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Research finds Concrete breaks down in Vegetable Oil
Research finds Concrete breaks down in Vegetable Oil Factories in various industries use vegetable oils. These can be both edible oils and technical ones, which are used, for example, for lubricating parts. Oils are often spilled on the concrete floor. When they come into contact with the main compo...
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Cool approach could make Heat Resistant Materials
Cool approach could make Heat Resistant Materials High-entropy alloys are a new class of alloys that are composed of four or more metallic elements in approximately equal amounts. For example, conventional commercial aluminium alloys typically consist of more than 95 percent aluminium. Although they...
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Kyocera develops Automotive Night Vision System with Infrared and GaN Laser Devices
Kyocera develops Automotive Night Vision System with Infrared and GaN Laser Devices Kyocera Corporation announced that it has developed an Automotive Night Vision System that can accurately identify collision-risk objects in low-visibility driving conditions, such as at night, or in rain, snow, fog,...
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Eaton introduces new TVS X3100 supercharger
Eaton introduces new TVS X3100 supercharger Intelligent power management company Eaton today introduced its Twin Vortices Series (TVS®) X3100 supercharger for aftermarket applications. A new design based on both the R-Series and V-Series rotors, the X-Series was developed specifically for aftermarke...
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Easily synthesized Chemical Filter could scrub CO2 from Power Plant Smokestacks
Easily synthesized Chemical Filter could scrub CO2 from Power Plant Smokestacks How can we remove carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, from fossil-fuel power plant exhaust before it ever reaches the atmosphere? New findings suggest a promising answer lies in a simple, economical and potentially reusabl...
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Bio-based alternative to petroleum-based Asphalt Additive could extend pavement life
Bio-based alternative to petroleum-based Asphalt Additive could extend pavement life It all started about 12 years ago when a high school teacher visiting Iowa State University for a summer program asked to help with a research project. Iowa State engineers Eric Cochran and Christopher Williams thou...
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Hexion ArmorBuilt™ could protect Trees from Wildfires
Hexion ArmorBuilt™ could protect Trees from Wildfires Hexion successfully participated in three prescribed wildfire canyon burns in partnership with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Stella-Jones Corporation, the National Sci...
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Your Smartphone could collect Bridge Structural Integrity Data
Your Smartphone could collect Bridge Structural Integrity Data A new study involving MIT researchers shows that mobile phones placed in vehicles, equipped with special software, can collect useful structural integrity data while crossing bridges. In so doing, they could become a less expensive alter...
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New machine-learning technique could help reduce Potholes
New machine-learning technique could help reduce Potholes Researchers have developed new “intelligent compaction” technology, which integrates into a road roller and can assess in real-time the quality of road base compaction. Improved road construction can reduce potholes and maintenance costs, and...
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Designing next-generation Metals for longer-lasting Batteries
Designing next-generation Metals for longer-lasting Batteries How can studying metals manufacturing lead to longer-lasting batteries and lighter vehicles? It all comes down to physics. Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are investigating the effects of physical forces on met...
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Superfast method discovered to manufacture Thermoelectric Devices
Superfast method discovered to manufacture Thermoelectric Devices Yanliang Zhang, associate professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering at the University of Notre Dame, and collaborators Alexander Dowling and Tengfei Luo have developed a machine-learning assisted superfast new way to create hi...
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Continental wins major order for its Future Brake System Technology
Continental wins major order for its Future Brake System Technology Technology company Continental received its first major order in the third quarter for the mass production of its semi-dry brake system (also known as Future Brake System or FBS 2), valued at about €1.5 billion. This success increas...
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New TriEye Technology to revolutionize Automotive Imaging
New TriEye Technology to revolutionize Automotive Imaging TriEye, a global technology company specializing in cost-effective, next-gen imaging and 3D solutions announces the launch of its proprietary SEDAR platform. It is designed to transform sensing in the automotive sector, and emerging markets i...
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Underwater Cutting Simulator to help dismantle Nuclear Reactors
Underwater Cutting Simulator to help dismantle Nuclear Reactors A virtual remote dismantling system for the Kori Unit 1 Nuclear Power Plant will help implement the decommissioning operating environments. A remote virtual training simulator has been developed in South Korea to teach how to use lasers...
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BLUETTI introduces Energy Storage System EP600 and B500 to help Energy Crisis
BLUETTI introduces Energy Storage System EP600 and B500 to help Energy Crisis Electricity demand is predicted to grow rapidly as winter is coming soon. Under the rules introduced by Swiss government ordinance, buildings with gas heating systems can only warm rooms up to 19°C. However, it’s not just...
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FLIR ONE Edge Pro is the first Wireless Mobile Infrared Camera
FLIR ONE Edge Pro is the first Wireless Mobile Infrared Camera Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced its FLIR ONE® Edge Pro, a wireless thermal-visible camera for mobile devices. Unlike previous models, the reimagined FLIR ONE Edge Pro doesn’t need to be physical...
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Lithium-Ion Micro Batteries to revolutionise Autonomous Asset Monitoring
Lithium-Ion Micro Batteries to revolutionise Autonomous Asset Monitoring ITEN, the deep tech company, which just closed a financing round of €80M to become a key player in the manufacture of solid-state lithium-ion micro-batteries has presented a breakthrough in powering autonomous embedded systems....
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Bentley Systems enhances SYNCHRO 4D Construction Management Solution
Bentley Systems enhances SYNCHRO 4D Construction Management Solution Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced advancements to its construction management solution with enhancements to SYNCHRO 4D and the addition of SYNCHRO Cost and SYNCHRO Perform application...
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Cat dealer Cashman Equipment acquired by Empire Southwest
Cat dealer Cashman Equipment acquired by Empire Southwest Arizona-based Empire Southwest, the Cat dealer serving the service territory of Arizona and Southeastern California, has agreed to acquire Nevada-based Cashman Equipment, the Cat dealer serving the service territory of Nevada and parts of Eas...
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Delft University develops Navigation System with 10-centimetre accuracy
Delft University develops Navigation System with 10-centimetre accuracy Researchers of Delft University of Technology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and VSL have developed an alternative positioning system that is more robust and accurate than GPS, especially in urban settings. The working prototype...
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Scientists use electricity to find Materials that can Learn
Scientists use electricity to find Materials that can Learn Scientists used the Advanced Photon Source to watch a non-living material mimic behaviour associated with learning, paving the way for better artificial intelligence. Scientists looking to create a new generation of supercomputers are looki...
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The importance of Satellites and Vehicles of the Future
The importance of Satellites and Vehicles of the Future The vehicles of the future will be constantly connected, and satellites could play an important role in this. In addition to US providers, a European consortium also intends to build a network in space for this purpose. The first OEMs are alrea...
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Atwell finances acquisition of Cross Surveying in Florida
Atwell finances acquisition of Cross Surveying in Florida Atwell has provided the financing to a private investment group that has acquired Cross Surveying, LLC, a 28-person land surveying firm based in Florida. As part of the transaction, Atwell will work with Cross Surveying on expansion opportuni...
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Cepton and Exwayz developing state-of-the-art LiDAR Mobile Robotics Solutions
Cepton and Exwayz developing state-of-the-art LiDAR Mobile Robotics Solutions Cepton, Inc., a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, is collaborating with Exwayz to demonstrate new lidar-based perception solutions for mobile robotics applications. Exwayz provides pl...
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Verge Motorcycles begins production of Verge TS Model and Verge TS Pro
Verge Motorcycles begins production of Verge TS Model and Verge TS Pro Verge Motorcycles, the pioneering electric motorcycle company, is beginning series production of its much-anticipated Verge TS motorcycle. Verge has designed the motorcycle from the ground up with electric drive in mind, and unli...
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Cincoze launches the Ideal HMI Industrial Panel PC for Smart Manufacturing
Cincoze launches the Ideal HMI Industrial Panel PC for Smart Manufacturing Rugged embedded computer brand, Cincoze, knows that HMI is the most common application of industrial panel PCs. In addition to visualizing equipment-related data, HMI can also monitor and control machinery equipment, which is...
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Tiny magnetic whirlpools could transform Computing
Tiny magnetic whirlpools could transform Computing Magnets generate invisible fields that attract certain materials. A common example is fridge magnets. Far more important to our everyday lives, magnets also can store data in computers. Exploiting the direction of the magnetic field (say, up or down...
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American Chemical Society creates sticky tape that generates electricity
American Chemical Society creates sticky tape that generates electricity Along with bitterly cold temperatures, winter usually brings dry air and the occasional zap of static electricity. Those shocks might be annoying, but researchers are working to harness that otherwise wasted energy with triboel...
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Lafarge Canada donates Low-Carbon Concrete for Pic Mobert First Nation Sports Park
Lafarge Canada donates Low-Carbon Concrete for Pic Mobert First Nation Sports Park Lafarge Canada was proud to announce an in-kind donation of ECOPact low-carbon concrete, with a market value of over $50,000 CAD, to the construction of Pic Mobert First Nation (ON) on-reserve recreational sports park...
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A brief history of the Excavator
A brief history of the Excavator When was the first excavator invented? Why are they called crawler excavators? What can they do and where are they used? How big is the largest crawler excavator in the world? What will excavators of the future be able to do? A small glimpse into the history of the ....
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LiDAR Technology at Nanjing Port prevents accidents
LiDAR Technology at Nanjing Port prevents accidents Stacking cargo in a port warehouse environment is a delicate process. If cargo is stacked too high, the lifting equipment can hit the roof of the warehouse, causing damage to the roof and structure of the facility. While there are a number of sensi...
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Hyundai accelerates Software Defined Vehicles
Hyundai accelerates Software Defined Vehicles Hyundai Motor Group continues to accelerate its software-defined vehicle (SDV) development at its second HMG Developer Conference in November 2022. At the online/offline event, 70 R&D experts from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai AutoE...
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JCB Hydradig wins high praise for manoeuvrability by Scottish Waste Firm
JCB Hydradig wins high praise for manoeuvrability by Scottish Waste Firm Motherwell-based Newtown Waste Solutions has purchased two new JCB Hydradig wheeled excavator models to work at its waste processing facility – where it recycles more than 95% of all the materials brought in. Supplied by...
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New OnLogic Raspberry Pi Industrial Controller engineered for the IoT Edge
New OnLogic Raspberry Pi Industrial Controller engineered for the IoT Edge Global industrial computer manufacturer and IoT solution provider OnLogic, known for their reliable, orange, industrial PCs, has announced the immediate availability of their Factor 202 Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4-powered i...
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DJI O3 Air Unit to empower immersive FPV flight
DJI O3 Air Unit to empower immersive FPV flight DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduces the O3 Air Unit, a compact, lightweight FPV camera and transmission module system that delivers an incredibly robust and reliable image to empower users to reac...
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Stonecutter Court transformed with a Biotecture Living hoarding
Stonecutter Court transformed with a Biotecture Living hoarding Biotecture has designed and installed a green hoarding for repeat client Mace on the construction hoarding of the new Stonecutter Court development in London. Stonecutter Court, close to Fleet Street and Farringdon, is being re-develope...
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HyperloopTT becoming a publicly listed company to focus on the future
HyperloopTT becoming a publicly listed company to focus on the future Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, a leading transportation and technology licensing company focused on realizing the hyperloop, and Forest Road Acquisition Corp. II, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, anno...
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MIT working on Assembler Robot Flocks to make large structures
MIT working on Assembler Robot Flocks to make large structures Researchers at MIT have made significant steps toward creating robots that could practically and economically assemble nearly anything, including things much larger than themselves, from vehicles to buildings to larger robots. The new wo...
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GSSI PaveScan RDM 2 uncovers inconsistencies during the Paving process
GSSI PaveScan RDM 2 uncovers inconsistencies during the Paving process GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, highlights their PaveScan RDM 2.0, a second-generation asphalt density assessment tool ideal for non-destructive asphalt compaction testing, qual...
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Donaldson Grading speeds up with Rokbak Hauler Fleet in North Carolina
Donaldson Grading speeds up with Rokbak Hauler Fleet in North Carolina Few outfits understand the ‘time is money’ concept better than North Carolina’s Donaldson Grading. And with their ability to make light work of boggy site conditions that have hamstrung other haulers, a pair of the company’s late...
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New Cat MH3250 and MH3260 Material Handlers built for the toughest applications
New Cat MH3250 and MH3260 Material Handlers built for the toughest applications Setting the standard for uncompromising power and performance, the new Cat® MH3250 and MH3260 models deliver high efficiency in demanding material handling applications. Replacing the historical Cat 330D MH and 345 C MH...
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ATLAS celebrates successful events at their Testing Ground in Ganderkesee
ATLAS celebrates successful events at their Testing Ground in Ganderkesee Several hundred participants have participated in ATLAS GmbH events throughout the year, to familiarize themselves with ATLAS mobile excavators. The excavator manufacturer from Germany has refrained from participating in numer...
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Doosan Articulated Dump Truck wins Highest Retained Value Award
Doosan Articulated Dump Truck wins Highest Retained Value Award The Doosan DA30 Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) has won the EquipmentWatch 2022 Highest Retained Value (HRV) Award for Rear Dump Trucks. This is one of 30 award categories covering construction, lift/access and agricultural equipment, all...
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Wirtgen presents new Automation Technology for Recyclers and Stabilisers
Wirtgen presents new Automation Technology for Recyclers and Stabilisers In view of growing demands for environmentally compatible processes, the need for the responsible handling of valuable resources is also increasing in the areas of soil stabilisation and cold recycling. Cost-effective realisati...
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Wiesmann reveals Project Thunderball all-electric convertible roadster
Wiesmann reveals Project Thunderball all-electric convertible roadster Wiesmann, the luxury sports car marque, has revealed further technical details of its highly-anticipated all-electric vehicle codenamed Project Thunderball – a vehicle that represents a return for the iconic brand with the world’...
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New technology helps Self-Driving Vehicles merge onto Motorways safely
New technology helps Self-Driving Vehicles merge onto Motorways safely 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...
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Sepura chooses Softil MCX Technology for next-gen First Responder innovations
Sepura chooses Softil MCX Technology for next-gen First Responder innovations Mission critical communications device provider Sepura and the world’s leading broadband MCX solutions enabler Softil today jointly announce that Softil’s Mission Critical Push-to Talk, Data and Video (MCX) Software Develo...
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ACO launches Drainage Specification e-commerce platform
ACO launches Drainage Specification e-commerce platform ACO’s Building Drainage division has unveiled its new e-commerce site aimed at streamlining the selection and specification process for building drainage installations, while also making it easier for specifiers and contractors to select...
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How Construction Invoice Factoring works
How Construction Invoice Factoring works Companies require flexible financing options to get the funds they need to expand their business. And one of the financing options they use is invoice factoring. Invoice factoring involves selling a company’s invoices as debt; subsequently, the factoring comp...
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Catchup with Elematic Feel the Pulse Around the World livestreams
Catchup with Elematic Feel the Pulse Around the World livestreams Elematic’s Feel the Pulse Around the World livestreams that were originally broadcast during bauma 2022 have now been made available for online catchup until the end of this year. Comprising four separate videos ranging from approxima...
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Gallagher Group and Hitachi Construction Machinery UK approach 50th anniversary
Gallagher Group and Hitachi Construction Machinery UK approach 50th anniversary As Hitachi Construction Machinery UK celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, one of its loyal UK customers will soon reach the same milestone. Over the last 49 years, Kent-based Gallagher Group has become one of south...
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Safety and Transporting Dangerous Goods
Safety and Transporting Dangerous Goods Hauliers carrying dangerous goods or chemicals are usually very aware of their legal requirements – but it’s surprising how easily the basics can be missed. The police and DVSA often run joint operations to ensure safety of chemicals transport, particularly in...
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Bradfords and Tarmac trial pioneering LOOP sustainable pallet scheme
Bradfords and Tarmac trial pioneering LOOP sustainable pallet scheme Bradfords Building Supplies has taken its first delivery of Tarmac bagged cement loaded on green Pallet LOOP pallets into its Glastonbury branch, kicking off the first end-to-end trial of a new circular economy pallet reuse scheme...
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Driver Monitoring Systems and AI improving Fleet Safety
Driver Monitoring Systems and AI improving Fleet Safety Advances in artificial intelligence technology mean that Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) are at the forefront of solutions for combatting distracted driving. A Driver Monitoring System is used to identify distracted driving behaviours and alert...
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How Technology is changing the Car Industry and the Future of Vehicles
How Technology is changing the Car Industry and the Future of Vehicles Car manufacturers are always looking for ways to improve their vehicles. In the past, this meant making cars more comfortable or efficient. But now, with advances in technology, carmakers are able to completely change the way we...
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Sonic Drilling and how it compares to alternative drilling techniques
Sonic Drilling and how it compares to alternative drilling techniques There are a significant number of drilling techniques available out there, from cable percussion, to hand-auger, to rotary drilling, and more. Yet, the method that an increasing number of geotechnical drilling companies have been...
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xyzt.traffic.insights helps municipalities improve road safety and traffic emissions
xyzt.traffic.insights helps municipalities improve road safety and traffic emissions xyzt.ai, a Leuven-based high-tech company offering an innovative no-code geospatial platform for visualizing and analysing vast amounts of movement and time series data, announces today the availability of its xyzt....
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InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 an exciting meeting of innovations and opportunities
InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 an exciting meeting of innovations and opportunities The 3–day InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) came to a close on 4 November 2022. Returning in–person for the first time since its launch in 2019, A...
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CHAS acquired by Veriforce
CHAS acquired by Veriforce Veriforce, the supply chain risk, and compliance management industry’s fastest-growing solution provider, today announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CHAS 2013 Limited. CHAS 2013 Limited, previously a wholly-owned subsidiary of the London Borough...
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Renesas unveils Auto Radar, WAN IoT Modules and lays out Wi-Fi Roadmap
Renesas Unveils First Family of Automotive Radar Transceivers with Industry’s Highest Accuracy and Lowest Power Consumption Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is entering the automotive radar market with the introduction of a 4×4-channel, 76...
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