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Velodyne Lidar the official LiDAR sensor provider for ROBORACE Autonomous Racing Series
Velodyne Lidar the official LiDAR sensor provider for ROBORACE Autonomous Racing Series Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced ROBORACE, the world’s first autonomous car racing series, has selected Velodyne as the official lidar sensor provider in its next generation vehicles. ROBORACE will use Velody...
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FedEx takes delivery of their first Electric Delivery Vehicles from BrightDrop
FedEx takes delivery of their first Electric Delivery Vehicles from BrightDrop FedEx Corp. today received its first five of an order of 500 electric Light Commercial Vehicles (eLCVs) from BrightDrop, the new electric delivery and logistics business from General Motors (GM). The introduction of Brigh...
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Leica Geosystems partners with Xwatch Safety Solutions for global excavator safety
Leica Geosystems partners with Xwatch Safety Solutions for global excavator safety Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced an integration partnership with Xwatch Safety Solutions Ltd, a UK based manufacturer for safety solutions, to transform jobsite safety by interconnecting excavator he...
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How connectivity technology is improving logistics communications
How connectivity technology is improving logistics communications Logistics is an ever-evolving area that is constantly under the microscope for how it can be optimised and improved to ensure goods and services are readily available. One area that can take advantage of the multitude of technological...
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A pre-integrated GNSS/INS solution delivers more value
A pre-integrated GNSS/INS solution delivers more value For navigation and control of any robotic or autonomous outdoor system, GNSS/INS (Inertial Navigation System) is a key component. Inevitably the question arises: should you build your own custom solution or integrate an available GNSS/INS as a s...
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Seequent acquires Advanced Resources and Risk Technology (AR2Tech)
Seequent acquires Advanced Resources and Risk Technology (AR2Tech) Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that its Seequent business unit has acquired Denver-based Advanced Resources and Risk Technology, LLC (AR2Tech), a developer of geostatis...
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Dremel unveils the first Brushless Smart Connected Bluetooth Rotary Tool
Dremel unveils the first Brushless Smart Connected Bluetooth Rotary Tool As part of a new cordless line-up that is revolutionizing rotary tools, Dremel is upping the game with the introduction of the world’s first Brushless Smart Rotary Tool, the new flagship model 8260. As a leader in the rotary to...
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Tampere University Hub in Finland developing their first System-on-Chip
Tampere University Hub in Finland developing their first System-on-Chip The first System on Chip (SoC) developed by the Finnish SoC Hub consortium has been taped out. The project partners will focus next on improving the design, automation and performance of the SoC. The first of the three chips to...
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Intel research will extend Moore’s Law beyond 2025
Intel research will extend Moore’s Law beyond 2025 In its relentless pursuit of Moore’s Law, Intel is unveiling key packaging, transistor and quantum physics breakthroughs fundamental to advancing and accelerating computing well into the next decade. At IEEE International Electron Devices Meet...
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Sygic launches Professional GPS Navigation on the Geotab Marketplace
Sygic launches Professional GPS Navigation on the Geotab Marketplace Geotab Inc., a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, has announced a partnership with Sygic, a global leader in GPS navigation solutions, to provide customers with offline GPS navigation and route planning for trucks a...
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Pony.ai has begun Autonomous Vehicle trials on Public Roads in Shenzhen
Pony.ai has begun Autonomous Vehicle trials on Public Roads in Shenzhen Pony.ai, a leading global autonomous driving technology company, announced it has received a permit to conduct road tests in Shenzhen. This permission enables Pony.ai to begin public road testing in Shenzhen, marking a significa...
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Iteris awarded $4.5m Smart Mobility Contract by Orange County
Iteris awarded $4.5m Smart Mobility Contract by Orange County Iteris, Inc., the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a $4.5 million contract from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for a regional smart mobility, safety and...
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Heliogen Robot lowers costs of full-scale Concentrated Solar Plants
Heliogen Robot lowers costs of full-scale Concentrated Solar Plants Heliogen, a leading provider of AI-enabled concentrated solar power, today announced a new technological breakthrough in the production of low-cost renewable energy. In field tests at Heliogen’s Lancaster, California facility, the C...
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Tritium ground-breaking EV Fast Chargers designed for cost-effective deployment
Tritium ground-breaking EV Fast Chargers designed for cost-effective deployment Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd., a leading global developer and manufacturer of direct current (“DC”) fast charging technology for electric vehicles (“EVs”), today unveiled the PKM, the Company’s new architecture and line of f...
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RealWear announces Navigator 500 Assisted-Reality Wearable for Frontline Workers
RealWear announces Navigator 500 Assisted-Reality Wearable for Frontline Workers RealWear, the leading provider of assisted reality solutions for frontline industrial workers, today unveiled RealWear Navigator™ 500, the next generation of the company’s industrial-strength wearables. Building...
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Sodium battery technology paving the way for a faster, better and stronger future
Sodium battery technology paving the way for a faster, better and stronger future A collaborative research group from The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new sodium-based battery material that is more stable, can recharge as quickly as a traditional lithium-ion battery and, perhaps m...
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MIT computational simulator speeds up development of new solar cells
MIT computational simulator speeds up development of new solar cells In the ongoing race to develop ever-better materials and configurations for solar cells, there are many variables that can be adjusted to try to improve performance, including material type, thickness, and geometric arrangement. De...
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Trimble GNSS Base Station improves satellite tracking for remote operations
Trimble GNSS Base Station improves satellite tracking for remote operations Trimble introduced today the Trimble®R750 GNSS Modular Receiver, a connected base station for use in civil construction, geospatial and agricultural applications. The R750 provides improved base station performance, giving c...
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Point One Navigation and Quectel deliver location precision to Robotics and Agriculture
Point One Navigation and Quectel deliver location precision to Robotics and Agriculture Point One Navigation, a leader in precision location technology, and Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global supplier of IOT modules and antennas, today announced the LG69T-AM, the latest addition to the LG69T GNSS...
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New SolidRun System on Module solution fast tracks Industrial IoT and Robotics
New SolidRun System on Module solution fast tracks Industrial IoT and Robotics SolidRun, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance System on Module (SOM) solutions, Single Board Computers (SBC) and network edge solutions, today announces its new SOM powered by the AM64x processor fami...
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Parkopedia launches Park and Charge to unify public EV charging
Parkopedia launches Park and Charge to unify public EV charging The EV industry continues to grow substantially, and automakers are under pressure to provide solutions for the many pain points EV drivers are currently experiencing when trying to utilise global public charging infrastructure. In resp...
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The future is touchless with gesture control powered by Radar and tinyML
The future is touchless with gesture control powered by Radar and tinyML As the pandemic has swept over the world, gesture control and touchless user interfaces have become a hot topic. Both provide the ability to interact with devices without physically touching them. In addition to rising hygiene...
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BAE Systems and Meritor partner to drive integrated electrics for industrial vehicles
BAE Systems and Meritor partner to drive integrated electrics for industrial vehicles BAE Systems, a leader in electric propulsion, is collaborating with Meritor, Inc., a supplier of electric powertrain technology, to offer technology solutions for heavy-duty platforms in the industrial and defence...
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SiLC unveils chip-integrated FMCW LiDAR Sensor
SiLC unveils chip-integrated FMCW LiDAR Sensor Today, SiLC Technologies, Inc. (SiLC) announces the launch of its powerful, compact vision sensor delivering coherent vision and chip-scale integration to the broader market. The new Eyeonic™ Vision Sensor takes LiDAR to a new level of performanc...
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Iteris and Continental unveil V2X enabled Smart Mobility Infrastructure solutions
Iteris and Continental unveil V2X enabled Smart Mobility Infrastructure solutions Iteris, Inc., the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, and global mobility supplier Continental today announced the launch of Vantage Fusion™, a hybrid traffic detection system that enables...
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How Hauliers can cope with high demand over Christmas
How Hauliers can cope with high demand over Christmas The Christmas rush is something hauliers anticipate every year. But it’s going to be felt more acutely this year with the additional pressures of a driver shortage and Brexit affecting the supply of some goods. The haulage sector is set to experi...
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Avalue releases high-performance SLP-WHG slot PC with EtherCAT
Avalue releases high-performance SLP-WHG slot PC with EtherCAT Avalue Technology Inc., a global industrial PC solution provider has launched its SLP-WHG: a new high performance Slot PC solution with EtherCAT. Manufacturers are constantly seeking improvements to production efficiency, and a new way t...
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US pioneer Volta enters the European Electric Vehicle Charging market
US pioneer Volta enters the European Electric Vehicle Charging market Volta Inc., the industry leader in commerce-centric electric vehicle charging, announced its expansion into the European market, with an initial focus on Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France. The announcement was made today a...
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Intel to take Mobileye public in the United States
Intel to take Mobileye public in the United States With the full support of Intel’s board of directors, Intel today announced its intention to take Mobileye public in the United States in mid-2022 via an initial public offering (IPO) of newly issued Mobileye stock. The move will unlock the value of...
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Three Digital Transformation trends in the Infrastructure Industry
Three Digital Transformation trends in the Infrastructure Industry Years ago, the construction industry was all about man, material, and machinery. However, thanks to technological advancements, the sector is no longer what it once was. Once upon a time, men had to rely on their strength to toil in...
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Toyoda Gosei has developed full-colour LED vehicle interior lamps
Toyoda Gosei has developed full-colour LED vehicle interior lamps Toyoda Gosei has developed full colour LED lamps that infuse vehicle interiors with coloured light. The hue can be changed freely from among 64 colours to suit the user’s mood and respond in various other ways to individual preference...
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Continental’s Concrete to Cloud technology showcased at ITS America 2021
Continental’s Concrete to Cloud technology showcased at ITS America 2021 Continental will display technology innovations from the concrete to the cloud at the ITS America 2021 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, which runs from December 7-10. The technology company will show how it is...
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Iteris wins $1.4m Smart Mobility contract to support Florida DoT
Iteris wins $1.4m Smart Mobility contract to support Florida DoT Iteris, Inc., the global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, has announced that it has been awarded a $1.4 million task order from Metric Engineering to support the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a regi...
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ElectReon brings Wireless Inductive EV Charging to the Arena of the Future in Italy
ElectReon brings Wireless Inductive EV Charging to the Arena of the Future in Italy ElectReon, the leading provider of inductive in-road charging technology for commercial and passenger electric vehicles, announced the launch of the “Arena of the Future” project in Brescia, Italy where the com...
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Orbital Insight now integrates with Esri ArcGIS Platform
Orbital Insight now integrates with Esri ArcGIS Platform Orbital Insight’s fusion of multi-sensor geospatial data and state-of-the-art algorithms has been helping customers address critical concerns for years—from determining the flow of container ship traffic amid unprecedented supply chain d...
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Eaton technology helping Truck manufacturers meet new Chinese Emissions Regulations
Eaton technology helping Truck manufacturers meet new Chinese Emissions Regulations Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group has introduced a complete portfolio of variable valve actuation (VVA) technologies to help commercial vehicle manufacturers meet forthcoming emissions...
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Cincoze releases rugged DI-1100 high-performance power-saving Industrial Computer
Cincoze releases rugged DI-1100 high-performance power-saving Industrial Computer Rugged embedded computer brand Cincoze launched the DI-1100 series in the DIAMOND product line. Equipped with Intel® Core™ Whiskey Lake-U CPUs, they provide high-performance and ultra-low power consumption 15W T...
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Quantum materials promise a safer, wealthier and healthier world
Quantum materials promise a safer, wealthier and healthier world The University of Adelaide has launched its Quantum Materials strategy with its focus on cutting-edge fundamental research and delivering new quantum-enabled technologies for a safer, wealthier and healthier world. Quantum materials we...
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Trial with See.Sense uses Dott e-scooters to measure road quality
Trial with See.Sense uses Dott e-scooters to measure road quality Dott has successfully completed a trial with cycling technology firm See.Sense to show how its e-scooters can be used to improve road safety for all micro-mobility users. A number of Dott’s fleet were fitted with sensors from See.Sens...
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IDTechEx explores 2021’s most Advanced Materials
IDTechEx explores 2021’s most Advanced Materials With the pandemic still raging, supply chain disruptions, the chip shortage, climate catastrophes, and geopolitical turbulence, it is safe to say 2021 has not been smooth sailing. The materials and chemical sector provides the backbone of every...
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The old Car Jump Study physics problem
The old Car Jump Study physics problem Many introductory physics courses present students with a theoretical scenario for an assignment. If an automobile is moving at a steady speed over a hill in the shape of a vertical circular arc, what is the maximum speed it can attain without losing contact wi...
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Ultrabright X-rays can give ultrathin solar cells a boost
Ultrabright X-rays can give ultrathin solar cells a boost Using the Advanced Photon Source’s ultrabright X-rays, researchers have determined that sunlight itself can improve the efficiency of 2D materials used to collect solar energy. A team of researchers led by Rice University has achieved a new b...
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Jade helps Pallet Network mobilise forklift trucks with Panasonic TOUGHBOOK tablets
Jade helps Pallet Network mobilise forklift trucks with Panasonic TOUGHBOOK tablets Jade Solutions has helped The Pallet Network mobilise its forklift trucks with Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Android tablets helping to improve productivity and customer service in the competitive logistics industry. “We had a...
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Darwin launches autonomous passenger shuttle trial service in Oxfordshire
Darwin launches autonomous passenger shuttle trial service in Oxfordshire A fully autonomous passenger shuttle service began trials on UK roads today, Science Minister George Freeman has announced. The new service is being trialled by Darwin Innovation Group, with support from ESA and the UK Space A...
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Vivacity Labs look at the future of our roads with 3 predictions for 2022
Vivacity Labs look at the future of our roads with 3 predictions for 2022 2022 will be a defining year for the future of travel. The last two years have seen travel modes and patterns shifting and fluctuating in response to societal changes, new behaviours and policy initiatives. It’s made us recons...
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How Machine Learning actually works
How Machine Learning actually works Over the last few years, machine learning has gained traction at an increasing rate, with more and more businesses adopting machine learning into their day-to-day processes. In recent years, machine learning is gaining more and more popularity, but what exactly is...
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GROB Systems announces modular and flexible Electric Powertrain Solutions
GROB Systems announces modular and flexible Electric Powertrain Solutions GROB Systems, a global leader in the development of manufacturing systems and machine tools, announces the availability of its modular, flexible, and scalable electric powertrain solutions. With many years of experience in ele...
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New version of Enscape offers dynamic real-time visualization and streamlined workflows
New version of Enscape offers dynamic real-time visualization and streamlined workflows Enscape, a leading provider of real-time visualization, 3D rendering, and virtual reality technology for the global AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry, today announced that transforming BI...
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Skyjack’s Elevate Telematics outsmarts the criminals
Skyjack’s Elevate Telematics outsmarts the criminals Skyjack recently helped Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) locate and recover stolen Skyjack machines with the help of ELEVATE telematics. In October, customers in the U.S. informed Skyjack that their scheduled machine orders...
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Teletrac Navman awarded Telematics contract with Associated British Ports
Teletrac Navman awarded Telematics contract with Associated British Ports Teletrac Navman, a global market leader in telematics technology, has secured a contract with Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Southampton. As the UK’s leading port operator, with a network of 21 ports, ABP handles arou...
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Ritchie Bros. new online tool provides access to millions of heavy equipment sales prices
Ritchie Bros. new online tool provides access to millions of heavy equipment sales prices A 20 ton excavator with 8,000 hours on the clock. The eight year old skidsteer loader you’re looking to sell. Or that truck tractor you’ll need to replace soon. How much would they sell for in today’s market? W...
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Jenoptik calls for technology to enforce mobile and seatbelt use
Jenoptik calls for technology to enforce mobile and seatbelt use A Director of leading enforcement technology company Jenoptik is welcoming the Government’s tightening of laws around using a handheld phone whilst driving, and says proven solutions exist to enforce the rules automatically. Geoff Coll...
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5G edge computing rail antenna launched by HUBER+SUHNER and McLaren Applied
5G edge computing rail antenna launched by HUBER+SUHNER and McLaren Applied Now enabling 5G applications to run on trains, the HUBER+SUHNER SENCITY® Rail ACTIVE Rooftop antenna is the first-of-its-kind rail antenna that contains an embedded radio and compute module to offer increased data throughput...
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Improving the UK’s infrastructure with Highways in the sky
Improving the UK’s infrastructure with Highways in the sky The country’s shortage of HGV drivers highlights the need to reimagine how we move goods across the UK. The world is on the cusp of a revolution in aviation, as the implementation of electric and autonomous flight gives us a unique opp...
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XYZ Reality releases The Atom engineering-grade Augmented Reality platform
XYZ Reality releases The Atom engineering-grade Augmented Reality platform XYZ Reality, the transformational construction technology company behind Holosite, the world’s first Engineering-Grade Augmented Reality platform, today announces its worldwide commercial launch and the reveal of its ground-b...
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Topcon technology brings race track back to life at Porsche’s new Experience Centre
Topcon technology brings race track back to life at Porsche’s new Experience Centre The Autodromo di Franciacorta is a race track in Castrezzato, Italy, which has hosted a variety of prestigious motorsport events throughout the years and most recently, the Porsche Festival in October 2021. In...
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B2W Software hosting in-person User Conference February 6-8 2022 in California
B2W Software hosting in-person User Conference February 6-8 2022 in California B2W Software, a leading provider of software for heavy construction, today announced the agenda for Make Work Flow, the company’s 2022 User Conference. Following a highly successful online program in 2021, this 21st annua...
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Boat owners measuring coastal Plastic Pollution globally with DJI drones
Boat owners measuring coastal Plastic Pollution globally with DJI drones DJI, AnimaMundi Ocean Data Solutions and Lagoon are using drones to build the world’s first comprehensive database of plastic waste on coastlines, to build the first comprehensive global database on plastic waste on our c...
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Mapping the Smart Factory future with AI Automatic Error Detection and Diagnostics
Mapping the Smart Factory future with AI Automatic Error Detection and Diagnostics In predictive maintenance, the most critical factor that safeguards against machine downtime is early detection and remediation. Futuremain from Korea is the only predictive solution provider in the country that can d...
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Sandia Gamma Ray Lab develops remote high-voltage measurement sensor
Sandia Gamma Ray Lab develops remote high-voltage measurement sensor Ever since the first human placed a bare hand on an uninsulated electric line, people have refrained from personally testing energetic materials. Even meters made of metal can melt at high voltages. Now, using a crystal smaller tha...
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Acoustic waves may be able to filter microplastic from polluted water
Acoustic waves may be able to filter microplastic from polluted water Microplastics are released into the environment by cosmetics, clothing, and industrial processes or from larger plastic products as they break down naturally. The pollutants eventually find their way into rivers and oceans, posing...
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Komatsu targets unmanned Lunar construction innovations
Komatsu targets unmanned Lunar construction innovations Komatsu has been selected for the “Space Unmanned Construction Innovation Technology Development Promotion Project” with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Japan that was launched in July this year as par...
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Telefónica Tech joins Ferrovial initiative to develop smart 5G highways
Telefónica Tech joins Ferrovial initiative to develop smart 5G highways Ferrovial has reached an agreement for Telefónica Tech, Telefónica’s digital business unit, to join AIVIA Orchestrated Connected Corridors, an initiative to develop smart 5G highways with advanced oversight, sensorization and si...
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National Highways new digital system will help keep motorists better informed
National Highways new digital system will help keep motorists better informed National Highways is reaching for the skies with a new digital infrastructure that will help keep roads moving and give drivers round-the-clock real-time traffic information. New technology is being introduced into Nationa...
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The future of safe integration of ADAS technology in US fleets
The future of safe integration of ADAS technology in US fleets Every year, more than 37,000 people die on US roads and 94 percent of those accidents are results of human error. The ongoing conversations around the integration of autonomous vehicles (AVs) has identified problems that need to be addre...
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Epicor BisTrack streamlines operations with Geotab, Buildxact and Epicor ECM
Epicor BisTrack streamlines operations with Geotab, Buildxact and Epicor ECM Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, today announced two new strategic independent software vendor (ISV) partnerships with Geotab and Buildxact. The direct integration...
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