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Thermal By FLIR Program expands with Wearable and Mobile Handsets
Thermal By FLIR Program expands with Wearable and Mobile Handsets Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today welcomed RealWear, the pioneer in assisted reality wearable solutions, as its latest Thermal by FLIR collaborator with the recent launch of the world’s first fully hands...
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Komatsu to acquire GHH in Germany
Komatsu to acquire GHH in Germany Komatsu today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire GHH Group GmbH, a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Founded in the 1960s and currently part of the...
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Building the perfect sleigh with Timoney
Building the perfect sleigh with Timoney Okay it might fly, and who doesn’t love reindeer power, but as Santa’s sleigh could really do with better Ride and Handling characteristics, his friends at Timoney have imagined the perfect sleigh upgrade to ensure that he Never Stops Moving on the 25th....
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Cat’s new 340 Excavator delivers best-in-class productivity
Cat’s new 340 Excavator delivers best-in-class productivity The new Cat 340 Hydraulic Excavator features a more powerful engine, wider track, and 7.5-ton counterweight to increase productivity by 10% over the 2020 model year Cat 336. Its increased power and stability, combined with Next Genera...
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Innovation is driving the Construction Industry into the future
Innovation is driving the Construction Industry into the future Mark Royse, the Head of Sales at Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, explores the latest industry growth figures, and explains why the future of compact equipment design and manufacture will be widely driven by efficiency, productivity a...
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CDE announces exciting plans for CONEXPO – CONAGG
CDE announces exciting plans for CONEXPO – CONAGG CDE, one of the leading suppliers of sand and aggregate washing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, has announced its plans for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 where it will debut new equipment, new projects and showcase the...
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Atkins, Jacobs and PwC advise Third Road Investment Strategy for National Highways
Atkins, Jacobs and PwC advise Third Road Investment Strategy for National Highways Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, Jacobs, and PwC have been appointed by National Highways to help develop the government’s third road investment strategy (RIS3) for England’s highway network which runs from...
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Teesside University Researchers are helping to create Carbon Neutral Cement
Teesside University Researchers are helping to create Carbon Neutral Cement An environmentally sustainable building material which could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry is being developed with the support of Teesside University. Academics from the University ar...
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Doosan to introduce new Global Brand and products at CONEXPO CONAGG
Doosan to introduce new Global Brand and products at CONEXPO CONAGG Doosan will introduce the company’s new global brand and logo, as well as several new products at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 from 14-18 March 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The company’s new name and logo will integrate new brand values...
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IoT adoption in Asia Pacific set to surge
IoT adoption in Asia Pacific set to surge APAC is set to overtake the rest of the world in IoT adoption according to an Asian IoT Megatrends report from the global research firm OMDIA and global connectivity provider Telenor IoT. APAC digital transformation of enterprise has been slower than the res...
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MB Crusher’s Grapple takes demolition work in hand
MB Crusher’s Grapple takes demolition work in hand With hand precision, it tears and disassembles, but like a machine, said three customers who demolish buildings. All had the same objective – to demolish and recover as much material as possible in total safety – and with the same...
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Rokbak expands into France and Germany
Rokbak expands into France and Germany Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has its eyes set on growth in key territories – two of which are France and Germany. Following the company’s successful rebrand in September 2021, Rokbak has strengthened its team with around 200 new employees joi...
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VolkerFitzpatrick wins M3 junction 9 upgrade in the UK
VolkerFitzpatrick wins M3 junction 9 upgrade in the UK VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed by National Highways to deliver improvement works to junction 9 of the M3, a key motorway junction, which connects south Hampshire, with London, the midlands and the north. More than 6,000 vehicles pass throu...
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Astec joins the Better Plants Program run by the US Department of Energy
Astec joins the Better Plants Program run by the US Department of Energy Astec has joined the Department of Energy (DOE) Better Plants program that works with leading U.S. manufacturers to achieve voluntary energy performance improvement goals. The Better Plants program has more than 250 partners wi...
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Panasonic and Yokohama City testing Beyond-5G Network for Autonomous Vehicles
Panasonic and Yokohama City testing Beyond-5G Network for Autonomous Vehicles Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. and the City of Yokohama announced today their plan to demonstrate the world’s first Beyond 5G technologies for automated driving, developed by Panasonic Connect, with its sensing and wire...
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Manitou Group acquires majority stake in easyLi
Manitou Group acquires majority stake in easyLi Manitou Group, a world reference in the handling, aerial work platform and earth moving sectors, has announced the acquisition of an 82% stake in easyLi, a specialist in the design and production of lithium-ion batteries. This strategic transaction giv...
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CASE CE launches Wheeled Excavator Range built by Hyundai CE
CASE CE launches Wheeled Excavator Range built by Hyundai CE CASE announces the launch of a four-model E-Series wheeled excavator range, with a fifth, larger model joining the series in the future. The machines will be built under an existing supply agreement with South Korean manufacturer Hyundai C...
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Continental to explore the Future of Mobility at CES
Continental to explore the Future of Mobility at CES Technology company Continental is inviting customers, media and the investor community to experience the future of mobility through its latest cutting-edge technologies at CES 2023, January 5-8 in Las Vegas. Continental will display award-winning...
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H3 Dynamics and HyLight develop Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion for Unmanned Airships
H3 Dynamics and HyLight develop Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion for Unmanned Airships H3 Dynamics and HyLight have joined forces to bring new long range, sustainable and quiet unmanned airships to a range of commercial applications. Traditionally, airships use combustion engines for their propulsion po...
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Cambridge scientists find dynamic fractals in clean magnetic crystal
Cambridge scientists find dynamic fractals in clean magnetic crystal The nature and properties of materials depend strongly on dimension. Imagine how different life in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional world would be from the three dimensions we’re commonly accustomed to. With this in mind, it is...
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Hyundai Robots roll out in Last-mile Delivery Pilot Programs
Hyundai Robots roll out in Last-mile Delivery Pilot Programs Hyundai Motor Group has started two pilot delivery service programs using autonomous robots based on its Plug & Drive (PnD) modular platform at a hotel and a residential-commercial complex located in the outskirts of Seoul. The deliver...
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Unmanned Drones assist Slinging Operations on Powerline Construction Site
Unmanned Drones assist Slinging Operations on Powerline Construction Site FulcrumAir is pleased to announce that it is now offering slinging operations to assist in powerline construction and maintenance, utilizing its industry leading E7500 heavy lifting UAS. Work was recently done with K-Line Line...
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VULCAN scans microscopic behaviour of 3D Printed Metal
VULCAN scans microscopic behaviour of 3D Printed Metal From carbon fibre to concrete and bamboo, additive manufacturing—the industrial term for 3D-printing—utilizes many different materials and techniques. And now, with a significant need for decarbonization and alternative supply chains for convert...
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New Solar Cells enhanced with Perovskite Materials
New Solar Cells enhanced with Perovskite Materials New materials that can both harvest and emit light offer exciting potential for technologies that range from solar cells to TV and display screens. In a new study, researchers have developed a new way of enhancing the stability and performance of a...
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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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