled by ISEE
AI Trailer Auto-Coupling System unveiled by ISEE At the Manifest supply chain technology showcase, ISEE, a leading autonomous vehicle company, unveiled their fully-automated, AI-powered trailer auto-coupling system for autonomous yard trucks. ISEE’s industry-first technology autonomously couples the...
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Large-Scale Battery Energy Storage System to be built near Alcoutim in Portugal
Large-Scale Battery Energy Storage System to be built near Alcoutim in Portugal Global energy storage platform provider Powin LLC and Galp, Portugal’s leading integrated energy company, have partnered to install a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at one of Galp’s solar power plants...
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TrukOptiks App promises to redefine transparency for Truck Drivers
TrukOptiks App promises to redefine transparency for Truck Drivers TrukOptiks, Inc. proudly announces the release of TrukOptiks, a web and mobile application poised to transform trucking by prioritizing transparency, efficiency, and recognition for both drivers and shippers. TrukOptiks bridges the g...
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RISE Robotics announces limited licenses for Angular Flat Belt Drive Patent
RISE™Robotics announces limited licenses for Angular Flat Belt Drive Patent RISE™Robotics, a leading innovator in mechanical systems, proudly announces the availability of limited licenses for its game-changing patent, EP 3 652 466 B1. This pioneering technology unlocks new possibiliti...
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Improving Fuel Cell Durability with Fatigue-Resistant Membranes
Improving Fuel Cell Durability with Fatigue-Resistant Membranes In hydrogen fuel cells, electrolyte membranes frequently undergo deformation and develop cracks during operation. A research team has recently introduced a fatigue-resistant polymer electrolyte membrane for hydrogen fuel cells, employin...
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Making the roads safe in Sicily with the W 210 Fi Milling Machine
Making the roads safe in Sicily with the W 210 Fi Milling Machine The first F-Series large milling machine was recently delivered to Sicilian road construction contractor Sicilstrade. Its first project: rehabilitation work on sections of the SS126 and SS626 national highways in the heartland of the...
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Trimble unveils cutting-edge Construction Technology Solutions
Trimble unveils cutting-edge Construction Technology Solutions In an era where technology’s evolution seems to outpace time itself, the construction industry is not left behind. Trimble has once again pushed the envelope with the release of three innovative products. Aimed at revolutionizing h...
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Turning Red Mud into Green Steel for Sustainable Metal Production
Turning Red Mud into Green Steel for Sustainable Metal Production The production of aluminium generates around 180 million tonnes of toxic red mud every year. Scientists at the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung, a centre for iron research, have now shown how green steel can be produced from alu...
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Komatsu and Williams Racing forge ahead with Dynamic F1 Partnership
Komatsu and Williams Racing forge ahead with Dynamic F1 Partnership In the fast-paced realm of Formula One, the fusion of heritage and innovation often heralds the dawn of ground-breaking partnerships. This year, we’re witnessing the resurgence of a historic alliance with a futuristic vision,...
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Visionary Housing Project promises 1,500 new homes in London
Visionary Housing Project promises 1,500 new homes in London In the heart of East London, a ground-breaking initiative is underway that’s set to transform the Limmo Peninsula in Canning Town into a vibrant residential hub. Places for London Limited (PfL), a subsidiary of Transport for London (...
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Angola’s ambitious US$4.5 billion 550 km Rail Corridor Project
Angola’s ambitious US$4.5 billion 550 km Rail Corridor Project In a bold stride towards infrastructural innovation and economic integration, the All-American Rail Group (AARG) and Angola’s Ministry of Transport have recently joined forces, sealing their collaboration with a Memorandum of...
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UKREiiF to showcase £150 Billion of Real Estate Investments
UKREiiF to showcase £150 Billion of Real Estate Investments Around £150 billion worth of investment opportunities are set to be showcased and discussed at UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) this coming May as towns, cities, and counties across the UK look to meet inve...
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Komatsu safety, electrification, and connectivity at Intermat 2024
Komatsu safety, electrification, and connectivity at Intermat 2024 Komatsu, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction, mining, and forestry equipment, is delighted to announce its participation to Intermat 2024, the trade fair for construction machinery and construction technology schedul...
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Achieving High-Safety and Ultra-Fast Charging for Lithium Batteries
Achieving High-Safety and Ultra-Fast Charging for Lithium Batteries Lithium-ion batteries, essential for electric vehicles, face safety concerns due to polarization effects during fast charging. Researchers have now studied the impact of high-concentration electrolytes on their interface kinetics an...
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The Growing Demand for Circular Design in PPE Workwear
The Growing Demand for Circular Design in PPE Workwear Millions of working professionals are required to wear protective workwear and PPE items every day. From construction to the rail and highways sectors, employers and their staff rely on appropriate clothing that offers the technical protection,...
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Scrap Aluminium and the ShAPE of future buildings
Scrap Aluminium and the ShAPE of future buildings The circular economy just closed the loop on scrap aluminium, thanks to a new patent-pending technology developed at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. That twisted aluminium mesh, those banged up bicycle frames, and th...
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Septentrio announces AntaRx-Si3 inertial GNSS Smart Antenna
Septentrio announces AntaRx-Si3 inertial GNSS Smart Antenna Septentrio, a leader in high-precision GNSS/INS positioning solutions, announces AntaRx-Si3. This is the first GNSS/INS (Inertial Navigation System) Smart Antenna on the market in an ultra-rugged enclosure, designed for easy installation on...
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Sweco and Gasunie sign 10 year agreement for Netherlands Energy Transition
Sweco and Gasunie sign 10 year agreement for Netherlands Energy Transition Sweco will be supporting Dutch energy operator Gasunie in the development of a new energy infrastructure, enabling the operator’s transition from transportation of natural gas to hydrogen, CO2, renewable gas, and heat. Gasuni...
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Wood is making a comeback in construction
Wood is making a comeback in construction We’ve been using wood to build things for a very long time. According to the recently discovered remains of a half-a-million-year-old wooden structure in Africa, we’ve been building with wood before we were even fully human. From those early beginnings to th...
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Robotics electric controls could be replaced by 3D Printed Pneumatic Modules
Robotics electric controls could be replaced by 3D Printed Pneumatic Modules In the future, soft robots will be able to perform tasks that cannot be done by conventional robots. These soft robots could be used in terrain that is difficult to access and in environments where they are exposed to chemi...
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Cadence unveils Millennium Platform for Accelerated Digital Twins
Cadence unveils Millennium Platform for Accelerated Digital Twins Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced the Cadence® Millennium™ Enterprise Multiphysics Platform, the industry’s first hardware/software (HW/SW) accelerated digital twin solution for Multiphysics system design and analysi...
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Global Transport Solutions Group acquired by AIT Worldwide Logistics
Global Transport Solutions Group acquired by AIT Worldwide Logistics AIT Worldwide Logistics, one of the world’s leaders in global supply chain solutions, has acquired Global Transport Solutions Group (GTS), a prominent international freight forwarder specializing in time-critical marine spare parts...
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Spatial Computing with VR and AR Headsets
Spatial Computing with VR and AR Headsets Among the buzziest consumer technologies right now are “mixed reality” or “spatial computing” headsets that convincingly blend views of the real world with digital content. A key enabling technology behind these gizmos is passthrough video, which involves bl...
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Excavation of Fermilab DUNE colossal caverns completed
Excavation of Fermilab DUNE colossal caverns completed Excavation workers have finished carving out the future home of the gigantic particle detectors for the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. Located a mile below the surface, the three colossal caverns are at the core of a new res...
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Solera’s LoJack LE paves the way for Vehicle Security
Solera’s LoJack LE paves the way for Vehicle Security In an era where vehicle thefts are more than just a blot on the landscape, Solera Global Corp. is changing the game with the introduction of LoJack LE, a revolutionary tool under the esteemed LoJack brand, designed to bolster stolen vehicle...
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BMW accelerating development of Vehicles with 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
BMW accelerating development of Vehicles with 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Dassault Systèmes and BMW Group today embarked on a long-term strategic partnership to develop BMW Group’s future engineering platform featuring Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform at its core. More than 17,000 employees across...
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Revolutionizing Nuclear Decommissioning with a Symbiotic Robot Fleet
Revolutionizing Nuclear Decommissioning with a Symbiotic Robot Fleet In a recently published study in the journal Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Cyber-systems and Robotics, a team of researchers has developed a novel approach to nuclear facility decommissioning using a fleet of robo...
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BRICK System and VR could revolutionise Building Maintenance
BRICK System and VR could revolutionise Building Maintenance A new system that brings together real-world sensing and virtual reality would make it easier for building maintenance personnel to identify and fix issues in commercial buildings that are in operation. The system was developed by computer...
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Rehabilitating a German Motorway with Vögele’s InLine-Pave Sustainable Method
Rehabilitating a German Motorway with Vögele’s InLine-Pave Sustainable Method A section of the southern Berlin orbital needed renewing as a result of severe rut formation. In order to rehabilitate this heavily-used section of motorway to a high standard, as quickly as possible, whilst saving r...
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Revolutionizing Infrastructure Maintenance with Robotics
Revolutionizing Infrastructure Maintenance with Robotics Our built environment is aging and failing faster than we can maintain it. Recent building collapses and structural failures of roads and bridges are indicators of a problem that’s likely to get worse, according to experts, because it’s just n...
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Balancing Urban Expansion with Waste Sustainability Challenges
Balancing Urban Expansion with Waste Sustainability Challenges More than half of the world’s population—4.4 billion people—lives in cities, and that proportion will grow to two-thirds by the year 2050, according to the United Nations. As the world’s population expands, and becomes increasingly urban...
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Granite unveils fully automated Aggregate Plant in Tucson
Granite unveils fully automated Aggregate Plant in Tucson Granite announced the successful completion of its first fully automated aggregate plant in Tucson, Arizona, marking a milestone in the company’s commitment to technological advancement and sustainable production practices. Construction...
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Carbon and cost benefits from using Geosynthetic Interlayers
Carbon and cost benefits from using Geosynthetic Interlayers Foster Contracting have estimated that values ranging from 29% to 93% can be achieved in carbon reduction, along with significant cost savings when using geosynthetic interlayers to extend the life of a pavement. In April 2023, PYE Managem...
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Allison Transmission to transform Innovation with Allison Ventures
Allison Transmission to transform Innovation with Allison Ventures Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and def...
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OilQuick expands in Europe with Hagaberg Partnership
OilQuick expands in Europe with Hagaberg Partnership OilQuick and Hagaberg have announced an exciting new dealer partnership to boost their sales and expand product awareness throughout Europe. With this partnership, Hagaberg has gained access to the entire range of OilQuick’s OQT product rang...
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Industrial Remote Control just got intuitive with the Cattron PatriotPro
Industrial Remote Control just got intuitive with the Cattron PatriotPro Cattron, a leader in radio remote control, engine and generator control panels and cloud-based monitoring and control solutions formally announced that its next generation of Remtron has arrived with the release of the PatriotP...
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Robotics Training could fix the Skills Gap in Manufacturing
Robotics Training could fix the Skills Gap in Manufacturing Global manufacturing is facing a growing productivity paradox. While manufacturers are racing to capture retiring workers’ knowledge before they leave, using that knowledge with new technologies, including robotics, is becoming challenging...
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How Big Data is transforming the Construction Industry
How Big Data is transforming the Construction Industry Navigating through complex challenges is an integral part of any construction project. Even the most skilled general contractors occasionally encounter unforeseen issues that can disrupt the best-laid plans. The critical questions here are: How...
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