All | 3D Printing | Aviation | Computing | Construction Software | Energy | Robotics | Science | Smart Cities | Smart Construction | Smart Highways | Smart Mobility
Technology News
MIT develops 3D-Printed Revolving Devices that sense how they are moving
MIT develops 3D-Printed Revolving Devices that sense how they are moving Integrating sensors into rotational mechanisms could make it possible for engineers to build smart hinges that know when a door has been opened, or gears inside a motor that tell a mechanic how fast they are rotating. MIT engin...
Read more
AutoPASS Tolling Technology set for Car Ferries in Norway
AutoPASS Tolling Technology set for Car Ferries in Norway Starting on December 1st, 2023, a multi-lane free-flow automated classification and payment solution (AutoPASS) from Kapsch TrafficCom will go into operation on the car ferry between Bognes and Lødingen in Norway, 86 km driving distance south...
Read more
INRIX Traffic IQ Signal Analytics now available in the UK
INRIX Traffic IQ Signal Analytics now available in the UK INRIX UK, a leader in connected car services and transportation analytics, announced INRIX® IQ Signal Analytics is now available in the United Kingdom to understand traffic signal and corridor performance easier, faster and cheaper than insta...
Read more
World Blockchain Congress set for 14-15 June in Jakarta
World Blockchain Congress set for 14-15 June in Jakarta The World Blockchain Congress is set to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia. The two-day conference, scheduled for June 14-15, 2023, will bring together Blockchain experts, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs from around the region. Blockchain tech...
Read more
Affordable Machine Control and Construction Solutions
Affordable Machine Control and Construction Solutions It is well known that many small and medium construction companies have a slow technology adoption rate; some rely on old technologies, believing they are saving money by avoiding investments into new infrastructure, and others are not tech-savvy...
Read more
VolvoCE showcasing the present and future of the Construction Industry at Conexpo
VolvoCE showcasing the present and future of the Construction Industry at Conexpo Volvo Construction Equipment showcased the present and future of the construction industry at CONEXPO-CON/AGG with machines and services that offer customers solutions to enhance their productivity and uptime while als...
Read more
Bobcat launches Electric Skid-Steer Loader and Autonomous Concept Machine
Bobcat launches Electric Skid-Steer Loader and Autonomous Concept Machine Bobcat Company, a global compact equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, has taken innovation to the next level with the introduction of two, new concept machines unveiled during the first day of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 20...
Read more
JCB celebrates International Hydrogen Technology debut at Conexpo
JCB celebrates International Hydrogen Technology debut at Conexpo JCB’s £100 million project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines has been given its international debut at one of the world’s biggest construction equipment fairs. A team of 150 engineers is working on the pioneering...
Read more
Topcon expands MC-X Platform with GNSS for Compact Equipment
Topcon expands MC-X Platform with GNSS for Compact Equipment Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the availability of a new global navigation satellite system (GNSS) option for its MC-Mobile compact machine control solution. Rounding out the company’s compact solutions portfolio, this GNSS optio...
Read more
Hyundai Doosan Infracore to Manufacture Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines
Hyundai Doosan Infracore to Manufacture Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines Hyundai Doosan Infracore (HDI) accelerates engine development after finishing the design of its hydrogen internal combustion engines (hydrogen engines) and rolling out the prototype. The hydrogen engine under development by...
Read more
WSB Digital Construction Management Service based on Bentley’s SYNCHRO
WSB Digital Construction Management Service based on Bentley’s SYNCHRO Bentley Systems, Incorporated, an infrastructure engineering software company, today announced a collaboration initiative with WSB to lead civil infrastructure owners and contractors to adopt and use infrastructure digital...
Read more
Volta Trucks wins European Approval for their all-electric Volta Zero
Volta Trucks wins European Approval for their all-electric Volta Zero Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced another significant milestone on its journey to production, receiving European Whole Vehicle Type Approval...
Read more
Murphy Plant to include Xwatch Safety Solutions on all future equipment
Murphy Plant to include Xwatch Safety Solutions on all future equipment Murphy Plant is one of the largest providers of plant, transport and equipment in the UK, managing and maintaining more than £100 million worth of plant, transport and specialist equipment. It is a part of J. Murphy and Sons Lim...
Read more
Yanmar selects Quake Global Telematics Hardware for YV01 Spraying Robot
Yanmar selects Quake Global Telematics Hardware for YV01 Spraying Robot Quake Global, a leading provider of telematics hardware and software solutions, today announced that it has been selected by Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., a global innovator in a wide range of industrial equipment with a major focu...
Read more
How laser marking streamlines the expansion of the robotics industry
How laser marking streamlines the expansion of the robotics industry As the robotics industry expands, manufacturers and engineers are looking for methods to optimise their production processes. Many are turning to laser marking technology, which is rapidly being employed to meet the industry’...
Read more
How Truckers use 10m and Citizen’s Band (CB) Radios
How Truckers use 10m and Citizen’s Band (CB) Radios It’s no secret that truckers have been using 10-meter and Citizen’s Band (CB) radios since the dawn of the digital age, allowing them to communicate with other road users in a way reminiscent of the old times. Technology has come...
Read more
Eptura Worktech Platform unifies Workplaces and Building Asset Management
Eptura Worktech Platform unifies Workplaces and Building Asset Management Eptura, the global worktech leader, today announced the launch of its unified worktech platform, which includes Eptura Asset and Eptura Workplace. The Eptura experience is the first offering in the market that connects workpla...
Read more
Sarcos celebrates validation of Robotic Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels
Sarcos celebrates validation of Robotic Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation, a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced robotic systems that redefine human possibilities, announced today that it has successfully completed final validat...
Read more
Balfour Beatty VINCI saves £5 million on HS2 development using DJI Drones
Balfour Beatty VINCI saves £5 million on HS2 development using DJI Drones HS2 is the largest infrastructure project in Europe. The £106Bn development will create high-speed rail links between London, The Midlands and the North of England. Joint venture Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is designing and bui...
Read more
Wejo and 60-member University Consortium to advance GIS Research
Wejo and 60-member University Consortium to advance GIS Research Wejo Group Limited, a global leader in Smart Mobility for Good™ cloud and software solutions for connected, electric and autonomous vehicle data, today announced a partnership with the University Consortium for Geographic Inform...
Read more
Xylem Technology brings proactive Leak Detection to Pennsylvania
Xylem Technology brings proactive Leak Detection to Pennsylvania It’s 2 am and peacefully quiet. As you sleep, a tiny leak in a water line embedded underneath your home’s lawn is swiftly identified before it becomes a major break. This is thanks to powerful technology that actively listens to water...
Read more
FleetPilot Connect launched at NTEA Work Truck Week
FleetPilot Connect launched at NTEA Work Truck Week Certified Power Solutions (CPS) is launching its latest innovation in snow and ice removal operations – FleetPilot Connect – as part of NTEA Work Truck Week 2023. The new purpose-driven telematics solution leverages Internet of Things (IoT) connect...
Read more
Zeitview AI and Aerial Thermal Analysis expands Rooftop Inspection Capacity
Zeitview AI and Aerial Thermal Analysis expands Rooftop Inspection Capacity Zeitview, a leading provider of advanced inspection software and services, today announced the expansion of its AI-enabled Property Insights Platform to assess rooftop conditions efficiently and safely. The company’s new off...
Read more
Data Protection essentials for Business Professionals
Data Protection essentials for Business Professionals Data protection is a critical component of any business, large or small. Business professionals must understand the fundamentals when it comes to data protection. Knowing the right measures to take can help protect your business from data breache...
Read more
New high-power Charging Technology for Electric Ferries and Vehicles
New high-power Charging Technology for Electric Ferries and Vehicles Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have pushed inductive power transfer technology further to enable high-power battery charging without the need for human involvement or a robotic arm. The technology is read...
Read more
Continental unveils TireTech App for Trucks and Buses
Continental unveils TireTech App for Trucks and Buses Optimal tyre inflation pressure and the right tyre selection mean the best possible tyre performance and the greatest possible fleet efficiency. What sounds so simple is not always easy to implement in the price-driven day-to-day business of flee...
Read more
Flow Field design could increase Hydrogen Production in Electrolysers
Flow Field design could increase Hydrogen Production in Electrolysers Loop Energy™, a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, has completed third-party validation of the use of its patented eFlow™ technology in PEM electrolysers. In partnership with Fraunhofer USA, t...
Read more
Eaton Low-Voltage Power Hybrid and EV Components head to Conexpo
Eaton Low-Voltage Power Hybrid and EV Components head to Conexpo Intelligent power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group is offering its array of customizable low-voltage electrical components that fulfil growing power and control requirements for off-highway applications, including t...
Read more
Nissan to trial all-electric, Heavy-Duty Delivery Trucks
Nissan to trial all-electric, Heavy-Duty Delivery Trucks Nissan is now using two battery electric vehicle (BEV) heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships in the Los Angeles region. Two major manufacturers of electric heavy-duty trucks, Nikola and...
Read more
Toyoda Gosei announces Large Hydrogen Tanks for Commercial Vehicles
Toyoda Gosei announces Large Hydrogen Tanks for Commercial Vehicles Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has launched a large high pressure hydrogen tank. The needs for these large tanks is expected to grow for the use on the fuel cell trucks that run on hydrogen. The new tanks are used in the mass-market light-d...
Read more
EV journeys could equal traditional Cars within 18 months
EV journeys could equal traditional Cars within 18 months Wejo Group Limited, a global leader in Smart Mobility for Good™, today released new research revealing that the average distance driven per journey in electric vehicles (EV) may be equal to those of traditional internal combustion engi...
Read more
AutoFlight breaks world record with 250km eVTOL flight
AutoFlight breaks world record with 250km eVTOL flight AutoFlight, the global eVTOL pioneer, today announced it had achieved the world’s longest eVTOL flight in history with distance of 250KM / 155 miles on a single charge of the aircraft’s lithium-ion batteries. The flight, which took place at Aut...
Read more
SnowPak™ solution removes Snow and Ice for One-Ton Trucks
SnowPak™ solution removes Snow and Ice for One-Ton Trucks Certified Power Solutions has announced the launch of SnowPak, its new snow and ice removal system specifically designed for commercial businesses and municipalities utilizing NTEA Class 3-6 trucks as part of their fleet. With a versat...
Read more
Renesas unveils Quick-Connect Studio to dynamically create IoT Software
Renesas unveils Quick-Connect Studio to dynamically create IoT Software Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced a ground-breaking new online, cloud-based IoT system design platform that enables users to graphically build hardware and...
Read more
National Highways Innovation Competition winners announced
National Highways Innovation Competition winners announced Ten winners of a National Highways innovation competition launched to help improve people’s experiences of roadworks have been revealed. Each of the winners will now get £15,000 to develop their ideas which will help take the sting out of ro...
Read more
New AGD Traffic Detector boosts safety with AI
New AGD Traffic Detector boosts safety with AI The first ever AGD650s manufactured by AGD Systems were sent to local authorities so they could trial the dual zone stop line detector, which makes use of AI technology. The 650 was specifically designed to detect both moving and stationary targets in t...
Read more
Asahi Kasei launches new DC-DC step-up converter for efficient Energy Harvesting
Asahi Kasei launches new DC-DC step-up converter for efficient Energy Harvesting Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has launched a new DC-DC step-up converter with ultra-low power consumption that is able to boost low voltages, offering solutions for remote and battery-free operation as well as low-main...
Read more
What is holding Electric Vehicle sales back in the UK
What is holding Electric Vehicle sales back in the UK In his 2022 Autumn Statement, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that electric vehicle owners will have to pay road tax from 2025. At the moment road tax in the UK is free to incentive EV ownership. Critics say the move will further hinder consu...
Read more
Castrol updates branding to reflect changing needs of customers
Castrol updates branding to reflect changing needs of customers Castrol, a global leader in lubricants, part of the bp group, today unveils its refreshed brand, including an updated look and feel. The brand refresh is aimed at better reflecting its unique positioning in the market and the opportunit...
Read more
Faction simplifies Self-Driving Systems with DriveLink and TeleAssist Technologies
Faction simplifies Self-Driving Systems with DriveLink and TeleAssist Technologies Today, Faction Technology, Inc., a self-driving technology provider for affordable driverless fleets, has announced the expanded commercial availability of its self-driving technologies, DriveLink® and TeleAssist®, wh...
Read more
Wiggins Lift to power Hydrogen-Electric eBull Forklift with Loop Energy
Wiggins Lift to power Hydrogen-Electric eBull Forklift with Loop Energy Loop Energy™, a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, has been selected by Wiggins Lift Co., a leading American material handling vehicle manufacturer, to provide the fuel cell system for its new hyd...
Read more
Bosch driving the development of 6G mobile communications standard
Bosch driving the development of 6G mobile communications standard Worldwide, research and development work on the future 6G mobile communications standard is picking up pace. Companies and states are investing massively in this technology. Bosch is leading the way and is actively involved in projec...
Read more
Radisys ReachPoint delivers Indoor Navigation and Geo-Location
Radisys ReachPoint delivers Indoor Navigation and Geo-Location Radisys® Corporation, a global leader of open telecom solutions, today announced the availability of Radisys ReachPoint, a smart network-based geolocation platform that allows Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to deliver real-time geolocat...
Read more
Revolutionized approach to Mapping is essential and unavoidable
Revolutionized approach to Mapping is essential and unavoidable The purpose of mapping has been to help people navigate around places in the physical world, something that has held true for centuries. But driving has evolved and, most importantly, cars and roads have evolved. As we enter an era of a...
Read more
VolvoCE now offers Electric Conversion for L120H Wheel Loader
VolvoCE now offers Electric Conversion for L120H Wheel Loader As part of an industry-leading ambition to advance its electromobility offering with speed and reliability, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has developed a solution to convert the L120 wheel loader to electric – fulfilling market...
Read more
What to consider when buying a second-hand vehicle
What to consider when buying a second-hand vehicle The used car market is a popular option for many motorists. It offers a much broader selection of vehicles, at comparatively very reasonable prices. What’s more, when you’re buying used cars, you don’t have to think about the environmental consequen...
Read more
Caring for your First Car
Caring for your First Car When you’re getting out onto the road for the first time, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by expectations. This applies not just to how you behave behind the wheel, but to your responsibility to keep your car in good condition, too. Fortunately, caring for a car is something th...
Read more
Esri to provide Malta with GIS Technology and Training
Esri to provide Malta with GIS Technology and Training In 1990, the government of Malta formed the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) with a mission to manage the implementation of public IT programs; since then, the agency has sought to increase the digital transformation of the country...
Read more
Top 5 Robotics trends for 2023
Top 5 Robotics trends for 2023 The stock of operational robots around the globe hit a new record of about 3.5 million units – the value of installations reached an estimated 15.7 billion USD. The International Federation of Robotics analyses the top 5 trends shaping robotics and automation in 2023....
Read more
Sixth CyberTruck Challenge introduces students to Transport Cybersecurity issues
Sixth CyberTruck Challenge introduces students to Transport Cybersecurity issues The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) announced today that it will once again serve as the lead sponsor for CyberTruck Challenge – a five-day gathering in which college students from the United States a...
Read more
MIT discovers method to extract Carbon Dioxide from the ocean
MIT discovers method to extract Carbon Dioxide from the ocean A new method for removing the greenhouse gas from the ocean could be far more efficient than existing systems for removing it from the air. As carbon dioxide continues to build up in the Earth’s atmosphere, research teams around the world...
Read more
VisionTrack delivers AI Video Analysis Technology to improve Highway Safety
VisionTrack delivers AI Video Analysis Technology to improve Highway Safety VisionTrack, the leading AI video telematics and connected fleet data specialist, is transforming fleet safety with the launch of a sophisticated AI-powered post-analysis solution. NARA (Notification, Analysis and Risk Asses...
Read more
FLIR Si124 Thermal Cameras preventing failures to keep the lights on
FLIR Si124 Thermal Cameras preventing failures to keep the lights on SPI Inspections provides their customers with top-notch utility system and infrastructure inspections, relying on their extensive experience in the field and advanced inspection technology. The team uses UAVs, FLIR thermal cameras,...
Read more
GroundCloud acquired by Descartes
GroundCloud acquired by Descartes Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GroundCloud, a cloud-based provider of final-mile carrier solutions and road safety compliance tools. GroundCloud is a leader in final-mi...
Read more
Travelers new Innovation Network aims to boost Construction productivity
Travelers new Innovation Network aims to boost Construction productivity The Travelers Companies, Inc., today launched the Travelers Innovation Network for Construction, an online platform providing construction customers with access to industry insights, as well as a curated group of technology pro...
Read more
BMW in talks with UK Government for £75 million EV grant
BMW in talks with UK Government for £75 million EV grant It recently came to light that the British government is in talks with German automotive giant BMW, over a funding package that would be worth £75 million. If successful, the scheme would mean electric Minis being produced, long-term, at a fac...
Read more
Electric Mobility the future of construction sites
Electric Mobility the future of construction sites Construction sites are one of the largest sources of carbon dioxide emissions. The machines used in construction also contribute to these “grey emissions”. Many companies are currently switching to electromobility to improve their carbon footprint....
Read more
Yara Marine reducing emissions on 300 vessels with FuelOpt propulsion optimization
Yara Marine reducing emissions on 300 vessels with FuelOpt propulsion optimization Yara Marine has secured the three hundredth vessel contract for FuelOpt, its automated propulsion optimization system. The order strengthens Yara’s presence in the rapidly growing sector of vessel optimization, as shi...
Read more
Connected Street Lighting improves Highway Maintenance for Local Authorities
Connected Street Lighting improves Highway Maintenance for Local Authorities Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council is now managing its entire stock of 22,271 lighting assets, comprising streetlights, bollards, bellisa beacons; illuminated signs and feeder pillars, through an advanced co...
Read more
JCB breakthrough proves appeal of Hydrogen Combustion Technology
JCB breakthrough proves appeal of Hydrogen Combustion Technology JCB has made a major breakthrough in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its super-efficient hydrogen engines into a 7.5 tonne Mercedes truck. The retrofit was completed in just days and one...
Read more
How 3D Printing is improving Flexible Design in Construction
How 3D Printing is improving Flexible Design in Construction Construction and flexibility aren’t traditionally words that go together—particularly when you consider traditional building materials such as concrete and throw tight budgets, limited materials, and increasing transportation costs into th...
Read more
Cyngn wins Autonomous Driving contract for Heavy Machinery
Cyngn wins Autonomous Driving contract for Heavy Machinery Cyngn, a developer of innovative autonomous driving solutions for industrial applications, has announced it has been awarded a multi-phase contract to implement autonomous vehicle technology by a global, large-cap company in the heavy machin...
Read more
Esri’s new ArcGIS Reality Software captures the World in 3D
Esri’s new ArcGIS Reality Software captures the World in 3D Business, government, and science organizations increasingly rely on drones, crewed aircraft, and satellites to capture imagery. Detailed imagery data provides visibility into operations and opportunities, unpacking information from e...
Read more
RoboSense LiDAR to drive safety for Toyota Cars
RoboSense LiDAR to drive safety for Toyota Cars RoboSense, a world-leading provider of Smart LiDAR Sensor Systems, officially announced its partnership with Toyota, the world’s best-selling carmaker, on large-scale production with nominated orders for multiple models. With its advanced technol...
Read more
Staying safe on the roads as a new driver
Staying safe on the roads as a new driver Getting on the road for the first time unaccompanied is a brilliant feeling but can be nerve wracking which may lead to greater risk of collisions. Here are a few things to be aware of as a new driver to ensure that your journeys are as ...
Read more
Kautex Pentatonic Electric Vehicle Skid Plate wins OEM orders
Kautex Pentatonic Electric Vehicle Skid Plate wins OEM orders Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KG announced it has received the first order from an automotive OEM for a thermoplastic composite underbody battery protection skid plate. The skid plate is part of the company’s new Pentatonic battery syste...
Read more
