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How Big Data is transforming the Construction Industry
How Big Data is transforming the Construction Industry Navigating through complex challenges is an integral part of any construction project. Even the most skilled general contractors occasionally encounter unforeseen issues that can disrupt the best-laid plans. The critical questions here are: How...
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24-Channel Battery Diagnosis IC for Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage
24-Channel Battery Diagnosis IC for Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Autosilicon Inc. has launched 24-channel Battery Diagnosis IC (BDIC) in January for high-capacity battery cells in Electric Vehicle (xEV) and Energy Storage System (ESS), following the release of 14-channel BDIC last year. Auto...
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XCMG successfully trials Vertical Milling Mining Machine
XCMG successfully trials Vertical Milling Mining Machine XCMG Machinery, a global leader in the construction machinery industry has successfully trialled the world’s first vertical milling mining machine. This ground-breaking XVM160, sets a new standard in mining production with its unparallel...
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Upskilling the Workforce through Apprenticeships
Upskilling the Workforce through Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are becoming increasingly popular throughout the UK. Indeed, statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirm this surge in popularity, with 5.3% of the UK population (2.4 million people) holding an apprenticeship as th...
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Heidelberg Materials UK celebrates Responsible Sourcing BES 6001 Certification
Heidelberg Materials UK celebrates Responsible Sourcing BES 6001 Certification Heidelberg Materials UK has become the first building materials company to achieve certification to the updated BES 6001 standard across its business. The Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing of Construction Produc...
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New Hamm Tandem Rollers combine vibration and oscillation in one drum
New Hamm Tandem Rollers combine vibration and oscillation in one drum The tandem rollers of the HD+ series have been a firm fixture in the product range of roller manufacturer Hamm for many years. Back in the summer of 2023, new models were launched spanning all weight classes, all featuring the rel...
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Toyota Thrills: Test-Driving the Ultimate SUV Rental Experience in Dubai
Toyota Thrills: Test-Driving the Ultimate SUV Rental Experience in Dubai Toyota SUVs are a dream come true for many vehicle lovers. Combining a sleek and powerful performance with an excellent exterior, many crave the thrill of driving one. However, its cost can be a restriction to purchasing it. Be...
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Digitizing Critical Infrastructure to Reduce Emissions
Digitizing Critical Infrastructure to Reduce Emissions Gecko Robotics, a company at the forefront of using robotics and AI-powered software to improve the health of the physical world, has joined forces with Rho Impact, a leading impact analytics firm, to unveil ground-breaking findings on the poten...
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APC invites British Automotive Technology Businesses to apply for Fundingย
APC invites British Automotive Technology Businesses to apply for Funding UK registered businesses can apply for match-funding for late-stage, collaborative research and development of automotive technology and processes. Eligible projects will support the UKโs transition towards zeroโemission vehic...
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Analysing Road User Interactions to make the Right Call on Close Calls
Analysing Road User Interactions to make the Right Call on Close Calls Vision Zero is a global mission to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries from our roads by 2041. Itโs an ambitious but absolutely achievable goal. However, while casualties have been gradually declining over the la...
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PULSAR launches new line of Environmentally Responsible Workwear
PULSAR launches new line of Environmentally Responsible Workwear PULSARยฎ, a leading name in technical and protective performance apparel, has launched its new Life collection, a comprehensive range of environmentally responsible, hi-visibility garments designed to fit all male and female professiona...
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How IoT Revolutionizes Construction Equipment Management
How IoT Revolutionizes Construction Equipment Management In the fast-paced realm of construction, maintaining a cutting-edge approach is essential for triumph. A pivotal force reshaping the industry’s landscape is the infusion of Internet of Things (IoT) technology into construction equipment...
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UK Construction Week to make welcome return to London in May
UK Construction Week to make welcome return to London in May A host of new features, interactive demos, international pavilions from across the globe, and a charity Gumball Rally across the country have all been announced by the organisers of the UKโs largest event for the built environment, UK Cons...
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Tรผrkiye’sย Borusan Lojistik and Borusan Port boosted with $33.2m investment
Tรผrkiye’sย Borusan Lojistik and Borusan Port boosted with $33.2m investment In a significant move to bolster the logistics sector in Tรผrkiye, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a strategic loan of US$ 33.2 million (โฌ30.5 million) to Borusan Lojistik Dagiti...
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RSK Ordnance Management: Exploring Explosive Ordnance Risk Reduction
RSK Ordnance Management: Exploring Explosive Ordnance Risk Reduction RSK Group, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions, has announced that it has created a new company specifically tasked with delivering unexploded ordnance (UXO) and explosive ordnance risk reduction (EORR) service...
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Mercedes-Benz Unimog now features new UNI-TOUCH operating system
Mercedes-Benz Unimog now features new UNI-TOUCH operating system Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has announced the all-new UNI-TOUCH operating system for the Unimog implement carrier, which is available to order now ahead of first deliveries in the second half of the year. The manufacturer is making the ann...
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EBRD champions Renewable Energy with โฌ100m for the Taaleri SolarWind III Fund
EBRD champions Renewable Energy with โฌ100m for the Taaleri SolarWind III Fund In a remarkable double endeavour to accelerate Europe’s transition to renewable energy, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has made two significant investments: financing wind energy developm...
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Brazil leaps into Green Infrastructure with NDB’s $1.7 Billion Investment
Brazil leaps into Green Infrastructure with NDB’s $1.7 Billion Investment In an historic move, Brazil has received a substantial boost of USD 1.7 billion from the New Development Bank (NDB), marking a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of sustainable development and climate r...
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B2W Software featuring Construction Management Technology at World of Concrete
B2W Software featuring Construction Management Technology at World of Concrete B2W Software, a Trimble company providing estimating and operations software for heavy construction, will demonstrate applications, advantages and new capabilities for contractors operating across concrete specialties at...
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EBRD’s Strategic Push in Kazakhstan toย Connect Continents
EBRD’s Strategic Push in Kazakhstan toย Connect Continents In a significant stride towards bolstering Central Asia’s logistical capabilities, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has committed to a transformative project in Kazakhstan. This initiative, involving a s...
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Bridging Africa’s Future with IFC and Africa50 Investments
Bridging Africa’s Future with IFC and Africa50 Investments In a landmark move underscoring commitment to sustainable development, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has channelled a $20 million equity investment into the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF Fund). This strat...
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EBRD celebrates a record-breaking year
EBRD celebrates a record-breaking year In 2023, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) made headlines by investing a staggering โฌ13.1 billion across its regions, surpassing its previous record. Amid global challenges, the EBRD’s commitment to reshaping economies through gr...
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Banks Engineering in Florida acquired by Atwell
Banks Engineering in Florida acquired by Atwell Atwellย has acquired BEI Engineering Group, LLC, doing business as Banks Engineering, a 90-person firm providing civil engineering, planning, and land surveying services. The acquisition of Banks Engineering continues to strengthen Atwellโs resources an...
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828 MWย Solar Energy Project completed in Texas
828 MWย Solar Energy Project completed in Texas Intersect Power has announced the commercial operation of its Lumina Solar project, located in Scurry County, TX, on January 3, 2024. The Lumina project generates 828 MWp/640 MWac of reliable solar energy, enough to power more than 243,000 homes for one...
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AIIB starts 2024 with $3 billion Sustainable Development Bond
AIIB starts 2024 with $3 billion Sustainable Development Bond As the world briskly strides into 2024, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has hit the ground running, setting a resounding tone for the year. In a bold move, the bank announced the pricing of a monumental 5-year USD benchmar...
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The updated UK National Planning Policy Framework
The updated UK National Planning Policy Framework Shortly before Christmas, on 19 December 2023, the Government published itsย long-awaited revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (โNPPFโ), following a year-long process of consultation. The revised NPPF sets out the Governmentโs planning...
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EcoFlow launchesย Smart Hybrid Whole-House Battery Generatorย at CES
EcoFlow launchesย Smart Hybrid Whole-House Battery Generatorย at CES EcoFlow, a leading portable power and eco-friendly energy solutions company, today at CES 2024 launchedย DELTA Pro Ultra, the world’s most powerful smart hybrid whole-house battery generator and backup system. This innovative pr...
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RoboSense launches M Platform LiDAR Sensors at CES 2024
RoboSense launches M Platform LiDAR Sensors at CES 2024 RoboSense, a leader in LiDAR and perception solutions, unveiled its latest M Platform line of sensors today at CES 2024. Following a successful IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, RoboSense continues to drive technological innovation by launch...
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Siemens heralds the Industrial Metaverse at CES with Immersive Engineering and AIย
Siemens heralds the Industrial Metaverse at CES with Immersive Engineering and AI Siemens unveiled innovations that are combining the real world and the digital worlds to redefine reality as it openedย CES 2024, the world’s leading technology gathering. Siemens announced new partnerships and br...
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Continental bringing Biometric Face Authentication to your car
Continental bringing Biometric Face Authentication to your car Continental has presented the โFace Authentication Display,โ a two-stage access control system based on biometric user recognition that uses special camera systems mounted externally on the vehicleโs B-pillar and invisibly behind the dri...
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Shedding light on Semiconductors for Solar Fuels
Shedding light on Semiconductors for Solar Fuels Scientists are advancing the use of semiconductors to convert sunlight into renewable energy. In solar cells, semiconductors convert sunlight into electricity. When brought into direct contact with water, semiconductors can instead use sunlight to con...
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HD Hyundai Vice Chairman celebrates Xite Innovation Vision at CES
HD Hyundai Vice Chairman celebrates Xite Innovation Vision at CES HD Hyundaiโs Xite innovation, created with cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologies and robotics, will go beyond improving construction sites and equipment to fundamentally transform the way...
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All-Terrainย Rhino 1 Robot Mower unveiled at CES
All-Terrainย Rhino 1 Robot Mower unveiled at CES RoboUP, a pioneer in the service robot industry, is proud to announce its latest innovation at CES 2024, the Rhino 1 All-Terrain Robot Mower. Rooted in the caregiver archetype, RoboUP’s mission is to revolutionize how people care for their living...
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Honda premieres Honda 0 Series EV Concept Models at CES
Honda premieres Honda 0 Series EV Concept Models at CES Honda today unveiled the โHonda 0 Series,โ a new EV series Honda will launch globally starting in 2026, with the world premiere of two concept models, namelyย Saloonย andย Space-Hub, at the CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Honda also presented...
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Sirius Jet unveils zero-emission VTOL Hydrogen Aircraft
Sirius Jet unveils zero-emission VTOL Hydrogen Aircraft Today, Swiss aviation start-up Sirius Aviation AG, proudly unveils the revolutionaryย Sirius Jetย โ the world’s first hydrogen-powered Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft; crafted and designed in collaboration with BMW’s Des...
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UK Funding Consortium Invests in Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Management Buyout
UK Funding Consortium Invests in Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Management Buyout Durham-based company Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd is excited to announce the completion of a management buyout (MBO) to take back control of the business. The investment is backed by a consortium of UK-based funders,...
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Unveiling the power of Maritime Hydrogen with the HyTime Project
Unveiling the power of Maritime Hydrogen with the HyTime Project Bramble Energy, an innovator and disrupter in fuel cell technology, has achieved a milestone in marine history by launching the worldโs first hydrogen-electric boat powered by a printed circuit board fuel cell (PCBFC™). As the l...
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Daimler Truck and TORC Robotics select Aeva for 4D LiDAR
Daimler Truck and TORC Robotics select Aeva for 4D LiDAR Aevaยฎ, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems and Daimler Truck AG, one of the worldโs leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, announced today that Daimler Truck has selected Aeva as the supplier of long and ultra-long ra...
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Tire Intelligence Integration makingย Autonomous Trucks safer
Tire Intelligence Integration makingย Autonomous Trucks safer The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a leader in connected mobility, and Gatik, a leader in autonomous middle mile B2B logistics, announced the expansion of the industryโs first, successful integration of tire intelligence technology in...
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Volkswagen embracing ChatGPT for Smarter and Safer Drives
Volkswagen embracing ChatGPT for Smarter and Safer Drives In an audacious move at the CES electronics trade fair in Las Vegas, Volkswagen has steered the automotive industry towards an AI-driven future. Their revelation? Starting from the second quarter of 2024, select car models will be equipped wi...
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DHL drives electrification with 50 EV Yard Trucks and plans for 50 more
DHL drives electrification with 50 EV Yard Trucks and plans for 50 more DHL Supply Chainย andย Orange EVย today announced that DHL now owns and operates 50 Orange EV yard trucks, eight years after commercially deploying its first Orange EV truck to lead the industry as the first to commercially deploy...
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People Flow Tracking withย Outsight and PreAct Technologies
People Flow Tracking withย Outsight and PreAct Technologies Outsight, the leading innovator in 3D Spatial AI Software Solutions, has joined forces with PreAct Technologies, a trailblazer in near-field flash LiDAR technology, to revolutionize the fields of Smart Infrastructure and People Flow Monitori...
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Intel acquisition drives AI Everywhere for the Automotive Market at CES
Intel acquisition drives AI Everywhere for the Automotive Market at CES Today at CES, Intel announced plans to drive the companyโsย AI everywhere strategy into the automotive market, including a deal to acquire Silicon Mobility, a fabless silicon and software company that specializes in SoCs for inte...
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The Benefits of Locking Carbon Emissions in to Concrete
The Benefits of Locking Carbon Emissions in to Concrete To achieve the goal of a climate-neutral Switzerland by 2050, strategies and processes with a negative CO2 balance are necessary.ย These so-called negative emission technologies (NET) are intended to counterbalance the remaining “hard-to-a...
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Aeva Atlas the first Automotive-Grade 4D LiDAR Sensor for Mass Production
Aeva Atlas the first Automotive-Grade 4D LiDAR Sensor for Mass Production Aevaยฎ, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today introduced Aeva Atlas™, the first 4D LiDAR sensor designed for mass production automotive applications. Intended to accelerate the industryโs path...
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HL Mando and HL Klemove Go Behind Vehicles at CES
HL Mando and HL Klemove Go Behind Vehicles at CES HL Group will participate in CES 2024, the largest tech event in the world, to be held fromย January 9 to 12ย with HL Mando, specializing in EV solutions, and HL Klemove, specializing in autonomous driving. The two companies embodied the theme of CES...
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Continental debutsย Transparent Swarovski Crystal Automotive Displays
Continental debutsย Transparent Swarovski Crystal Automotive Displays Technology company Continental is showcasing its Crystal Center Display for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show 2024. In a world-first, the premium automotive display is fully embedded in a stylish crystal housing โ ope...
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In-Car Safety Radar Technology for Elder Care unveiled at CES
In-Car Safety Radar Technology for Elder Care unveiled at CES Millimetre-wave radar transceiver technology from Asahi Kasei Microdevicesย (AKM), part of the Asahi Kasei Group, is making its debut atย CES 2024. The AK581x, AKM’s new 60 GHz millimetre-wave radar transceiver integrated circuit (IC)...
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SiLC Technologies unveils Eyeonic Vision System Mini precision LiDAR
SiLC Technologies unveils Eyeonic Vision System Mini precision LiDAR SiLC Technologies, Inc.ย (SiLC), the leading developer of integrated single-chip FMCW LiDAR solutions, today announced the launch of the Eyeonic™ Vision System Mini (Eyeonic Mini), a groundbreaking advancement in LiDAR techno...
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Kia reveals modular Platform Beyond Vehicle strategy at CES
Kia reveals modular Platform Beyond Vehicle strategy at CES Kia has revealed its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) future strategy at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Kiaโs PBV business will initially be based around the introduction of an all-new modular vehicle, previewed by the Kia Concept PV5. This future vis...
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Navigating the Challenges of Right of Way in US Infrastructure Development
Navigating the Challenges of Right of Way in US Infrastructure Development Infrastructure development in the US is at a pivotal juncture, with Right of Way (ROW) playing a central role in shaping the future of urban planning and capital projects. As the nation gears up to unlock the potential in the...
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RealWear Industrial Smart Glasses featured at CES now shipping
RealWear Industrial Smart Glasses featured at CES now shipping RealWear, Inc., the pioneer of smart glasses for frontline workers, today announced at the Consumer Electronics Show that RealWear Navigatorยฎ Z1, the worldโs most advanced intrinsically safe (IS) head-mounted wearable, starts shipping to...
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AI innovations to revolutionise Wastewater Treatment
AI innovations to revolutionise Wastewater Treatment In a recentย studyย published online 18 December 2023 in the journalย Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, scientists from Peking University introduced a ground-breaking Global WWTP Microbiome-based Integrative Information Platform to address the...
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Cepton launches Next-Generation Automotive Ultra LiDAR at CES
Cepton launches Next-Generation Automotive Ultra LiDAR at CES Cepton, Inc., a Silicon Valley innovator of high-performance lidar solutions, announced today the unveiling of its new flagship automotive lidar,ย Ultra. Ultra is the worldโs slimmest adaptive, long-range lidar, designed based on real OEM...
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HD Hyundai Xite Innovation Beyond Time and Space Themes featured at CES
HD Hyundai Xite Innovation Beyond Time and Space Themes featured at CES HD Hyundai will showcase its technological innovation for future infrastructure construction that goes beyond time and space at CES 2024. The companyโs 10,994-square-foot booth, nearly twice the size of the booth at CES 2023, wi...
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Caterpillar and CRH partner for Off-Highway Trucks and Electric Charging Solutions
Caterpillar and CRH partner for Off-Highway Trucks and Electric Charging Solutions Caterpillar has announced it has signed an electrification strategic agreement with CRH to advance the deployment of Caterpillarโs zero-exhaust emissions solutions. CRH is the number one aggregates producer in North A...
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Ambarella brings Generative AI to Edge Devices
Ambarella brings Generative AI to Edge Devices Ambarella, Inc., an edge AI semiconductor company, today announced during CES that it is demonstrating multi-modal large language models (LLMs) running on its new N1 SoC series at a fraction of the power-per-inference of leading GPU solutions. Ambarella...
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An analysis of the Global Bitumen Market in January 2024
An analysis of the Global Bitumen Market in January 2024 As we step into 2024, the global bitumen market, a critical component of the construction industry, presents a complex yet intriguing scenario. With fluctuations in oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and evolving demand patterns, industry stak...
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Yunex Traffic spins off Electronic Manufacturing Services – Yunex Built
Yunex Traffic spins off Electronic Manufacturing Services – Yunex Built Yunex Built is Yunex Traffic’s new brand for manufacturing services, extending beyond the company’s established focus on traffic and transport. Operating as a specialist division under the umbrella of Yunex Tra...
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RebuilderAI 3D Digital Twin solution wins CES Innovation Award
RebuilderAI 3D Digital Twin solution wins CES Innovation Award RebuilderAI, a 3D technology start-up, won the Innovation Award in the โMobile Devices & Appsโ category at CES 2024 for its mobile-based 3D content creating solution โVRIN 3D.โ You can experience RebuilderAIโs solution at booth #6150...
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