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BigBlue portable Solar Charger the Perfect Companion for every Jobsite
BigBlue portable Solar Charger the Perfect Companion for every Jobsite USB solar charger are coming in to their own, offering a tiny power plant that can generate power for phones and small electronics when the sun is out, and even to recharge power banks large and small, to save that energy for lat...
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Sweco wins additional Stockholm Metro contracts
Sweco wins additional Stockholm Metro contracts Sweco has won additional contracts in connection with the expansion of Stockholm’s metro between Fridhemsplan and Älvsjö. The project supports sustainable travel in a growing Stockholm with two important transport hubs where thousands of future passeng...
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Precast Concrete is key to cutting Construction’s Carbon Footprint
Precast Concrete is key to cutting Construction’s Carbon Footprint With the ability to cut CO2 footprint by 25% factory-based precast concrete production has the potential to save billions of tons of CO2 being emitted each year. On the positive side the raw materials for concrete are plentiful...
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Telematics and Connected Technologies can optimise Fleet Operations
Telematics and Connected Technologies can optimise Fleet Operations Fleet downtime can have a huge impact on transport operators, causing delays which can result in dissatisfied passengers. Optimisation of fleet operations can help businesses perform at the optimal level. The Internet of Things (IoT...
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DJI granted C1 EU-type Examination Drone Certification
DJI granted C1 EU-type Examination Drone Certification DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, has been granted the world’s first C1 EU-type examination certificate for drones under the new European Drone Regulation. The C1 certificate for the Mavic 3 series – which...
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New NVIDIA Jetson based embedded system designed for Railway applications
New NVIDIA Jetson based embedded system designed for Railway applications As a Preferred Partner in the NVIDIA® Partner Network, Syslogic is offering AI-assisted embedded computers. The company’s AI Railway computers are the first NVIDIA Jetson-based systems certified and approved for the railway in...
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Concrete monitoring innovation increases strength by 30 percent
Concrete monitoring innovation increases strength by 30 percent To increase the strength of concrete, researchers are coming up with new ways to reinforce it, usually with metal structures or nanofibers. Now a RUDN University professor, along with colleagues from Iran have discovered an easier way....
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Generating thickness-independent piezoelectricity in atom-thick materials
Generating thickness-independent piezoelectricity in atom-thick materials There’s still plenty of room at the bottom to generate piezoelectricity. Engineers at Rice University and their colleagues are showing the way. A new study describes the discovery of piezoelectricity — the phenomenon by which...
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New AI Neuromorphic Chip uses fraction of the energy
New AI Neuromorphic Chip uses fraction of the energy An international team of researchers has designed and built a chip that runs computations directly in memory and can run a wide variety of AI applications–all at a fraction of the energy consumed by computing platforms for general-purpose AI compu...
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Extreme Networks introduces first Outdoor Wi-Fi 6E Access Point
Extreme Networks introduces first Outdoor Wi-Fi 6E Access Point Extreme Networks, Inc., a leader in cloud networking, today introduced the Extreme AP5050: the industry’s first outdoor Wi-Fi 6E Outdoor Access Point (AP) optimized for deployment across outdoor venues, building sites and quarries, amon...
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Cyngn white paper examines Autonomous Industrial Vehicles
Cyngn white paper examines Autonomous Industrial Vehicles Cyngn Inc., a developer of innovative autonomous driving software solutions for industrial and commercial applications, announced the release of a white paper that examines the critical role automation is playing across dozens of industries....
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Esri initiative offers free Geospatial Software to Non-profits
Esri initiative offers free Geospatial Software to Non-profits Non-profits are increasingly taking a geographic approach to implementing their plans and ensuring the success of their goals. One non-profit organization recently used geospatial technology to target likely donors as well as identify ar...
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IQ announces new Geotechnical Qualification
IQ announces new Geotechnical Qualification The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has developed a new geotechnical qualification, providing a flexible and innovative approach for anyone working in the industry. Responding to feedback from employers and industry professionals, and with support from MP Awar...
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Topcon delivers bespoke Weighing Solution for Senegal Quarry
Topcon delivers bespoke Weighing Solution for Senegal Quarry Every year, three million tonnes of basalt rock, from gravel to riprap, are taken from the Gécamines Quarries in Diack, Senegal, for use in public and maritime work sites. The quarry also produces around 500,000 tonnes of limestone for use...
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Power Electrics goes green with Stage V Generators investment
Power Electrics goes green with Stage V Generators investment Power Electrics is continuing on its journey to green with an initial investment of over £5 million in Stage V generators. The expansion will add a range of Stage V sets, from 20kVA up to 500kVA, to the existing rental generator fleet, he...
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Doka redefines Construction Site Safety with Xsafe Catch Fan
Doka redefines Construction Site Safety with Xsafe Catch Fan With its new Xsafe Catch Fan, Doka is redefining the benchmark for construction site safety. The system impresses as an innovative safety solution and scores with less workforce necessary for assembly and application. Falling material, too...
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Legal finance as a tool to unlock value in construction disputes
Legal finance as a tool to unlock value in construction disputes The construction industry has seen recent growth in the size and number of high-stakes disputes, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Latin America (LATAM) regions. São Paulo was the fourth most popular seat for...
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Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs can be as scary as they sound
Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs can be as scary as they sound One benefit of the COVID-19 pandemic is the heightened awareness of indoor air quality and how this may be affected by airborne diseases, noxious gases and volatile organic compounds. In the UK, where people spend an average of over 90% o...
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Ferrovial wins $282m contract to widen I-95 in North Carolina
Ferrovial wins $282m contract to widen I-95 in North Carolina Ferrovial, through Webber, its US construction subsidiary, has been awarded a contract to widen an 8 miles section of the I-95 in North Carolina. The company was picked by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to undertake the U...
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WBD warns UK’s extreme weather events catastrophic for construction
WBD warns UK’s extreme weather events catastrophic for construction AHEAD of further unsettled weather has been predicated, experts in construction are calling for sector leaders to seriously rethink their practices or face heading for catastrophic delays. Ian Atkinson, construction partner at...
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Iteris wins Virginia DoT for Connected and Automated Vehicle Initiative
Iteris wins Virginia DoT for Connected and Automated Vehicle Initiative Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a sub-contract by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for connected and a...
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KandW Mechanical celebrates 450 installations of the Xwatch System
K&W Mechanical celebrates 450 installations of the Xwatch System K&W Mechanical has spent decades building its strong reputation as fast, reliable engineers specialising in mobile plant and cranes. The company, based in Bloxwich in the West Midlands, was founded in 1977 by current Director,...
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Acrow Superprops provide heavy-duty support during Pennsylvania Bridge Projects
Acrow Superprops provide heavy-duty support during Pennsylvania Bridge Projects Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has designed and provided its Superprop® Shoring systems for the support of bridges undergoing preventive maintenance work on Interstate 81 in Luzerne...
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SOCOTEC ensures Motorway Structural Integrity during Tunnelling works
SOCOTEC ensures Motorway Structural Integrity during Tunnelling works SOCOTEC is one of the UK’s leading providers of testing, inspection and certification services, provides comprehensive solutions in the Infrastructure, Environment & Safety, Environmental Science and Building & Real...
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Doosan dealer BAU Süddeutsche Baumaschinen opens New Facility in Germany
Doosan dealer BAU Süddeutsche Baumaschinen opens New Facility in Germany The Doosan dealer for Southern Germany, BAU Süddeutsche Baumaschinen Handels GmbH, has opened a new facility at the company‘s branch in Kempten. The opening ceremony for the new building was well attended and accompanied by an...
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Brigade Electronics CarEYE brings AI Safety features to commercial vehicles
Brigade Electronics CarEYE brings AI Safety features to commercial vehicles Brigade Electronics, a leading provider of vehicles safety systems, has launched a new artificial intelligent vehicle safety system to the UK market. CarEYE® Safety Angle Turning Assistant from EYYES GmbH has been offered by...
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Trevi piles in for new Fishing Vessel Port in Montevideo Bay
Trevi piles in for new Fishing Vessel Port in Montevideo Bay Starting from 2020, Pilotes Trevi has been involved in the ambitious Works on the new Fishing Vessels Port in Montevideo bay, Capurro Port. The project consists on the construction of a Jetty for operation of fishing vessels and a steel sh...
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Hyundai launches Boston Dynamics AI Institute
Hyundai launches Boston Dynamics AI Institute Hyundai Motor Group today announced the launch of Boston Dynamics AI Institute, with the goal of making fundamental advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and intelligent machines. The Group and Boston Dynamics will make an initial investment...
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Soilmec gearing up for bauma 2022
Soilmec gearing up for bauma 2022 Bauma 2022 comes after three challenging years for the Soilmec group, which included the change of management of the Trevi Group, the difficulties in dealing with the pandemic, and the consequences of a nearby conflict have severely tested the resilience of the Roma...
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XCMG celebrates 10 years with Schwing
XCMG celebrates 10 years with Schwing XCMG, a global construction equipment manufacturer is celebrating 10 years in since the lucrative acquisition of Schwing. The Acquisition leveraged the synergies between the two parties and set new service standards. XCMG has won the most sales orders in its his...
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Meet Xiaomi’s CyberOne Humanoid Robot
Meet Xiaomi’s CyberOne Humanoid Robot CyberOne, Xiaomi’s first humanoid robot, debuted at the company’s new product launch event in Beijing on August 11, alongside other innovative products. As the newest member of Xiaomi’s Cyber series, joining last year’s quadruped ro...
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Disused Mines could surge back to life in the New Energy Economy
Disused Mines could surge back to life in the New Energy Economy The Biden administration recently announced a $500 million program to transform old mines into new clean energy hubs, and directed billions more toward related projects aimed at mine reclamation and grid modernization. Michigan Tech re...
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New MIT method boosts Wind Farm output without new equipment
New MIT method boosts Wind Farm output without new equipment Virtually all wind turbines, which produce more than 5 percent of the world’s electricity, are controlled as if they were individual, free-standing units. In fact, the vast majority are part of larger wind farm installations involving doze...
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AI and Digital Twins could lower Nuclear Energy Costs
AI and Digital Twins could lower Nuclear Energy Costs Nuclear power plants provide large amounts of electricity without releasing planet-warming pollution. But the expense of running these plants has made it difficult for them to stay open. If nuclear is to play a role in the U.S. clean energy econo...
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University of Pittsburgh boasts giant Gefertec arc605 3D Metal Printer
University of Pittsburgh boasts giant Gefertec arc605 3D Metal Printer Tucked away in the sub-basement of Pitt’s Benedum Hall, past the racecar parts spilling into hallways, you’ll find a giant machine that looks like a cross between a car garage and the entry port of a sci-fi spaceship. It’s a stat...
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Porsche and Pixar unveil 911 Sally Special for a charity auction sale
Porsche unveils the 911 Sally Special supported by Pixar for a charity auction sale Porsche and Pixar Animation Studios have unveiled a very special Porsche inspired by one of the most popular 911s: Sally Carrera, the famous car from Disney and Pixar’s animated film Cars. Like Sally Carrera, the 911...
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Chery embarks on a new Energy and Intelligent Network
Chery embarks on a new Energy and Intelligent Network So far, Electric Vehicle manufacturer Chery has established a research and development system covering six research and development centres in North America, Europe and Shanghai. It has applied more than 23,000 patents and authorized more than 14...
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New York DMV awards Iteris SaaS contract for Statewide Commercial Vehicle Operations
New York DMV awards Iteris SaaS contract for Statewide Commercial Vehicle Operations Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a new contract by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for Ite...
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GMC introduces the 2023 Canyon AT4X off-road midsize Pickup Truck
GMC introduces the 2023 Canyon AT4X off-road midsize Pickup Truck The official vehicle of nowhere is here: the 2023 GMC Canyon midsize truck. Boasting a fully redesigned exterior with a standard factory lift and widened track across the line-up, a new premium suite of advanced technology and an all-...
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MIT 3D Programmable Materials can sense their own movements
MIT 3D Programmable Materials can sense their own movements MIT researchers have developed a method for 3D printing materials with tunable mechanical properties, which can sense how they are moving and interacting with the environment. The researchers create these sensing structures using just one m...
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Mathematicians improve 5G reliability for Vehicular Networks
Mathematicians improve 5G reliability for Vehicular Networks Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RUDN) mathematicians in collaboration with scientists from Egypt have improved the 5G protocol for communication between cars or between a car and a road. The new scheme allowed increasing the reliabi...
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REE debuts P7-B Electric Class 3 Delivery Truck
REE debuts P7-B Electric Class 3 Delivery Truck REE Automotive Ltd., an automotive technology company and provider of electric vehicle (EV) platforms, today announced P7-B, a class 3 delivery truck built on a P7 cab chassis, following intensive customer evaluations at REE’s UK Engineering Centre. Th...
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Teledyne Thermal Technology helps Electrical Inspections for Oil and Gas Industry
Teledyne Thermal Technology helps Electrical Inspections for Oil and Gas Industry When electrical connections and components break down unexpectedly, the result may be unplanned downtime, costly repairs, and production loss. There’s also an increased risk of fire due to electrical short-circuits or...
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Wirtgen Slipform Pavers bringing innovation and a world premiere to bauma 2022
Wirtgen Slipform Pavers bringing innovation and a world premiere to bauma 2022 In addition to the SP 15(i) and SP 20(i) offset pavers at this year’s bauma, Wirtgen is also showing a complete paving train for fully reinforced concrete paving. This consists of a WPS 102(i) placer/spreader, an SP 94(i)...
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EPC 35A GaN ePower Stage IC boosts power and simplifies design
EPC 35A GaN ePower Stage IC boosts power and simplifies design EPC announces the introduction of a 100 V, 35 A integrated circuit designed for 48 V DC-DC conversion used in high-density computing applications and in 48 V BLDC motor drives for e-mobility, robotics, and drones. The EPC23102 eGaN IC is...
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Harmful wood adhesives could be replaced with Finnish Eco-glue
Harmful wood adhesives could be replaced with Finnish Eco-glue A fast and energy-efficient manufacturing process results in a strong, non-toxic and fire-resistant adhesive—and a great opportunity for the Finnish bioeconomy. Researchers at Aalto University have developed a bio-based adhesive that can...
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Researchers explore creating a resilient Power Grid in Puerto Rico
Researchers explore creating a resilient Power Grid in Puerto Rico When Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 storm with 155-mph winds, made a direct hit on Puerto Rico in 2017, it ravaged the island’s power grid and caused the longest blackout in U.S. history. Maria left many residents without power...
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Scientists uncover how rechargeable Aqueous Zinc Batteries work
Scientists uncover how rechargeable Aqueous Zinc Batteries work While scientists have hoped that rechargeable zinc-manganese dioxide batteries could be developed into a viable alternative for grid storage applications, engineers at the University of Illinois Chicago and their colleagues identified t...
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The hidden dangers of Electric Vehicle battery fires
The hidden dangers of Electric Vehicle battery fires Like a fire in a wall, fires in electric vehicle (EV) batteries burn unseen. Firefighters can squelch the visible flames in an EV fire, but chemicals inside the battery continue to burn because firefighters cannot reach the source. Researchers at...
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Drone performance improved by Anemometer research
Drone performance improved by Anemometer research Engineers have designed and successfully tested a more efficient wind sensor for use on drones, balloons and other autonomous aircraft. These wind sensors – called anemometers – are used to monitor wind speed and direction. As demand for autonomous a...
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Digital models unlocking South Africa’s clean energy future
Digital models unlocking South Africa’s clean energy future The economy of Southern Africa is rapidly developing, driving a growing demand for electricity. Efficiently meeting this demand will require balancing social, economic, geographic, technological and environmental considerations. Resea...
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Sandia testing cutting-edge Brayton Cycle technology to power the local grid
Sandia testing cutting-edge Brayton Cycle technology to power the local grid For the first time, Sandia National Laboratories researchers delivered electricity produced by a new power-generating system to the Sandia-Kirtland Air Force Base electrical grid. The system uses heated supercritical carbon...
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Self-healing Automotive Coating could allow scratches to disappear in sunlight
Self-healing Automotive Coating could allow scratches to disappear in sunlight A transparent protective coating material that can be self-healed in 30 minutes when exposed to sunlight has been developed. Excellent durability of automotive coatings is the most important issue in protecting a vehicle...
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US Public Safety Agencies rely on Motorola rugged APX NEXT Smart Radios
US Public Safety Agencies rely on Motorola rugged APX NEXT Smart Radios As the nature of public safety work and technology become more complex, there is a growing need for radios that provide both mission-critical voice communications, as well as advanced data-sharing capabilities. The Motorola Solu...
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OMNIVISION 50MP Smartphone Image Sensor delivers low-light dynamic video
OMNIVISION 50MP Smartphone Image Sensor delivers low-light dynamic video OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analogue and touch & display technology, announced today the OV50E image sensor, providing the industry’s best low light...
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Injecting fluids to enhanced Oil Recovery yield
Injecting fluids to enhanced Oil Recovery yield In enhanced oil recovery, a fluid — typically water with various additives — is pumped into an injection well to force additional oil out of the reservoir. This technique can double the amount of oil extracted from a well, increasing oil availability a...
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FedEx pilots Ford E-Transit Vans in various road and weather conditions
FedEx pilots Ford E-Transit Vans in various road and weather conditions FedEx Office in collaboration with Ford Pro, announced it is piloting ten Ford E-Transit vans across its FedEx SameDay City network. The pilot is part of the goal to transition its entire pickup and delivery fleet to zero tailpi...
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Hon Hai and Monarch Tractor partner to build next-generation AgTech Equipment
Hon Hai and Monarch Tractor partner to build next-generation AgTech Equipment Hon Hai Technology Group today announced the signing of a contract manufacturing agreement (CMA) with Zimeno Inc. DBA Monarch Tractor to build next-generation agricultural equipment and battery packs at the Foxconn Ohio fa...
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Renesas RZ/N2L MPU simplify Network functionality in Industrial Equipment
Renesas RZ/N2L MPU simplify Network functionality in Industrial Equipment Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the RZ/N2L microprocessor units (MPUs) for Industrial Ethernet communication that make it easy to add network functionali...
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Chevron Lubricants introduces Delo TorqForce Syn FD-1 for Mining Equipment
Chevron Lubricants introduces Delo TorqForce Syn FD-1 for Mining Equipment Chevron Lubricants introduced its Delo TorqForce Syn FD-1 high performance, fully synthetic lubricant designed for use in final drives and axles of large mining haul trucks and other support equipment. Delo TorqForce Syn FD-1...
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