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Scientists working to evolve recycling of mixed plastics
Scientists working to evolve recycling of mixed plastics Little of the mixed consumer plastics thrown away or placed in recycle bins actually ends up being recycled. Nearly 90% is buried in landfills or incinerated at commercial facilities that generate greenhouse gases and airborne toxins. Neither...
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Santiago tackling Urban Congestion with Advanced Tolling Technology
Santiago tackling Urban Congestion with Advanced Tolling Technology Amidst the swelling challenges of urban congestion faced by global cities, Santiago de Chile emerges as a beacon of innovation in the realm of toll collection. The metropolitan region is currently witnessing a transformative shift,...
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Worldsensing and Sensemetrics unveil Advanced Infrastructure Monitoring System
Worldsensing and Sensemetrics unveil Advanced Infrastructure Monitoring System In the wake of escalating climate challenges and tightening regulations, infrastructure stakeholders are under increased pressure to mitigate the fallout of natural calamities. With concerns around the potential collapse...
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Limits and potential of Deep Generative AI Models in Engineering
Limits and potential of Deep Generative AI Models in Engineering Deep generative models (DGMs) like ChatGPT are making waves with their remarkable ability to produce poetic lines, complete symphonies, and craft visuals based on vast volumes of previous works. Yet, a fresh perspective from MIT engine...
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Evolution of the Xwatch proportional Electric Over Hydraulic Control
Evolution of the Xwatch proportional Electric Over Hydraulic Control Tradition vs. Modernity: A Brief History In the initial stages, control systems predominantly relied on mechanical levers directly interfacing with high-pressure valves. Following this period, low-pressure (pilot) hydraulic systems...
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Biggest Start-up Construction Competition names 2023 Winners
Biggest Start-up Construction Competition names 2023 Winners Construction Start-up Competition 2023, the biggest start-up competition in the construction industry, named its winners today. The competition’s 7th edition – led by Cemex Ventures and its partners from Black & Veatch, Dysruptek by Ha...
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In-App Inspection feature for Safety Harnesses launched by Twiceme and Guardian
In-App Inspection feature for Safety Harnesses launched by Twiceme and Guardian Twiceme, a Swedish tech-ingredient in protective equipment and pioneer in worksite safety solutions, has announced the expansion of its partnership with global height safety specialist Guardian. This collaboration builds...
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Researchers create Smart Materials for Wearable Technology
Researchers create Smart Materials for Wearable Technology Fitness trackers, smartwatches and other wearable devices are popular ways to monitor and manage personal health. Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are helping advance that technology by developing soft and stretchable elect...
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Revolutionizing traffic planning and management with PTV Group and Econolite
Revolutionizing traffic planning and management with PTV Group and Econolite This fall, PTV Group and Econolite will unveil their latest developments together under the umbrella brand Umovity for the first time. The Mobility Tech Update features the Mobility Tech Suite, combining PTV & Econolite...
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Trimble’s new Technology Labs advancing Agriculture and Construction Talent
Trimble’s new Technology Labs advancing Agriculture and Construction Talent Trimble and The Ohio State University have announced the opening of two state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Labs for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University. B...
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Revolutionizing Road Safety with Autonomous Traffic Cones
Revolutionizing Road Safety with Autonomous Traffic Cones In a monumental step towards transforming road safety, Sacyr, a global infrastructure heavyweight, has entered into a pioneering partnership with tech behemoth GMV. Their ambitious mission is to breathe life into the Automatic Cone Machine Sa...
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Smart Robots revolutionise Nuclear Radiation Mapping
Smart Robots revolutionise Nuclear Radiation Mapping In 2013, researchers carried a Microsoft Kinect camera through houses in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture. The device’s infrared light traced the contours of the buildings, making a rough 3D map. On top of this, the team layered information from an ea...
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UAE’s AI Minister Calls for Swift Global AI Governance Action
UAE’s AI Minister Calls for Swift Global AI Governance Action In a compelling address on Wednesday, His Excellency Omar Al Olama, the UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & Remote Work Applications, delivered a resounding call to action, urging nations...
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MIT brings Quantum Error Correction a step closer to reality
MIT brings Quantum Error Correction a step closer to reality In the future, quantum computers may be able to solve problems that are far too complex for today’s most powerful supercomputers. To realize this promise, quantum versions of error correction codes must be able to account for computational...
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DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone is the all-in-one Aerial Solution
DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone is the all-in-one Aerial Solution DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and innovative camera technology, today introduces the DJI Mini 4 Pro. Crafted to be the ultimate companion for adventure enthusiasts, the DJI Mini 4 Pro redefines the boundaries of mini-camera drones, s...
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KMOU Scientists pave way for Wireless Energy Transfer and optimized IoT
KMOU Scientists pave way for Wireless Energy Transfer and optimized IoT Simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT)-aided nonorthogonal multiple access (NOMA) system, used for communication in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoTs), suffers from significant energy loss with trans...
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Automotive World China features Flying Car Display Zone
Automotive World China features Flying Car Display Zone Automotive World China is excited to announce its first-ever global launch of the Futuristic Flying Car Display Zone and Shenzhen Low-altitude Economy Development Forum. This combined event offering creates an inspirational education and networ...
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Driver Trucking App launched by Driver Technologies
Driver Trucking App launched by Driver Technologies Driver Technologies, Inc., an AI-based mobility tech company that delivers a safer driving experience, announced the launch of Driver Trucking, the first fully cloud-based video solution for commercial vehicles, leveraging its No. 1 rated dash cam...
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NAON shows off their LUCY Electric Scooter concept
NAON shows off their LUCY Electric Scooter concept The first design renders and video of the serial prototype LUCY represent the outcome of design refinement through ongoing partnership with Faissner Petermeier Fahrzeugtechnik AG to develop our design vision “Prototype 01”, into a fully functional,...
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High-resolution Computer Vision improved by AI
High-resolution Computer Vision improved by AI The system could improve image quality in video streaming or help autonomous vehicles identify road hazards in real-time. An autonomous vehicle must rapidly and accurately recognize objects that it encounters, from an idling delivery truck parked at the...
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Plant Hire Companies championing 3D Avoidance for Construction Safety
Plant Hire Companies championing 3D Avoidance for Construction Safety In the ever-evolving landscape of British construction, Plantforce Rentals has emerged as the latest company to embrace the cutting-edge technology offered by Leica Geosystems (part of Hexagon) and Xwatch Safety Solutions 3D avoid...
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Augmented Reality in Manufacturing
Augmented Reality in Manufacturing In this article Wendy Mlynarek, Strategic Business Development Director at DELMIA takes a closer look at the many applications of augmented reality in the manufacturing sector, whilst also exploring some of the basics for the sector. Definition of Augmented Reality...
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Volvo and Boliden’s Autonomous Mining Collaboration
Volvo and Boliden’s Autonomous Mining Collaboration Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and Boliden have forged a substantial, long-term partnership aimed at integrating autonomous transport solutions into Boliden’s mining operations. This collaborative effort encompasses a series of ven...
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Titan develops advanced electric Steer-By-Wire system
Titan develops advanced electric Steer-By-Wire system Titan, the leader in advanced electric steering systems for lower-volume manufacturers, today launches its state-of-the-art steer-by-wire system, offering makers of next-generation models, from electric hypercars to automated trucks, the ultimate...
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Aurrigo Autonomous Shuttles put to the test in EU Public Transport Initiative
Aurrigo Autonomous Shuttles put to the test in EU Public Transport Initiative Aurrigo International PLC announced its leading role in the EU-Funded Living Lab for Autonomous Electric Vehicles, in which its Auto-Shuttle vehicles will run with a safety driver on board, while developing towards a goal...
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Danish EETS deploys Kapsch TrafficCom advanced Tolling Technology
Danish EETS deploys Kapsch TrafficCom advanced Tolling Technology Kapsch TrafficCom, a global provider of transport solutions, has announced a significant contract with the Danish EETS toll service provider, Brobizz. Under the agreement, Kapsch will supply its cutting edge GNSS-based tolling solutio...
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Purdue University and Trimble launch Construction Management Technology Lab
Purdue University and Trimble launch Construction Management Technology Lab Purdue University and Trimble are establishing a state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab at Purdue focused on teaching and research for construction management technology. The lab is hosted by the School of Construction Mana...
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Storm Overflow Cameras keep track of flooding
Storm Overflow Cameras keep track of flooding Water and sewerage companies are installing Meteor MRC remote cameras at an increasing number of wastewater discharge and storm overflow locations; primarily to check the veracity of event duration monitors (EDMs), but also to avoid unnecessary site visi...
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SimScale launches AI based Physics Simulation
SimScale launches AI based Physics Simulation SimScale GmbH today announced the worlds’ first fully integrated and cloud-native A.I. based physics predictions coming to its simulation software. SimScale has partnered with the leading A.I. for accelerated engineering developer, NAVASTO to integrate t...
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Robotic first with Powerline installation of PLP Conductor Spacers and Bird Diverters
Robotic first with Powerline installation of PLP Conductor Spacers and Bird Diverters FulcrumAir is proud to announce that the company has completed its portion of the High Banks Wind Project in Kansas using advanced robotic technology to accurately and safely install PLP CUSHION-GRIP® Twin Spacers...
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MEMS Autofocus Actuator tackles Active Athermalization in Embedded Cameras
MEMS Autofocus Actuator tackles Active Athermalization in Embedded Cameras Sheba Microsystems Inc., a global leader in MEMS technologies, today announced the launch of its revolutionary new product, the MEMS Autofocus Actuator for Active Athermalization in Embedded Vision Cameras used in automotive,...
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Aerial Wildfire Containment Drone Technology gains Seed Funding
Aerial Wildfire Containment Drone Technology gains Seed Funding Rain, a leader in aerial wildfire containment technology, announced an oversubscribed seed round, closing $9.7 million in financing earlier this year to provide fire agencies the ability to contain wildfires before they grow out of cont...
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Renesas AIoT leadership evolves with Reality AI Tools and e2 studio IDE
Renesas AIoT leadership evolves with Reality AI Tools and e2 studio IDE Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has created interfaces between its Reality AI Tools® and its e2 studio integrated development environment, enabling...
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Virtual Sound Simulation to analyse Railway Noise Impact
Virtual Sound Simulation to analyse Railway Noise Impact It is often a nuisance for residents living near railroad lines – and such a multi-faceted challenge for experts that there should be more than one word for “railway noise”. Sounds from steel wheels on rough or smoother rails, brak...
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3D Printed Moulds for Precast Concrete Manufacturing
3D Printed Moulds for Precast Concrete Manufacturing Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have conducted a comprehensive life cycle, cost and carbon emissions analysis on 3D-printed moulds for precast concrete and determined the method is economically beneficial compared to conventional wood mo...
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Delhi Metro uses Digital Modelling to add 62km of Railway
Delhi Metro uses Digital Modelling to add 62km of Railway India’s city of Delhi is actually made up of two cities. To the north is Old Delhi, the historic city, and the south is New Delhi, the capital of India since 1947. It is an important commercial, transport, and cultural hub for the entire coun...
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Charting the course for Highway Electrification Advancement in the UK
Charting the course for Highway Electrification Advancement in the UK In recent years, the United Kingdom has witnessed remarkable growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market. As of July 2023, the nation boasts approximately 840,000 fully electric cars and an additional 520,000 plug-in hybrids gracin...
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Contractors using Automated Site Data Tools get a huge boost in project performance
Contractors using Automated Site Data Tools get a huge boost in project performance It is widely known that general contractors face persistent schedule, quality, safety and profitability challenges on their projects. A new study from Dodge Construction Network (Dodge) and Versatile® reveals that g...
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AI at the Edge with Lenovo’s next-generation Intelligence to Data
AI at the Edge with Lenovo’s next-generation Intelligence to Data Today, Lenovo announced new, first-to-market edge AI services and solutions designed to enable mass deployment of remote computing capabilities that will significantly accelerate AI readiness and empower new AI applications for...
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Lightweight Durabook S15 Semi-Rugged Laptop packs in the performance
Lightweight Durabook S15 Semi-Rugged Laptop packs in the performance Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced the launch of the next-generation S15 Semi-Rugged Laptop equipped with the latest Intel® 12th Gen Alder Lake platform. The combination of this pow...
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Cooling and warming buildings with Chameleon-inspired Coatings
Cooling and warming buildings with Chameleon-inspired Coatings As summer turns to fall, many people will be turning off the air conditioning and firing up heaters instead. But traditional heating and cooling systems are energy intensive, and because they typically run on fossil fuels, they aren’t su...
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Digital First production approach pioneered by Mercedes-Benz
Digital First production approach pioneered by Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz is using in the production the digital twin to plan, retool and ramp-up production of its new MMA platform at its factories in Rastatt (Germany), Kecskemét (Hungary) and Beijing (China). This “Digital First” approach enhances...
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Aurigo evolves Engage AI-based Community Engagement Platform
Aurigo evolves Engage AI-based Community Engagement Platform Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, announced major updates to Aurigo Engage, its AI-based community engagement platform for public agency of...
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Smarter Mobility Africa Summit to tackle Mobility Challenges and Solutions
Smarter Mobility Africa Summit to tackle Mobility Challenges and Solutions The countdown is on for the Smarter Mobility Africa (SMA) summit, an annual event that gathers leading experts, government officials, global mobility influencers, and transport professionals in its fifth consecutive year. “Sc...
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TheiaCel Tech and Image Sensors deliver LED-flicker-free Exterior Cameras
TheiaCel Tech and Image Sensors deliver LED-flicker-free Exterior Cameras OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analog and touch & display technology, today debuted its OX08D10 8-megapixel (MP) CMOS image sensor with TheiaCel...
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New SambaNova AI Chip powers Full Stack AI Platform
New SambaNova AI Chip powers Full Stack AI Platform SambaNova Systems, makers of the only purpose-built, full stack AI platform, announces a revolutionary new chip, the SN40L. The SN40L will power SambaNova’s full stack large language model (LLM) platform, the SambaNova Suite, with its revolutionary...
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Intel Innovation event empowering Developers to deliver AI everywhere
Intel Innovation event empowering Developers to deliver AI everywhere At its third annual Intel Innovation event, Intel unveiled an array of technologies to bring artificial intelligence everywhere and make it more accessible across all workloads, from client and edge to network and cloud. “AI repre...
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Damping models could enable faster construction of buildings
Damping models could enable faster construction of buildings Multi-storey buildings are assembled over cautiously to withstand wind strengths, researchers have found. This is because there are several difficulties in estimating damping – the method of removing energy in order to control vibratory mo...
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Intel’s new Glass Substrates to meet demand for more powerful Computing Power
Intel’s new Glass Substrates to meet demand for more powerful Computing Power Intel today announced one of the industry’s first glass substrates for next-generation advanced packaging, planned for the latter part of this decade. This breakthrough achievement will enable the continued scaling o...
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Procore Groundbreak 2023 sparks an era of Digital and Cultural Transformation
Procore Groundbreak 2023 sparks an era of Digital and Cultural Transformation Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software, today is kicking off Groundbreak 2023, the construction industry’s most innovative conference. Every year, Procore brings together...
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New analysis model allows mass production MXene materials
New analysis model allows mass production MXene materials IKST researchers develop analysis model using magnetic transport characteristics of molecules attached to the surface of MXene. Establishment of property prediction and classification system is expected to be utilized to produce uniform quali...
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VertiGIS Networks web-based Utility Network Management rolled out globally
VertiGIS Networks web-based Utility Network Management rolled out globally VertiGIS, a leading global provider of spatial asset management solutions is pleased to announce the global launch of its VertiGIS Networks product line following its North American debut in May. Using purpose-built VertiGIS...
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Hytera announces Next-Generation Ad-Hoc DMR Repeaters
Hytera announces Next-Generation Ad-Hoc DMR Repeaters Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has recently released E-pack200 and E-pole200, the latest ad-hoc network (WANET) repeaters, to further strengthen its offering of rapidly...
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Reducing Industrial Vehicle Nitrogen Oxide Emissions
Reducing Industrial Vehicle Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Just a couple decades ago, nitrogen oxide emissions routinely plagued cities’ skies and their residents’ lungs. These polluting reactive nitrogen oxide gases from the tailpipes of combustion-engine vehicles and machinery are often abbreviated as N...
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AI powered iQ-Cruise system improves fuel efficiency and sustainability
AI powered iQ-Cruise system improves fuel efficiency and sustainability Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced an exclusive global alliance with Michigan-based technology developer Traxen to sell, distribute, service, and provide installation support for their cutting-edge iQ-Cru...
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Wayve AI model LINGO-1 set to set to revolutionise Autonomous Vehicles
Wayve AI model LINGO-1 set to set to revolutionise Autonomous Vehicles Self-driving technology company Wayve has launched LINGO-1, a first-of-its-kind vision-language-action model (VLAM) for self-driving that is set to revolutionise the learning and explainability of its AI Driver technology powerin...
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3D Mapping and AI-based monitoring could help prevent Urban Ground Collapse
3D Mapping and AI-based monitoring could help prevent Urban Ground Collapse As severe urban overcrowding is trending worldwide many underground development projects are being carried out in metropolitan centres worldwide. South Korea has experienced problems such as aging underground facilities and...
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Construction robotics developer Q-Bot expands with £3.5m investment
Construction robotics developer Q-Bot expands with £3.5m investment EMV Capital, the VC investor specialising in early-stage high-growth deep tech companies, is delighted to announce that it has led the completion of a £3.5 million investment round into its portfolio company Q-Bot, a developer of ro...
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Kapsch TrafficCom celebrates 1 billion New York Thruway toll transactions
Kapsch TrafficCom celebrates 1 billion New York Thruway toll transactions Kapsch TrafficCom, a global provider of intelligent transportation systems, proudly celebrates the remarkable milestone announced by the New York State Thruway Authority: the successful processing of over one billion transacti...
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Bosch recycling tech recovers almost all the platinum in fuel-cell stacks
Bosch recycling tech recovers almost all the platinum in fuel-cell stacks The Bosch fuel-cell power module is in volume production. And with that, the technology company’s recycling plan is getting underway. Fuel cells contain what are known as platinum group metals (PGMs) – and circular economy mod...
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Sensata introduces Bidirectional Contactors for Fast Charging and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Sensata introduces Bidirectional Contactors for Fast Charging and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Sensata Technologies today announced the launch of its Gigavac GTM400 and GTM500 bidirectional contactors for applications up to 1500 Vdc and 400A and 500A. The new contactors are ideal for high-power applications...
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Does EV Battery Legislation in EU go far enough?
Does EV Battery Legislation in EU go far enough? The EU Parliament’s first ever Directive focused on electric vehicle (EV) batteries misses a major opportunity to extract the maximum environmental benefit of end-of-life units. In the view of Autocraft EV Solutions, the vast majority of EV batteries...
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MapInfo Pro strengthens its Spatial Analytics and Mapping Visualisation
MapInfo Pro strengthens its Spatial Analytics and Mapping Visualisation Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, has announced the launch of MapInfo Pro v2023 – the latest release of its popular desktop Geographic Information System (GIS). Customers can now quickly and easily access a three-d...
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Iteris wins 4.5 year contract for San Mateo County Smart Corridor Project
Iteris wins 4.5 year contract for San Mateo County Smart Corridor Project Iteris, Inc., the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) has awarded Iteris an almost $1.0 mill...
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Ascento Guard Robot heralds next-generation of Security Technology
Ascento Guard Robot heralds next-generation of Security Technology Robotics start-up launches latest autonomous outdoor security patrolling robot, Ascento Guard. This next gen security tech allows companies to save cost while allowing security providers to fulfill more contracts. Labour shortages h...
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Orange EV launches HUSK-e Terminal Trucks
Orange EV launches HUSK-e Terminal Trucks Orange EV, the United States-based leading manufacturer of electric yard trucks, is launching the all-new HUSK-e® Series terminal truck at this year’s IANA Intermodal EXPO, Sept. 11-13 at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. Beginning produc...
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