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SiLC Technologies to showcase compact Machine Vision solution at CES
SiLC Technologies to showcase compact Machine Vision solution at CES SiLC Technologies, Inc, recognized for advancing the state of machine vision, announced the launch of the EyeonicTM Vision System, the industry’s most compact and powerful coherent vision system. The new system features the highest...
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Sustainable Ground Source Heat Pumps slash energy bills
Sustainable Ground Source Heat Pumps slash energy bills Despite the cost-of-living crisis and the number of other challenges the construction industry is currently faced with, businesses and individuals alike are continuing to implement new strategies to reduce their own carbon emissions, whilst sim...
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Liebherr creates new company in France to provide distribution and support
Liebherr creates new company in France to provide distribution and support Liebherr Distribution et Services France SAS has combines theirs existing sales and service activities in France into a new company. From its headquarters in Niederhergheim (Grand-Est region), the new company will provide dis...
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Eagle Crusher to showcase new products at CONEXPO CON-AGG
Eagle Crusher to showcase new products at CONEXPO CON-AGG Eagle Crusher Co., a leading manufacturer in the crushing and screening industry, continues its rich tradition of new product innovation leading into the 2023 year. The company will introduce two new plants on display in the Eagle Crusher boo...
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Aeva to demonstrate 4D LiDAR Technology at CES
Aeva to demonstrate 4D LiDAR Technology at CES Aeva®, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, announced it will demonstrate its award-winning 4D LiDAR™ technology for the automotive industry and industrial applications at CES® 2023, taking place January 5-8, 2023 in Las Ve...
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Cenntro Logistar 300 Electric Van to be unveiled at CES
Cenntro Logistar 300 Electric Van to be unveiled at CES Cenntro Electric Group Limited, a leading EV and Alternative Fuel technology company with advanced, market-validated electric commercial vehicles, today announced it will expand its line-up with the addition of a new all electric commercial van...
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GIGABYTE HPC Solutions driving Net Zero at CES
GIGABYTE HPC Solutions driving Net Zero at CES GIGABYTE, a leading brand of computer innovations and key player in the tech industry, resumes its strong presence at the upcoming CES (#9119 LVCC North Hall). From January 5th to 8th, GIGABYTE will exhibit its HPC products and total solutions, demonstr...
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Digital Engineering Awards names Top Enterprises and Engineers
Digital Engineering Awards names Top Enterprises and Engineers Thirty enterprise teams and individuals from around the world have been named winners of the first-ever Digital Engineering Awards, launched this year by L&T Technology Services (LTTS) in association with Information Services Group (...
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Velroq and Sandvik develop two-pronged approach to keep older equipment working
Velroq and Sandvik develop two-pronged approach to keep older equipment working Taking a ‘no customer left behind’ approach to ensuring machines remain in full utilization has rarely been more important. Now hands-on rock drill customers can benefit from a new online parts supply operation – Velroq...
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The importance of Geothermal Drilling and Sustainable Energy
The importance of Geothermal Drilling and Sustainable Energy As organisations, people, and governments alike continue to search for new ways to minimise their carbon emissions, the topic of renewable energy has once again climbed back into the spotlight, with the UK government requiring all greenhou...
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John Deere debuts Next Phase of Performance Tiering Excavators
John Deere debuts Next Phase of Performance Tiering Excavators Aimed to deliver a range of products at different levels of capability and user experience, John Deere debuts its latest P-Tier and G-Tier excavator models to its portfolio of mid-size machines. As part of its Performance Tiering Strateg...
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Automated Road Data Capture could change Road Maintenance
Automated Road Data Capture could change Road Maintenance Making safe and sturdy roadways is one of the most expensive yet important investments transportation departments can make. These costly improvements could be less pricey when incorporating automation. Gathering data about roadside assets and...
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New Cat 352 Excavator delivers power for bigger jobs
New Cat 352 Excavator delivers power for bigger jobs The new Cat® 352 Hydraulic Excavator combines more power and a heavier counterweight to work with larger tools. The result is greater production for more profit potential. “Built for big jobs, the 352 delivers unmatched performance in its size cla...
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National Highways awards £1.3bn Pavement Delivery Framework in UK
National Highways awards £1.3bn Pavement Delivery Framework in UK More than £1 billion-worth of contracts to maintain road surfaces on motorways and major A-roads in England have been confirmed today. The new agreements, signed by National Highways, will promote the use of low-carbon materials and e...
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New Weld Filling Wire invented for high-strength Steel Repair
New Weld Filling Wire invented for high-strength Steel Repair The U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense teamed up to create a series of weld filler materials that could dramatically improve high-strength steel repair in vehicles, bridges and pipelines. This novel weld wire could help revitalize Ame...
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Cemblend and OCL Regeneration developing Clinker-Free Low-Carbon Products
Cemblend and OCL Regeneration developing Clinker-Free Low-Carbon Products Bespoke powder blending solution provider, Cemblend, today announced it has struck a collaboration agreement with OCL Regeneration to develop the application of Hoffmann Green cements into low-carbon hydraulically bound mixtur...
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A-Plan Insurance announces £38,000 Van Competition
A-Plan Insurance announces £38,000 Van Competition With van prices at an all-time high this year, A-Plan is inviting tradespeople and van drivers to enter their van competition – the lucky winner will drive away with a Ford Transit Custom Limited van in grey, worth nearly £38,000 in the New Ye...
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Bobcat UK Dealer wins order for 50 Mini-Excavators
Bobcat UK Dealer wins order for 50 Mini-Excavators Carlisle-based Lloyd Ltd, the Authorised Bobcat Dealer for Northern England and Southern Scotland, has won an order for 50 Bobcat E17 mini-excavators for Svella Connect, also based in Carlisle, a provider of critical digital infrastructure, includin...
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AutopleX project to revolutionise Autonomous Car Motorway Merging
AutopleX project to revolutionise Autonomous Car Motorway Merging Improved technology will soon allow self-driving cars to merge onto motorways and highways with better safety, thanks to new research. Researchers from WMG, part of the University of Warwick, have pioneered this technology as part of...
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Alstom Electric Train Solutions to include Actasys Thermal Management Devices
Alstom Electric Train Solutions to include Actasys Thermal Management Devices Actasys Inc., a leader in safeguarding sensor functionality in real-world applications, announced today they have entered into a development agreement with Alstom to implement their innovative, energy-efficient thermal man...
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Humanitarian Innovative Technologies bringing 3D Printed Schools to Ukraine
Humanitarian Innovative Technologies bringing 3D Printed Schools to Ukraine Envision a world where we could build refugee homes in 48 hours. Imagine a world where we could 3D print a children’s school in less than a week – whose old school was bombed and unfairly targeted by war. From th...
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Australian project explores Self-Healing Concrete using sloppy sludge
Australian project explores Self-Healing Concrete using sloppy sludge Water treatment sludge could be used to prevent 117,000 kilometres of sewer pipes in Australia from cracking in future, without any intervention by humans, helping to save $1.4 billion in annual maintenance costs. A world-first pr...
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Swarco and Monta team up to meet new UK charging legislation
Swarco and Monta team up to meet new UK charging legislation On 30th December 2022, new legislation will come into effect in the UK that will regulate security and safety at private charge points across the UK. The first part of the smart charging regulations was introduced in June and focused on sm...
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The Toughest Material on Earth
The Toughest Material on Earth Scientists have measured the highest toughness ever recorded, of any material, while investigating a metallic alloy made of chromium, cobalt, and nickel (CrCoNi). Not only is the metal extremely ductile – which, in materials science, means highly malleable – and impres...
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Continental 4D Radar Sensor Technology sponsor for Indy Autonomous Challenge
Continental 4D Radar Sensor Technology sponsor for Indy Autonomous Challenge Technology company Continental announced its exclusive radar sensor technology sponsorship of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC). The IAC is a broadly collaborative effort that brings together public-private partnerships a...
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Oil and Bitumen Highlights: Geopolitical Risks adds Up to Energy Crisis
Oil and Bitumen Highlights: Geopolitical Risks adds Up to Energy Crisis Bitumen Report – December 12, 2022 Petrochemicals and fuel fell further along with oil. Crude got to its lowest price in 2022. Brent closed at $76.63 and WTI settled at $71.47 on Friday, 9 Dec. Watch this week oil technical anal...
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ICON set to use 3D Printing in NASA’s Lunar Surface Construction System
ICON set to use 3D Printing in NASA’s Lunar Surface Construction System ICON, a leader in advanced construction technologies using large-scale 3D printing, announced received a contract awarded under Phase III of NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The nearly $60 million...
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Top 10 Desktop Laser Cutters for everyday business use
Top 10 Desktop Laser Cutters for everyday business use In the last couple of year desktop laser cutters have started to come into their own, and are now an essential bit of kit alongside your inkjet and laser printers. Once the preserve of manufacturing industries using bulky CNC laser cutters, and...
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Lithium-ion Batteries flameproofed with salt
Lithium-ion Batteries flameproofed with salt Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power phones, laptops, other personal electronics and electric cars, and are even used to store energy generated by solar panels. But if the temperature of these batteries rises too high, they stop working and can catch...
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Einride raises $500m to accelerate Sustainable Freight Mobility
Einride raises $500m to accelerate Sustainable Freight Mobility Freight mobility technology company Einride announced today it has secured $500M in financing, including both a Series C equity raise and a debt facility. The debt financing, which is the largest asset-backed facility to date for heavy-...
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Changi Airport demonstrate Sarcos Robotics Outdoor Baggage Handling System
Changi Airport demonstrate Sarcos Robotics Outdoor Baggage Handling System Sarcos Technology and Robotics, a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced robotic systems that redefine human possibilities, and Changi Airport Group announced the inaugural demonstration of a jointly d...
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Cenntro Electric set to unveil new Hydrogen Powered Semi Truck at CES
Cenntro Electric set to unveil new Hydrogen Powered Semi Truck at CES Cenntro Electric Group Ltd., a leading EV and alternative fuel technology company with advanced, market-validated electric commercial vehicles, will unveil the Logimax H864, a hydrogen powered Class 8 Semi Tractor, at the upcoming...
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Advanced Energy unveils Ultra-Efficient non-isolated Digital DC/DC Converters
Advanced Energy unveils Ultra-Efficient non-isolated Digital DC/DC Converters Advanced Energy Industries, Inc., a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions – today announced the company’s first non-isolated bus converter (NIBC) in industry-stan...
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5 reasons to Invest in the Cardiff Commercial Property Market
5 reasons to Invest in the Cardiff Commercial Property Market If you are looking for a sound investment, you may have considered buying a property and renting it out. After all, there is a vibrant student housing market in Cardiff. However, it might be more prudent for you to consider putting your m...
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Cat’s new 350 Excavator offers class-leading productivity and sustainability
Cat’s new 350 Excavator offers class-leading productivity and sustainability Featuring powerful digging force and strong swing torque, the new fixed-gauge Cat® 350 excavator can be equipped with large buckets up to 3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3) for class-leading productivity. While productive, the 350 cons...
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100 Freightliner eCascadia Electric Trucks destined for Schneider’s Fleet
100 Freightliner eCascadia Electric Trucks destined for Schneider’s Fleet Schneider, a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, will soon begin taking delivery of nearly 100 Class 8 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) at its intermodal operations in Southe...
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Minnesota Researchers use ultrasound to manipulate objects
Minnesota Researchers use ultrasound to manipulate objects University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have discovered a new method to move objects using ultrasound waves. The research opens the door for using contactless manipulation in industries such as manufacturing and robotics, where devic...
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New manufacturing process promises cheaper and better Li-ion Battery Cathodes
New manufacturing process promises cheaper and better Li-ion Battery Cathodes Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new method for producing a key component of lithium-ion batteries. The result is a more affordable battery from a faster, less wastef...
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Optimise Building Management Systems with Semtech LoRa devices
Optimise Building Management Systems with Semtech LoRa devices Semtech Corporation, a leading global supplier of high-performance analogue and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced that Sweden-based Nordic Propeye, an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider fo...
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Factors increasing the value of Real Estate in Australia’s Gold Coast
Factors increasing the value of Real Estate in Australia’s Gold Coast The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most popular areas to live in, with good reason! The weather is amazing, the beaches are world-famous, and the city is bustling with excitement. So it’s no wonder that real es...
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Sheds can solve your Storage problems
Sheds can solve your Storage problems When most people think about sheds, they think of them as a place to store tools or lawn equipment. But did you know that sheds can also be used as residential space? Many homeowners are starting to see the benefits of having a shed on their property and are ...
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Top six pieces of Equipment for every renovation project
Top six pieces of Equipment for every renovation project Are you in the process of a renovation project? If so, it’s important to make sure you have the right equipment! For example, if hiring a posi track for construction is necessary, you must check the quality first. In this article, we dis...
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Iteris providing Network Infrastructure Support at Fort Bend Emergency Op’s Center
Iteris providing Network Infrastructure Support at Fort Bend Emergency Op’s Center Iteris, the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, announced that it has been chosen as the prime consultant for a multi-year master contract to design and integrate t...
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Shell and Connect Plus accelerate Decarbonisation of Road Construction
Shell and Connect Plus accelerate Decarbonisation of Road Construction Shell has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Connect Plus – a consortium that includes Edge Orbital Holdings Ltd, Balfour Beatty and Egis Investment Partners, to develop and deploy solutions and technologies to...
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Causeway celebrates winning National Highways Approved Supplier status in the UK
Causeway celebrates winning National Highways Approved Supplier status in the UK Construction technology provider Causeway Technologies has been selected by National Highways as part of its new £1bn Information Technology Commercial Framework (ITCF). This follows a detailed selection process in whic...
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Sydney Build Expo 2023 confirms Climate Resilience and Sustainability stages
Sydney Build Expo 2023 confirms Climate Resilience and Sustainability stages The Sydney Build Expo has confirmed that Climate Resilience and Sustainability will both be key themes for next year’s event set to take place at the ICC Darling Harbour on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th March 2023. In addition...
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Heavy Equipment Shipping 101 – How to choose the right company
Heavy Equipment Shipping 101 – How to choose the right company If you’re a civil engineer or working in the construction sector, you know there are some tools you must have to operate efficiently—and these are heavy equipment. You can use these machines for excavation, heavy lifting, tra...
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Scotland based Munro announces all-electric 4×4 Vehicle
Scotland based Munro announces all-electric 4×4 Vehicle Munro Vehicles, a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company, has unveiled its first vehicle, the Munro Mk_1. Designed, engineered, and built in Britain, the Munro MK_1 is the world’s most capable...
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Yas Marina F1 Circuit in Abu Dhabi resurfaced in just two weeks
Yas Marina F1 Circuit in Abu Dhabi resurfaced in just two weeks First opened in 2009, the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi is now a key part of the Formula One (F1) season, often holding the final race for the World Constructors’ Championships and World Drivers’ Championships. The inaugural race in 2...
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Powerhouse Energy Management acquired by Radius
Powerhouse Energy Management acquired by Radius Radius, a global mobility and connectivity leader headquartered in Crewe, has today announced the purchase of a majority stake in Powerhouse Energy Management, a Belfast based energy management company. PEM helps companies across the UK and Ireland opt...
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Largest Timber Campus in Europe takes shape with ten Liebherr Tower Cranes
Largest Timber Campus in Europe takes shape with ten Liebherr Tower Cranes Birds singing, a park with 1,000 planted trees and modern workplaces surrounded by an abundance of wood: this is the vision for “Arboretum”, the largest timber campus in Europe. Ten Liebherr EC-B series tower cranes are invol...
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SiteScape acquired by FARO
SiteScape acquired by FARO FARO Technologies, a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the acquisition of SiteScape, an innovator in LiDAR 3D scanning software solutions for the AEC and O&M markets. SiteScape enables LiDAR-equipped mobile devices to easily capture indoor...
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Talbert Manufacturing’s Removable Gooseneck Trailer turns 75
Talbert Manufacturing’s Removable Gooseneck Trailer turns 75 Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, celebrates the 75th anniversary of the release of its non-ground bearing removable gooseneck trailer. First introduced in 1947, the removable goosene...
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Construction of Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 accelerated by PERI Customised formwork
Construction of Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 accelerated by PERI Customised formwork At the south end of Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 3, with its futuristic design, is currently one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects. Upon completion of construction in 2024, up to 19 million travellers will...
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JCB introduces the smallest Compact Loadall with the largest cab
JCB introduces the smallest Compact Loadall with the largest cab JCB is introducing the 514-40, its smallest Loadall telescopic handler to date, with a cab height of just 1.8m and a width of 1.56m. However, the compact machine benefits from the largest operator’s cab in the class, sharing its core D...
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CIFA at the Big5 Trade Show in Dubai
CIFA at the Big5 Trade Show in Dubai CIFA, a global concrete manufacturing company for over ninety years, is participating in the Big5 exhibition in Dubai, booth SS2 D88. CIFA has a historical participation in the Dubai show, because the Middle East has always been a very important Region with a tru...
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Essential considerations for Designing Green Buildings
Essential considerations for Designing Green Buildings With domestic and residential buildings accounting for a significant percentage of the world’s carbon emissions, it’s unsurprising to see the construction industry transitioning to more sustainable building methods, as well as retrofitting struc...
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New sustainable Green Gantry in Austria made from Wood
New sustainable Green Gantry in Austria made from Wood With the “Green Gantry”, Kapsch TrafficCom introduced a gantry made from local and renewable resources that paves the way for sustainable road infrastructure with its positive carbon footprint. Everyone is familiar with the sight of...
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UK based Connected Kerb chosen for Smart Charging Pilot in New York
UK based Connected Kerb chosen for Smart Charging Pilot in New York Charge Enterprises has announced that Connected Kerb, a UK based manufacturer of EV smart charging solutions for a connected future, has selected Charge Infrastructure as its installation provider for a pilot project in New York Cit...
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PHCo clean and worry-free heat solutions to feature at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
PHCo clean and worry-free heat solutions to feature at CONEXPO-CON/AGG Attendees at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, March 14 – 18, 2023, will find a simple option for improving their asphalt operation’s heat requirements when they visit Process Heating Company (PHCo) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #C330...
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