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Indonesia’s massive public transport system begins transitioning to electric buses
Indonesia’s massive public transport system begins transitioning to electric buses Bus passengers in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, will soon be going green. Governor Anies Baswedan’s vision is to make Jakarta one of the greenest cities in the world and the Transjakarta Bus Rapid Transit System...
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Barcelona to get new fleet less polluting alternative buses with finance from EIB
Barcelona to get new fleet less polluting alternative buses with finance from EIB The European Investment Bank (EIB) is financing the modernisation of the Barcelona fleet of city buses, by granting a €73.5m loan helping Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) put 254 new, safer, less polluting a...
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Hyundai Motors introduce an all electric double decker bus
Hyundai Motors introduce an all electric double decker bus Hyundai Motor has unveiled an electric double decker bus which is a first of its kind for Hyundai, and is part of the company’s effort to help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. The all-new electric bus is shown at the ‘Land, Infra...
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Transport for London looking forward to an all Electric City
Transport for London looking forward to an all Electric City If London plans to be a zero-carbon city by 2050, there have to be huge changes in policy, transport infrastructure and public attitude. Volvo Construction Equipment talked to Mark Poulton, Vehicle Technology Manager and Principal Technica...
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Highways England to introduce autonomous plant on maintenance projects
Highways England to introduce autonomous plant on maintenance projects Highways England plans to revolutionise construction and maintenance schemes on the strategic road network by introducing the use of connected and autonomous plant (CAP), using analysis and practical trials led by TRL. Highways E...
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MIT autonomous control system learns to use maps and image data to navigate
MIT autonomous control system learns to use maps and image data to navigate With aims of bringing more human-like reasoning to driverless vehicles, MIT researchers have created an autonomous control system that uses only simple maps and visual data to enable driverless cars to navigate routes in new...
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Dassault Systèmes enables Renault to experiment with Electric Delivery Van
Dassault Systèmes enables Renault to experiment with Electric Delivery Van Dassault Systèmes announced that the in-house LCI (Cooperative Innovation Laboratory) of Groupe Renault used the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to transform its innovation processes to the cloud and introduce Renault EZ-FLEX, an elect...
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Renault experiments with innovative EZ-FLEX delivery vehicle
Renault experiments with innovative EZ-FLEX delivery vehicle Renault EZ-FLEX is a compact and manoeuvrable vehicle designed to move seamlessly throughout cities. It provides an optimal footprint in relation to its load space: the length (3.86 m), width (1.65 m) and height (1.88) are small enough to...
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Leica mobile-device app creates complete ecosystem with smallest imaging laser scanner
Leica mobile-device app creates complete ecosystem with smallest imaging laser scanner Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the Leica Cyclone FIELD 360 laser scanning mobile-device app now works in conjunction with the Leica BLK360 imaging laser scanner to create a laser scanning ecosy...
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Electric Quarry site wins Volvo Technology Award
Electric Quarry site wins Volvo Technology Award Volvo CE’s Electric Quarry Site solution involved the development of an all-new concept of an autonomous, battery electric, load carrier. The prototype machine, HX02, was just one element of an electric site research project that delivered up to a 98%...
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TRL leads the charge with World’s first consumer trials of Electric Vehicles
TRL leads the charge with World’s first consumer trials of Electric Vehicles The global centre for innovation in transport, TRL, has announced the results of its latest ground-breaking research, the Consumers, Vehicles and Energy Integration (CVEI) project, completed for the Energy Technologie...
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Volvo taking on our electric future, both on and off-road
Volvo taking on our electric future, both on and off-road The path to full electromobility begins in our cities. Here Anna Thordén, Product Manager, Electromobility, for Volvo Trucks explains how buses, trucks – and now construction machines – are steering us towards an electric future. When Volvo f...
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The SICK versatile free-flow 3D Profiler scans vehicles on the move
The SICK versatile free-flow 3D Profiler scans vehicles on the move SICK has set a new benchmark in traffic monitoring technology with the launch of the Free Flow 3D Profiler vehicle measurement system that enables highly-accurate 3D profiling of vehicles across multiple lanes in free-flow traffic....
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New exhibition celebrates Machines of the Future – all built in LEGO
New exhibition celebrates Machines of the Future – all built in LEGO Through a series of visionary LEGO models designed by fans of all ages, exclusive exhibition FutuRE:BUILD reveals the imaginative power of machine technology and Machines of the Future – opening tomorrow at London Transport Museum....
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Mack unveils fully electric refuse truck demonstration model
Mack unveils fully electric refuse truck demonstration model Mack Trucks unveiled its highly anticipated Mack® LR battery electric vehicle (BEV) at WasteExpo 2019. Combining the refuse industry-leading design of the Mack LR model with a fully electric Mack drivetrain, the demonstration model will be...
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I-405 Mobility in Los Angeles to improve with Parsons’ Artificial Intelligence solutions
I-405 Mobility in Los Angeles to improve with Parsons’ Artificial Intelligence solutions Parsons has been contracted by Caltrans District 7 to develop a decision support system using artificial intelligence that will help relieve hot spot congestion areas and improve travel reliability along the I-4...
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COBOD 3D construction printer nominated for 3D printing awards
COBOD 3D construction printer nominated for 3D printing awards COBOD has recently announced an order for the biggest mobile 3D construction printer in the world (sold to Saudi Arabia), new distributors, an expansion of the co-operation with German Formwork specialist Peri and the delivery of a BOD2...
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Brieda Cabins pioneers ground control station for remote crane operations
Brieda Cabins pioneers ground control station for remote crane operations Brieda Cabins, a specialist in ergonomic cabins, control stations and desks for manned and remote crane operations, has developed a ground control station to remotely operate container cranes, with an ergonomic design and user...
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Beat crime and protect your valuable assets with GPS Trackit247 technology
Beat crime and protect your valuable assets with GPS Trackit247 technology Trackit247, a leading manufacturer of live GPS tracking technology is advising equipment owners to be on their guard after the latest NFU crime report, which highlights rural crime is rising at its fastest rate since 2010, wi...
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Leica BLK3D imager powers real-time 3D measurement for visual construction
Leica BLK3D imager powers real-time 3D measurement for visual construction Multivista has launched 3D Images as part of its suite of documentation services for the construction industry. The service will be powered by the Leica BLK3D, which is a handheld 3D imager that allows real-time, professional...
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More than half of Brits willing to fund smart city traffic solutions
More than half of Brits willing to fund smart city traffic solutions New research has found an increasing appetite for smart city measures that aim to tackle urbanisation problems, such as congestion and security issues, with almost a quarter (24%) of Brits even saying they would be happy to fund th...
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New job site product aims to put a stop to theft, data blackspots and downtime
New job site product aims to put a stop to theft, data blackspots and downtime British technology company, Sunstone Systems, has unveiled the latest product in its range, the Autonomous Remote Communications Unit (ARC). Scalable, portable and modular, the ARC has been created to provide flexibility...
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Samsung SDS and Telensa Partner to deploy Smart City Infrastructure Solutions
Samsung SDS and Telensa Partner to deploy Smart City Infrastructure Solutions Samsung SDS, the digital arm of Samsung, and Telensa, a leader in smart street lighting and smart city data, today announced that they are working together on smart city projects. The two companies are collaborating on sma...
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Self-Driving Cranes will be a reality thanks to Crane Operations Experts SMIE
Self-Driving Cranes will be a reality thanks to Crane Operations Experts SMIE SMIE has entered the race to create automated self-driving crane technologies using ProSITE, their acclaimed anti-collision and jobsite monitoring system. In a series of tests carried out during the first quarter of 2019,...
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VolvoCE exploring the potential for 5G in construction
VolvoCE exploring the potential for 5G in construction In a global first, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is among a small number of pioneering companies trialling 5G mobile connectivity. With the program set to make a big impact on construction innovation, we find out more from 5G expert Ca...
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Harrisburg trials Telensa connected Streetlight Smart City technologies
Harrisburg, USA trials Telensa connected Streetlight Smart City technologies Telensa, a world leader in Smart Street Lighting and Smart City data applications, today announced that it is working with the City of Harrisburg to trial smart city technologies featuring smart sensors for traffic, air qua...
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Peterbilt features Electric Trucks at ACT Expo in California
Peterbilt features Electric Trucks at ACT Expo in California Peterbilt Motors Company will display its electric vehicle lineup this week at ACT Expo in Long Beach, California. The Peterbilt booth #1934 will feature a Model 220EV, a Model 520EV and a Model 579EV. The 220EV is spec’d with the Meritor...
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TRL looks at driver distraction and if it is time to update our evidence base
TRL looks at driver distraction and if it is time to update our evidence base The Chief Executive of Highways England recently expressed concerns about the safety of in-car touchscreens and the potential for distracting drivers. This is a concern echoed by many fleet managers, who have seen the in-v...
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Understanding the Future of Shared Mobility
Understanding the Future of Shared Mobility The global centre for innovation in transport and mobility solutions, TRL, is working on projects designed to tackle the questions around shared mobility. Societal factors such as commercial, economic and political pressures are shaping the evolution of sh...
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TE Connectivity to showcase latest products and technology at Battery Show Europe
TE Connectivity to showcase latest products and technology at Battery Show Europe TE Connectivity (TE), a leader in connectivity and sensors, will showcase the latest innovations from its end-to-end power distribution, battery control and connectivity portfolio at the Battery Show Europe 2019. Visit...
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Advanced Construction Robotics announces their 2nd autonomous construction robot
Advanced Construction Robotics announces their 2nd autonomous construction robot Last Wednesday morning at Bauma, the world’s leading construction machinery trade fair, Advanced Construction Robotics (ACR) announced to an international audience their next robotic construction solution, IronBot. Iron...
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ABB new digital application optimises dry bulk material handling for stockyard operations
ABB new digital application optimises dry bulk material handling for stockyard operations New ABB Ability Stockyard Management System enables fully integrated collaborative operation by connecting all available information and process data to optimize bulk material handling terminals and stockyards...
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GSSI launches Ground Penetrating Radar video training series
GSSI launches Ground Penetrating Radar video training series Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc (GSSI) a world leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment has, launched a new video series as part of their GPR training academy. The video series features short and informative videos...
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MIT develop unique environmentally friendly manufacturing method for plastics and textiles
MIT develop unique environmentally friendly manufacturing method for plastics and textiles The biggest source of global energy consumption is the industrial manufacturing of products such as plastics, iron, and steel. Not only does manufacturing these materials require huge amounts of energy, but ma...
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INTERMAT Paris set for April 2021
INTERMAT Paris set for April 2021 Every three years, INTERMAT Paris is the global meeting place for professionals working in equipment, machinery, technology and materials for construction and infrastructure. Supported by its solid foothold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with 83% of its inte...
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COBOD 3D concrete printer to print 2 storey Belgian Kamp C
COBOD 3D concrete printer to print 2 storey Belgian Kamp C Following the announcement a couple of weeks ago that Danish COBOD International had received an order for the largest 3D construction printer in the world from Saudi Arabia, COBOD continues to make news with their 3D Construction printing a...
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Parking just got very smart and is closing in on illegal vehicles
Parking just got very smart and is closing in on illegal vehicles Alerting drivers about individual empty spaces, helping authorities maximise use, an end to Blue Badge fraud, using the car as a credit card, and using machine learning to crack down on offenders – the world of car parking has become...
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Advanced ITS solutions from Siemens Mobility at Traffex
Advanced ITS solutions from Siemens Mobility at Traffex As the world-leader in traffic management technology, Siemens Mobility Limited will be exhibiting a broad range of integrated solutions on stand D010 at Traffex 2019, showcasing systems that help deliver safe, clean and efficient transport netw...
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MIT algorithm kicking neural network automation into high gear
MIT algorithm kicking neural network automation into high gear A new area in artificial intelligence involves using algorithms to automatically design machine-learning systems known as a neural network, which are more accurate and efficient than those developed by human engineers. But this so-called...
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Inductive loops or wireless magnetometers for traffic signal control
Inductive loops or wireless magnetometers for traffic signal control The inductive loop has become so integral to the management of traffic signals that many of us working in the highways industry may simply assume it’s the right solution to provide the vehicle detection needed for the traffic signa...
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PERI to promote CADENAS for BIM CAD scaffolding component library at bauma
PERI to promote CADENAS for BIM CAD scaffolding component library at bauma At bauma 2019, the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, PERI GmbH will be presenting its new BIM CAD library for scaffolding system components, which was created in close cooperation with CADENAS GmbH....
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Trimble T7 rugged, lightweight Tablet elevates productivity on the construction site
Trimble T7 rugged, lightweight Tablet elevates productivity on the construction site Trimble has introduced the Trimble T7 Tablet, a rugged, lightweight and versatile device for construction surveying applications. Using Trimble Siteworks Software for construction surveying, the Trimble T7 provides...
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Global UNESCO Conference on Artificial Intelligence urge rights-based governance of AI
Global UNESCO Conference on Artificial Intelligence urge rights-based governance of AI A clear consensus emerged on the need to ensure a human-centred governance of artificial intelligence (AI) during UNESCO’s Principles for AI: Towards a Humanistic Approach? Global Conference on 4 March at the Orga...
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The largest 3D construction printer in the world heads for to Saudi Arabia
The largest 3D construction printer in the world heads for to Saudi Arabia Elite for Construction & Development Co. decided to place the order at COBOD as a response to Saudi Arabia’s need for building 1.5 million private houses over the next 10 years and to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aim...
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What do customers really want from Construction Automation?
What do customers really want from Construction Automation? Automation technology is advancing, but what features do customers actually want from Construction Automation? In this article Volvo CE’s Tina Lefebvre, Global Director Connected Services and Koen Sips, VP Customer Solutions, highlight how...
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VolvoCE to test RC Wheel Loaders when Sweden gets first industrial 5G network
VolvoCE to test RC Wheel Loaders when Sweden gets first industrial 5G network Telia, Ericsson and Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have launched Sweden’s first 5G network for industrial use today at Volvo CE’s facility in Eskilstuna. Volvo CE will then become one of the first in the world to...
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StreetLight Data now delivers 2018 on-demand Traffic Counts for nearly every road in the US
StreetLight Data now delivers 2018 on-demand Traffic Counts for nearly every road in the US StreetLight Data, a leader in big data analytics for mobility has launched Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) for 2018 on the StreetLight InSight® platform. Providing accurate, on-demand traffic volumes for...
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Sandvik supports digitalization of infrastructure construction projects and worksites
Sandvik supports digitalization of infrastructure construction projects and worksites Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has introduced connectivity between SanRemo remote monitoring system for Sandvik surface drilling equipment and Infrakit Cloud, a solution for connecting work machinery, field equ...
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Is artificial intelligence the future of construction?
Is artificial intelligence the future of construction? According to McKinsey, AI is the next frontier for construction technology. Without a doubt, the construction industry has still a long way to go before we can claim with confidence that artificial intelligence solutions have been properly imple...
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All-wheel steering for Construction Machines enabled by EHLA PLUS
All-wheel steering for Construction Machines enabled by EHLA PLUS Electro-hydraulic steering systems for rear axles have been standard in commercial vehicles and complex construction machinery for many years. In the case of commercial vehicles, the use of electro-hydraulic auxiliary steering is prim...
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Bell Nexus Autonomous Pod Transport set to be the Air Taxi of tomorrow
Bell Nexus Autonomous Pod Transport set to be the Air Taxi of tomorrow The Bell Nexus, Autonomous Pod Transport and more innovations designed to shape the future of flight were highlighted at the CES show. Bell Helicopter revealed the configuration and full-scale vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL)...
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MIT’s first four-legged robot can do backflips
MIT’s first four-legged robot can do backflips MIT’s new mini cheetah robot is springy and light on its feet, with a range of motion that rivals a champion gymnast. The four-legged powerpack can bend and swing its legs wide, enabling it to walk either right-side up or upside down. The robot ca...
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Clearview will be installing knowledge with free CPD training courses
Clearview will be installing knowledge with free CPD training courses Roadside engineers tasked with installing wireless vehicle detection can now benefit from free CPD-accredited training. Clearview Intelligence is offering the new half-day courses on selected dates in March and May at its headquar...
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DJI improves Enterprise Drones for next level commercial drone operations
DJI improves Enterprise Drones for next level commercial drone operations Updated Matrice 200 Series Drones And FlightHub Software Lay The Foundation For BVLOS And Night Flights While Accelerating Organization-Wide Commercial Drone Deployments DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial im...
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Liebherr to launch a new era of machine communication at bauma with INTUSI
Liebherr to launch a new era of machine communication at bauma with INTUSI At bauma 2019, Liebherr will unveil INTUSI, its INTeractive USer Interface, to the public for the first time. This innovative, adaptive and intuitive operating concept will revolutionise the communication between and with con...
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Trimble introduce groundworks machine control system for drilling and piling
Trimble introduce groundworks machine control system for drilling and piling Trimble introduced today the Trimble Groundworks Machine Control System, a reliable and streamlined machine control solution for drilling and piling operations. The next generation system enables contractors to perform dril...
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Brokk introduces SmartConcept B300, next generation Demolition Robot
Brokk introduces SmartConcept B300, next generation Demolition Robot Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robot machines, introduces the new Brokk 300, which features 40 percent more demolition power than its predecessor, the Brokk 280. It also boasts Brokk SmartCo...
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MIT inspired by a Lobster’s underbelly for the design of tough flexible body armour
MIT inspired by a Lobster’s underbelly for the design of tough flexible body armour Flip a lobster on its back, and you’ll see that the underside of its tail is split in segments connected by a translucent membrane that appears rather vulnerable when compared with the Armour-like carapace that...
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Lynch Plant Hire makes a long-term commitment to GKD Technologies
Lynch Plant Hire makes a long-term commitment to GKD Technologies Machine guidance manufacturer, GKD Technologies has been supplying nationwide plant hire specialists Lynch Plant for the past 18 – months. Lynch had a previous supplier who were providing the company’s height and slew restrictor syste...
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Telensa Smart City Sensors for Urban Data Project to be powered by Qualcomm chips
Telensa Smart City Sensors for Urban Data Project to be powered by Qualcomm chips Telensa, a leader in smart street lighting and smart city applications, today announced that its streetlight-based Multi-Sensor Pods, a key element of the Urban Data Project, will be powered by the Qualcomm® SDM845 pro...
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Construction Technology advances are driving a whole new Traffex
Construction Technology advances are driving a whole new Traffex Bigger and better than any highways and transport event in its 40 year history, Traffex 2019 at the NEC in Birmingham is all about the future: of mobility and the road space; of the way transport is funded and operated; and of the peop...
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Trimble announces HoloLens 2 tech for Construction, Manufacturing and Mining
Trimble announces HoloLens 2 tech for Construction, Manufacturing and Mining Trimble has announced a new wearable hard hat compatible device that enables workers in safety-controlled environments to access holographic information on the worksite—the Trimble® XR10 with HoloLens 2. In addition, an exp...
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New MIT platform ensures web services adhere to User’s privacy data restrictions
New MIT platform ensures web services adhere to User’s privacy data restrictions In today’s world of cloud computing, users of mobile apps and web services store personal data on remote data centre servers. This data may include photos, social media profiles, email addresses, and even fitness...
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MIT develops keener Electric Eyesight for autonomous vehicles
MIT develops keener Electric Eyesight for autonomous vehicles On-chip system that detects signals at sub-terahertz wavelengths could help steer driverless cars through fog and dust. Autonomous vehicles relying on light-based image sensors often struggle to see through blinding conditions, such as fo...
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Topcon technology is integral to modern concrete paving
Topcon technology is integral to modern concrete paving Millimeter GPS raises the bar Beauty to behold for the concrete contractor is the smooth, uniform surface of freshly-paved concrete. For them, Concrete Gray is the color of choice in the 64 pack of crayons and nothing feels better than leaving...
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MIT using artificial intelligence to engineer materials’ properties
MIT using artificial intelligence to engineer materials’ properties Applying just a bit of strain to a piece of semiconductor or other crystalline material can deform the orderly arrangement of atoms in its structure enough to cause dramatic changes in its properties, such as the way it conduc...
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