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SCRAPER for remote control of construction machines via augmented reality at Intermat
SCRAPER for remote control of construction machines via augmented reality at Intermat DIGGER DTR has designed and produced machines for use in the most dangerous and exposed areas of the world for the past 20 years and in almost 15 countries. Their priorities are the safety of the operators and the...
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Optimise your car park to remove stress and help drivers find every last space
Optimise your car park to remove stress and help drivers find every last space UK drivers spend an astonishing average of four days a year looking for a parking spot and more than half of UK drivers report suffering stress as a result of not being able to park according to a recent survey. In ...
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Trace Software will be showcasing their engineering software at NAPEC in Algeria
Trace Software will be showcasing their engineering software at NAPEC in Algeria Trace Software International, the innovative company committed to the development of software solutions for the engineering industry since 1987, is thrilled to announce that will exhibit at the 8th North Africa Petroleu...
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MIT develops depth-sensing imaging system that can peer through fog
MIT develops depth-sensing imaging system that can peer through fog MIT researchers have developed a system that can produce images of objects shrouded by fog so thick that human vision can’t penetrate it. It can also gauge the objects’ distance. An inability to handle misty driving conditions has b...
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BIRAL returns to Intermet Asia in Singapore
BIRAL returns to Intermet Asia in Singapore Meteorological specialists, Biral is attending the InterMet Asia show in Singapore next month to showcase its new and popular meteorological products. Biral’s Marketing Director, Nathan Neal, will be at the show demonstrating a wide variety of meteorologic...
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Max Fordham’s SoundSpace makes a noise about the importance of acoustic design
Max Fordham’s SoundSpace makes a noise about the importance of acoustic design It is essential for engineers and architects to demonstrate how a project will look to a client before building gets underway. As well as being an intrinsic part of the design process, technology makes it possible...
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MIT research into seismic imaging could map the interior structures of the Earth
MIT research into seismic imaging could map the interior structures of the Earth When an earthquake strikes, nearby seismometers pick up its vibrations in the form of seismic waves. In addition to revealing the epicenter of a quake, seismic waves can give scientists a way to map the interior structu...
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Cruise Control: Better transportation through seasonal and hyperlocal weather forecasts
Cruise Control: Better transportation through seasonal and hyperlocal weather forecasts For freight and logistics firms, the spring and summer months might not have the hazards of black ice and snow, but dangers are still a very present part of the safety and efficiency discussion. Severe storms, po...
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Volvo Buses has sold 4,000 electrified buses
Volvo Buses has sold 4,000 electrified buses Volvo Buses has now sold more than 4000 electrified Volvo buses to customers the world over. The latest order is for 90 hybrid buses from Brussels. Volvo Buses is one of the world´s leading developers of electric and hybrid buses. The advanced technology...
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Robotic process automation, AI and biometrics to drive digital change in transport
Robotic process automation, AI and biometrics to drive digital change in transport 6-in-10 transport leaders believe technology is key to helping Britain overcome the socioeconomic issues it faces today, according to Fujitsu’s Technology in a Transforming Britain. The findings highlight the industry...
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Atlas Copco Power Technique unveils vision for Powering the Future of global industry
Atlas Copco Power Technique unveils vision for Powering the Future of global industry The leadership team of the Atlas Copco Power Technique business area has presented a strategic vision outlining how mega-trends such as digitalisation and the construction of smart cities will be powered by cleaner...
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GKD Technologies upgrade 2RCi load indicator to include virtual wall functions
GKD Technologies upgrade 2RCi load indicator to include virtual wall functions UK based, GKD Technologies designs electronic sensor technology and software for use as safety warning devices to protect people, machines and equipment in construction, earth moving and rail industries. The company has r...
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MSU developing high-strength Concrete to save Montana time and money
MSU developing high-strength Concrete to save Montana time and money In a lab at Montana State University, researchers use massive hydraulic pistons to crush samples of concrete in order to determine the material’s strength. To test what’s called ultra-high performance concrete, they’ve had to ratch...
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MIT and newly formed company launch novel approach to fusion power
MIT and newly formed company launch novel approach to fusion power Goal is for research to produce a working pilot plant within 15 years. Progress toward the long-sought dream of fusion power — potentially an inexhaustible and zero-carbon source of energy — could be about to take a dramatic leap for...
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hiQ and Ammann join forces to create Q Point for the construction industry
hiQ and Ammann join forces to create Q Point for the construction industry Austrian construction process specialist hiQ solutions GmbH is joining forces with the Ammann Group’s Digital Products team to create Q Point: the brand name for the new, high-performance provider of a manufacturer-independen...
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Komatsu celebrates 10 years of Autonomous Haulage with plans to accelerate mining automation
Komatsu celebrates 10 years of Autonomous Haulage with plans to accelerate mining automation Komatsu is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the commercial deployment of their Autonomous Haulage System. More than 100 Autonomous Haulage System trucks now operate in Australia, North and South America....
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Boels Elevates their new Skyjack fleet
Boels Elevates their new Skyjack fleet Skyjack has announced the launch of their Elevate off-highway telematics solution (powered by Trackunit) at The Rental Show in New Orleans. Skyjacks whole approach to telematics is that they are incorporating their customers goals into their own to create a...
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Essex and Hertfordshire County Councils pilot UK innovation in smart city services
Essex and Hertfordshire County Councils pilot UK innovation in smart city services Essex County Council and Hertfordshire County Council have announced that they are working together to pilot new smart city services. The project, a partnership with Cambridge-based technology firm Telensa, will asses...
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Fingerprint drug testing for drivers now a reality for Transport and Logistics industry
Fingerprint drug testing for drivers now a reality for Transport and Logistics industry Intelligent Fingerprinting is bringing new levels of convenience, hygiene and speed to workplace drug testing for the transport and logistics industry with the availability of a simple, end-to-end drug testing so...
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Clearview Intelligence wins Newcastle City traffic signal tender
Clearview Intelligence wins Newcastle City traffic signal tender As leaders in the provision of alternatives to traditional vehicle detection loop technology, Clearview Intelligence has announced that their wireless vehicle detection tender has been successful for the Newcastle City Council’s...
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The Traffic Group acquires market-leading ANPR specialist MAV Systems
The Traffic Group acquires market-leading ANPR specialist MAV Systems The Traffic Group Limited (TTG) – formerly AGD Group Limited – has today announced the acquisition of MAV Systems Limited (MAV). MAV is a leading global supplier of ANPR cameras that has achieved continued success from its ability...
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SINN Power CEO looks at wave energy – a new chapter in renewable energy supplies
SINN Power CEO looks at wave energy – a new chapter in renewable energy supplies Philipp Sinn, CEO of Sinn Power discusses wave power: How did it eventually come to the founding of your start-up? “During the time of my doctorate I got acquainted with Dr. Lothar Stein, a big name in Munic...
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Techrules partners with CRRC on transport turbine technology
Techrules partners with CRRC on transport turbine technology Techrules has signed an agreement with CRRC Times Electric Co., Ltd. (TEC), a subsidiary of CRRC, the world’s largest supplier of rail transit equipment. The agreement was finalised at a signing ceremony held during the Geneva Motor...
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Productivity failings in the Construction Industry blamed for project delays
Productivity failings in the Construction Industry blamed for project delays Investment in building and infrastructure is booming, yet on average large-scale projects run more than 20 months behind schedule. According to research by the McKinsey Global Institute, an astonishing 98% of large-scale sc...
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Continental and CITC JV to manufacture 48-Volt Battery Systems for electric vehicles
Continental and CITC JV to manufacture 48-Volt Battery Systems for electric vehicles Technology company Continental, and Chinese automotive supplier and battery manufacturer CITC (Sichuan Chengfei Integration Technology Co., Ltd.) will, through their respective subsidiaries, establish a joint ventur...
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Innovation will keep traffic flowing
Innovation will keep traffic flowing Keeping traffic flowing across UK roads requires both good infrastructure and detailed information. No matter what type of road, from motorways to urban, or type of operator, from Highways England (HE) to local authorities, all need accurate and reliable informat...
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ZÜBLIN conducting research on moss that can swallow up fine particulate matter
ZÜBLIN conducting research on moss that can swallow up fine particulate matter European cities regularly exceed the established limits for fine particulate matter (PM). Congestion charges, speed limits or bans on diesel vehicles, as now is the case in Germany, are often imposed to remedy the situati...
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MIT launches Task Force on the Work of the Future
MIT launches Task Force on the Work of the Future MIT has launched its Task Force on the Work of the Future, an Institute-wide effort to understand and shape the evolution of jobs during an age of innovation. “The MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future takes as a guiding premise that addressing .....
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One in three fear their job will be replaced by a robot
One in three fear their job will be replaced by a robot A new report from Mercedes-Benz Vans, released today during National Careers Week, has highlighted a potential skills crisis that could create ‘business gridlock’; almost one in five van drivers, owners and operators are so concerned about skil...
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Siemens SafeZone delivers safer roads in Sussex, UK
Siemens SafeZone delivers safer roads in Sussex, UK Two SafeZone average speed schemes installed by Siemens in Brighton and Hastings in 2017 have received high acclaim from Sussex Safer Roads Partnership following the first six months of operation. Both schemes are recording almost 100% speed compli...
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Are we doing enough to future proof our roads?
Are we doing enough to future proof our roads? In recent times, more and more discussion has been brought forward for the discussion of roads, with the need of automated vehicles and reducing accidents to get families home safe. Are we doing enough in preparation? The idea of “smart roads...
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Irish EPA chooses FIDAS PM Air Monitors for air quality network
Irish EPA chooses FIDAS PM Air Monitors for air quality network Following a public consultation in 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ireland has awarded a contract for up to 44 FIDAS PM particulate matter (PM) monitors to enhance and expand the existing monitoring network. The succe...
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Automated vehicles get the green light in Victoria, Australia
Automated vehicles get the green light in Victoria, Australia The Andrews Labor Government is leading the way on automated vehicle technology with historic legislation passing Victorian Parliament this week that allows driverless vehicles to be trialled across the state. Under the changes to the Roa...
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Veta 5 Mapping Software released with data collection and analysis
Veta 5 Mapping Software released with data collection and analysis Veta is a free map-based software tool for contractors and highway officials to standardize, display, analyze, and report data collected by intelligent compaction (IC) and paver‐mounted thermal profiling (PMTP) technologies du...
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Grayhill launches Touch Encoder Development Kit with Tap, Swipe, and Turn Functions
Grayhill launches Touch Encoder Development Kit with Tap, Swipe, and Turn Functions Grayhill introduces the Touch Encoder Development Kit, which provides product development engineers simplified designs for industrial, digital audio and visual, medical, and off-highway markets. With tap, swipe, and...
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Smart Parking is a vital component of a modern workspace
Smart Parking is a vital component of a modern workspace Smart buildings use network-enabled building management systems to operate more autonomously. This means sensors from across the building all feed into a single system to control the entire workspace from heating to security. This smart approa...
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On the road to improve Ground Transportation businesses
On the road to improve Ground Transportation businesses The one constant in every organization is that things will change. Oftentimes, the necessary steps to achieve this change can be overwhelming and complicated, touching more parts of the organization than is possible in one fell swoop. However,...
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GKD Technologies unveil new machine control safety systems at Intermat 2018
GKD Technologies unveil new machine control safety systems at Intermat 2018 UK based, GKD Technologies designs electronic sensor technology and software for use as safety warning devices to protect people, machines and equipment in construction, earth moving and rail industries. The company is using...
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Skyjack launches the Elevate solution to disrupt Telematics
Skyjack launches the Elevate solution to disrupt Telematics Skyjack is disrupting the telematics industry with its newest service: Elevate, a fully customized solution designed specifically for off-highway rental fleets. Launched at The 2018 Rental Show, Skyjack’s Elevate solution leaves behin...
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Tarmac introduces Smart Cards to drive HGV fleet safety
Tarmac introduces Smart Cards to drive HGV fleet safety Tarmac has become the first in its industry to roll out a new smart card for HGV drivers, which aims to further enhance safety and support driver training while delivering increased customer confidence on the competency and quality of its entir...
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Skyjack launches mobile game to reinforce load capacity guidelines
Skyjack launches mobile game to reinforce load capacity guidelines Skyjack is leveraging gaming technology to educate and raise awareness around load capacity and safety with their first mobile game, CAPACITIES. Launching February 20th, the game combines interactive fun that requires players to dive...
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AGD launches larger zone AGD 645 Pedestrian Detector
AGD launches larger zone AGD 645 Pedestrian Detector AGD Systems has today announced a significant enhancement to its highly successful 645 Pedestrian Detector. From 1 March 2018, the AGD 645 optical kerbside detector will cover a 10m x 3m zone in standard build format. Until now, the 645 has offere...
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Is the EU in danger of making construction less productive
Is the EU in danger of making construction less productive Proposed European data privacy laws could hinder the flow of data around construction sites. Secretary General of the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE), Riccardo Viaggi, discuss here how the EU can be both a force for good...
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NXP GreenBox Dev Platform accelerates transition to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
NXP GreenBox Dev Platform accelerates transition to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles NXP Semiconductors has announced the availability of its GreenBox vehicle electrification development platform. GreenBox allows automakers and suppliers to begin early development of next-generation hybrid and electric...
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Trimble partners with Aquarius Spectrum to deliver Leak Detection and Monitoring
Trimble partners with Aquarius Spectrum to deliver Leak Detection and Monitoring Trimble has formed an exclusive relationship with Aquarius Spectrum Ltd. to distribute a branded version of the Aquarius Spectrum wireless leak detection and monitoring solutions for water utilities throughout the U.S....
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Six tools to save time, control costs and Go Green on the Jobsite
Six tools to save time, control costs and Go Green on the Jobsite The search for efficiency in terms of labor, materials and timelines has come with the territory in the construction industry from the moment someone first made a brick out of mud and then wondered if there was a better way. Now is .....
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Washington State introduces truck transponders to bypass weigh stations
Washington State introduces truck transponders to bypass weigh stations Commercial truck drivers now have another option for bypassing state weigh stations – by opting into a system that uses truck transponders to save time and money. A new agreement allows drivers in Washington to use the PrePass w...
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AGD traffic radar ideal for above-ground, non-intrusive, loop-replacing detection
AGD traffic radar ideal for above-ground, non-intrusive, loop-replacing detection As more local authorities aim to eradicate in-ground detection from their road networks, AGD Systems’ 318 Traffic Control Radar provides the intelligent solution they need. Councils are seeking to cut the costs of inst...
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Can we beat traffic congestion with technology?
Can we beat traffic congestion with technology? A new INRIX report was released last week that analysed and ranked the impact of traffic congestion worldwide in 2017. The report ranked the UK in the top ten of most congested countries and in the top three in Europe, beaten only by Russia and Turkey....
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CEO of SINN Power discusses his inspiration to generate electricity from ocean waves
CEO of SINN Power discusses his inspiration to generate electricity from ocean waves Philipp Sinn, CEO and founder of start-up SINN Power looks at the inspiration behind his wave power company: “At SINN Power, we develop a high-tech solution that generates renewable electricity from the power...
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Volvo infographics highlight Top Tech Trends to boost construction productivity
Volvo infographics highlight Top Tech Trends to boost construction productivity Construction is one of the largest industries in the world, yet construction productivity record lags behind that of the world economy, growing at just 1% a year. In this bitesize collection of infographics, VolvoCE look...
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MIT chip reduces neural network power consumption by 95% for better performance
MIT chip reduces neural network power consumption by 95% for better performance Most recent advances in artificial-intelligence systems such as speech- or face-recognition programs have come courtesy of neural networks, densely interconnected meshes of simple information processors that learn to per...
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Volkswagen looks at safe spaces for robots
Volkswagen looks at safe spaces for robots An industrial robot is moving, we see a pattern of lights with green, yellow and red areas. Group employee Karl-Heinz Häfner moves confidently towards the robot, he is still in the green zone. As soon as he enters the first yellow area with his foot, the ro...
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Technology is key to driving down contracting costs
Technology is key to driving down contracting costs Managing equipment data and machine control systems lies at the heart of providing safe, productive equipment at the lowest possible cost, says Hubbard Construction’s John Sharp With some 1,500 pieces of equipment – nearly 400 of them heavy equipme...
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MIT develops energy-efficient encryption chip that keeps Autonomous Systems secure
MIT develops energy-efficient encryption chip that keeps Autonomous Systems secure The most sensitive web transactions are protected by public-key cryptography, a type of encryption that lets computers share information securely without first agreeing on a secret encryption key. Public-key encryptio...
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New Holland pilots autonomous tractor at E and J Gallo Winery
New Holland pilots autonomous tractor at E and J Gallo Winery New Holland Agriculture has partnering with E. & J. Gallo Winery, the largest family-owned winery in the world, and loyal customer of New Holland specialty tractors, in a pilot project testing its NHDrive autonomous technology applied...
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Cities of the future may be built with volcanic ash
Cities of the future may be built with volcanic ash Study finds adding volcanic ash reduces the overall energy required to manufacture concrete. MIT engineers working with scientists in Kuwait have found that volcanic rocks, when pulverized into a fine ash, can be used as a sustainable additive in c...
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Trimble acquires e-Builder to expand its Construction Management Solutions
Trimble acquires e-Builder to expand its Construction Management Solutions Trimble has announced the acquisition of privately-held e-Builder, a leading SaaS-based construction program management solution for capital program owners and program management firms. e-Builder extends Trimble’s abili...
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Airbus flying car completes successful test flight
Airbus flying car completes successful test flight Vahana, the all-electric, self-piloted, vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built by Airbus’ innovation outpost in Silicon Valley – A³ (“A-cubed”), successfully completed its first full-scale flight test, reaching a height of 5 meters...
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MIT Intelligence Quest looks to drive positive influences on virtually every aspect of society
MIT Intelligence Quest looks to drive positive influences on virtually every aspect of society MIT has announced the launch of the MIT Intelligence Quest, an initiative to discover the foundations of human intelligence and drive the development of technological tools that can positively influence vi...
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Self driving delivery vehicles set to transform local commerce
Self driving delivery vehicles set to transform local commerce Leading autonomous car developers have formed their own company, called Nuro, and have debuted a self-driving vehicle designed to transform local commerce. Nuro’s fully autonomous vehicle reshapes the cost structure of goods transportati...
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MIT engineers invent microfluidic manufacturing from LEGO bricks
MIT engineers invent microfluidic manufacturing from LEGO bricks MIT engineers have just introduced an element of fun into microfluidics. The field of microfluidics involves minute devices that precisely manipulate fluids at sub-millimetre scales. Such devices typically take the form of flat, two-di...
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Air Monitors wins contract for national Particulate Matter monitoring network
Air Monitors wins contract for UK Particulate Matter monitoring network Air Monitors Limited is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the Environment Agency to supply real-time particulate matter (PM) monitors to support the Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN). According...
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MATOS CONNECT, the digital assistant for trucks and machines rental companies
MATOS CONNECT, the digital assistant for trucks and machines rental companies MATOS is a young company founded in Nantes, France, who recently won the prestigious Intermat Start-up Innovation Award with their innovative MATOS CONNECT software. The company aims to become the first digital assistant f...
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Maintaining machinery is clear and simple with the Trackunit smartphone app
Maintaining machinery is clear and simple with the Trackunit smartphone app Trackunit, a leader in the design, development and deployment of fleet management systems, has introduced an advanced version of its Trackunit On smartphone app, enabling equipment rental companies and fleet owners to stay r...
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Trimble introduces Trimble Connect for HoloLens construction AR solutions
Trimble introduces Trimble Connect for HoloLens construction AR solutions Trimble has announced at the World of Concrete Show their Trimble Connect™ for HoloLens, along with a new hard hat solution for the Microsoft HoloLens that improves the utility of mixed reality for practical field appli...
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