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Asahi Kasei launches new DC-DC step-up converter for efficient Energy Harvesting
Asahi Kasei launches new DC-DC step-up converter for efficient Energy Harvesting Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has launched a new DC-DC step-up converter with ultra-low power consumption that is able to boost low voltages, offering solutions for remote and battery-free operation as well as low-main...
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What is holding Electric Vehicle sales back in the UK
What is holding Electric Vehicle sales back in the UK In his 2022 Autumn Statement, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that electric vehicle owners will have to pay road tax from 2025. At the moment road tax in the UK is free to incentive EV ownership. Critics say the move will further hinder consu...
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Powering the future of machine performance with Danfoss at IFPE 2023
Powering the future of machine performance with Danfoss at IFPE 2023 Danfoss Power Solutions will showcase its range of hydraulic, fluid conveyance, and electrification products and services at the 2023 International Fluid Power Exposition, March 14-18, in Las Vegas, Nevada. At its booth, S80515, Da...
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5 things to consider before buying Commercial Property
5 things to consider before buying Commercial Property While many businesses opt to lease their commercial premises, for others, buying is a more viable option, providing the autonomy and flexibility that they desire. However, making this kind of investment is a significant commitment and comes with...
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SRL brings solar technology to Mobile Traffic Signals
SRL brings solar technology to Mobile Traffic Signals SRL Traffic Systems has become one of the first companies to offer UK and RoI traffic managers solar technology for mobile traffic signals, enabling them to deliver projects more sustainably, cost-effectively and safely. The only solution on the...
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Al Faris reaches for the heights with new Tadano GR-800EX Rough Terrain Crane
Al Faris reaches for the heights with new Tadano GR-800EX Rough Terrain Crane Ask the team at Al Faris, and they will tell you that their new Tadano GR-800EX rough terrain crane features one crucial advantage above all: It meets all the requirements that industrial customers have for crane service p...
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WJ solutions preventing skidding related incidents in Cheshire East
WJ solutions preventing skidding related incidents in Cheshire East When multiple roundabouts on sections of the A34 in Wilmslow, Cheshire East were identified to have skid resistance below investigatory levels, a quick solution was required to ensure the safety of road users. This led contractor Ri...
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Nine finalists to compete at Caterpillar 2023 Global Operator Challenge
Nine finalists to compete at Caterpillar 2023 Global Operator Challenge After two rounds of putting their heavy machinery and technology skills to the test, only nine of the original 5,500 operators are left in Caterpillar’s Global Operator Challenge. The final round of competitions will take place...
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Castrol updates branding to reflect changing needs of customers
Castrol updates branding to reflect changing needs of customers Castrol, a global leader in lubricants, part of the bp group, today unveils its refreshed brand, including an updated look and feel. The brand refresh is aimed at better reflecting its unique positioning in the market and the opportunit...
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Eagle Crusher unveils a new look for their Crushing and Screening Equipment
Eagle Crusher unveils a new look for their Crushing and Screening Equipment Eagle Crusher Co., Inc. is excited to announce the unveiling of its new, modern look for the company’s extensive line of heavy-duty equipment for the crushing and screening industries. From one of the company’s smallest bare...
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Faction simplifies Self-Driving Systems with DriveLink and TeleAssist Technologies
Faction simplifies Self-Driving Systems with DriveLink and TeleAssist Technologies Today, Faction Technology, Inc., a self-driving technology provider for affordable driverless fleets, has announced the expanded commercial availability of its self-driving technologies, DriveLink® and TeleAssist®, wh...
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Wiggins Lift to power Hydrogen-Electric eBull Forklift with Loop Energy
Wiggins Lift to power Hydrogen-Electric eBull Forklift with Loop Energy Loop Energy™, a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, has been selected by Wiggins Lift Co., a leading American material handling vehicle manufacturer, to provide the fuel cell system for its new hyd...
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VÖGELE high-performance Asphalt Pavers heading to CONEXPO
VÖGELE high-performance Asphalt Pavers heading to CONEXPO At CONEXPO 2023, VÖGELE will be presenting an attractive cross-section of its current product range: From the small paver, the SUPER 700i, the SUPER 1300-3i compact paver and the SUPER 1703-3i 8 ft paver through to the SUPER 2000-3i 10 ft pav...
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Bosch driving the development of 6G mobile communications standard
Bosch driving the development of 6G mobile communications standard Worldwide, research and development work on the future 6G mobile communications standard is picking up pace. Companies and states are investing massively in this technology. Bosch is leading the way and is actively involved in projec...
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Exploring Asbestos Management in the UK
Exploring Asbestos Management in the UK The Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) came into force in 2012, updating and replacing the previous 2006 law. They contain requirements for work with asbestos, as well as information on the notification of work, designating areas where you are working on as...
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Kapsch TrafficCom Green Gantry brings Sustainable Infrastructure to our Roads
Kapsch TrafficCom Green Gantry brings Sustainable Infrastructure to our Roads Gray steel or aluminium gantries for stationary toll systems on highways have been the industry standard for decades. However, the negative impact of steel on the environment and climate is clear, which is why Kapsch Traff...
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Radisys ReachPoint delivers Indoor Navigation and Geo-Location
Radisys ReachPoint delivers Indoor Navigation and Geo-Location Radisys® Corporation, a global leader of open telecom solutions, today announced the availability of Radisys ReachPoint, a smart network-based geolocation platform that allows Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to deliver real-time geolocat...
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DEVELON’s new Tool Carriers released in North America
DEVELON’s new Tool Carriers released in North America DEVELON, formerly known as Doosan Infracore, is pleased to introduce its next-generation tool carrier models — the DL200TC-7 and DL250TC-7 — in the United States and Canada. These new models round out the -7 Series wheel loader introduction...
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Yanmar optimistic for Conexpo and the year ahead
Yanmar optimistic for Conexpo and the year ahead The industry has weathered a range of crises since the last CONEXPO-CON/AGG. While uncertainties remain, there is a lot to be optimistic about. Tate Johnson, President of Yanmar Compact Equipment North America has shared with us his insights for Yanma...
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Revolutionized approach to Mapping is essential and unavoidable
Revolutionized approach to Mapping is essential and unavoidable The purpose of mapping has been to help people navigate around places in the physical world, something that has held true for centuries. But driving has evolved and, most importantly, cars and roads have evolved. As we enter an era of a...
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Atkins wins Design Contract for Dublin’s MetroLink Project
Atkins wins Design Contract for Dublin’s MetroLink Project Atkins, a member of the SNC Lavalin Group, has been appointed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland to deliver the detailed design for the Advance Works programme for the MetroLink Project, a high capacity, high-frequency metro railway a...
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Bio Bitumen promises Sustainable Asphalt Manufacturing
Bio Bitumen promises Sustainable Asphalt Manufacturing QM Recycled Energy has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor of German company B2 Square’s Bio Bitumen. This is a completely new method of manufacturing asphalt – a safer, more energy efficient and CO2 negative process. This as...
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Plantworx to provide platform for Engineering Start-ups of the future
Plantworx to provide platform for Engineering Start-ups of the future Plantworx 2023 will be held 13th to 15th June 2023 at the East of England Arena in Peterborough, UK, and will provide a platform for start-ups engineering the future, connecting them to some of the UK’s most influential comp...
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VolvoCE now offers Electric Conversion for L120H Wheel Loader
VolvoCE now offers Electric Conversion for L120H Wheel Loader As part of an industry-leading ambition to advance its electromobility offering with speed and reliability, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has developed a solution to convert the L120 wheel loader to electric – fulfilling market...
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Sleipner Product Line now available exclusively in Canada through Brandt
Sleipner Product Line now available exclusively in Canada through Brandt The Brandt Group of Companies has announce that they have been named the exclusive Canadian distributor for the complete range of heavy equipment mobilization products from Sleipner Finland Ltd. Sleipner products are proven to...
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What to consider when buying a second-hand vehicle
What to consider when buying a second-hand vehicle The used market is a popular option for many motorists. It offers a much broader selection of vehicles, at comparatively very reasonable prices. What’s more, when you’re buying used cars, you don’t have to think about the environmental consequences...
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ATLAS 180 WSR Excavator the perfect solution for narrow construction sites
ATLAS 180 WSR Excavator the perfect solution for narrow construction sites “Thanks to our ATLAS wheeled excavator 180 WSR we don’t have to deal with a lot of the problems regularly happening at spatially limited construction sites. Due to the short tail, the tilt rotator and the hydraulic quick rele...
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Traffic Group Signals adds custom Command Centre Vehicle to their fleet
Traffic Group Signals adds custom Command Centre Vehicle to their fleet Reimagining what it means to deliver best-in-class traffic management solutions, Traffic Group Signals has welcomed a custom-built Command Centre Vehicle into its growing fleet – a first of its kind for the industry. Allow...
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Caring for your First Car
Caring for your First Car When you’re getting out onto the road for the first time, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by expectations. This applies not just to how you behave behind the wheel, but to your responsibility to keep your car in good condition, too. Fortunately, caring for a car is something th...
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Scaling Solar Energy to decarbonize Cement production
Scaling Solar Energy to decarbonize Cement production CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. has announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy awarded US$3.2 million to Solar MEAD, a joint project headed by CEMEX, Sandia National Laboratories, and Synhelion, which aims to decarbonize cement production. Solar ME...
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Esri to provide Malta with GIS Technology and Training
Esri to provide Malta with GIS Technology and Training In 1990, the government of Malta formed the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) with a mission to manage the implementation of public IT programs; since then, the agency has sought to increase the digital transformation of the country...
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Top 5 Robotics trends for 2023
Top 5 Robotics trends for 2023 The stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.5 million units – the value of installations reached an estimated 15.7 billion USD. The International Federation of Robotics analyses the top 5 trends shaping robotics and automation in 2023....
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Bobcat set for Conexpo with new innovations and technologies
Bobcat set for Conexpo with new innovations and technologies Bobcat Company, a global compact equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, is preparing to showcase its most robust line-up ever at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas, March 14 – 18. The brand will celebrate its newest innov...
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Wells Fargo releases 2023 Construction Industry Forecast
Wells Fargo releases 2023 Construction Industry Forecast Wells Fargo has released their 2023 Construction Industry Forecast, a survey designed to gather insights on sentiment and current business conditions in the construction industry. This year’s survey indicates a level of cautious optimism preva...
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Keynote speakers to champion Diversity and Inclusion at the Sydney Build Expo
Keynote speakers to champion Diversity and Inclusion at the Sydney Build Expo Sydney Build Expo has confirmed that this year’s event will include a new conference stage dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion. Keynote speakers and panellists on stage will explore a wide range of important and nuanced...
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Allison Transmissions in three quarter of the Trucks at World of Concrete
Allison Transmissions in three quarter of the Trucks at World of Concrete Allison Transmission was well represented at the World of Concrete, a premier tradeshow for the construction and masonry industries, which took place January 17-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Three out of every four trucks exhibited...
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Helpful tips for planning a New Build Construction Project
Helpful tips for planning a New Build Construction Project New build homes are popping up across the country. These new homes are becoming the preferred property choice by a rising number of homeowners across the UK. Although homeowners will have reasons for flocking to the new build market, the gro...
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Sixth CyberTruck Challenge introduces students to Transport Cybersecurity issues
Sixth CyberTruck Challenge introduces students to Transport Cybersecurity issues The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) announced today that it will once again serve as the lead sponsor for CyberTruck Challenge – a five-day gathering in which college students from the United States a...
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Ferrovial and RWE to construct and operate Wind Projects off the Spanish coast
Ferrovial and RWE to construct and operate Wind Projects off the Spanish coast Ferrovial, the sustainable infrastructure and mobility company, and RWE, a world-leading renewables player, have agreed on a partnership to analyse the joint development, construction and operation of floating offshore wi...
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HAMM set for Conexpo with Earthworks and Asphalt Construction Innovations
HAMM set for Conexpo with Earthworks and Asphalt Construction Innovations HAMM is presenting a packed program at Conexpo/CON-AGG 2023, including several world premieres as well as innovative further developments. The spectrum of innovations ranges from electrified tandem rollers, compactors, pneumat...
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SENNEBOGEN expands range with new 80 tonne Telescopic Crawler Crane
SENNEBOGEN expands range with new 80 tonne Telescopic Crawler Crane SENNEBOGEN has added another model to its range of telescopic crawler cranes: the 80-tonner 683 E. With its load capacity of 80 metric tons and a main boom length of 42 m, the ninth model in the series fits perfectly into the gap be...
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MIT discovers method to extract Carbon Dioxide from the ocean
MIT discovers method to extract Carbon Dioxide from the ocean A new method for removing the greenhouse gas from the ocean could be far more efficient than existing systems for removing it from the air. As carbon dioxide continues to build up in the Earth’s atmosphere, research teams around the world...
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New Cat 950 and 962 Wheel Loaders feature Premium performance and technology
New Cat 950 and 962 Wheel Loaders feature Premium performance and technology Delivering premium performance, the new Cat® 950 and 962 Next Generation Wheel Loaders feature standard simple-to-use technologies that boost operator efficiencies, provide consistent bucket fill factors and increase produc...
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VisionTrack delivers AI Video Analysis Technology to improve Highway Safety
VisionTrack delivers AI Video Analysis Technology to improve Highway Safety VisionTrack, the leading AI video telematics and connected fleet data specialist, is transforming fleet safety with the launch of a sophisticated AI-powered post-analysis solution. NARA (Notification, Analysis and Risk Asses...
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FLIR Si124 Thermal Cameras preventing failures to keep the lights on
FLIR Si124 Thermal Cameras preventing failures to keep the lights on SPI Inspections provides their customers with top-notch utility system and infrastructure inspections, relying on their extensive experience in the field and advanced inspection technology. The team uses UAVs, FLIR thermal cameras,...
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GroundCloud acquired by Descartes
GroundCloud acquired by Descartes Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GroundCloud, a cloud-based provider of final-mile carrier solutions and road safety compliance tools. GroundCloud is a leader in final-mi...
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Astec to showcase OneASTEC and new innovations at Conexpo
Astec to showcase OneASTEC and new innovations at Conexpo Astec will showcase its strength in the infrastructure market and its unique position to offer customers a one-stop shop of equipment for the asphalt, concrete, mining, quarrying, forestry, and industrial heating industries. In the outside Di...
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Travelers new Innovation Network aims to boost Construction productivity
Travelers new Innovation Network aims to boost Construction productivity The Travelers Companies, Inc., today launched the Travelers Innovation Network for Construction, an online platform providing construction customers with access to industry insights, as well as a curated group of technology pro...
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BMW in talks with UK Government for £75 million EV grant
BMW in talks with UK Government for £75 million EV grant It recently came to light that the British government is in talks with German automotive giant BMW, over a funding package that would be worth £75 million. If successful, the scheme would mean electric Minis being produced, long-term, at a fac...
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UK approves Hydrogen-powered Diggers to drive on British roads
UK approves Hydrogen-powered Diggers set to drive on British roads The world’s first digger, powered by a hydrogen combustion engine, will soon be on UK roads and building sites following recent government approval, helping to decarbonise the UK’s construction industry. The UK government has given s...
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Electric Mobility the future of construction sites
Electric Mobility the future of construction sites Construction sites are one of the largest sources of carbon dioxide emissions. The machines used in construction also contribute to these “grey emissions”. Many companies are currently switching to electromobility to improve their carbon footprint....
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Hyundai unveils new range of Heavy Line Diesel Forklift Trucks
Hyundai unveils new range of Heavy Line Diesel Forklift Trucks Hyundai Material Handling has unveiled a range of Heavy Line diesel forklift trucks, with an improved cab environment, EU Stage V emissions-compliant engines and the option of Hyundai’s HiMate telematic monitoring system. There are 10 mo...
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Geophysical Survey Systems to showcase GPR Technology at Conexpo
Geophysical Survey Systems to showcase GPR Technology at Conexpo Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc (GSSI), the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, will be showcasing its GPR equipment at Conexpo, March 14-18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In booth #N12921 GSSI will d...
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Komatsu releases Boom Change System for PC490HRD-11 Demolition Machine
Komatsu releases Boom Change System for PC490HRD-11 Demolition Machine With the display of its K100 boom change system for the PC490HRD-11 high reach demolition machine, Komatsu Europe demonstrate a new level of demolition project efficiency for customers. The K100 boom change system allows you to r...
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MB Crusher equipped excavators return waste to the production cycle
MB Crusher equipped excavators return waste to the production cycle Road maintenance in quarries, as in all remote hard-to-reach places, is often expensive, labour-intensive and time-consuming. This is because the full potential of the heavy machines already on site is often not utilized. For exampl...
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Yara Marine reducing emissions on 300 vessels with FuelOpt propulsion optimization
Yara Marine reducing emissions on 300 vessels with FuelOpt propulsion optimization Yara Marine has secured the three hundredth vessel contract for FuelOpt, its automated propulsion optimization system. The order strengthens Yara’s presence in the rapidly growing sector of vessel optimization, as shi...
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Algeco appointed by Galliford Try as strategic Building Hire partner
Algeco appointed by Galliford Try as strategic Building Hire partner Algeco, Europe’s leading modular building solutions brand, has been appointed as a strategic partner by Galliford Try for the supply of temporary modular buildings for hire. Galliford Try project sectors include education, defence,...
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UK’s largest rail re-signalling scheme in Cambridge supported by Telent
UK’s largest rail re-signalling scheme in Cambridge supported by Telent One of the largest re-signalling schemes undertaken in the UK, the Cambridge Re-signalling project, will be supported by digital infrastructure specialists Telent for its telecommunication needs. The project will improve t...
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The History of Bitumen
The History of Bitumen Bitumen is a substance produced through the distillation of crude oil, a sticky, black, highly viscous liquid, or semi-solid form, of petroleum. It is renowned for its waterproofing and adhesive properties and most commonly used in the construction industry, notably for roads...
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Transitioning to Net Zero: The far-reaching global responsibility
Transitioning to Net Zero: The far-reaching global responsibility The shift towards net zero emissions is gaining traction as businesses and countries alike become increasingly aware of the need to address climate change. This transition involves reducing emissions and investing in renewable energy...
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