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The industries being revolutionised by Smart Technologies
The industries being revolutionised by Smart Technologies When we think about rapid developments in terms of wireless technology, we often automatically assume it’s in regard to telecommunications. However, with so many alternative industries taking advantage of the offerings that wireless technolog...
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DJI introduces AGRAS T20 Drone for Agricultural Spraying
DJI introduces AGRAS T20 Drone for Agricultural Spraying DJI, the global leader in drone and camera technology, is again transforming farming with its latest agriculture drone, the DJI AGRAS T20. This durable, high-performance and intelligent precision agriculture spraying drone packs impressive fea...
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Mercedes−Benz vows to only source cobalt and lithium from certified mining sites
Mercedes−Benz vows to only source cobalt and lithium from certified mining sites The Mercedes-Benz electric offensive is a key component of the strategic focus “Ambition2039” and a prerequisite on the way to carbon neutrality. Responsibly mined and processed raw materials provide the fou...
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Camcon Auto and Drive System Design developing intelligent valve technology
Camcon Auto and Drive System Design developing intelligent valve technology Expert automotive engineering company, Camcon Auto, is delighted to announce Drive System Design (DSD) as its technology partner. The two companies are working together to further the development of advanced digital valvetra...
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Meet the all-electric Ford E-Transit Van
Meet the all-electric Ford E-Transit Van Ford, the world’s cargo van leader introduces the 2022 E-Transit van, a smart workhorse that will offer customers enhanced productivity enabled by its fully electric powertrain, software solutions, services and Pro Power Onboard options. “Ford is North Americ...
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Aebi Schmidt pushes ahead with autonomous solutions for airports
Aebi Schmidt pushes ahead with autonomous solutions for airports In order to push ahead with future technologies that are ground breaking for autonomous operations at the airport, Aebi Schmidt has introduced a three step approach, which surrenders standard systems in favour of individual clearance c...
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Sensata joins Charging Association to advance Car and truck Charging standards
Sensata joins Charging Association to advance Car and truck Charging standards Sensata Technologies, a leading provider of sensor-rich solutions that create insights for customers, today announced it has joined Charging Interface Initiative e.V. Association as a core member and commits to the advanc...
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Kar-go Delivery Bot begins contactless delivery trials to care homes in the UK
Kar-go Delivery Bot begins contactless delivery trials to care homes in the UK Kar-go, an autonomous delivery vehicle designed by British start-up, Academy of Robotics, becomes the first custom-built autonomous delivery vehicle to travel on the roads in the UK. Designed to offer a contact-free form...
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GSSI looks at GPR technology for locating underground utilities
GSSI looks at GPR technology for locating underground utilities Residential and commercial inspectors, plumbing and utility contractors, and electricians are finding the use of ground penetrating radar (GPR) provides a host of safety, efficiency and revenue benefits. Rather than relying solely on th...
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Esri launches ArcGIS Field Maps mobile app
Esri launches ArcGIS Field Maps mobile app Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, today announced the launch of the ArcGIS Field Maps mobile app. An all-in-one app that uses data-driven maps to help mobile workers collect and edit data, find information, plus report their real-time location...
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Has COVID-19 created an unexpected re-Routing for Future Mobility?
Has COVID-19 created an unexpected re-Routing for Future Mobility? For some time now, the future mobility vision – in which totally autonomous vehicles are an everyday reality and shared mobility services are widely adopted – has been heralded as the future of mass transport. However, as the ongoing...
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Desktop Metal launches Process Simulation Software for Metal Additive Manufacturing
Desktop Metal launches Process Simulation Software for Metal Additive Manufacturing Desktop Metal, a leader in mass production and turnkey additive manufacturing solutions, is launching Live Sinter™, a software solution designed to eliminate the trial and error required to achieve high-accura...
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ITS America Webinar focuses on Lidar and Pedestrian Safety
ITS America Webinar focuses on Lidar and Pedestrian Safety Velodyne Lidar has announced it is joining forces with the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) to produce a webinar that will explore how lidar technology can drive intelligent mobility in smart city applications. Wor...
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DOKA Citygate project highlights the potential of BIM and 3D
DOKA Citygate project highlights the potential of BIM and 3D One of Northern Europe’s tallest office buildings is rising into the sky in the Gårda district in Göteborg. The 144 metre high building will provide 42,000 square metres of office space over its 36 storeys. This project is unique for...
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Elistair unveils Orion 2 hexacopter long-endurance tethered drone
Elistair unveils Orion 2 hexacopter long-endurance tethered drone Elistair has announced the development of its new Orion 2 tethered unmanned system for military, government, and industry users. Unlike other multi-rotor drones, the Orion 2 hexacopter delivers round-the-clock surveillance for up to 2...
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Ultium Cells LLC seeking 1,100 new Team Members to power GM’s all-electric future
Ultium Cells LLC seeking 1,100 new Team Members to power GM’s all-electric future GM continues to advance toward an all-electric, zero-emissions future with the construction of its nearly 3 million-square-foot Ultium Cells LLC battery cell manufacturing facility in Lordstown. Ultium Cells LLC...
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New Ford technology helps drivers avoid blind-spot collisions
New Ford technology helps drivers avoid blind-spot collisions It’s a scenario many drivers will be familiar with: checking mirrors and surroundings before beginning a lane change only to find another vehicle has appeared behind or alongside – seemingly out of nowhere. Switching lanes is a routine ma...
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Volkswagen and Greece to establish ground-breaking mobility system on Astypalea
Volkswagen and Greece to establish ground-breaking mobility system on Astypalea The Volkswagen Group and Greece have agreed to establish a ground-breaking mobility system on the Mediterranean island of Astypalea. The current transport system on the island will transition to electric vehicles and ren...
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Italian Army assess Milrem Robotics autonomous THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle
Italian Army assess Milrem Robotics autonomous THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle The European leading robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics demonstrated their autonomous THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle to the Italian Army this week and launched a new program to assess and analyse the...
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HYBRiX hybrid drone achieves flight record of 10 hours 14 minutes
HYBRiX hybrid drone achieves flight record of 10 hours 14 minutes The inventor of hybrid drones is making history again with an impressive hovering flight of 10 hours and 14 minutes with their world leading fuel-electric multirotor HYBRiX. For this quest, Quaternium has partnered with the pioneer EF...
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Robotic Pothole Innovation plans to revolutionise road repairs
Robotic Pothole Innovation plans to revolutionise road repairs University spin out, Robotiz3d, is to begin developing the world’s first autonomous robot to patrol the streets in search of potholes, following successful private investment. This innovation is set to revolutionise the maintenance of UK...
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4 ways technology can solve simple problems in your construction company
4 ways technology can solve simple problems in your construction company Even in the most difficult conditions, the construction industry must march on. Its work is simply too important to be suspended for long. That isn’t to say that construction companies haven’t struggled somewhat in the era of C...
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Solid Oxide Fuel Cell research boosted with US Federal grants for Cummins
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell research boosted with US Federal grants for Cummins Cummins has received two federal grants totalling $4.6 million to advance commercialization of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology, which could play a critical role in helping commercial and industrial customers reduce the...
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GM Defense delivers US Army Infantry Squad Vehicle
GM Defense delivers US Army Infantry Squad Vehicle GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, is celebrating the first delivery of the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) – a light and agile all-terrain troop carrier intended to transport a nine-Soldier infantry squad and their equipment – to the U.S....
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Seventy years of the legendary Daimler-Benz Unimog
Seventy years of the legendary Daimler-Benz Unimog The 27th of October marked the 70th anniversary of the Unimog take-over by Daimler-Benz AG. This date thus marks the birth of the now legendary Mercedes-Benz Unimog, which has proven its strengths many hundreds of thousands of times. Following the s...
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Doosan Mobility Innovation receives DoT Approval for Hydrogen Tank for drones
Doosan Mobility Innovation receives DoT Approval for Hydrogen Tank for drones Doosan Mobility Innovation has announced their hydrogen cylinder tank, expertly created for their hydrogen powered drone solution, has received approval from the United States Department of Transportation (DoT). This achie...
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Renesas Extends RA Motor Controllers with AI-based predictive maintenance
Renesas Extends RA Motor Controllers with AI-based predictive maintenance Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the extension of its microcontroller (MCU) portfolio designed for motor control applications targeting smart homes, indus...
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Getac brings integrated LiFi to Rugged Mobile Computers
Getac brings integrated LiFi to Rugged Mobile Computers Getac has announced that it is bringing integrated LiFi technology powered by pureLiFi to the rugged market for the first time. The announcement means customers across a wide range of professional sectors will soon be able to enjoy the benefits...
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Locomation completes on-road Autonomous Trucking technology pilot
Locomation completes on-road Autonomous Trucking technology pilot Locomation has announced the successful completion of an on-road pilot program intended to showcase autonomous trucking technology for the SmartBelt Coalition (SBC), a collaboration of five transportation agencies and seven research a...
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Autonomous Trucking initiative welcomed at AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone
Autonomous Trucking initiative welcomed at AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone Hillwood has announced that TuSimple, a global self-driving technology company with a focus on heavy-duty trucks, has secured property in AllianceTexas’ Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ) in north Fort Worth. The MIZ was l...
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Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics partner with Luminar to develop Automated Trucking
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics partner with Luminar to develop Automated Trucking Luminar Technologies, a leader in automotive lidar hardware and software technology, and the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Daimler Truck AG announced a strategic partnership to enable highly automa...
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Hercules Electric Mobility takes on Worksport TerraVis Solar Truck Bed Tonneau
Hercules Electric Mobility takes on Worksport TerraVis Solar Truck Bed Tonneau Worksport has signed an agreement with Hercules Electric Mobility Inc., from Detroit, Michigan, for Worksport’s groundbreaking TerraVis™ tonneau cover solar charging system to become the Tier One OEM supply partner...
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Kar-go Delivery Bot approved for use on British roads
Kar-go Delivery Bot approved for use on British roads Britain’s first custom-built vehicle, designed for autonomous delivery on the roads took a giant leap forward as the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has inspected and approved the core Kar-go vehicle as a roadworthy vehicle, pending th...
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State of the art Underwater Survey Robot completes successful trials
State of the art Underwater Survey Robot completes successful trials A State of the art underwater survey robot being developed by a collaboration of companies from across the UK is on schedule for completion next spring after a successful first demonstration. Forth Engineering in Cumbria hosted Dro...
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Kia Motors developing new military standard combat vehicles
Kia Motors developing new military standard combat vehicles Kia Motors Corporation has today revealed its plans for the development of a new standard platform for next-generation military vehicles, strengthening the company’s capabilities in future military projects. Kia Motors plans to start manufa...
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Createc developing new radar system for the marine industry
Createc developing new radar system for the marine industry A NEW radar system to help the marine industry safely navigate is being developed by a pioneering business. Createc, which has a worldwide reputation for providing imaging, sensors and robotics solutions to a range of sectors including defe...
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AirCar passes flight tests in Slovakia
AirCar passes flight tests in Slovakia AirCar is the latest generation flying car that transforms from road vehicle into air vehicle in less than 3-minutes. Useful for leisure and self-driving journeys, and also as a commercial taxi service, the dual mode transformation vehicle can go from driving t...
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Continental expands into LiDAR Technology with investment in AEye
Continental expands into LiDAR Technology with investment in AEye Technology company Continental is further strengthening its LiDAR sensor portfolio through a minority investment in LiDAR pioneer AEye, Inc. Continental has accumulated over 20 years of expertise in LiDAR sensors alone. AEye, located...
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Taoglas unveils new compact GNSS Antennas for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics
Taoglas unveils new compact GNSS Antennas for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics Taoglas today unveiled its new active, multiband GNSS antennas, the MagmaX2 AA.200 and Colosseum X XAHP.50. Both engineered for use in applications that require critical high-accuracy positioning and timing applications,...
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Movandi launches indoor Smart 5G Extender Repeater
Movandi launches indoor Smart 5G Extender Repeater Movandi, a leader in new 5G millimetre wave (mmWave) networks, today announced the deployment of a 5G extender indoor smart repeater built on Movandi’s innovative BeamXR mmWave technology. Movandi’s BeamXR is the industry’s first smart active repeat...
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Esri UK partners with Heliguy for end-to-end drone solution for AEC industry
Esri UK partners with Heliguy for end-to-end drone solution for AEC industry Esri UK today announced a new partnership with drone specialists Heliguy to complete its end-to-end drone solution designed for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. The final piece in Esri UK’s s...
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Practical uses for industrial IoT
Practical uses for industrial IoT The possibilities for implementing Internet of Things (IoT) are only limited by our imagination. To serve as inspiration, we’ve rounded up some of the most common industrial use cases today, as well as those we are likely to see more of in the near future. Predictiv...
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Jaguar Land Rover using aerospace technology to develop lightweight vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover using aerospace technology to develop lightweight vehicles Jaguar Land Rover is taking part in pioneering research trials to test the capability of advanced lightweight metals and composites to be used in future vehicles. As part of a two-year project, the company will use technolo...
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Study warns companies are underestimating the Ethical Challenges of AI
Study warns companies are underestimating the Ethical Challenges of AI NTT DATA Services, a digital business and IT services leader, today announced the results of a new study with Oxford Economics that assesses progress, concerns and use cases for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation. The st...
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Velodyne Lidar white paper calls for action to improve Pedestrian Safety
Velodyne Lidar white paper calls for action to improve Pedestrian Safety Velodyne Lidar has published a white paper that calls for independent performance testing of driver assistance systems to be expanded to include dark night-time scenarios. The change would address a gap in current testing proto...
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Trimble and Boston Dynamics partner up for Autonomous Robots in Construction
Trimble and Boston Dynamics partner up for Autonomous Robots in Construction Trimble and Boston Dynamics announced today a strategic alliance to integrate a variety of construction data collection technologies with Boston Dynamics’ Spot® robot platform. The jointly-developed solution will combine th...
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DJI announces DJI Pocket 2 – smallest stabilised Mini 4K Camera
DJI announces DJI Pocket 2 – smallest stabilised Mini 4K Camera DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today sets a new standard with its most powerful and portable stabilised mini camera – DJI Pocket 2. The second iteration of the highly popular Osmo Pocket,...
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Best practice for Automated Lane Keeping Regulations
Best practice for Automated Lane Keeping Regulations With less than six months until the new UN regulations on Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) are enabled, automakers are preparing for a new ‘common rulebook’ for Level 3 automation of vehicles. But with an international standard for functional...
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ASTM to host virtual panel discussion on Exoskeleton standards
ASTM to host virtual panel discussion on Exoskeleton standards The ASTM International Exo Technology Center of Excellence is hosting a virtual panel discussion on Exoskeletons: Considerations When Deciding to Use Them as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be held virtually on November 19, 2020....
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GM unveils Factory ZERO in Detroit for an all-electric future
GM unveils Factory ZERO in Detroit for an all-electric future General Motors has today announced its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center will be known as Factory ZERO, reconfigured to an all-electric vehicle assembly plant. The name Factory ZERO reflects the significance of this facility in advancing...
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Renesas announces 2nd Generation IoT Smart Power and Multiphase Controllers
Renesas announces 2nd Generation IoT Smart Power and Multiphase Controllers Renesas Electronics today announced its 2nd generation of 15 new digital multiphase controllers and six smart power stages that support 10A up to 1000A+ digital computing loads for advanced CPUs, FPGAs, GPUs and artificial i...
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DJI unveils first integrated Lidar Drone and full-frame cameras for Aerial Surveying
DJI unveils first integrated Lidar Drone and full-frame cameras for Aerial Surveying DJI a world leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today unveiled at INTERGEO, two new payload solutions for its flagship commercial drone platform Matrice 300 RTK, destined to serve the most deman...
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StreetLight Data and Ford Mobility provide leading Traffic Safety Solutions
StreetLight Data and Ford Mobility provide leading Traffic Safety Solutions StreetLight Data, a leader in Big Data analytics for mobility, and Ford Mobility, Ford Motor Company’s subsidiary dedicated to solving the world’s most pressing mobility issues, today announced their collaboration to provide...
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Geotab and MercedesBenz Connectivity Services offer fleet integrated telematics solution
Geotab and Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services offer fleet integrated telematics solution Underscoring its continued commitment to innovation and delivering turnkey telematics solutions, Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, today announced the availability of the Geotab and M...
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World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology agenda announced by Velodyne Lidar
World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology agenda announced by Velodyne Lidar Velodyne Lidar today announced the agenda for the third annual World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology (WSS) that will address vehicle autonomy and advanced driver assistance systems on roadways and in communities....
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Sarcos Defense wins US Navy contract for Guardian DX Teleoperated Robotic System
Sarcos Defense wins US Navy contract for Guardian DX Teleoperated Robotic System Sarcos Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarcos Robotics, today announced that the company has been awarded a contract by the Office of Naval Research to develop a remote-controlled variant of the upper-body of the...
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UK Trucking companies excited about the arrival of Autonomous Trucks
UK Trucking companies excited about the arrival of Autonomous Trucks Autonomous trucks may have been dismissed as a pipe dream a few years ago, but now, the dream is getting closer to becoming a reality, with car manufacturing giant Volkswagen recently securing a deal with self-driving truck start-u...
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Velodyne Lidar and Baidu announces 3 year agreement for its Alpha Prime lidar sensors
Velodyne Lidar and Baidu announces 3 year agreement for its Alpha Prime lidar sensors Velodyne Lidar today announced a three-year sales agreement with Baidu for its Alpha Prime™ lidar sensors. The Alpha Prime sensors will be utilized for autonomous applications. Velodyne’s low-cost, hig...
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Fortress UAV releases Drone Field Repair Kits for Enterprise Drone Operators
Fortress UAV releases Drone Field Repair Kits for Enterprise Drone Operators Fortress UAV, the leader in UAS maintenance and deployment services based in Plano, Texas, is now offering a Drone Field Repair Kit to their available products for public purchase. The Drone Field Repair Kit will serve as a...
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Allison Transmission launches eGen Power Electric Axles for trucks
Allison Transmission launches eGen Power Electric Axles for trucks Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions and a supplier of commercial vehicle propulsion solutions, including electric hybrid and fully electric propulsion systems,...
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MakerBot expands Composite Materials for 3d Printing with Nylon 12 Carbon Fibre
MakerBot expands Composite Materials for 3d Printing with Nylon 12 Carbon Fibre MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing has announced the expansion of its materials offering with Nylon 12 Carbon Fibre, adding another composite to the company’s growing materials portfolio. The MakerBot® Nylon 12 Car...
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Geotab application integrates telematics data into SAP software systems
Geotab application integrates telematics data into SAP software systems Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, today announced that a new integration application specifically created for SAP software users to enable access to fleet analytics and vehicle maintenance data insight...
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Robotic Research demonstrates Platooning for US Army Ground Autonomy Program
Robotic Research demonstrates Platooning for US Army Ground Autonomy Program Robotic Research LLC, one of the world’s leading autonomous technology providers, has announced it has added Retrotraverse to its AutoDrive-M autonomy kit. This autonomy kit is equipped on the U.S. Army’s Palettized Load Sy...
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3D printed titanium components critical for Boom Supersonic XB-1 Aircraft
3D printed titanium components critical for Boom Supersonic XB-1 Aircraft VELO3D, an innovator in digital manufacturing, today announced that Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft includes 21 flight hardware components that were manufactured by VELO3D’s Sapphire 3D metal printer. Unveiled at Boom’s hangar...
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Epic Games introduces Unreal Engine Human-Machine Interface for vehicles
Epic Games introduces Unreal Engine Human-Machine Interface for vehicles Epic Games today announced a new HMI initiative to enable the creation of automotive infotainment and digital cockpit experiences. Additionally, General Motors’ soon-to-be-revealed GMC HUMMER EV will be the first vehicle to use...
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Renault Trucks announces sale of all-electric DZE Trucks in UK
Renault Trucks announces sale of all-electric DZE Trucks in UK Marking a milestone in the transformation of urban transport, Renault Trucks is delighted to partner with two of the UK’s leading brands in announcing the sale of its first two 100% electric medium duty vehicles. Warburtons, the UK’s lar...
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