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Argonne National Labs develop Estimating Tool for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Argonne National Labs develop Estimating Tool for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations With the sale of electric vehicles on the rise, the race is on to build a network of convenient, affordable electric vehicle charging stations to keep the cars running. There are currently about 47,000 public chargi...
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Yunex Traffic technology upgrades to help reduce CO2 emissions across Liverpool
Yunex Traffic technology upgrades to help reduce CO2 emissions across Liverpool Forming part of a Transforming Cities Funding project, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has awarded a contract to Yunex Traffic to upgrade over 750 traffic signal sites across the region. The programme wi...
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Urban Digital Twins are a key strategy for a clean energy future
Urban Digital Twins are a key strategy for a clean energy future A leading COP26 Climate Action Champion, Nigel Topping, has revealed his ‘must-take’ strategy to reach global net-zero goals and tighten energy security. The task now is to map out exactly how to execute Topping’s plan says Michael Jan...
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StreetLight Data announces Local and National EV Charging Site Evaluation Solution
StreetLight Data announces Local and National EV Charging Site Evaluation Solution StreetLight Data, Inc., a leader in Big Data analytics for mobility, today unveiled StreetLight’s EV Solution for Site Evaluation, with a specific package geared directly towards Alternative Fuel Corridors. With data...
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Mastt Construction Technology start-up raises $9.5m for overseas expansion
Mastt Construction Technology start-up raises $9.5m for overseas expansion Construction technology start-up Mastt has raised $9.5 million (AUD) less than 12 months after its seed round, as it aims to almost double its headcount and continue expansion abroad. The round was led by VC firm OIF Ventures...
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Teledyne Labtech announces Graphite Embedding for PCB Thermal Management
Teledyne Labtech announces Graphite Embedding for PCB Thermal Management Teledyne Labtech announces a major new capability allowing the embedding of layers of synthetic graphite within RF and microwave printed circuit boards (PCBs). Heat management is a significant concern in many aerospace, defence...
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Secure GPS receivers are crucial for GNSS/INS systems
Secure GPS receivers are crucial for GNSS/INS systems With the growth of automation and robotization in many industries, from agriculture and delivery drones to self-driving cars, the demand for accurate and affordable navigation is on the rise. When selecting a GPS/GNSS positioning receiver it is c...
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Zonar SightIQ Asset Productivity Solution unearthed for Construction Aggregate Industry
Zonar SightIQ Asset Productivity Solution unearthed for Construction Aggregate Industry Zonar, the leader in smart fleet technology, today announced the availability of Zonar SightIQ™, a real-time analytics solution for construction aggregate operations. The asset productivity and health solu...
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5 technologies improving productivity in construction
5 technologies improving productivity in construction It’s never unusual for a construction project to run over budget or behind schedule. As a result, contractors can always benefit from new technology that helps improve site productivity and reduce costs. Novel robotics, software and even innovati...
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Laser Cladding enables coatings, repairs and assisted manufacturing
Laser Cladding enables coatings, repairs and assisted manufacturing How to make the surface of a turbine blade wear resistant? How to repair a torn gear wheel? How to extend the life of an oil drill? How do you add complex shapes to a part? Many possible applications for one process – laser cl...
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Lecture explores Nanotechnology for High-Performance Devices and Sensors
Lecture explores Nanotechnology for High-Performance Devices and Sensors Electronics and photonic technologies advanced rapidly in the last two decades and have become promising solutions to complement electronic technologies. To showcase the top-notch research and develop innovative applications at...
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Solid-State LiDAR set for a revolution with Focal Plane Switch Array technology
Solid-State LiDAR set for a revolution with Focal Plane Switch Array technology When Google unveiled its first autonomous cars in 2010, the spinning cylinder mounted on the roofs really stood out. It was the vehicle’s light detection and ranging (LiDAR) system, which worked like light-based radar. T...
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Raspberry Pi powered Industrial Computer now available from OnLogic
Raspberry Pi powered Industrial Computer now available from OnLogic In celebration of Pi Day, OnLogic, a global industrial computing manufacturer and solution provider known for their reliable, orange industrial PCs, has announced that their new Factor 201 Raspberry Pi-powered device is available fo...
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B2W Software launches Time Tracking App for employees
B2W Software launches Time Tracking App for employees B2W Software, a leading provider of software for heavy construction, has expanded its ONE Platform with a new mobile application for reporting labour hours, productivity, equipment utilization and other data for individual employees working indep...
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Unlocking the Power of Data On the Go with Mobile Construction Analytics
Unlocking the Power of Data On the Go with Mobile Construction Analytics As the data revolution in construction continues, paper reports, spreadsheets and outdated software are quickly becoming things of the past. In the heavy highway space, where significant growth in new projects is expected as mo...
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Esri updates Land-Cover Maps with new global datasets
Esri updates Land-Cover Maps with new global datasets Governments and businesses across the world are pledging to adopt more sustainable and equitable practices. Many are also working to limit activities that contribute to climate change. To support these efforts, Esri, the global leader in location...
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Geotab partners with Free2move for Integrated Telematics for Stellantis
Geotab partners with Free2move for Integrated Telematics for Stellantis Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation today, announced its partnership with Free2move, the global fleet, mobility & connected data company of Stellantis. Through this partnership, Geotab plans to delive...
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VertiGIS acquires EDP in Sweden to expand GIS solutions into the Nordic Market
VertiGIS acquires EDP in Sweden to expand GIS solutions into the Nordic Market VertiGIS, a leading geographic information systems (GIS) solution provider and software developer, has completed the acquisition of 100% of EDP Consult AB, an established software and services provider based in Staffansto...
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AIR and FlyOnE accelerating Personal eVTOL adoption in Australia
AIR and FlyOnE accelerating Personal eVTOL adoption in Australia Today AIR, creator of eVTOLs for the consumer market, announced its partnership with Australia’s FlyOnE, a pioneer of goods and services in the emerging green transport market and a leading supplier of electric aircraft. The partnershi...
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Korea University explores converting Plastic Waste into Porous Carbon to Capture CO2
Korea University explores converting Plastic Waste into Porous Carbon to Capture CO2 Plastic waste can be upcycled into novel materials for capturing CO2 gas, but most demonstrations have only been done in laboratories. In a recent study, scientists demonstrated an environmentally and economically f...
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Jenoptik’s new Speed Cameras deliver power to your Road Safety Toolkit
Jenoptik’s new Speed Cameras deliver power to your Road Safety Toolkit Eight new fixed spot speed cameras being installed in Scotland will boost road safety and reduce deaths, according the man leading the technology installation. Geoff Collins, who is Deputy Managing Director of enforcement c...
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Iteris announces new powerful Asset Management SaaS Solution
Iteris announces new powerful Asset Management SaaS Solution Iteris, Inc., the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has launched a new smart mobility infrastructure asset management solution, ClearAsset™. The state-of-the-art asset management solu...
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Wireless charging pioneered in Finland by Electreon and Destia
Wireless charging pioneered in Finland by Electreon and Destia Electreon intends to enter the Finnish market through a collaboration with Destia, the biggest infrastructure service company and a leading provider of charging infrastructure services in Finland. The companies have signed a Memorandum o...
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The role of Telematics in reducing speeding evaluated by University College London
The role of Telematics in reducing speeding evaluated by University College London University College London (UCL) has received £140k funding from The Road Safety Trust to evaluate the role of telematics in reducing speed violations among drivers and riders in the delivery sector. The Road Safety Tr...
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BriXcell EV charging solution promises to revolutionise the new-build industry
BriXcell EV charging solution promises to revolutionise the new-build industry An innovative new electric car charge point is set to revolutionise the house building industry, saving time and money for developers. With the UK Government due to make it a requirement to introduce mandatory charge poin...
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Digital Twins to Decarbonize Buildings and create a real world Metaverse
Digital Twins to Decarbonize Buildings and create a real world Metaverse Digital Twins are forecast to form the essential building blocks of a Metaverse which connects the physical world with the virtual, enabling optimal urban decarbonization throughout a crucial decade in the Race to Zero. The cur...
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Philippine’s Customs adopt Hytera Body-Worn Camera Solution
Philippine’s Customs adopt Hytera Body-Worn Camera Solution The Philippine Bureau of Customs integrated Hytera Body-Worn Camera Solution to their daily operation to modernize and strengthen its enforcement and border protection capabilities, while at the same time further enhancing trade facil...
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Desktop Metal X-Series Additive Manufacturing Systems print Metals and Ceramics
Desktop Metal X-Series Additive Manufacturing Systems print Metals and Ceramics Desktop Metal, a global leader in additive manufacturing technologies for mass production, today announced the launch of the X-Series line of binder jet 3D printing systems for metal and ceramic powders in a wide range o...
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Wildfire AI Detection Pilot Program in Colorado uses N5 Sensor network
Wildfire AI Detection Pilot Program in Colorado uses N5 Sensor network With extreme weather and drought conditions, wildfires are intensifying and expected to impact areas not typically at risk according to a recent United Nations report. The worldwide risk of extraordinary wildfires is expected to...
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Effidence deploys fleet of EffiBOT robots to support automotive supplier Daimay
Effidence deploys fleet of EffiBOT robots to support automotive supplier Daimay In February 2020, the specialist in the design and manufacture of sun visors for the automotive industry turned to Effidence to complete its process. The aim of the solution: to convey parts from the storage area to the...
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Mandata Go TMS adds new functionality to support hauliers
Mandata Go TMS adds new functionality to support hauliers Mandata Group, the leading provider of transport management technology to the haulage industry, has introduced new functionality to its Go TMS platform to provide greater support to small- and medium-sized hauliers. Mandata Go was first launc...
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Smart City capabilities enhanced with Traffic-based analyses
Smart City capabilities enhanced with Traffic-based analyses Every day, hundreds of thousands of commuters across the country travel from houses, apartments and other residential spaces to commercial buildings — from offices and schools to gyms and grocery stores. These destinations, combined with t...
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Electric Truck Hydropower the perfect solution for trucking in mountainous regions
Electric Truck Hydropower the perfect solution for trucking in mountainous regions Mountain regions have a large potential for hydropower that cannot be harnessed effectively by conventional technologies. IIASA researcher Julian Hunt and an international team of researchers developed an innovative h...
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Saietta transforming Buses and Coaches into Zero-emissions vehicles
Saietta transforming Buses and Coaches into Zero-emissions vehicles SAIETTA Group plc, specialists in high-tech advanced e-mobility propulsion, is intensifying an important overhaul operation to transform existing high polluting diesel-engine-powered buses and coaches into clean, sustainable and zer...
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Targeting queue jumpers with WJ
Targeting queue jumpers with WJ Queue jumping is an ever present and increasing problem on the UK’s road network, whereby motorists wrongly utilise a traffic-free lane to cut in front of other road users. However, an innovative solution put in place by WJ in Northamptonshire could put an end to the...
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Investing in Electric Cars – Get in before it’s too late
Investing in Electric Cars – Get in before it’s too late The automotive industry is shifting towards electric vehicles (EVs) because they are environmentally friendly and rely on lithium-ion batteries rather than fossil fuels. What’s more, managing electric cars is more cost-effective th...
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Innovation Automotive announces the all new DFSK EC35 All-Electric Van
Innovation Automotive announces the all new DFSK EC35 All-Electric Van Innovation Automotive, the UK’s first multi-brand electric vehicle company, has today launched its debut vehicle, the DFSK EC35 all-electric van. The practical, capable and affordable EC35 is on sale for £20,999 + VAT OTR and is...
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Utility Trailer and Phillips Connect launch Utility Connect Advanced Trailer Telematics
Utility Trailer and Phillips Connect launch Utility Connect Advanced Trailer Telematics Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner® curtainsided trailers, is pleased to announ...
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Peterbilt Electric Trucks eligible for up to $150,000 CARB HVIP Voucher
Peterbilt Electric Trucks eligible for up to $150,000 CARB HVIP Voucher Peterbilt Motors Company announces its industry-leading line-up of electric vehicles are eligible for the 2022 Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (“HVIP”) by the California Air Resources...
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CEMEX invests in PartRunner on-demand Digital Delivery Solution
CEMEX invests in PartRunner on-demand Digital Delivery Solution CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V., and CEMEX’s open innovation and corporate venture unit, CEMEX Ventures, announced today their investment in PartRunner, an on-demand delivery platform for the construction and industrial sectors. This transaction...
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Your future car could be a Radar Antenna
Your future car could be a Radar Antenna Radar miniaturization is one of the key trends that IDTechEx has identified in “Automotive Radar 2022-2042”. There are several factors that are contributing towards this, such as moving from 24GHz to 77GHz which shrinks the antenna size. Or, transitioning fro...
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Perovskite Solar Cells pass damp-heat test
Perovskite Solar Cells pass damp-heat test As global sustainability and clean energy megatrends impact how we approach energy strategies toward a greener future for the planet, renewable technologies such as wind and solar are leading areas of focus for research. In the solar technology space, the e...
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Trimble announces Jobsite Connectivity Bundle links 3D Models and Data
Trimble announces Jobsite Connectivity Bundle links 3D Models and Data Trimble announced today the Trimble® Jobsite Connectivity Bundle, a software bundle that links 3D models and data across Trimble civil construction hardware and software solutions. The interoperability of the solutions provides f...
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Companies are getting ahead of Vehicle and Tool Theft, and Maintenance Concerns
Companies are getting ahead of Vehicle and Tool Theft, and Maintenance Concerns Construction theft has been a significant industry issue for years. However, with the recent COVID-19 pandemic, opportunistic thieves have been burglarizing construction sites at an even more astonishing rate. The Nation...
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Ecoppia 400MW Solar Project with Azure Power features Multiple Robotic Solutions
Ecoppia 400MW Solar Project with Azure Power features Multiple Robotic Solutions Ecoppia, world’s leader in robotic cleaning solutions for photovoltaic solar, announced today another significant milestone with first ever hybrid project of 400MW with renowned energy player, Azure Power. This complex...
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Custom imaging and deployment of SolidSense Edge Gateways streamlined
Custom imaging and deployment of SolidSense Edge Gateways streamlined SolidRun, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance edge computing solutions, today announced in collaboration with IoT.Bzh, an embedded open source software specialist, new Linux distributions available for SolidSe...
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New MIT technique uses AI to find anomalies hiding in massive datasets
New MIT technique uses AI to find anomalies hiding in massive datasets Identifying a malfunction in the nation’s power grid can be like trying to find a needle in an enormous haystack. Hundreds of thousands of interrelated sensors spread across the U.S. capture data on electric current, voltage, and...
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Interroll announces new Smart Pallet Mover to boost manufacturing logistics
Interroll announces new Smart Pallet Mover to boost manufacturing logistics It is not the performance of modern production machines but their material supply that promises the greatest potential for further productivity increases in industrial companies today. With the new Smart Pallet Mover, Interr...
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DHL investing $15m to Automate Warehousing with Boston Dynamics
DHL investing $15m to Automate Warehousing with Boston Dynamics DHL Supply Chain, the global and North American contract logistics leader within Deutsche Post DHL Group, today announced a $15 million investment in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, to furt...
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Manchester City Council selects Yotta Highways Asset Management System
Manchester City Council selects Yotta Highways Asset Management System Following an open procedure tender process, Manchester City Council has awarded Yotta, the leading global connected asset management and services provider, a contract worth more than £500,000, to provide it with a highways asset...
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Vehicle Diagnostics may be the cure to reduce Fleet Carbon Footprint
Vehicle Diagnostics may be the cure to reduce Fleet Carbon Footprint The takeaways from the Glasgow UN Climate Summit have never been clearer – drastic changes are imperative in industries of every kind if we are to mitigate the growing challenges of climate change. The transportation industry is cl...
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Artificial Intelligence enables hydropower smart planning across Amazon basin
Artificial Intelligence enables hydropower smart planning across Amazon basin An international team of researchers has for the first time demonstrated how artificial intelligence can be harnessed for sustainable hydropower development across the entire Amazon basin – stretching across South America....
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British Antarctic Survey puts Geotab Telematics Fleet Management solution to work
British Antarctic Survey puts Geotab Telematics Fleet Management solution to work Geotab Inc., a global leader in IoT and connected transportation today announced it is implementing a fleet management platform for British Antarctic Survey (BAS), an interdisciplinary research organisation with resear...
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EyeVi Technologies to rewrite the road maintenance playbook after $2m investment
EyeVi Technologies to rewrite the road maintenance playbook after $2m investment EyeVi Technologies, an AI-driven mapping technology start-up, has raised €1.8 million in a seed round led by ff Venture Capital, with the participation of RKKVC, Decacorn Capital, Iron Wolf Capital, Superangel, Spring C...
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Teledyne FLIR launches Conservator Subscription for AI Thermal Imaging development
Teledyne FLIR launches Conservator Subscription for AI Thermal Imaging development The data lifecycle management (DLM) application optimizes dataset development with access to an annotated infrared and visible library for neural network training and advanced model performance testing Teledyne FLIR t...
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Point of Rental expands into Canada
Point of Rental expands into Canada Point of Rental is taking its relationship with its Canadian users to the next level: The company is establishing an official on-the-ground presence in Canada. Ben Sinclair, who joined Point of Rental in 2019 after more than a decade of experience working at his f...
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MIT engineers plant-derived composite as tough as bone and hard as aluminium
MIT engineers plant-derived composite as tough as bone and hard as aluminium The strongest part of a tree lies not in its trunk or its sprawling roots, but in the walls of its microscopic cells. A single wood cell wall is constructed from fibres of cellulose — nature’s most abundant polymer, and th...
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Ouster won 110 Smart Infrastructure Signalling projects in 2021
Ouster won 110 Smart Infrastructure Signalling projects in 2021 Ouster, Inc., a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors, has announced that it was selected for 110 smart infrastructure projects in 2021, representing nearly 3,000 digital lidar OS sensors for initial deployments. The...
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Esri’s new book helps Public Safety Agencies get started with GIS Technology
Esri’s new book helps Public Safety Agencies get started with GIS Technology When a winter storm battered a major city in the southwestern US and left millions in the community without power or drinking water, emergency responders relied on geographic information system (GIS) technology to qui...
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SureCam connected Dashcam now includes LiveCheck for remote access telematics
SureCam connected Dashcam now includes LiveCheck for remote access telematics Fleet operators can now remotely access live video from their SureCam connected dash camera devices with SureCam LiveCheck. SureCam is one of the fastest growing video telematics providers in North America and Europe’s lea...
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Kane County DoT selects Iteris for Smart Mobility, Safety and Sustainability
Kane County DoT selects Iteris for Smart Mobility, Safety and Sustainability Iteris, Inc., a global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, has announced that it has been selected by the Kane County Department of Transportation (Kane County DOT) for a smart mobility, safety and sustainab...
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Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon developing Social Digital Twin Technology for Smart Cities
Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon developing Social Digital Twin Technology for Smart Cities Fujitsu Limited and Carnegie Mellon University researchers today announced the launch of collaborative research projects focused on the development of “Social Digital Twin” technology, with an emphasis on explorin...
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H3 Dynamics’ new Autonomous Drone Stations help to monitor Large Solar Farms
H3 Dynamics’ new Autonomous Drone Stations help to monitor Large Solar Farms H3 Dynamics is announcing a new Robots-as-a-service solution for autonomous solar farm monitoring in partnership with Sitemark, a specialist AI-analytics company from Belgium. The new partnership combines the DBX dron...
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Keysight and LG demonstrate 6G Radio at Korea Science and Technology Exhibition
Keysight and LG demonstrate 6G Radio at Korea Science and Technology Exhibition Keysight Technologies, Inc., a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, helped LG Electronics to demonstrate a 6G ra...
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Intel invests $1 Billion to drive adoption of disruptive technologies
Intel invests $1 Billion to drive adoption of disruptive technologies Intel today announced a new $1 billion fund to support early-stage start-ups and established companies building disruptive technologies for the foundry ecosystem. A collaboration between Intel Capital and Intel Foundry Services (I...
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Outsight wins 2022 LiDAR Leader Award for taking LiDAR to the next level
Outsight wins 2022 LiDAR Leader Award for taking LiDAR to the next level Outsight has received the 2022 LiDAR Leader Award for Outstanding Enterprise Achievement, presented by Geo Week and LiDAR Magazine within the framework of the 2022 Geo Week Awards. The Geo Week Awards is a central annual event...
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