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Bentley Systems 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Finalists announced
Bentley Systems 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Finalists announced Bentley Systems today announced the finalists of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards program honours the extraordinary work of Bentley software users advancing infrastructure design, constr...
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Skyscrapers around the globe stress-tested using Surrey model
Skyscrapers around the globe stress-tested using Surrey model The safety of tall buildings in the world’s cities, in the face of extreme external traumas like vehicle impacts, blasts or fires, has been tested using a model developed by structural engineers at the University of Surrey – w...
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VertiGIS acquires Location-Intelligence company ibR
VertiGIS acquires Location-Intelligence company ibR VertiGIS, a leading solution provider and software developer in the field of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial asset management, today announced it has acquired ibR Gesellschaft für Geoinformation mbH (ibR). VertiGIS also announced a...
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Different Types of Welding Equipment you should know about
Different Types of Welding Equipment you should know about If you’re new to welding and the world of metalworking, it can seem like an intimidating space to be in. The ability to weld is a useful talent leading to engineering tasks and creative prospects you never imagined. Starting in welding...
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Aggregate Industries explores Building Roads of the Future
Aggregate Industries explores Building Roads of the Future As climate change, urbanisation and soaring car ownership continue to fuel a new age of sustainable road infrastructure, Neil Leake, National Technical Manager at Aggregate Industries’ Surfacing Solutions division, explores the innovations t...
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Precisely joins Overture Maps Foundation to power Global Open Map Dataset
Precisely joins Overture Maps Foundation to power Global Open Map Dataset Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, today announced its membership to the Overture Maps Foundation. Founded by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom in 2022, the foundation recently launched2 its f...
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Is Wireless Charging the future of Electric Vehicles?
Is Wireless Charging the future of Electric Vehicles? The creator of the alternating current – Nikolai Tesla – was also both the inspiration for the pioneering electric vehicle (EV) company, Tesla, and responsible for wireless electricity. His vision didn’t come to pass in his lifetime, but a versio...
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aCentauri Solar Racing Team heads to Australia with Gebrüder Weiss
aCentauri Solar Racing Team heads to Australia with Gebrüder Weiss The international logistics company Gebrüder Weiss takes charge of transporting an innovative solar car to Australia for the aCentauri Solar Racing Team of Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zurich (ETH). This is where the World So...
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RealWear launches Next-Gen Wearable with Safety, AI, Thermal Vision and 5G
RealWear launches Next-Gen Wearable with Safety, AI, Thermal Vision and 5G RealWear, Inc., the pioneer of hands-free wearable computers for frontline workers, announced today the launch of its next generation Intrinsically Safe (IS) headset, RealWear Navigator® Z1. Built for productivity and safety...
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Vögele’s new Mini-Paver in big demand after successful launch in Europe
Vögele’s new Mini-Paver in big demand after successful launch in Europe Following the premiere at Bauma 2022, Vögele has now started supplying the diesel-powered MINI 500 and MINI 502 models. The company’s smallest pavers have pave widths of 0.25 m to 1.8 m and are thus ideal for undertaking e...
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Accenture acquires ATI Solutions Group to Automate Field Operations in Australia
Accenture acquires ATI Solutions Group to Automate Field Operations in Australia Accenture has acquired ATI Solutions Group, a Perth-based consulting service provider to the mining, energy and rail industries. ATI will enhance Accenture’s capabilities in West Australia, where specialized digital and...
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2200V Dual Silicon Carbide MOSFET delivers efficient and smaller Industrial Equipment
2200V Dual Silicon Carbide MOSFET delivers efficient and smaller Industrial Equipment Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has developed “MG250YD2YMS3,” the industry’s first 2200V dual silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET module for industrial equipment. The new module has a drain current (D...
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Empa researchers promise a Rechargeable Revolution
Empa researchers promise a Rechargeable Revolution Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere: from smartphones and laptops to cars and even satellites. It is currently our most mature battery technology. Yet it is not ideal for many applications. Lithium-ion batteries lose capacity with every charge and...
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How AEC Firms can leverage Market Research for Competitive Advantage
How AEC Firms can leverage Market Research for Competitive Advantage The architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector is dynamic, with firms always seeking novel techniques to obtain a competitive advantage. In this endeavour, market research for AEC firms has emerged as a critical tool...
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Significantly faster broadband on the way for driverless cars and drone fleets
Significantly faster broadband on the way for driverless cars and drone fleets Unparalleled speed, capacity and reliability of new fibre broadband technology, invented by UCL researchers, could provide connectivity needed for applications of the future such as driverless cars and drone fleets. The s...
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Quantum devices slow down simulated Chemical reaction 100 billion times
Quantum devices slow down simulated Chemical reaction 100 billion times Scientists at the University of Sydney have, for the first time, used a quantum computer to engineer and directly observe a process critical in chemical reactions by slowing it down by a factor of 100 billion times. Joint lead r...
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Suppressing Lithium Plating for faster Electric Vehicle Charging
Suppressing Lithium Plating for faster Electric Vehicle Charging A new study led by Dr. Xuekun Lu from Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with an international team of researchers from the UK and USA has found a way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle batteries, which could...
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Embedded Industrial Computers from Cincoze powering Smart Logistics
Embedded Industrial Computers from Cincoze powering Smart Logistics Rugged embedded computer brand – Cincoze, has gained significant popularity in recent years with its Rugged Computing – Diamond product line, making it the preferred choice among players in the smart logistics industry,...
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New S-Flow Ultrasonic Flow Meter launched by Fuji Electric
New S-Flow Ultrasonic Flow Meter launched by Fuji Electric The new FSZ S-Flow is the latest integrated clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter for liquids in small pipes. Easy installation, space saving and easily deployable, the flow meter simultaneously displays volumetric flow and percentage, or temperatu...
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ALPAL Stackable Foldable IBC expands into the US with RPP Containers
ALPAL Stackable Foldable IBC expands into the US with RPP Containers RPP Containers, a leading manufacturer and stocking distributor of reusable bulk containers, has partnered with ALPAL to be the exclusive stocking distributor of the highly anticipated 40 x 48 x 43 Stackable Foldable IBC. This stra...
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AI allows Robots to carry out manual tasks by interpreting their environment
AI allows Robots to carry out manual tasks by interpreting their environment The new Bi-Touch system, designed by scientists at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, allows robots to carry out manual tasks by sensing what to do from a digital helper. The findings, p...
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New Bobcat machinery to debut at Irish Ploughing Show
New Bobcat machinery to debut at Irish Ploughing Show Adare Machinery, the Limerick-based Authorised Bobcat Dealer for Ireland, will have the company’s largest ever stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, being held at Ratheniska in County Laois in Ireland from 19-21 September 2023. N...
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Cities are sinking as the ground warms and deforms
Cities are sinking as the ground warms and deforms There is a “silent hazard” lurking underneath our major global cities, and our buildings were not designed to handle it. A novel study from Northwestern University has established, for the initial instance, a connection between subterranean climate...
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Skipping Stones and the dynamics of Buoyant Spheres and Air Cavities
Skipping Stones and the dynamics of Buoyant Spheres and Air Cavities Inspired by the need to safeguard marine animals and promote sustainable solutions within marine environments, an interdisciplinary team of researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia and Sof...
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Chip-scale devices for Ultrawide Measurement for Viscous Fluids
Chip-scale devices for Ultrawide Measurement for Viscous Fluids Traditional viscometers rely on capillary flow, and falling balls are simple and effective means for measuring fluid viscosity over a large range. However, their low measurement throughput and lack of real-time monitoring capabilities l...
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Non-flammable Electrolyte could prevent thermal runaway in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Non-flammable Electrolyte could prevent thermal runaway in Lithium-Ion Batteries The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that a collaborative research team led by Dr. Minah Lee of the Energy Storage Research Center, Professor Dong-Hwa Seo of the Korea Advanced Institute of Sci...
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Transformative 3D displays could make the digital world more tactile
Transformative 3D displays could make the digital world more tactile Imagine an iPad that transcends its conventional boundaries, featuring a transformative surface capable of morphing and deforming. This innovative device allows you to not only draw mesmerizing 3D designs but also brings haiku to l...
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Unique Semimetal could reduce Energy Consumption in Computers and Electronics
Unique Semimetal could reduce Energy Consumption in Computers and Electronics A University of Minnesota Twin Cities team has, for the first time, synthesized a thin film of a unique topological semimetal material that has the potential to generate more computing power and memory storage while using...
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Kyocera launches Ultra-rugged DuraForce PRO 3 Smartphone
Kyocera launches Ultra-rugged DuraForce PRO 3 Smartphone KYOCERA, a global leader in rugged devices, today launched its ultra-rugged DuraForce PRO 3 Android smartphone with comprehensive business tools to help enterprises, small businesses, first responders and a variety of vertical industries that...
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Innovative Interchangeable HVACR Hoses reduce leaks and increases durability
Innovative Interchangeable HVACR Hoses reduce leaks and increases durability Fieldpiece Instruments, the leading manufacturer of HVACR tools pros trust, today announced the launch of a new line of hoses and fittings featuring two key types of premium hoses: charging hoses and vacuum hoses, with acco...
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Indoor Air Pollution may have met its match with Catalyst-Coated Materials
Indoor Air Pollution may have met its match with Catalyst-Coated Materials Scientists have reported that they have designed catalyst-coated lampshades that transform indoor air pollutants into harmless compounds. The lampshades work with halogen and incandescent light bulbs, and the team is extendin...
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Iteris wins $1.3m Smart Mobility Contract by the City of La Habra in California
Iteris wins $1.3m Smart Mobility Contract by the City of La Habra in California 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 La Habra in Orange County, California for a Regi...
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Indonesian visitors experience VolvoCE R60E Hauler at Motherwell facility in the UK
Indonesian visitors experience VolvoCE R60E Hauler at Motherwell facility in the UK The Volvo Construction Equipment factory in Motherwell, UK hosted a group of visitors from Indonesia who were all impressed with updates and investments to the factory and the R60 on show. A delegation of Volvo CE re...
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Virtual Environments to test real Autonomous Vehicles
Virtual Environments to test real Autonomous Vehicles Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed new software to aid in the development, evaluation and demonstration of safer autonomous, or driverless, vehicles. Called the Vehicle-in-Virtual-Environment (VVE) method, it allows the testi...
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Revolutionary 650kW continuous output motor designed for Hypercars
Revolutionary 650kW continuous output motor designed for Hypercars Globally renowned for the industry-leading power density of its electric motors, UK-based Helix has distilled its unique capability into a package it terms Scalable Core Technology (SCT). Building on the company’s proud automotive an...
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Fluke Wire Tracers take the guesswork out of locating Wiring Problems
Fluke Wire Tracers take the guesswork out of locating Wiring Problems Tracing and troubleshooting wiring issues can be a frustrating, time consuming — and sometimes dangerous — job. The new Fluke 2052 Advanced and 2062 Advanced Pro Wire Tracers accurately and safely troubleshoot energized and de-ene...
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New Epoxy-based Fibre-reinforced Polymers resist fire and reduce waste
New Epoxy-based Fibre-reinforced Polymers resist fire and reduce waste Epoxy resins are tough and versatile polymers. In combination with glass or carbon fibres, they are used, for example, to manufacture components for aircraft, cars, trains, ships and wind turbines. Such epoxy-based fibre-reinforc...
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Understanding River Alteration by studying Vegetation and Geomorphology
Understanding River Alteration by studying Vegetation and Geomorphology Researchers at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology published their findings on the drastic short-term alterations in rivers accompanied by shifts in vegetation and geomorphology drawn from actual on-...
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Arduino Uno massively scales performance with new 32-Bit versions
Arduino Uno massively scales performance with new 32-Bit versions Arduino, the world’s leading open-source hardware and software platform, has launched its next-generation UNO board, a significant revision of its 8-bit technology. Powered by a 32-bit microcontroller, the new UNO R4 comes in tw...
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Mapping Underwater Terrain with Autonomous Boats
Mapping Underwater Terrain with Autonomous Boats Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have constructed a fully autonomous boat that can carry out bathymetric surveys — surveys of the depth and terrain of bodies of water like oceans, rivers and lakes. The team hopes the robotic boat can...
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Clean Hydrogen Storage with Baking Soda
Clean Hydrogen Storage with Baking Soda Demands that energy sources have zero, or next-to-zero, carbon emissions, means growing beyond coal, oil, and natural gas by getting more energy from renewable sources. One of the most promising renewable energy carriers is clean hydrogen, which is produced wi...
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Innovative Voliro T Drone to transform Inspections
Innovative Voliro T Drone to transform Inspections MFE Inspection Solutions, a leading provider of advanced inspection technology, announces a new partnership with Voliro, the innovator behind the revolutionary Voliro T drone. This advanced drone combines omnidirectional capabilities with the abilit...
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Vanderbilt University uncovering the cause of Phantom Traffic Jams
Vanderbilt University uncovering the cause of Phantom Traffic Jams Vanderbilt University and Axis Communications are proud to announce the details of a ground-breaking research testbed, known as I-24 Mobility Technology Interstate Observation Network, or I-24 MOTION, that is considered one of the wo...
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Teledyne FLIR introduces Premium E8 Pro for Thermography Inspection
Teledyne FLIR introduces Premium E8 Pro for Thermography Inspection Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced the FLIR E8 Pro, providing a larger 3.5-inch touchscreen with FLIR Ignite Cloud connectivity within the same pistol-grip form factor as legacy E8 series ther...
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Advanced Pavement Markers could aid Autonomous Vehicles in Remote Areas
Advanced Pavement Markers could aid Autonomous Vehicles in Remote Areas Self-driving electric vehicles still face steep hills on the road to reliability. Researchers from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Western Michigan University are working together to drive solutions...
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Ground-breaking Wind Technology sets Sail
Ground-breaking Wind Technology sets Sail Cargill and BAR Technologies’ ground-breaking innovation, BAR Tech WindWings by Yara Marine sets sail on open waters, testing new technology that will bring cutting edge wind propulsion to commercial shipping for the first time. Mitsubishi Corporation’s Pyxi...
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Defining Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Defining Electrical Safety in the Workplace Anyone who works with electrical or electromechanical equipment knows that safety is important. But defining specifically how to achieve a safe work environment requires a broader perspective. There are all kinds of rules and standards governing best pract...
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Are Autonomous Vehicles set to Revolutionise Transport?
Are Autonomous Vehicles set to Revolutionise Transport? In 2022, the Department for Transport (DfT) commissioned Thinks Insight & Strategy and vehicle developer Aurrigo, to conduct a series of trials, held in areas of the country where little or no engagement with self-driving vehicle (SDVs) tec...
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Dangote Refinery in Nigeria completed with the help of over 2,000 XCMG Machines
Dangote Refinery in Nigeria completed with the help of over 2,000 XCMG Machines The world’s largest oil refinery project, Dangote Refinery in Nigeria, has recently completed construction and begun production. Over the past few years, XCMG Machinery has participated in this mega refinery project with...
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AMPS Awards 2023 gearing up to be a big spectacle in Birmingham
AMPS Awards 2023 gearing up to be a big spectacle in Birmingham The annual AMPS (Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Power Generating Systems) Awards for Excellence 2023 is gearing up to be an event of spectacular proportions. Entries are now invited from AMPS member companies. The Nationa...
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Topcret Microcements awarded Environmental Product Declarations
Topcret Microcements awarded Environmental Product Declarations Topcret, a leading provider of innovative construction solutions, announces the launch of two new products, EcoCemento® and Baxab®Eco. These cutting-edge microcements have become the first on the market to receive their Environmental Pr...
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SOCOTEC partners with Scottish Thermal Power Station
SOCOTEC partners with Scottish Thermal Power Station In a significant move towards addressing regulatory compliance and environmental obligations, SOCOTEC Consultancy (Scotland) has entered into a strategic partnership with a thermal power station situated in North East Scotland. The collaboration a...
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New Cat 988 Gc Wheel Loader delivers efficiency and productivity
New Cat 988 Gc Wheel Loader delivers efficiency and productivity The new Cat® 988 GC Wheel Loader delivers reliable and efficient operation, allowing customers to move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on investment. The new loader offers up to 5% less fuel consumption and u...
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Volvo accelerating Electric Trucks in Singapore
Volvo accelerating Electric Trucks in Singapore Volvo Trucks and DSV Air & Sea have signed an MoU to accelerate the shift to zero exhaust emission vehicles in Singapore. The Volvo FL electric would largely be used for urban transportation. An important factor in DSV Air & Sea decision to ram...
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VolvoCE wins EPA Grant to test DD25 Electric Compactor in California
VolvoCE wins EPA Grant to test DD25 Electric Compactor in California Volvo Construction Equipment is expected to receive a $1.1 million grant to conduct a pilot project of its new DD25 Electric asphalt compactor in California. The company will put another $758,000 toward the project, bringing the to...
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VolvoCE celebrates Electric Equipment manufacturing in North America
VolvoCE celebrates Electric Equipment manufacturing in North America Volvo Construction Equipment hosted federal, state and local officials at its Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, facility on Friday to commemorate local design and production of the company’s first electric asphalt compactor. The DD25 Ele...
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VolvoCE opens Technical Training Center in Pennsylvania
VolvoCE opens Technical Training Center in Pennsylvania The $7.3 million facility will be a training hub of expertise and innovation for Volvo CE dealer service technicians on diesel and electric heavy equipment, machine control technology, connectivity and productivity services, and more. It includ...
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ThunderSoft modernizing Firmware Over The Air with AWS IoT Core
ThunderSoft modernizing Firmware Over The Air with AWS IoT Core ThunderSoft, a leading provider of operating system technologies and superior edge-to-cloud products and solutions announced its modernizing Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) solution with AWS IoT Core, a service that allows customers to con...
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Iveda and The Arab Organization for Industrialization bringing Smart Cities to Egypt
Iveda and The Arab Organization for Industrialization bringing Smart Cities to Egypt Iveda®, the global solution for cloud-based AI video and sensor technologies, today announces a new partnership with The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) to support and scale smart city developments in...
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Haver & Boecker Niagara expands PROcheck Service Program with Educational Guides
Haver & Boecker Niagara expands PROcheck Service Program with Educational Guides Haver & Boecker Niagara announces two new educational guides that expand its dedicated PROcheck service program. The company’s signature service examines the potential in every segment of an operation’s screenin...
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