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Peterbilt announces Natural Gas Engine for their Medium Duty Trucks
Peterbilt announces Natural Gas Engine for their Medium Duty Trucks Peterbilt Motors Company is pleased to announce the availability of the Cummins B6.7N natural gas engine in its new medium duty Models 536 and 537. Peterbilt’s Model 536 is the perfect truck to showcase the latest B6.7N engine, with...
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Rocket Rentals cleans up with FuelActive Diesel Filters
Rocket Rentals cleans up with FuelActive Diesel Filters Gloucestershire plant and tool hire business Rocket Rentals has installed FuelActive’s clean diesel pick-up system across its self-drive plant fleet. The company, which operates a growing selection of crawler excavators, site dumpers, compactio...
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Intertraffic Amsterdam announces Award Winners at Opening Ceremony
Intertraffic Amsterdam announces Award Winners at Opening Ceremony At the opening ceremony for the long-awaited Intertraffic Amsterdam the winners of the event’s prestigious awards were announced. In a packed theatre at RAI Amsterdam the winners of each of the three categories were invited on stage...
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Doosan adds three new machines to the 7 Series Wheel Loader range
Doosan adds three new machines to the 7 Series Wheel Loader range Doosan Infracore North America is introducing three additional models of its next-generation -7 Series wheel loaders in the United States and Canada. These new 200 size class machines include many of the same features as the larger mo...
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Paradigm shift needed to forecast corrosion within Civil Engineering Structures
Paradigm shift needed to forecast corrosion within Civil Engineering Structures The most common cause of degradation and failures of reinforced concrete structures is chloride-induced corrosion of its embedded steel. This is a pervasive, urgent problem that requires immediate attention and public aw...
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Hydrous ethanol dual fuel may help reduce greenhouse gases in the Rail Industry
Hydrous ethanol dual fuel may help reduce greenhouse gases in the Rail Industry Climate change is inspiring many industries to examine how greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be reduced. Rail and marine, which together account for about 4% of transportation’s GHG emissions, are a relatively small bu...
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ITT Canarias celebrates Bobcat dealership in the Canary Islands
ITT Canarias celebrates Bobcat dealership in the Canary Islands Last month, ITT Canarias became the new Bobcat Authorised Dealer for the Canary Islands in Spain. With ITT Canarias joining sister companies ITT Bobcat Of, the Authorised Dealer for central Spain, Valencia and Catalonia; Compañía Maquin...
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PERI InSite Construction Pressure Monitoring wins major awards
PERI InSite Construction Pressure Monitoring wins major awards The PERI InSite Construction (ISC) Pressure Monitoring Set for formwork systems has won the British Construction Industry Award for Product Innovation of the Year 2021 as well as being recognised in two categories at the Festival of Inno...
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Trends complementing the Used Construction Equipment market growth
Trends complementing the Used Construction Equipment market growth The used construction equipment market is set to grow from its current market value of more than USD 98 billion to over USD 142 billion, as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights Inc. With the dreaded coronavirus infe...
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Ferrovial Construction reports revenues up in the UK
Ferrovial Construction reports revenues up in the UK Ferrovial Construction has today reported positive financial results for 2021, positioning itself well for future UK business and continued delivery of UK strategy. Revenue has continued to increase by 19% up to £456m compared with £381m reached t...
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Active speed bump launched at Intertraffic now available world-wide
Active speed bump launched at Intertraffic now available world-wide The Swedish SmartCity system, the Actibump, is now available world-wide after 10 years and 100 installations in the Nordics. A special demo offer is available at Intertraffic on stand 02.109 to customers in countries where the Actib...
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Volvo electric construction equipment now available in Asia
Volvo electric construction equipment now available in Asia The zero-emissions, near silent ECR25 Electric excavator by Volvo Construction Equipment is now available to order for customers in South Korea – responding to the market’s increased focus on more sustainable construction solutions. The 2.5...
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Supramolecular Chemistry promises more efficient perovskite-based Solar Cells
Supramolecular Chemistry promises more efficient perovskite-based Solar Cells Supramolecular chemistry (which deals with multimolecular systems), and in particular halogen bonding, i.e., the intermolecular interaction involving halogen atoms (I, Br and Cl) in organic molecules, can help improve the...
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Komatsu and Anglo American Minas-Rio put RC Mining Bulldozer to work in Brazil
Komatsu and Anglo American Minas-Rio put RC Mining Bulldozer to work in Brazil Komatsu Ltd. today announced that Anglo American Minas-Rio, a major British resource group company, and Komatsu have signed a memorandum of understanding through Komatsu Brazil International Ltda., a wholly owned subsidia...
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New battery discovery promises big impact for transportation and the grid
New battery discovery promises big impact for transportation and the grid Researchers uncover new avenue for overcoming the performance decline that occurs with repeated charge-discharge cycling in the cathodes of next generation batteries. Battery-powered vehicles have made a significant dent in th...
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Research team uncovers clues to new Exotic Superconductor Superpowers
Research team uncovers clues to new Exotic Superconductor Superpowers A research team has uncovered new clues into the exotic behaviour of unconventional superconductors – devices that efficiently carry electrical current with zero resistance in ways that defy our previous understanding of physics....
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Cornell finds Carbon-coated Nickel enables Hydrogen fuel-cells free of precious metals
Cornell finds Carbon-coated Nickel enables Hydrogen fuel-cells free of precious metals A nitrogen doped carbon-coated nickel anode can catalyse an essential reaction in hydrogen fuel cells at a fraction of the cost of the precious metals currently used, Cornell University researchers have found. The...
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New Composite Film lowers interior temperature of PPE suits by 40 percent
New Composite Film lowers interior temperature of PPE suits by 40 percent A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a novel super-hygroscopic material that enhances sweat evaporation within a personal protective suit, to create a cooling effect for better th...
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Ferrovial workers design Sustainable on-site Energy Supply Module
Ferrovial workers design Sustainable on-site Energy Supply Module Ferrovial, a leading company in the development of sustainable infrastructures, has presented IKONGREEN, its on-site green energy supply modules developed by three employees as part of the company’s Zuritanken corporate innovation pro...
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STEYR unveils innovations to its Hybrid Drivetrain Konzept
STEYR unveils innovations to its Hybrid Drivetrain Konzept STEYR® has unveiled the latest stage in its ‘Konzept’ development, with the release of details concerning the Hybrid Drivetrain Konzept following on from the display of the original ‘Konzept’ tractor at Agritechnica 2019. Christian Huber, V...
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John Deere introducing new 904 P-Tier Wheel Loader at World of Asphalt and AGG1
John Deere introducing new 904 P-Tier Wheel Loader at World of Asphalt and AGG1 John Deere is bolstering its wheel loader line-up with the highlight of the 904 P-Tier Wheel Loader, showcased for the first-time at World of Asphalt and AGG1, Nashville. Available soon, the new 904 P-Tier is a two-pass...
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Melbourne hosts first Intelligent Corridor smart Traffic Management system
Melbourne hosts first Intelligent Corridor smart Traffic Management system The ‘Intelligent Corridor’ at Nicholson Street, Carlton will be launched by the University of Melbourne, Austrian technology firm Kapsch TrafficCom and the Victorian Department of Transport. Covering a 2.5 kilometre stretch o...
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Ouster and Tacticaware launch LiDAR solution for the Physical Security Market
Ouster and Tacticaware launch LiDAR solution for the Physical Security Market Ouster, Inc. and Tacticaware, a Hexagon company that manufactures and produces the volumetric security system Accur8vision, today announced the launch of their joint security solution: Ouster x Accur8vision. The solution c...
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Handle.com secures $10m for Construction Industry Power Payment Compliance
Handle.com secures $10m for Construction Industry Power Payment Compliance Handle.com, the leading software platform for construction payment compliance, announced today that it has closed $10M in Series A funding led by Energize Ventures and Ironspring Ventures. To build on escalating customer inte...
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Granite wins $75m Las Vegas Interchange Project
Granite wins $75m Las Vegas Interchange Project Granite announced today that it has been awarded the approximately $75 million contract for the I-515 and Charleston Boulevard Interchange improvement project by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). Located in Las Vegas, this project is bein...
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Hong Kong Antenna Scientists advancing Wireless Connectivity
Hong Kong Antenna Scientists advancing Wireless Connectivity An authority in microwave antenna design, Professor Kwai Man Luk, the Chair Professor of the Department of Electrical Engineering at City University of Hong Kong (CityU), presented an online talk as the second part of the Hong Kong Insti...
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AI paving the way to to new rare-earth compounds
AI paving the way to to new rare-earth compounds Artificial intelligence advances how scientists explore materials. Researchers from Ames Laboratory and Texas A&M University trained a machine-learning (ML) model to assess the stability of rare-earth compounds. This work was supported by Laborato...
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Einride and AP Moller-Maersk drive electrification of Heavy-Duty Road Freight
Einride and AP Moller-Maersk drive electrification of Heavy-Duty Road Freight Swedish freight technology company Einride today announced a partnership with A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) to provide its Freight Mobility platform to Maersk. The solution includes 300 Einride connected electric trucks, in...
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Subsurface Utility Mapping Tools to map Subsurface Infrastructure
Subsurface Utility Mapping Tools to map Subsurface Infrastructure Subsurface utility mapping basically involves designing, assessing, and relocating utilities. It also involves the communication of utility mapping information to interested parties. The use of SUM has become more widespread across th...
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New GreenTech Blockchain platform promises to monetise in-ground Mineral Assets
New GreenTech Blockchain platform promises to monetise in-ground Mineral Assets Nature’s Vault, a GreenTech platform designed to accelerate the funding of impact investments combating climate change and ecosystem damage, today announced its seed funding round, Board and Advisors, and an expected fir...
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Value Chain Planning and Decision Making in times of Disruption
Value Chain Planning and Decision Making in times of Disruption During uncertain times, the ability to react and execute are imperative factors for practical results, due to the unpredictability of demand. Speed in decision-making is mandatory, while the need to adjust plans in the face of daily c...
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Concrete Formworks – Recommended Safety Measures and Checklist
Concrete Formworks – Recommended Safety Measures and Checklist As a builder, it is essential that you plan and implement safety measures for formworks onsite and during construction. Incorrect installation or the improper use of formwork can damage your structural elements and endanger your wo...
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All roads lead to Digitalization for American Infrastructure
All roads lead to Digitalization for American Infrastructure American leaders have allotted $1.2 trillion to the development and maintenance of the country’s infrastructure under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This funding will transform existing structures and provide for the bu...
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Hitachi adds largest Zaxis-7 Wheeled Excavator to the range
Hitachi adds largest Zaxis-7 Wheeled Excavator to the range The new Hitachi ZX220W-7 wheeled excavator holds strong appeal for both owners and operators, with an extensive range of features designed to help control their profitability, comfort, safety and uptime. This highly versatile model, the lar...
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SENNEBOGEN 6140 HD Crane gets to work in Reunion Island
SENNEBOGEN 6140 HD Crane gets to work in Reunion Island Directly after its journey across the Indian Ocean, the newly acquired SENNEBOGEN 6140 HD from ABC Maxilift went to its first jobsite. During the reconstruction of the Grand Port Maritime quay, the versatile duty cycle crane is performing lifti...
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Sandvik and Boliden trial 3D manufactured parts
Sandvik and Boliden trial 3D manufactured parts Additive manufacturing of parts looks set to upend the supply of components globally. A small-scale trial of 3D manufactured parts is helping Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and leading mining company Boliden explore the potential. Sweden has a long...
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Skyports raises $23m to advance air mobility infrastructure
Skyports raises $23m to advance air mobility infrastructure Skyports, the electric air taxi infrastructure and drone services provider, has raised USD 23 million in the first close of its Series B funding round. The capital, from a combination of new and existing investors, will enable Skyports to c...
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Global machinery exports dominated by China and Germany
Global machinery exports dominated by China and Germany The strong economic recovery in key sales markets gave a major boost to machinery exports from Germany in 2021. However, it was not enough to recapture the title of world export champion, with Chinese competitors further extending their lead. T...
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Syslogic newest Rugged Computer powered by NVIDIA Jetson Edge AI Platform
Syslogic newest Rugged Computer powered by NVIDIA Jetson Edge AI Platform Syslogic’s newest AI Rugged Computer RPC RSL A3 E2 is based on an NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module and meets protection classes IP67 and IP69. This makes it possible for NVIDIA technology to be used in demanding indu...
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CodiKoat Virus-killing coatings deliver bio-safety to Public Touchscreen Displays
CodiKoat Virus-killing coatings deliver bio-safety to Public Touchscreen Displays Cambridge Biotech firm CodiKoat has developed a self-cleaning protective coating that can help clean up “filthy” public touchscreen devices and protect against viruses. Tests conducted by London Metropolitan University...
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Halodi Robotics providing ADT Commercial with 140 Humanoid Robots
Halodi Robotics providing ADT Commercial with 140 Humanoid Robots Halodi Robotics has signed an agreement to provide 140 humanoid robots to ADT Commercial, a premier, U.S.-based provider of commercial security, fire, life safety and risk consulting services. The two companies will demonstrate their...
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Skyline Robotics secures $6.5m ahead of first deployment of Ozmo Window-Cleaning Robot
Skyline Robotics secures $6.5m ahead of first deployment of Ozmo Window-Cleaning Robot Skyline Robotics, developers of Ozmo, the world’s first high-rise window-cleaning robot, today announced the successful completion of a $6.5M pre-Series A funding round. The funding comes as Skyline Robotics prepa...
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Fluor JV celebrates completion of Union Square Branch in Boston
Fluor JV celebrates completion of Union Square Branch in Boston Fluor Corporation announced that its joint venture team Green Line Extension Constructors, comprised of Fluor, Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc., Herzog Contracting Group and The Middlesex Corp., has completed construction of the Unio...
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FIRST Robotics Competition sponsored by Mouser Electronics empowers future Engineers
FIRST Robotics Competition sponsored by Mouser Electronics empowers future Engineers Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, is pleased to announce its continued sponsorship of FIRST® Robotics Competition, which inspires innovation and foste...
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Mitsubishi Electric developing control system for Holtec SMR-160 Small Modular Reactor
Mitsubishi Electric developing control system for Holtec SMR-160 Small Modular Reactor Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today that its U.S. subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) has received a contract from Holtec International (Holtec) to expedite the design engineeri...
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Tax changes on Red Diesel set to impact the UK 1st April
Tax changes on Red Diesel set to impact the UK 1st April With upcoming fuel taxation changes affecting red diesel, Mobile Mini, a leading provider of secure storage containers and portable accommodation, explains the need to plan for changes before the spring deadline: What is red diesel? Red diesel...
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Trenchless technology facilitates rainwater diversion project in Derbyshire
Trenchless technology facilitates rainwater diversion project in Derbyshire A TRACTO Mini Olympus GRUNDORAM pipe rammer was recently deployed to a site in Derbyshire to ram a 325mm steel casing under the concrete foundations of a new production plant. The casing was required to host a 225mm HDPE con...
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National Highways unveiling model for Connected and Autonomous Plant at Futureworx
National Highways unveiling model for Connected and Autonomous Plant at Futureworx National Highways will be unveiling a new industry-wide scoring system for Connected and Autonomous Plant (CAP) to construction bosses at the Futureworx event next week. Visitors to the industry event will be given th...
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Bobcat introduces 500 and 600 Series Loader Range to Middle East and Africa
Bobcat introduces 500 and 600 Series Loader Range to Middle East and Africa With the launch of eight new 500 and 600 Series compact loader models, Bobcat is looking to further strengthen the company’s number one position in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market with a complete portfolio of 15 mode...
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Manitou gets the Digital Twin BIM treatment
Manitou gets the Digital Twin BIM treatment Manitou Group, the global leader in handling, aerial lift platforms and earthmoving, has chosen the BIM&CO platform to model its Manitou products. The solution relies on architecture software to digitize the product catalogue and make the models availa...
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Webasto SmarTemp 3.0 Bluetooth Controllers driven by simplicity
Webasto SmarTemp 3.0 Bluetooth Controllers driven by simplicity Webasto North America, a top-100 global Tier-one automotive, commercial vehicle and aftermarket equipment manufacturer, announced the introduction of its new SmarTemp 3.0 and SmarTemp 3.0 Bluetooth controllers today. The advanced new de...
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SOCOTEC Monitoring upgrades Wireless Monitoring Technology on A46
SOCOTEC Monitoring upgrades Wireless Monitoring Technology on A46 Atkins Global, a leading design, engineering and project management consultancy, approached SOCOTEC Monitoring to replace an existing monitoring system located on the A46 in Gloucestershire, about 1km south of Brockworth. Ensuring con...
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The future of quantum computers could be repelled by tiny magnets
The future of quantum computers could be repelled by tiny magnets From MRI machines to computer hard disk storage, magnetism has played a role in pivotal discoveries that reshape our society. In the new field of quantum computing, magnetic interactions could play a role in relaying quantum informati...
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Improve Pavement Management with next-level Road Lidar
Improve Pavement Management with next-level Road Lidar XenomatiX specializes in the design and development of solid-state-lidars. In 2020, the company launched its 6D road scanning product and service for fast, accurate and cost-effective pavement inspection. This offering is built around the Road L...
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AfDB invests $125.3m for new Dam and the Water Treatment Plant in Tanzania
AfDB invests $125.3m for new Dam and the Water Treatment Plant in Tanzania The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund on Wednesday approved a $125.3 million loan to finance the first phase of the Dodoma Resilient and Sustainable Water Development and Sanitation Program in Tanzania. Speci...
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Obayashi selects Innoviz LiDAR for proprietary Automatic Tower Crane System
Obayashi selects Innoviz LiDAR for proprietary Automatic Tower Crane System Innoviz Technologies, a leading provider of high-performance solid-state LiDAR sensors, and Obayashi Corporation, a major Japanese construction company, today announced Obayashi’s development of an automated tower cra...
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Sensata collaboration working on Tyre Tread Depth monitor solution
Sensata collaboration working on Tyre Tread Depth monitor solution Sensata Technologies, today announced a new collaboration with NIRA Dynamics AB to deliver an accurate and robust tire Tread Depth Monitoring (TDM) ‘virtual sensor’ system for automotive OEMs that optimizes tire health and improves v...
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AECOM JV wins Program Management for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
AECOM JV wins Program Management for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced its Airfield Management Partners joint venture with H.J. Russell & Company, one of the nation’s largest African American-owned construction serv...
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Iteris wins $5m Florida DoT Smart Mobility, Safety and Sustainability Initiative
Iteris wins $5m Florida DoT Smart Mobility, Safety and Sustainability Initiative Iteris, Inc., the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a multi-year professional services contract of up to $5 million from the Florida Department of Transp...
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Third Wave Automation and Clark Material Handling launch Autonomous Forklift
Third Wave Automation and Clark Material Handling launch Autonomous Forklift Third Wave Automation, providers of the most versatile and effective autonomous solutions for the materials handling industry and CLARK Material Handling Company, a top-ten global manufacturer of forklift trucks and afterma...
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