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Shining Leaders – The Top 10 Global Solar PV Developers of 2023
Shining Leaders – The Top 10 Global Solar PV Developers of 2023 Mercom Capital Group, a clean energy communications and research firm, has released its Annual Global Report announcing the ten leading global large-scale solar PV developers. The report, which includes data from July 2022 to June...
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Shifting Sands and the Global Bitumen Markets
Shifting Sands and the Global Bitumen Markets The world of construction materials, particularly bitumen, is a mirror reflecting the larger movements of global economics and politics. The recent geopolitical events and fluctuations in crude oil prices have had a significant ripple effect on the bitum...
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ZPMC unveils innovation at the 2023 Smart Equipment and Technology Forum
ZPMC unveils innovation at the 2023 Smart Equipment and Technology Forum The bustling city of Guangzhou recently played host to an event that’s become a linchpin in the world of port equipment and offshore engineering – the 2023 ZPMC Smart Equipment and Technology Forum. This much-awaite...
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Energising the Future with Smart Microgrids
Energising the Future with Smart Microgrids In an era where energy demands are escalating and climate change poses increasing challenges, the realm of power restoration is witnessing a paradigm shift, courtesy of the innovative minds at UC Santa Cruz. Spearheading this revolution is Assistant Profes...
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Liebherr Tower Cranes building an eco-friendly District in France
Liebherr Tower Cranes building an eco-friendly District in France An eco-friendly residential district with energy-efficient buildings, a rainwater treatment system, and a local recreation area is currently being built on ten hectares of land not far from the lake “Lac de la Sourderie” in the French...
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Ferronordic acquires VolvoCE Dealer Rudd Equipment
Ferronordic acquires VolvoCE Dealer Rudd Equipment Ferronordic acquired Rudd Equipment Company, Inc., one of the largest dealers of Volvo Construction Equipment in the United States with territory spanning all or parts of nine states. Rudd Equipment is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferronordic. F...
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Discover Energy Dome: World’s First CO2-Based Energy Storage Project in Sardinia
Discover Energy Dome: World’s First CO2-Based Energy Storage Project in Sardinia Today, at COP28, Energy Dome has announced funding commitments for its first CO2-based and innovative thermo-mechanical energy storage system to be located in Sardinia, Italy. Funding will be in the form of a project-le...
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Large-scale Urban Building Function Mapping using web-based Geospatial Data
Large-scale Urban Building Function Mapping using web-based Geospatial Data In a pioneering study published in Geo-spatial Information Science, a research group led by Yuyu Zhou from The University of Hong Kong developed an integrated framework that achieves 94% accuracy in mapping building function...
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Renesas developing own 32-bit RISC-V CPU Core chips
Renesas developing own 32-bit RISC-V CPU Core chips Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today that it has designed and tested a 32-bit CPU core based on the open-standard RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA). Renesas is among the fi...
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Saving Time and Resources with Intel Gaudi3 and Vertiv Liquid Cooling Solutions
Saving Time and Resources with Intel Gaudi3 and Vertiv Liquid Cooling Solutions Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced the company is collaborating with Intel, an industry leader in creating world-changing technology, to provide a liqui...
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Cincoze releases new Alder Lake-P high-performance Panel Computers
Cincoze releases new Alder Lake-P high-performance Panel Computers Rugged embedded computing brand – Cincoze has launched the high-performance panel PC series (P2202+CV/CS/CO Series), the latest addition to the Display Computing – CRYSTAL product line. The highlight of this series is the...
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Caterpillar set to showcase Electrification and Energy Solutions at CES 2024
Caterpillar set to showcase Electrification and Energy Solutions at CES 2024 Attendees at CES 2024 will experience the Power of Possible at Caterpillar Inc.’s roughly 9,600 sq ft exhibit January 9 – 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s display focuses on Caterpillar’s electric machines and energy so...
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West Africa’s Leap into the Future – Unveiling the Transport and Logistics Revolution
West Africa’s Leap into the Future – Unveiling the Transport and Logistics Revolution Navigating the intricate web of the West African transport and logistics landscape, we’re on the brink of a transformative era. The region, ripe with untapped potential, is swiftly becoming a magn...
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Studying Collective Phenomena in Fractured Rocks
Studying Collective Phenomena in Fractured Rocks For many decades, the rock mechanics community has tacitly assumed that a rock mass can be equated to the sum of fractures and intact rocks. Accordingly, it is believed that the behaviour of a rock mass can be understood by decomposing it into smaller...
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Revolutionizing Bitumen Processing with CIRCOR Advanced Pump Technology
Revolutionizing Bitumen Processing with CIRCOR Advanced Pump Technology In the dynamic world of heavy oil processing, technological advancements are pivotal. Standing at the forefront of this innovation is CIRCOR International, Inc., a renowned manufacturer and marketer of differentiated technology...
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Electrically Heated Pavement: A Revolutionary Solution for Roadways and Airfields
Electrically Heated Pavement: A Revolutionary Solution for Roadways and Airfields Researchers from Rowan University’s Center for Research & Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATES) are developing an efficient, cost-effective, electrically heated pavement system designed...
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SwissAI to revolutionise EV Global Charging Infrastructure
SwissAI to revolutionise EV Global Charging Infrastructure In an era where electric vehicles (EVs) are swiftly becoming the norm, the race to establish efficient and widespread charging infrastructure is more intense than ever. SwissAI, a trailblazer in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, is at...
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Universal Robots launches new 30 kg Collaborative Robot
Universal Robots launches new 30 kg Collaborative Robot Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has announced that it will expand its leading product portfolio with a new 30 kg payload cobot. UR30 is the second in Universal Robot’s new series of innovative, next g...
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Handley Ranch Quarry wins CalCIMA Excellence in Safety Award
Handley Ranch Quarry wins CalCIMA Excellence in Safety Award Granite Construction has announced that its Handley Ranch Quarry has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 CalCIMA Excellence in Safety award in the Small Aggregate Mine category. The California Construction and Industrial...
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Africa50’s pledge to propel West African Infrastructure
Africa50’s pledge to propel West African Infrastructure In the bustling city of Marrakech, Morocco, where the world’s economic leaders congregated for the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, a significant stride was made towards infrastructure dev...
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EIB’s €9.3 billion pledge is a leap towards Sustainable Transport in Europe
EIB’s €9.3 billion pledge is a leap towards Sustainable Transport in Europe In an unprecedented move, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has unleashed a colossal €9.3 billion financing plan, earmarked for catalysing a range of sectors from sustainable transport to urban infrastructure. This sw...
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Revolutionizing Construction with KICT Contactless Coupler for Precast Concrete
Revolutionizing Construction with KICT Contactless Coupler for Precast Concrete The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has developed a new Contactless Coupler that can efficiently improve the constructability of precast concrete. Recently, Off-site Construction has b...
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Phonic innovating HVAC Terminal Treatment of Air with Peltier
Phonic innovating HVAC Terminal Treatment of Air with Peltier Phononic, a global leader in sustainable solid state cooling, and Halton, a global leader in HVAC innovation and indoor air solutions, today announced the first-of-its-kind commercial installation of ‘TTAP’ Terminal Treatment of Air with...
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Optimizing Traffic Challenges
Optimizing Traffic Challenges In a ground-breaking move towards smarter traffic management, the Agency for Roads and Traffic in Belgium recently took to the skies by deploying drones to investigate the traffic dynamics at the renovated Tiensepoort intersection in Leuven. This week, during the annual...
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DEVELON to feature trio of Excavators at World of Concrete 2024
DEVELON to feature trio of Excavators at World of Concrete 2024 DEVELON will showcase three excavators at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, January 23 – 25, 2024 at booth C7226 in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The DX42-7 mini excavator, DX225LC-7X crawler excavator and DX140W-7...
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The transformation of Córdoba’s Landscape through Sustainable Forestry
The transformation of Córdoba’s Landscape through Sustainable Forestry In the verdant expanses of Córdoba State in northern Colombia, a remarkable transformation is underway. A region once beleaguered by deforestation due to agricultural expansion, cattle ranching, and illegal logging is now a beaco...
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A new era for Heathrow with Ferrovial’s Strategic Exit
A new era for Heathrow with Ferrovial’s Strategic Exit In a landmark move that reshapes the aviation industry’s ownership landscape, Ferrovial has announced the sale of its substantial stake in FGP Topco, the parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd., for an eye-catching sum of £2...
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Komatsu’s ground-breaking steps into Remanufacturing
Komatsu’s ground-breaking steps into Remanufacturing Komatsu Ltd., a titan in the construction equipment sector, has recently ventured into the remanufacturing realm, specifically focusing on capacitors and inverters for hybrid hydraulic excavators. This innovative leap in Japan marks just the...
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Solar Gates UK expands into the Middle East with Strategic Partnership
Solar Gates UK expands into the Middle East with Strategic Partnership Solar Gates UK, a pioneer in innovative solar security barrier solutions, proudly announces its collaboration with High-Tech Fence as exclusive Middle East distributor for its industry leading INSTABOOM and SOSEC brands in the Mi...
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Robot swarms could Monitor Pipes with acoustic wave sensors
Robot swarms could Monitor Pipes with acoustic wave sensors An inspection design method and procedure by which mobile robots can inspect large pipe structures has been demonstrated with the successful inspection of multiple defects on a three-meter long steel pipe using guided acoustic wave sensors....
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New CANopen and analogue Sure Grip Controls JSC Joystick Base
New CANopen and analogue Sure Grip Controls JSC Joystick Base Sure Grip Controls Inc., has announced the addition of CANopen and analogue models to their award-winning JSC Joystick Base product line. Added to the existing SAE J1939 model, the new CANopen and analogue models expand the integration op...
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Xwatch, Flannery Plant Hire and Leica Geosystems wins prestigious TechFest Award
Xwatch, Flannery Plant Hire and Leica Geosystems wins prestigious TechFest Award Xwatch Safety Solutions, together with Leica Geosystems, and Flannery Plant Hire has been recognised at the TechFest Awards, organised by Construction News and New Civil Engineer, for their pioneering 3D avoidance safet...
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First-ever Renewable Biomethane Refuelling Station for HGVs opens in Wales
First-ever Renewable Biomethane Refuelling Station for HGVs opens in Wales ReFuels N.V., one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), announced the opening of its 13th low-carbon refuelling station – the first stati...
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Select Stone reaches new heights with HD Hyundai Excavator and Wheel Loader
Select Stone reaches new heights with HD Hyundai Excavator and Wheel Loader Contractors looking for recycled building materials in Northamptonshire, need look no further than Oundle-based Select Stone. Established 21 years ago, the company recycles inert construction and demolition waste from across...
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Modular Site Accommodation – how the humble site cabin has evolved
Modular Site Accommodation – how the humble site cabin has evolved Construction projects on our highways have undergone enormous changes over the last three decades, particularly through digitisation, an increased focus on safety, sustainability, and the move towards modern construction method...
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Construction Digitalization with BIM-based Digital Collaboration Platform
Construction Digitalization with BIM-based Digital Collaboration Platform A Korean research team has developed a BIM-based digital collaboration platform that allows construction owners and engineers to collaborate with each other on digital design tasks. The importance of digital transformation has...
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Carbon Capture Concrete Validation could lead to Emissions Trading
Carbon Capture Concrete Validation could lead to Emissions Trading In a ground-breaking development with significant implications for the construction industry and climate change mitigation, researchers at the University of Tokyo and Nagoya University have introduced a novel method to distinguish th...
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Getting a good deal on Used Vehicles in 2024
Getting a good deal on Used Vehicles in 2024 Navigating the used car market can be a daunting task, particularly when you’re after a vehicle that meets both your needs and budget while providing you with all the aesthetics and comfort you desire and particularly given the volatility of the current a...
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Navigating the Complex World of Project Finance
Navigating the Complex World of Project Finance In an industry where the creation and development of physical assets are central, understanding the nuances of project finance is crucial for construction professionals, industry investors, and policymakers. Highways Today, recognizing the huge gap in...
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Global Bitumen Market Fluctuations after OPEC+ postponement
Global Bitumen Market Fluctuations after OPEC+ postponement In a week marked by anticipation and uncertainty, the global bitumen market experienced notable fluctuations, closely mirroring the volatile oil prices and geopolitical developments. The smooth trend in oil prices experienced a jolt on Wedn...
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Vögele Paving Train lays the perfect Racing Track for Magarigawa Club in Japan
Vögele Paving Train lays the perfect Racing Track for Magarigawa Club in Japan Tight bends and uphill gradients up to 19%: Three Vögele pavers and one MT 3000-3i Offset material transfer vehicle were deployed on the construction of a race track near Tokyo. 70 km (just over 43 miles) from Tokyo, near...
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Giving Mining Technology a dusting down with Radar
Giving Mining Technology a dusting down with Radar With advancements in industrial automation, and the use of camera technology, lidar and radar streamlining operations, giving machines ‘eyes’ to improve mining processes, and enhancing safety and productivity, there is always that one fly in the oi...
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Tadano HK 4.070-1 truck-mounted Crane the Versatile All-rounder
Tadano HK 4.070-1 truck-mounted Crane the Versatile All-rounder For the Hamburg crew at crane services company Fricke-Schmidbauer, the Tadano HK 4.070‑1 is the perfect fit – it’s like the crane was made for them. “In the Greater Hamburg area, Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony, we handle pretty muc...
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Webtec Mechanical Hydraulic Tester delivers enhanced flow capacity
Webtec Mechanical Hydraulic Tester delivers enhanced flow capacity Webtec, a global leader in the design and manufacture of hydraulic measurement and control products, is expanding its entry-level RFIK mechanical hydraulic tester series for the measurement of flow, pressure and temperature. The new...
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Propping expertise critical for A1 Bridge upgrades in the UK
Propping expertise critical for A1 Bridge upgrades in the UK When it came to installing the new Allerdene bridge as part of a multimillion-pound National Highways upgrade to the A1 network, temporary works was a critical element given the poor ground conditions on site. Costain turned to Mabey Hire...
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Peikko and Bouygues Travaux Publics innovating Nuclear Plant Construction
Peikko and Bouygues Travaux Publics innovating Nuclear Plant Construction Peikko Group Corporation, a leading global supplier of concrete connections and composite structures, and Bouygues Travaux Publics, a French global player in construction, with operations in more than 60 countries, have signed...
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Minnesota Bridge Rehabilitation a benchmark for Modelling Standards
Minnesota Bridge Rehabilitation a benchmark for Modelling Standards For nearly 100 years, the rainbow arch of the Robert Street Bridge has been an iconic landmark in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Modern-style structure has also served as an important thoroughfare for traffic crossing the Mississippi Rive...
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New Holland to display their electric Mini-Excavator at SITEVI
New Holland to display their electric Mini-Excavator at SITEVI New Holland will display the E15X Electric Power full-electric Mini Excavator at SITEVI 2023, as part of the range of fifteen mini excavator models manufactured in-house. The new range excels in terms of width, design, versatility, innov...
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The UK Road Infrastructure in urgent need of durable solutions
The UK Road Infrastructure in urgent need of durable solutions As the UK grapples with an escalating pothole crisis, questions arise about the efficacy of the government’s approach to road maintenance. Despite the government’s promise of an additional £8 billion to address this issue, th...
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MacDonald Surfacing upgrades fleet with Vanaways
MacDonald Surfacing upgrades fleet with Vanaways Redditch-based tarmac contractor MacDonald Surfacing has embarked on an ambitious fleet renewal programme, with support from vehicle supplier Vanaways. MacDonald has now taken delivery of 10 Ford Transit tippers and a trio of Nissan Navara pickups fro...
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Lafarge Canada goes high-tech with EXACT Technology investment
Lafarge Canada goes high-tech with EXACT Technology investment Lafarge Canada Inc. has announced their investment in EXACT Technology Corporation, a fast-growing Toronto company that offers digital solutions for the concrete industry. The collaboration builds on Lafarge’s commitment to harnessing in...
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CALLUM SKYE claims to be the world’s most beautiful multi-terrain vehicle
CALLUM SKYE claims to be the world’s most beautiful multi-terrain vehicle CALLUM has revealed CALLUM SKYE, the brand’s high-performance multi-terrain electric vehicle, created for discerning owners seeking extraordinary on- and off-road adventures. CALLUM SKYE is the company’s first own brand...
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Renesas 32-bit RX MCU with analogue front-end for Industrial Sensor Systems
Renesas 32-bit RX MCU with analogue front-end for Industrial Sensor Systems Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has expanded its 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) offering with a new RX device for high-end industrial sensor systems. The latest addition...
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Indonesia’s vision for their new capital city of Nusantara
Indonesia’s vision for their new capital city of Nusantara The vision of Nusantara, the future capital of Indonesia, set for inauguration on 17 August 2024, is not just an urban development project but a bold statement of Indonesia’s commitment to sustainable urbanization. The decision to relo...
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Bitumen Market continues fluctuating amidst Geopolitical Conflicts
Bitumen Market continues fluctuating amidst Geopolitical Conflicts The ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to send shockwaves through various global markets, significantly impacting the bitumen sector, with crude oil market recording its third consecutive weekly drop, intensifying concerns over dwind...
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AI-driven Dam Safety and lessons from Seomjin River
AI-driven Dam Safety and lessons from Seomjin River In August 2020, following a period of prolonged drought and intense rainfall, a dam situated near the Seomjin River in Korea experienced overflow during a water release, resulting in damages exceeding 100 billion won (USD 76 million). The flooding...
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Shaping Crop Protection Strategies with Satellite Data
Shaping Crop Protection Strategies with Satellite Data It’s no secret to modern farmers that satellite data is a game-changer in agriculture. However, this isn’t just about fancy tech. It’s about how real-time data collected far away from the Earth surface can help farmers make smart, on...
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Using Сoconut Shells to make durable Concrete
Using Сoconut Shells to make durable Concrete Scientists have found that concrete’s compressive strength can be increased by 4,1% and its flexural strength by 3,4% by adding a small amount of coconut shell (only 5%). In doing so, the material’s performance increased by 6,1% compared to clear concret...
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Topcon expands layout portfolio with LN-50 3D Laser
Topcon expands layout portfolio with LN-50 3D Laser Topcon Positioning Systems announces the launch of the LN-50 3D laser, the latest addition to the LN layout navigator family of instruments. Intended to be an affordable and easy-to-use solution for digital layout, the LN-50 has a 50-meter (164-foo...
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GeologicAI going global with $10m financing for their Rock Analytics Platform
GeologicAI going global with $10m financing for their Rock Analytics Platform GeologicAI, a global leader in digital rock analysis, announced the closing of an additional US$10 million in funding from Export Development Canada (EDC) as an extension to its Series A financing round led by Breakthrough...
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