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AI and Smarter Mapping to Transform Global Environmental Land Monitoring
AI and Smarter Mapping to Transform Global Environmental Land Monitoring Accurate land cover mapping has become a linchpin for biodiversity protection, climate adaptation, precision agriculture, and sustainable land-use planning. Yet, despite tremendous leaps in satellite remote sensing, one stubbor...
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Innovating Urban Mobility with Kapsch TrafficCom and Spain’s Mobility Lab
Innovating Urban Mobility with Kapsch TrafficCom and Spain’s Mobility Lab Spain’s Basque Country has long earned admiration as a crucible for industrial brilliance, high‑tech engineering and forward‑thinking urban development. Now, with Kapsch TrafficCom officially joining the prestigious Vito...
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Smarter Project Management Unlocks Growth and Efficiency for Modern Construction
Smarter Project Management Unlocks Growth and Efficiency for Modern Construction As projects grow in scale and complexity, firms are turning to digital tools not just to keep pace, but to get ahead. New research from Dodge Construction Network, conducted in partnership with Procore Technologies, off...
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Traffic Priority Tech Transforms Fleet Efficiency for Smarter Freight
Traffic Priority Tech Transforms Fleet Efficiency for Smarter Freight Freight movement sits at the beating heart of modern economies, yet urban congestion continues to create bottlenecks that drain time, money, and fuel. Applied Information and Geotab have joined forces to tackle this enduring chall...
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Caterpillar Charting a Tech-Driven Future at CES 2026
Caterpillar Charting a Tech-Driven Future at CES 2026 When one of the world’s most iconic industrial giants takes centre stage at the world’s biggest tech showcase, you know something significant is happening. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that Joe Creed, Caterpillar’s CEO,...
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How Connected Technology Is Transforming Highway Safety and Operations
How Connected Technology Is Transforming Highway Safety and Operations Driving has always been about movement and freedom. The open road gives people a sense of control and exploration. But times have changed. Cars are no longer just machines powered by fuel. They are digital systems filled with sen...
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Smart Technology Revolutionising the Foundations of Construction
Smart Technology Revolutionising the Foundations of Construction The construction industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation, blending traditional brick‑and‑mortar practices with cutting‑edge technology. From the earliest blueprints to the final brick laid on site, data and connectivit...
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Cummins and Komatsu Advance Hybrid Mining Haulage
Cummins and Komatsu Advance Hybrid Mining Haulage The global mining sector finds itself on the cusp of a transformative era, where decarbonisation is no longer on the horizon but firmly at the forefront of strategic planning. In a bold move to speed up the adoption of low-carbon haulage solutions, C...
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Egypt’s Green Infrastructure Push Gains Momentum with EBRD PPP
Egypt’s Green Infrastructure Push Gains Momentum with EBRD PPP Egypt’s ambition to accelerate sustainable development across critical infrastructure has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of the €10 million Egypt Project Preparation Facility (EPPF). Championed by the European Bank for...
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ADB Finances Kazakhstan’s Strategic Saryagash Bypass Highway
ADB Finances Kazakhstan’s Strategic Saryagash Bypass Highway Kazakhstan’s ambitions to cement its role as a crucial Eurasian transport gateway have received a major lift, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approving a sovereign-guaranteed loan worth the equivalent of 400 million US dollars for Ka...
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EBRD Finances Egyptian Ras Ghareb Wind Energy Project
EBRD Finances Egyptian Ras Ghareb Wind Energy Project Egypt continues to seize the momentum of its clean energy revolution, and one of its most ambitious steps forward has just taken a significant leap. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a US$ 74.1 million finan...
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ADB Backs Smart, Resilient Towns in Sikkim with $179m Investment
ADB Backs Smart, Resilient Towns in Sikkim with $179m Investment Sikkim, perched in the Himalayas and celebrated for its natural beauty, is charting a new path for sustainable and resilient urban development. With rapid urbanisation and climate pressures reshaping small mountain cities across India,...
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EBRD and EU Back Electric Inter‑City Bus Revolution in Egypt
EBRD and EU Back Electric Inter‑City Bus Revolution in Egypt Egypt is gearing up for a cleaner, smarter and more inclusive mobility future as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) join forces to support the country’s first inter‑city electric bus fle...
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Monogoto and Partners Bringing Hybrid IoT Innovation to CES 2026
Monogoto and Partners Bringing Hybrid IoT Innovation to CES 2026 Monogoto is gearing up to take the global stage at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where the company will showcase its bold vision for the future of hybrid cellular and satellite IoT connectivity. Taking place from 6 to 9 January, the event pro...
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Best Contractor Insurance Companies for High-Risk Projects
Best Contractor Insurance Companies for High-Risk Projects High-risk construction projects face unique challenges that demand strong protection. Equipment damage, weather delays, and liability claims can quickly affect progress and profit. The right contractor insurance company helps manage those ri...
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Stablecoin Car Buying in Bolivia Drives a New Crypto Financial Era
Stablecoin Car Buying in Bolivia Drives a New Crypto Financial Era Bolivia is setting a bold new precedent in Latin America’s automotive landscape. In a pioneering move, Toyosa S.A. and Crown Ltda., the exclusive distributors of Toyota, Lexus, Yamaha, BYD and other leading vehicle brands across the...
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Yokogawa and Toyota Team Up for Lunar Rover Innovation
Yokogawa and Toyota Team Up for Lunar Rover Innovation Exploring the Moon is no longer the exclusive domain of government space agencies. With the global space industry evolving at staggering speed, commercial players and technology leaders are stepping into the cosmic spotlight. Among them, Yokogaw...
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Wabtec and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Seal Historic US$4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal
Wabtec and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Seal Historic US$4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal Kazakhstan’s rail ambitions have taken a defining leap forward, as Wabtec Corporation and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) sign the largest locomotive deal in the American manufacturer’s history. Valued at 4.2 billion dollars...
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Grounded Unveils a New Era of Modular Emergency Command Centre EVs
Grounded Unveils a New Era of Modular Emergency Command Centre EVs When emergencies strike, communities rarely get second chances. Whether it is a coastal storm threatening thousands, a wildfire roaring through rural terrain or a public health team delivering critical outreach, mobility and resilien...
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China’s World Record Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge Opens
China’s World Record Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge Opens China has just shattered the world record for bridge height. Officially opened on 28 September 2025, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge soars 625 metres (2,051 ft) above the Beipan River in Guizhou province. Stretching 2,890 metres across a...
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Econolite Raises the Bar for Cloud Security in Traffic Management
Econolite Raises the Bar for Cloud Security in Traffic Management The worlds of transport management and cybersecurity rarely collide in headlines, yet when they do, it signals a profound shift in the digital maturity of mobility infrastructure. Econolite Systems, Inc. has achieved a landmark milest...
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London Build 2025 Shaping the Future of UK Construction
London Build 2025 Shaping the Future of UK Construction London Build Expo 2025 is gearing up for a monumental celebration. As it marks its tenth anniversary, the event returns to Olympia London from 19 to 20 November, promising its most ambitious edition to date. Over the past decade, this flagship...
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Unlocking Africa’s Infrastructure Future to Power a New Era of Investment
Unlocking Africa’s Infrastructure Future to Power a New Era of Investment Africa finds itself standing on the brink of transformative infrastructure growth, yet the gap between ambition and delivery remains stubbornly wide. While the continent boasts unparalleled potential, from its youthful populat...
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Saudi Water Transmission Network Links Saudi Regions with 587 km Pipeline
Saudi Water Transmission Network Links Saudi Regions with 587 km Pipeline Saudi Arabia has marked a significant leap in national water security and private-sector collaboration, as the Aljomaih Energy and Water led consortium reached financial close on the Jubail-Buraydah Independent Water Transmiss...
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Develon and Leica Unlock 3D Precision for 9 Series Excavators
Develon and Leica Unlock 3D Precision for 9 Series Excavators The construction industry never stands still, and neither do the innovators shaping its future. Develon and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have strengthened their partnership to bring full 3D machine control capabilities to every Deve...
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Live Retrofit in London Sets a New Benchmark for Sustainable HVAC Upgrades
Live Retrofit in London Sets a New Benchmark for Sustainable HVAC Upgrades London’s commercial real estate sector is undergoing a quiet revolution, and at its core sits a challenge shared across the capital: how to decarbonise complex, occupied buildings without grinding daily operations to a halt....
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Digital Construction North Puts AI in the Spotlight
Digital Construction North Puts AI in the Spotlight The North of England is gearing up for one of the most influential digital construction gatherings of the year, as Digital Construction North returns to Manchester Central on 19 November 2025. With a spotlight on artificial intelligence, data-drive...
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Understanding the Rebound Effect to Tackle China’s Road Energy Puzzle
Understanding the Rebound Effect to Tackle China’s Road Energy Puzzle China’s rapid urbanisation and expanding transport networks have reshaped mobility across the nation, yet the challenge of balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship remains firmly under the spotlight. As policymaker...
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Ultra-Thin Fabric Muscles and the Future of Wearable Robotics
Ultra-Thin Fabric Muscles and the Future of Wearable Robotics In the race to develop smarter, more intuitive wearable robotics, one breakthrough is quietly reshaping expectations across healthcare, construction, logistics, and rehabilitation. Researchers in South Korea have achieved what many saw as...
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South Africa and Global Leaders Spotlight Sustainable Progress at Big 5 Global
South Africa and Global Leaders Spotlight Sustainable Progress at Big 5 Global The Middle East, Africa and South Asia are experiencing a profound transformation in their built environments, with over nine trillion dollars in active projects underscoring unprecedented momentum in infrastructure inves...
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Bentley Systems Honours 2025 Partner Excellence Champions
Bentley Systems Honours 2025 Partner Excellence Champions Bentley Systems has once again taken centre stage on the global infrastructure technology stage, unveiling the winners of its prestigious 2025 Partner Excellence Awards. The programme recognises strategic partners who have not only excelled c...
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Catalysing Sustainable Infrastructure Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
Catalysing Sustainable Infrastructure Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean In a region brimming with potential yet hampered by infrastructure gaps, a new partnership is quietly reshaping the future of development finance. The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) and the OPEC Fund f...
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Modern Safety Helmet Standards Are Rewriting Construction Safety
Modern Safety Helmet Standards Are Rewriting Construction Safety The construction industry knows risk all too well, yet sometimes it takes a tragic turning point to force real change. For seasoned construction professional Scott Greenhaus, that moment came in 2018 with the devastating Miami pedestri...
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Breakthrough Waterproofing System Could Transform Tunnel Engineering
Breakthrough Waterproofing System Could Transform Tunnel Engineering Water ingress has plagued tunnel engineers for decades, compromising operational reliability, reducing service life, and posing safety risks. With infrastructure expanding into complex geological environments, the stakes have never...
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Seismic Safety for Tunnel-Group Metro Stations
Seismic Safety for Tunnel-Group Metro Stations Engineers have long understood that when earthquakes strike, underground structures are not immune from nature’s relentless energy. Yet metro systems built deep in rock are often assumed to be inherently safer than their shallow, soft-soil counterparts....
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Nanotech Is Transforming Rubber‑Reinforced Mixes for Green Concrete
Nanotech Is Transforming Rubber‑Reinforced Mixes for Green Concrete Concrete may be the backbone of global infrastructure, yet the world is grappling with its environmental footprint. Traditional mixes rely heavily on virgin aggregates and cement, both major contributors to resource depletion and ca...
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How Constructed Wetlands Are Quietly Transforming City Resilience
How Constructed Wetlands Are Quietly Transforming City Resilience Cities worldwide are grappling with an uncomfortable truth. Climate change is accelerating, populations are booming, and urban spaces are stretching far beyond their traditional limits. With approximately 56 percent of the global popu...
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Shape Memory Alloys Set to Transform Concrete Railway Ties
Shape Memory Alloys Set to Transform Concrete Railway Ties Concrete rail ties are the backbone of modern railway networks, securing rails in place and maintaining precise alignment under immense loads. However, as trains grow faster and heavier, these ties face relentless mechanical punishment. Fati...
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Modern Sleeper Trains Signal a Greener Rail Future for Serbia
Modern Sleeper Trains Signal a Greener Rail Future for Serbia Serbia’s ambitions to strengthen its position as a modern transport hub have taken another decisive step forward, with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) approving a sovereign-guaranteed loan worth up to €42 milli...
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AGCO Power Unveils Next-Generation Engines and Clean-Energy Vision at Agritechnica
AGCO Power Unveils Next-Generation Engines and Clean-Energy Vision at Agritechnica Agritechnica 2025 is set to shine a spotlight on powertrain transformation, and AGCO Power is arriving in Hanover with a forward-looking portfolio that blends advanced diesel engineering with ambitious clean-energy so...
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Yokogawa’s Digital Backbone for a Sustainable and Green Riyadh
Yokogawa’s Digital Backbone for a Sustainable and Green Riyadh Saudi Arabia’s Green Riyadh initiative is one of the most ambitious urban greening programmes on the planet, aiming to reshape the capital into a healthier, cooler, and more liveable metropolis by 2030. With a sweeping goal to plant 7.5...
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Hytera Unveils the P60 Smart PoC Radio at GITEX GLOBAL 2025
Hytera Unveils the P60 Smart PoC Radio at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Hytera has once again sharpened the competitive edge of professional communications. Unveiled at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the new P60 Smart PoC Radio marks a significant leap forward in mission-critical collaboration for public safety agencies, u...
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The Rise of Smart Materials in Infrastructure
The Rise of Smart Materials in Infrastructure Concrete has always been the stoic backbone of infrastructure, but new “self-sensing” mixes are giving it a voice. Imagine bridge pillars and pavements that themselves detect stress, cracks or moisture change, without external sensors. Engineers are achi...
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Powering IIoT Connectivity with Digi XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 4
Powering IIoT Connectivity with Digi XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 4 Digi International has once again raised the bar in IoT innovation with the launch of the Digi XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 4 cellular modem. As a global leader in Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, Digi continues to deliver reliable, cost-ef...
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Driving Infrastructure Investment in Zambia through PPPs
Driving Infrastructure Investment in Zambia through PPPs Zambia’s 2026 National Budget marks a bold turning point in the nation’s transport and logistics landscape. Presented by Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane in September 2025, the budget lays the groundwork for a far-reaching reform of h...
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Bobcat Expands Attachment Arsenal with Over 120 Attachments
Bobcat Expands Attachment Arsenal with Over 120 Attachments In the fast-evolving world of compact machinery, versatility is everything. Bobcat, already a global leader in compact equipment, has taken productivity to the next level with more than 120 original attachments that turn a single machine in...
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Colas Enhances Night-Time Safety with INSTABOOM Remote Barrier System
Colas Enhances Night-Time Safety with INSTABOOM Remote Barrier System For over 25 years, transport infrastructure specialist Colas has been the backbone of maintenance operations on the M275, one of Hampshire’s most vital arterial routes connecting Portsmouth to the M27. Six times a year, the road i...
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Costain’s Carbon Design Tool is Transforming Sustainable Infrastructure
Costain’s Carbon Design Tool is Transforming Sustainable Infrastructure Costain, one of the UK’s leading infrastructure solutions companies, is taking a bold step in the nation’s race to net zero with the creation of its proprietary Carbon Design Tool. The tool, developed to identify and ‘design out...
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JCB Marks 80 Years with a £100 Million Investment in UK Manufacturing
JCB Marks 80 Years with a £100 Million Investment in UK Manufacturing As JCB celebrates its 80th birthday, the iconic British manufacturer is marking the occasion not just with cake and candles, but with a visionary £100 million investment at its global headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire. The a...
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Tadano and Mammoet Remove Rabobank Signage from Rotterdam’s Euromast
Tadano and Mammoet Remove Rabobank Signage from Rotterdam’s Euromast At a vertigo-inducing 174 metres above Rotterdam, the city’s skyline changed once again as Mammoet Nederland undertook the complex task of removing Rabobank’s iconic signage from the Euromast observation tower. For over a decade, t...
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Kapsch TrafficCom Accelerates Serbia’s Smart Mobility with Four New Toll Plazas
Kapsch TrafficCom Accelerates Serbia’s Smart Mobility with Four New Toll Plazas Kapsch TrafficCom has reached another major milestone in Serbia’s transport modernisation drive with the opening of four new toll plazas along the Moravski Corridor. The development signals a leap forward in the country’...
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Rokbak Rugged ADT’s Hauling Africa’s Toughest Projects
Rokbak Rugged ADT’s Hauling Africa’s Toughest Projects In the relentless landscapes of Africa, where searing heat, swirling dust and torrential rains can turn a job site into a battleground, only the toughest machinery can keep pace. Rokbak articulated dump trucks (ADTs) have been proving thei...
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AGGPRO and Terracon Forge a Powerful Partnership to Advance Material Processing
AGGPRO and Terracon Forge a Powerful Partnership to Advance Material Processing AGGPRO, a long-standing leader in the UK’s aggregate processing machinery sector, has announced a strategic partnership with Terracon, a global pioneer in high-performance blenders. This collaboration marks a major miles...
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Southco Access Solutions Keep Modern Trains Secure and Sustainable
Southco Access Solutions Keep Modern Trains Secure and Sustainable Rail modernisation has propelled the industry into a new era of speed, efficiency, and sustainability. Yet, as trains become faster, smarter, and more connected, so too do the challenges of keeping them safe and secure. “Designers an...
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Distinguished Scholars Join Forces on NMITE’s New Academic Advisory Board
Distinguished Scholars Join Forces on NMITE’s New Academic Advisory Board NMITE, the pioneering specialist engineering and technical university based in Hereford, has announced the creation of its new Academic Advisory Board, an assembly of internationally recognised scholars whose expertise spans p...
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Kubota Power Fuels Tiger Plant Hire’s Ambitious Growth
Kubota Power Fuels Tiger Plant Hire’s Ambitious Growth Tiger Plant Hire, a Swindon-based success story in the UK’s competitive plant hire industry, is roaring into a new phase of expansion, driven by its latest investment in 14 Kubota midi excavators. Over the past year, the company has doubled its...
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Hitachi Construction Machinery to Embark on a Bold New Era as LANDCROS
Hitachi Construction Machinery to Embark on a Bold New Era as LANDCROS Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM) has announced a landmark transformation, rebranding itself as LANDCROS from April 2027. This bold shift signals more than a change in name, it represents a renewed vision for the fut...
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ITW Asia Opens in Shenzhen to Promote the Future of Smart Manufacturing
ITW Asia Opens in Shenzhen to Promote the Future of Smart Manufacturing The industrial spotlight is firmly on Shenzhen this week as ITW Asia 2025 – Industrial Technology World Asia opens its doors at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an). Running from 28–30 October, th...
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VisionLink Helps Finning Customers Slash Idle Time and Boost Fuel Efficiency
VisionLink Helps Finning Customers Slash Idle Time and Boost Fuel Efficiency Finning customers across the UK and Ireland are reaping the benefits of smarter fleet management thanks to VisionLink®, a Caterpillar-developed platform that has helped cut idle time by up to 50% and improve fuel efficiency...
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The Impact of Heavy Electric Trucks on New York City Roads
The Impact of Heavy Electric Trucks on New York City Roads New York City’s ageing bridges and roadways are bracing for an unexpected consequence of clean transport. As electric freight trucks roll out to replace diesel fleets, their massive battery packs could bring a new kind of strain to the city’...
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