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Volvo CE’s New Generation A40 Articulated Hauler Arrives in Singapore
Volvo CE’s New Generation A40 Articulated Hauler Arrives in Singapore The streets of Singapore have welcomed a game‑changer. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has just debuted its New Generation A40 Articulated Hauler in the Lion City, and it’s making a serious impression. With a potent mix of...
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How Systems Thinking Could Redefine Transport Safety
How Systems Thinking Could Redefine Transport Safety TRL’s new guide, Systems Thinking in Transport Safety: Cross Modal Safety Change Programme, published for the UK Department for Transport (DfT), introduces a bold way of tackling safety challenges across road, rail, air, and maritime transpo...
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Fare Co-op’s Rapid Rise to America’s 3rd Largest Fully Licensed Rideshare
Fare Co-op’s Rapid Rise to America’s 3rd Largest Fully Licensed Rideshare In less than a year, Fare Co-op has done what many thought impossible, secured a place alongside Uber and Lyft as the only rideshare companies licensed to operate in three or more US states. The driver-owned federated cooperat...
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DoRa Gen 2 Ratcheting Load Binder Sets New Benchmarks
DoRa Gen 2 Ratcheting Load Binder Sets New Benchmarks Flatbed operators know that every minute saved during load securing is a minute gained on the road. Doleco USA has just raised the bar with the launch of the DoRa Gen 2 Ratcheting Load Binder, a re-engineered version of its popular telescopic bin...
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EBRD Invests in Montenegro’s Green Future with Wind Farm Expansion
EBRD Invests in Montenegro’s Green Future with Wind Farm Expansion Montenegro’s renewable energy sector is getting a substantial boost as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) commits an additional €26 million to expand the landmark Gvozd wind farm. This extra financing will se...
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XCMG Compact Powerhouses Transforming Urban Construction
XCMG Compact Powerhouses Transforming Urban Construction As urban spaces grow denser and labour shortages continue to challenge project schedules, compact excavators have become indispensable for modern construction. XCMG, a global construction machinery leader, is driving this transformation with t...
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Revolutionising Road Haulage with the Bulldog e-Trailer
Revolutionising Road Haulage with the Bulldog e-Trailer Electrogenic, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) innovation, has joined forces with Berkeley Coachworks in a partnership set to transform the future of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) transport. Their collaboration focuses on the Bulldog carbon-fibre...
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Building Resilience and Bridging Gaps with Private Capital
Building Resilience and Bridging Gaps with Private Capital In a world buffeted by macroeconomic turbulence, infrastructure investment remains a rock‑solid anchor – critical for spurring job creation, long‑term development, and resilience. Even amid surging inflation and rising interest rates, infras...
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Driving Asia’s Built Environment Forward at IBEW and BEX Asia 2025
Driving Asia’s Built Environment Forward at IBEW and BEX Asia 2025 The International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2025 has officially opened its doors at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore. Organised by BCA International, a subsidiary of the Building and Construction Autho...
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HSE Week UAE 2025 Sets a New Benchmark for Workplace Safety and Sustainability
HSE Week UAE 2025 Sets a New Benchmark for Workplace Safety and Sustainability HSE Week UAE 2025 in Abu Dhabi drew record-breaking attendance, uniting government leaders, international industry experts, and health, safety, and environment (HSE) specialists for a pivotal discussion on workplace safet...
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ETH Zurich Students Create Groundbreaking Multi-Metal 3D Printing Technology
ETH Zurich Students Create Groundbreaking Multi-Metal 3D Printing Technology In a leap that could transform aerospace manufacturing and beyond, students at ETH Zurich have developed a novel laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) system capable of printing multiple metals simultaneously. By employing a rotat...
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CABEI Fuels El Salvador’s Sustainable City Transformation
CABEI Fuels El Salvador’s Sustainable City Transformation In a compelling display of leadership and forward‑thinking strategy, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) stepped into the limelight at the 11th Sustainable Cities Forum in El Salvador. With the rallying cry Building a s...
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ADB Transforming Assam with $125m Investment in Urban Resilience and Growth
ADB Transforming Assam with $125m Investment in Urban Resilience and Growth The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has greenlit a transformative $125 million loan aimed at reshaping urban infrastructure and climate resilience across Assam, one of India’s most flood-prone and infrastructure-challenged stat...
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The Rise of The Robot Jobsite
The Rise of The Robot Jobsite Imagine a sprawling mine in Western Australia where colossal 250-tonne haul trucks ferry loads of ore without a single human at the wheel. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in Sweden, a fleet of quiet electric excavators reshapes a city block, guided by artificial inte...
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ITWA 2025 Bringing the World to Shenzhen’s Innovation Hub
ITWA 2025 Bringing the World to Shenzhen’s Innovation Hub Industrial Tech World Asia 2025 (ITWA 2025) is gearing up for a landmark debut under a refreshed brand identity, promising to be one of the most significant industrial events of the year. From 28 to 30 October, the Shenzhen World Exhibition...
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Precision Magnetic Measurement for Ultra-Efficient Power Electronics
Precision Magnetic Measurement for Ultra-Efficient Power Electronics A pioneering team of Japanese researchers has developed an advanced magnetic Barkhausen noise (MBN) measurement system that promises to revolutionise the understanding and performance of soft magnetic materials, the unsung heroes b...
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Bonfiglioli’s Electrification and Drive Solutions for Construction and Mining
Bonfiglioli’s Electrification and Drive Solutions for Construction and Mining Bonfiglioli has long cemented its reputation as the go-to partner for construction and mining machinery manufacturers seeking high-performance, tailor-made drive solutions. As a global leader in final drives, gear systems,...
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BSIF Bad Vibrations Campaign Tackling HAVS Head‑On
BSIF Bad Vibrations Campaign Tackling HAVS Head‑On The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), the UK’s foremost trade body for the safety sector, has stepped forward with a compelling new awareness drive. Dubbed Bad Vibrations, this campaign demystifies Hand‑Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS),...
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Digital Construction North 2025 to Power Up the North’s Built Environment Future
Digital Construction North 2025 to Power Up the North’s Built Environment Future Digital Construction North (DCN) is set to make its highly anticipated return for its second year on 19 November at Manchester Central. The event is quickly becoming the go-to date in the Northern AECO (Architecture, En...
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KfW IPEX-Bank Backs New Stuttgart Light Rail Fleet with €84m Finance
KfW IPEX-Bank Backs New Stuttgart Light Rail Fleet with €84m Finance Stuttgart is making a significant leap forward in sustainable urban mobility. KfW IPEX-Bank has agreed to provide Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB) with an €84 million loan to finance 30 new S-DT8.17 series light rail vehicles. Th...
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How Real‑Time Data Fuels Manufacturing Productivity Gains
How Real‑Time Data Fuels Manufacturing Productivity Gains Even as UK factories hum with machines, stock flows, and sensors, only a fraction of their digital chatter translates into immediacy and insight. Nearly half of manufacturers admit that data integration and system complexity are throttling au...
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Custom Kubota Powers Low-Ground-Pressure Success for Joe Allan & Sons
Custom Kubota Powers Low-Ground-Pressure Success for Joe Allan & Sons In the heart of rural Scotland, where terrain can quickly turn from solid ground to deep, soft peat, access can make or break a project. For Drymen-based Joe Allan & Sons Plant Hire and Contracting, the answer came in the...
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ZEEKR lands in Greece with premium EV tech taking the stage at Thessaloniki
ZEEKR lands in Greece with premium EV tech taking the stage at Thessaloniki GEO Mobility Hellas is introducing ZEEKR to the Greek market with a full public debut at the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair and the Auto Thessaloniki 2025 showcase. It’s a strategic launch that plugs Greece directly in...
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BMW and Qualcomm Launch Game-Changing Automated Driving System
BMW and Qualcomm Launch Game-Changing Automated Driving System The automotive world is witnessing a major leap forward as Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and BMW Group unveil their jointly developed Snapdragon Ride Pilot, an automated driving system set to redefine safety, efficiency, and driving intell...
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Trimble Advances Secure Construction with FedRAMP Authorization Effort
Trimble Advances Secure Construction with FedRAMP Authorization Effort Trimble has taken a decisive step towards bolstering the digital transformation of public sector construction by initiating the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) process for three of its flagship solutio...
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Ashleigh Contracts’ Machinery Retirement Auction Splashes Onto the Market
Ashleigh Contracts’ Machinery Retirement Auction Splashes Onto the Market A notable shift is underway in the marine construction scene as Ashleigh Contracts, the highly respected marine civil engineering specialist, launches a high-profile auction to retire over 200 pieces of equipment. In collabora...
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Esri MX Launches as Mexico’s New Geospatial Innovation Hub
Esri MX Launches as Mexico’s New Geospatial Innovation Hub Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, has unveiled Esri Mexico (Esri MX) as its new geospatial innovation centre for the country, taking over all products and services from its long-time distributor, Sistemas de Información Geogr...
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Bentley Systems Champions AI Education for US Youth
Bentley Systems Champions AI Education for US Youth Bentley Systems, the infrastructure-software powerhouse, has taken a bold stride in nurturing tomorrow’s innovators. By signing the White House’s Pledge to America’s Youth: Investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education, the company has positi...
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Camera-Free Radar Technology Redefines Human Monitoring
Camera-Free Radar Technology Redefines Human Monitoring Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has unveiled its latest innovation: the AK581xAIM Antenna-in-Module (AiM) millimetre wave (mmWave) radar modules. These compact, camera-free devices can detect human presence, breathing patterns, body...
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Steering the Digital Horizon with CoreSite at Yotta 2025
Steering the Digital Horizon with CoreSite at Yotta 2025 CoreSite, part of American Tower, is set to take a prominent role at Yotta 2025, a landmark event bringing together the digital infrastructure industry to tackle the complex challenge of sustainable, scalable growth in the age of AI. Taking pl...
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Driving Precision with Digital Twins to Transform Gearbox Fault Diagnosis
Driving Precision with Digital Twins to Transform Gearbox Fault Diagnosis In heavy industry, energy production, and transportation, gearboxes are the workhorses of power transmission. Yet, they often face relentless mechanical stress, high loads, and unforgiving environmental conditions. When a gear...
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Swiss Researchers Are Redefining Timber Frame Wall Strength
Swiss Researchers Are Redefining Timber Frame Wall Strength The sharp crack of splitting wood echoes through Empa’s vast construction hall. A horizontal load of over 100 kilonewtons has just snapped a beam in a two-storey timber wall. For Empa researcher Nadja Manser, it’s the sound of success. This...
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BeamChamp and SkyBrace to Steal the Spotlight at FABTECH
BeamChamp and SkyBrace to Steal the Spotlight at FABTECH With FABTECH just around the corner, BZI® and its R&D arm InnovaTech® are preparing to grab the spotlight at Chicago’s McCormick Place, booth A5974, from 8–11 September. The international construction scene is buzzing, and for good reason....
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Miller and Gullco’s Hercules Welding System Takes Centre Stage at FABTECH
Miller and Gullco’s Hercules Welding System Takes Centre Stage at FABTECH Miller Electric and Gullco International are making headlines ahead of FABTECH 2025 with the launch of Hercules, a cutting‑edge welding automation system. Designed for high‑efficiency MIG welding, Hercules is tailored for heav...
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What to Consider When Choosing your First Vehicle
What to Consider When Choosing your First Vehicle Choosing your first car is an exciting milestone. With so many options to choose from, it’s important to make an informed decision. Always start by checking the MOT history of any used car you’re considering. This will provide insight into how well t...
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Hydrophilic Materials Lead the Way in Subsurface Oil Management
Hydrophilic Materials Lead the Way in Subsurface Oil Management In the shifting landscape of groundwater remediation and subsurface engineering, researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have turned a long‑standing assumption upside down. Their detailed microfluidic observa...
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Revolutionising Functionally Graded Materials with Laser Remelting
Revolutionising Functionally Graded Materials with Laser Remelting An international team of researchers has just spotlighted a clever fix for a longstanding additive manufacturing issue—achieving seamless transitions between dissimilar materials. By weaving in a layer-wise laser remelting (LR) step...
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Taming Internal Force Antagonism in Parallel Robots
Taming Internal Force Antagonism in Parallel Robots In the fast-evolving world of mechanical engineering, redundant parallel robots promise transformative potential in industrial automation. Yet, a persistent hurdle stands in their way: internal force antagonism (IFA). This issue, unique to redundan...
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Sharpening the Future of Machining with Advanced Edge Preparation Techniques
Sharpening the Future of Machining with Advanced Edge Preparation Techniques In the realm of mechanical engineering, the performance of cutting tools can make or break a machining operation. As manufacturing embraces ultraprecision cutting, high-speed machining, and dry processing of tough materials...
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AEye and Flasheye Forge Alliance to Advance Next-Gen Transportation and Safety
AEye and Flasheye Forge Alliance to Advance Next-Gen Transportation and Safety AEye, Inc., a global leader in software-defined, high-performance lidar solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Flasheye, a pioneer in real-time 3D perception software. The collaboration will see Flasheye’s...
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Heidelberg Materials North America Adopts ISNetworld to Elevate Safety and Compliance
Heidelberg Materials North America Adopts ISNetworld to Elevate Safety and Compliance Heidelberg Materials North America, a leading force in the cement, aggregates, and heavy building materials sector, has chosen ISNetworld as its central contractor information management platform. The move aims to...
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Cracking the Code of Hidden Oil Barriers with 4D Seismic Imaging
Cracking the Code of Hidden Oil Barriers with 4D Seismic Imaging For decades, oil companies have faced a frustrating dilemma. Seismic scans point to vast underground reserves, yet production often dries up far earlier than anticipated. Penn State University researchers believe they’ve cracked part o...
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Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro Signals a Cleaner and Faster Future
Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro Signals a Cleaner and Faster Future Bengaluru has taken another decisive step toward sustainable, modern urban transport with the launch of its Yellow Line—a 19-kilometre corridor linking RV Road to Bommasandra, with 16 strategically positioned stations. Prime Minister Na...
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Revitalising Albania’s Rail to Power Green Connectivity in the Western Balkans
Revitalising Albania’s Rail to Power Green Connectivity in the Western Balkans Albania is taking a decisive step towards a modern, sustainable transport future with the launch of a €120 million reconstruction and electrification project for the Durrës–Rrogozhinë railway. This critical 34 km section...
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Digital Twins Are Transforming Global Infrastructure
Digital Twins Are Transforming Global Infrastructure Modern road infrastructure is undergoing a transformation at a breakneck pace, blending time-honoured asphalt with cutting-edge algorithms. Around the world, highways are becoming “smart,” integrating sensors, software, and real-time data to make...
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How Atlas Copco’s X28 Speeds Up Urban Slope Reinforcement in South Korea
How Atlas Copco’s X28 Speeds Up Urban Slope Reinforcement in South Korea In South Korea’s mountainous Gyeonggi Province, slope reinforcement isn’t just a safety precaution—it’s a lifeline for urban development. In the bustling city of Gwangju, SamBaek Construction is tackling one of the region...
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Acrow’s Ingenious Detour Bridge Keeping Michigan Moving
Acrow’s Ingenious Detour Bridge Keeping Michigan Moving In the bustling transport corridors of Michigan, where commercial hauliers and everyday commuters share the same arteries, bridge replacement projects can cause major disruption. Recognising this, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT...
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Komatsu’s PC20E-6 Promises A New Era in Electric Mini Excavators
Komatsu’s PC20E-6 Promises A New Era in Electric Mini Excavators Komatsu has taken a significant step forward in the electrification of construction machinery with the launch of its PC20E-6 mini excavator. Designed for a full day’s work without emissions, this compact yet powerful machine is t...
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Trimble and Hyundai Launch Factory-Ready HD130A Dozer with 3D Grade Control
Trimble and Hyundai Launch Factory-Ready HD130A Dozer with 3D Grade Control Trimble and Hyundai Construction Equipment have taken a significant step in merging digital precision with heavy-duty performance. The new Hyundai HD130A bulldozer line is now available in a Trimble Ready configuration strai...
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Green Finance for Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure in Chisinau
Green Finance for Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure in Chisinau The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is stepping up with a €68.2 million project finance loan, backed by the European Union’s first-loss risk guarantee, to help Chisinau reshape its cityscape with sustainable i...
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EIB TechEU Platform Powering Europe’s Next Generation of Innovation
EIB TechEU Platform Powering Europe’s Next Generation of Innovation Europe’s drive to cement its position as a global leader in technology has just received a significant boost. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has unveiled its ambitious TechEU Platform, a transformative initiative designed...
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The Road to Prosperity Requires Smart Maintenance Strategies
The Road to Prosperity Requires Smart Maintenance Strategies Proactive road maintenance is more than a technical necessity, it’s a strategic investment in economic growth, safety, and social equity. Well-planned road maintenance keeps traffic running efficiently, cuts long-term costs, and ensures ro...
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Green Hydrogen Could Go Mainstream with Cheaper Catalysts
Green Hydrogen Could Go Mainstream with Cheaper Catalysts As the global energy sector races toward net zero, hydrogen has stepped into the limelight as a clean and adaptable energy carrier. Among the production methods, proton exchange membrane water electrolysers (PEMWE) are winning favour for thei...
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NVIDIA Unveils DRIVE AGX Thor Developer Kit for Next-Gen Autonomous Vehicles
NVIDIA Unveils DRIVE AGX Thor Developer Kit for Next-Gen Autonomous Vehicles NVIDIA has taken another bold step in the race toward smarter, safer autonomous mobility with the launch of its DRIVE AGX Thor developer kit. Designed to cater to the growing complexity of autonomous systems, the platform p...
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PPP Finance and the Aseer-Jazan Highway to Connect the Kingdom
PPP Finance and the Aseer-Jazan Highway to Connect the Kingdom Saudi Arabia is raising the bar in infrastructure, and the Aseer–Jazan Highway Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) project is proof positive. Once a mere plan, it’s now flashing across headlines as key consortia advance through prequalific...
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Webfleet to Showcase Sustainable Fleet Insights at Cenex Expo and EV Rally
Webfleet to Showcase Sustainable Fleet Insights at Cenex Expo and EV Rally Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally recognised fleet management solution, is set to make a major impact at Cenex Expo 2025, the UK’s premier event for low-carbon and connected mobility. Not only will the company unveil its lates...
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ACSL and Teledyne FLIR Forge Alliance to Elevate Thermal Drone Technology
ACSL and Teledyne FLIR Forge Alliance to Elevate Thermal Drone Technology Teledyne FLIR OEM, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and a global powerhouse in thermal imaging innovation, has joined forces with ACSL, Japan’s foremost drone manufacturer, in a partnership set to redefine aeri...
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PlantWorx 2025 to Showcase the Best Construction Innovation in the UK
PlantWorx 2025 to Showcase the Best Construction Innovation in the UK With the countdown now in its final weeks, anticipation for PlantWorx 2025 is reaching fever pitch. From 23–25 September, Newark Showground will transform into the UK’s largest working construction exhibition, welcoming more than...
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A New Dawn for Pakistan’s Mining Industry as Reko Diq Secures ADB Backing
A New Dawn for Pakistan’s Mining Industry as Reko Diq Secures ADB Backing The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) recent approval of a $410 million financing package for the Reko Diq copper-gold mine has been hailed as a watershed moment for Pakistan’s mining sector and broader economic trajectory. This...
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Denmark’s Satellite HGV Tolling System Champions Fairness and Sustainability
Denmark’s Satellite HGV Tolling System Champions Fairness and Sustainability Denmark has made a decisive shift in how it manages heavy goods vehicle (HGV) tolls, replacing the outdated Eurovignette with a kilometre- and CO₂-based charging model. The new KmToll system uses advanced satellite technolo...
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