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Hitachi and Rio Tinto Join Forces to Advance Remote Operation for Mega Excavators
Hitachi and Rio Tinto Join Forces to Advance Remote Operation for Mega Excavators Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has inked a pivotal five-year Charter agreement with Technological Resources Pty Limited, a subsidiary of global mining giant Rio Tinto, to jointly develop remote operation tech...
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Trackunit unveils Kin T200 for Enhanced Asset Visibility for the Connected Jobsite
Trackunit unveils Kin T200 for Enhanced Asset Visibility for the Connected Jobsite Trackunit has launched the Kin T200, its next-generation Bluetooth® asset tag that promises to redefine how construction professionals track and manage their equipment. More rugged, more insightful, and easier to depl...
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John Deere Redefines Compact Power with New P-Tier Excavators
John Deere Redefines Compact Power with New P-Tier Excavators John Deere has once again raised the bar for compact construction machinery with the launch of its newly redesigned 17 P-Tier and 26 P-Tier Compact Excavators. Purpose-built to meet the evolving needs of contractors, landscapers, and unde...
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Moldova Powering Ahead with €20 Million EV Charging Factory
Moldova Powering Ahead with €20 Million EV Charging Factory Moldova is stepping firmly into the electric mobility arena with a landmark €20 million investment that will see the creation of its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station manufacturing facility. Announced during Moldova Business Week...
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Summit Redefines Cranes with 829 Hydraulic Model and ASE Phase 5 Control System
Summit Redefines Cranes with 829 Hydraulic Model and ASE Phase 5 Control System At this year’s Utility Expo 2025, Summit Truck Bodies made waves by unveiling its ground-breaking 829 Hydraulic Crane alongside the next-generation Advanced Safety Electronics (ASE) Phase 5 Control System. Together, they...
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Skyjack Elevates Efficiency with the Launch of the SJ5545 E Electric Scissor Lift
Skyjack Elevates Efficiency with the Launch of the SJ5545 E Electric Scissor Lift Skyjack has unveiled its latest innovation, the SJ5545 E electric drive scissor lift, which now stands as the tallest working height model in the company’s slab scissor range. Designed for both indoor and outdoor versa...
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Shaping the Future of the Built Environment at Digital Construction North 2025
Shaping the Future of the Built Environment at Digital Construction North 2025 The wait is over for digital enthusiasts and construction professionals in the North. The Digital Construction North 2025 seminar programme has officially been unveiled, and it promises to be one of the most dynamic and t...
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Geomatics Re‑imagined with Topcon and Amberg at INTERGEO 2025
Geomatics Re‑imagined with Topcon and Amberg at INTERGEO 2025 At INTERGEO 2025 in Frankfurt, Topcon Positioning Systems is pivoting aggressively into the future of geomatics, unveiling a bold expansion of hardware and software tools aimed at binding once‑disparate workflows into one seamless ecosyst...
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Changing Lanes in Portugal’s Highway Infrastructure Landscape
Changing Lanes in Portugal’s Highway Infrastructure Landscape CVC DIF, the infrastructure arm of private markets manager CVC, has agreed to divest its stakes in two of Portugal’s major highway concessions, Norte Litoral and Algarve, to Igneo Infrastructure Partners. The transaction highlights the on...
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Rail Electrification Enters a Bold New Era in the Baltics
Rail Electrification Enters a Bold New Era in the Baltics A Spanish-led consortium comprising VINCI’s Cobra IS and Elecnor has secured the monumental contract to electrify 870 km of railway for the Rail Baltica project across Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. The initiative not only represents one of...
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Megawide’s Vision Takes Shape with South Luzon’s Next-Gen Terminal
Megawide’s Vision Takes Shape with South Luzon’s Next-Gen Terminal In a landmark ceremony held on 23 September 2025 at the Main Ballroom of The Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club in Carmona, Cavite, the Government of Carmona and Megawide One Mobility Corporation inked a Joint Venture Agreemen...
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Enhancing Sri Lanka’s Rural Road Network
Enhancing Sri Lanka’s Rural Road Network A fresh wave of opportunity has opened in Sri Lanka’s infrastructure sector. The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports & Civil Aviation, acting on behalf of the Road Development Authority (RDA), has formally invited sealed bids for the improvement and re...
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Galeão Airport in Brazil Taking-off with a Smarter, More Sustainable Concession
Galeão Airport in Brazil Taking-off with a Smarter, More Sustainable Concession Rio de Janeiro is on the cusp of a major turning point in its aviation landscape. RioGaleão, the concessionaire steering operations at Galeão (Tom Jobim) International Airport, has inked a fresh agreement with Brazil’s f...
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SYSTRA Joins Sydney’s Western Harbour Tunnel Megaproject
SYSTRA Joins Sydney’s Western Harbour Tunnel Megaproject In a move set to ripple through the global tunnelling community, SYSTRA has secured a pivotal role in Sydney’s ambitious Western Harbour Tunnel. The French engineering giant has been commissioned by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) to del...
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Re-engineering Colombia’s Rail Network for the Future
Re-engineering Colombia’s Rail Network for the Future The Government of Change, via its National Infrastructure Agency (ANI), has embarked on one of the most consequential railway refurbishments in recent Latin American infrastructure history. Over 14.8 km of rail in the Bogotá-Belencito corridor ha...
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Developing Paphos with €230m and 75+ Ventures with a New Marina at the Core
Developing Paphos with €230m and 75+ Ventures with a New Marina at the Core In a landmark announcement on 16 September 2025, President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled an ambitious blueprint for the Paphos district with more than 75 integrated initiatives totalling in excess of €230 million. All aimed...
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Global Contractors Line Up to Deliver Poland’s Flagship CPK Airport
Global Contractors Line Up to Deliver Poland’s Flagship CPK Airport In a move that could reshape Central and Eastern Europe’s transport landscape, Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has just launched its quest to appoint a General Contract Engineer (GCE), also called the Delivery Partner, to steer t...
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Danang to Hoi An Metro will Reshape Central Vietnam
Danang to Hoi An Metro will Reshape Central Vietnam In a bold move emblematic of Vietnam’s transport modernisation, Deo Ca Group has placed on the table a sweeping proposal: a metro line linking the coastal city of Danang with the UNESCO‑protected ancient town of Hoi An. This isn’t just about easing...
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Reinventing Steel for a Stronger, Lighter, Greener Future
Reinventing Steel for a Stronger, Lighter, Greener Future Steel is the backbone of modern infrastructure, from soaring skyscrapers and bridges to the cars and trains that connect our cities. For over a century, engineers have relied on steel’s strength and durability to build the world around us. To...
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Bosch and NIRA Dynamics Deliver Smarter Road Safety Through Connected Data
Bosch and NIRA Dynamics Deliver Smarter Road Safety Through Connected Data Bosch, the world-renowned leader in mobility solutions, has taken another decisive step towards connected safety by integrating NIRA Dynamics’ Road Surface Alerts into its suite of connected vehicle services. The partnership,...
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Latex-Modified Concrete Reinforces the Future of Bridge Engineering
Latex-Modified Concrete Reinforces the Future of Bridge Engineering The construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge marks a defining moment in North American infrastructure. Stretching 1.5 miles across the Detroit River to connect Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario, this monumental pr...
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VINCI to Build Key Highway Link in New Zealand’s North Island
VINCI to Build Key Highway Link in New Zealand’s North Island In a major boost to New Zealand’s infrastructure ambitions, VINCI Construction’s local subsidiary, HEB Construction, has secured a landmark contract as part of a consortium with Fulton Hogan, WSP, and Aurecon. Commissioned by NZ Transport...
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Indonesia Driving Forward Toward Intelligent Transport Systems
Indonesia Driving Forward Toward Intelligent Transport Systems Indonesia’s cities are facing an unprecedented challenge. With vehicle ownership rising by more than 6% every year, the country’s roads are buckling under the pressure. Urban centres like Jakarta, Bandung, and Medan are among the most co...
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Drones Fuel AI-Powered Traffic Insight in Helsinki
Drones Fuel AI-Powered Traffic Insight in Helsinki In a bold move that blends aerial surveillance with urban planning, Helsinki’s innovation arm is capturing traffic flows via drones in the city’s West Harbour. Between 17 and 19 September 2025, six drones hovered over the area, recording movement du...
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Next-gen Cat Articulated Trucks Redefine Power, Safety and Operator Control
Next-gen Cat Articulated Trucks Redefine Power, Safety and Operator Control Caterpillar has once again raised the bar in heavy equipment innovation with its next generation Cat® Articulated Trucks. These advanced haulers are designed with built-in automatic systems that boost performance, elevate sa...
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Nuveen Launches Global Multi-Asset Infrastructure Platform
Nuveen Launches Global Multi-Asset Infrastructure Platform Nuveen, a global investment manager overseeing $1.3 trillion in assets, has unveiled a new Global Infrastructure Investment Platform designed to unify its infrastructure expertise under one strategic banner. The move marks a significant step...
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Hitachi’s EX3600-6 Excavator Hits 100,000-Hour Milestone at Kumtor Gold Mine
Hitachi’s EX3600-6 Excavator Hits 100,000-Hour Milestone at Kumtor Gold Mine In the rugged mountains of Kyrgyzstan, where temperatures can plunge to minus 40°C and operations take place more than 4,000 metres above sea level, one machine has achieved a feat of endurance few can match. Hitachi Constr...
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Lintec & Linnhoff Expands Latin American Presence with Lintec-Ixon Integration
Lintec & Linnhoff Expands Latin American Presence with Lintec-Ixon Integration Lintec & Linnhoff has taken another major stride in its global growth journey by officially merging Lintec-Ixon into its international network. The Brazilian company, now rebranded as Lintec & Linnhoff Brasil...
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How CANbus and J1939 Are Driving the Next Wave of OEM Innovation
How CANbus and J1939 Are Driving the Next Wave of OEM Innovation Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across industries like construction, agriculture, landscaping, and emergency services are under mounting pressure to deliver more sophisticated machines to market, faster than ever. Balancing spe...
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Building the Future with Trimble’s 2026 Industry Outlook
Building the Future with Trimble’s 2026 Industry Outlook In the ever-evolving world of construction, few sectors are growing as rapidly, or as relentlessly, as data centres. With the rise of AI, cloud computing, and connected technologies, global demand for digital infrastructure has soared. D...
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Building the Continent’s Transport Future at Smarter Mobility Africa
Building the Continent’s Transport Future at Smarter Mobility Africa The annual Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2025 in Johannesburg brought together the brightest minds and boldest innovators in transport to chart a new course for the continent’s mobility landscape. Held at the Sandton Convention Ce...
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Driving Bankable Infrastructure and Investment Opportunities at Africa PPP 2025
Driving Bankable Infrastructure and Investment Opportunities at Africa PPP 2025 Africa’s most influential Public-Private Partnership (PPP) summit returns in 2025, promising a powerful mix of knowledge-sharing, networking, and project acceleration. The Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment an...
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Mobilising Finance for a Sustainable Future with UNDP and Carbon Markets Africa Summit
Mobilising Finance for a Sustainable Future with UNDP and Carbon Markets Africa Summit In a year defined by climate urgency and economic reinvention, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is stepping up to help Africa transform its climate ambitions into measurable impact. As the official...
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Chicago Build 2025 Returns Bigger Than Ever
Chicago Build 2025 Returns Bigger Than Ever Chicago Build 2025 is gearing up to take McCormick Place by storm on October 29–30, promising to be the most electrifying edition yet. With over 30,000 construction, design, and real estate professionals expected to attend, the event is set to deliver two...
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80 Years of JCB Innovation and Ingenuity
80 Years of JCB Innovation and Ingenuity When Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE founded J.C.Bamford Excavators Ltd. (JCB) on 23 October 1945, he could scarcely have imagined that his one-man venture in a small lock-up garage in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, would grow into one of the world’s most respected engi...
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PlantWorx 2025 Closes with Strong Sales, Innovation and Optimism for the Future
PlantWorx 2025 Closes with Strong Sales, Innovation and Optimism for the Future PlantWorx 2025, the UK’s largest working construction equipment exhibition, concluded on 25th September at Newark Showground after three vibrant days that saw innovation, sustainability, and collaboration take centre sta...
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Siemens Rolls Out SIQuench Arc Mitigation Switchgear Across US
Siemens Rolls Out SIQuench Arc Mitigation Switchgear Across US Siemens has officially introduced its SIQuench technology to the U.S. market, representing a major step forward in electrical safety and system reliability. Designed to suppress internal arc faults in medium-voltage switchgear, the new S...
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Trimble and Engineers Without Borders Partner to Empower Global Development
Trimble and Engineers Without Borders Partner to Empower Global Development Trimble has strengthened its global commitment to social impact by expanding its strategic partnership with the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) network, facilitated by Engineers Without Borders International. This new chapte...
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ADB Boosts Delhi-Meerut Rapid Transit Revolution with $299m Finance
ADB Boosts Delhi-Meerut Rapid Transit Revolution with $299m Finance The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $299 million loan to help complete India’s pioneering Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), pushing the total ADB contribution to an impressive $1.05 billion. This final t...
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EIB Backs Iberdrola with €25.9m for Gatza Wind Farm in Greece
EIB Backs Iberdrola with €25.9m for Gatza Wind Farm in Greece In a move that underscores Europe’s determination to accelerate the green transition, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €25.9 million financing package with Iberdrola to develop the Gatza wind farm in central Greece. More th...
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Powering Spain’s Digital Energy Future with €650m Investment
Powering Spain’s Digital Energy Future with €650m Investment Spain is taking a major step toward a smarter, more sustainable energy future with a landmark €650 million financing agreement between the Spanish Ministry of Economy, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and energy provider Endesa. This in...
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Why Vehicle Reliability Is More Important Than Ever in Global Supply Chains
Why Vehicle Reliability Is More Important Than Ever in Global Supply Chains The Role of Vehicles in Global Supply Chains Transportation is the backbone of modern commerce, with millions of vehicles transporting goods across continents every day. Without dependable trucks, vans, and specialty vehicle...
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RAPID Marks Milestone Year with PlantWorx Award Recognition
RAPID Marks Milestone Year with PlantWorx Award Recognition RAPID, the Registered Assets Police Information Database, has celebrated its first anniversary in style, clinching the Security Initiative Award at the PlantWorx Innovation Awards. Judges hailed the platform as “a game-changer for machinery...
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HP Drives AEC Innovation with Smarter Printing, AI, and Precision Site Tools
HP Drives AEC Innovation with Smarter Printing, AI, and Precision Site Tools HP has unveiled a suite of new technologies designed to transform how professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) deliver projects. From compact, sustainable printing solutions to AI-powered design wo...
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ADB Backs Indore Metro with $190 Million Loan to Transform Urban Mobility
ADB Backs Indore Metro with $190 Million Loan to Transform Urban Mobility The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $190 million loan to fast-track the Indore Metro Rail Project, a landmark development designed to reshape mobility, curb pollution, and foster inclusive growth in Madhya Pradesh’...
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Wrekin launches Armadillo Silt Shield for Sustainable Silt Management
Wrekin launches Armadillo Silt Shield for Sustainable Silt Management Construction sites face a persistent problem that often flies under the radar: the accumulation of silt and debris. Left unmanaged, these materials can clog drainage systems, trigger flooding, and cause environmental harm. The sta...
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EBRD and EU Boost Kazakhstan’s Caspian Port to Expand Global Trade
EBRD and EU Boost Kazakhstan’s Caspian Port to Expand Global Trade The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with the European Union (EU), is giving a major boost to Kazakhstan’s maritime infrastructure. A financial package worth up to €45 million is set to transfor...
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Kubota Powers Ahead with Electric Retrofit Win at PlantWorx 2025
Kubota Powers Ahead with Electric Retrofit Win at PlantWorx 2025 Kubota has once again taken the spotlight at PlantWorx 2025, securing the Alternative Power Innovation Award for its pioneering Electric Retrofit technology. The development marks a significant milestone in the construction sector’s sh...
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Prolift Handling Raises the Bar in Lifting and Safety
Prolift Handling Raises the Bar in Lifting and Safety In Ireland’s construction and industrial sectors, safety and precision have never been more critical. Prolift Handling, the country’s exclusive partner of Austrian engineering group pewag, has unveiled two cutting-edge lifting solutions aimed squ...
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Cementing a Greener Future with Low-Carbon Concrete
Cementing a Greener Future with Low-Carbon Concrete Concrete is literally the foundation of modern civilisation, but it comes with a hefty climate cost. The production of cement, the key ingredient in concrete, emits an estimated 7-8% of global CO₂ each year, making it one of the single largest indu...
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Fleet Management is the Engine of Construction’s Digital Future
Fleet Management is the Engine of Construction’s Digital Future In today’s fast-moving world of off-highway construction, fleet management has quietly emerged as one of the most critical factors shaping the industry’s future. It may not command the same spotlight as autonomous driving or generative...
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Netradyne Expands Driver•i AI Safety and Fleet Performance to Japan
Netradyne Expands Driver•i AI Safety and Fleet Performance to Japan Netradyne, a recognised leader in AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions, has taken a significant leap forward by launching its flagship Driver•i platform in Japan. This move cements the company’s international growth str...
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Topcon Elevates Geomatics with New Global Business Structure
Topcon Elevates Geomatics with New Global Business Structure Topcon Positioning Systems has unveiled a dedicated global business unit focused exclusively on geomatics, signalling a major shift in how the company approaches geospatial technologies. By carving out a standalone division, Topcon aims to...
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A Highways Contractors Guide to Protecting Your Work Gear
A Highways Contractors Guide to Protecting Your Work Gear As a highways contractor, your tools and equipment are the backbone of your business. From heavy machinery to smaller hand tools, every piece of gear plays a critical role in ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on time. P...
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Digital Gaia – A New Paradigm for Artificial Intelligence
Digital Gaia – A New Paradigm for Artificial Intelligence For decades, artificial intelligence has been framed as a tool, powerful, yes, but ultimately a product of human ingenuity. Yet as the world becomes more interconnected and AI systems grow more advanced, a new paradigm is emerging: AI n...
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NVIDIA and OpenAI Forge the World’s Largest AI Infrastructure Deployment
NVIDIA and OpenAI Forge the World’s Largest AI Infrastructure Deployment The technology landscape just shifted dramatically. NVIDIA and OpenAI have unveiled what’s being described as the largest AI infrastructure project in history. This bold partnership aims to build multi-gigawatt data centres pow...
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The Future of Steelmaking
The Future of Steelmaking How Novel Iron making Processes Can Reduce Carbon Footprint Steel is the backbone of modern civilization, forming the structural core of cities, mobility, infrastructure, and clean energy solutions. Today, over 1.9 billion tonnes of steel are produced globally every year, m...
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Liebherr Cranes Power Rostock’s ULMICUM Project with Precision and Reliability
Liebherr Cranes Power Rostock’s ULMICUM Project with Precision and Reliability On Rostock’s Ulmenstraße campus, a striking new complex is steadily rising: the ULMICUM, which will house a library, seminar centre, administrative offices, and institute facilities for the University of Rostock. While th...
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Flying into the Future with Virtual Twins in Manufacturing
Flying into the Future with Virtual Twins in Manufacturing When global trade shifts and tariff battles reshape the playing field, manufacturers often find themselves under immense pressure. To explore how digital innovation can turn uncertainty into opportunity, we spoke with Buddharatn Ratawal, Sen...
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Smarter Teeth deliver Smarter Savings with Volvo VTS 2 Tooth System
Smarter Teeth deliver Smarter Savings with Volvo VTS 2 Tooth System A recent field trial in the UK has put Volvo’s second-generation tooth system (VTS 2) under the microscope, and the results are impossible to ignore. According to heavy equipment dealer SMT Great Britain, the system delivers up to £...
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