HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Building cities of the future with lava
As part of a project called Lavaforming, Arnhildur Pálmadóttir is detailing how lava might be used as a sustainable construction material.
Plan, inspect and maintain for winter's harsh conditions: BriskHeat's freeze protection guide
Use these guides and checklists to protect property from damage caused by exposure to cold temperatures.
FPT Industrial’s F28 engine production line inaugurated in India
The F28 engines will equip New Holland tractors produced in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh and CASE Construction Equipment produced at Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh.
WALTER brings superior versatility and a better view with the new SPY welding helmet
Thanks to its large viewing area and TrueColor Technology, welders will be able to view more of their work clearly, setting the foundation for quality welding and productivity gains.
Boosting operator confidence and efficiency with the TracStar iSeries
New TracStar iSeries machines from McElroy are designed to boost operator confidence and efficiency while also ensuring that joints are performed accurately and according to standard.
Printing homes with agricultural waste and dirt
The Crane WASP is a large-format 3D printer that uses natural resources such as dirt and agricultural waste instead of concrete to print structures directly onto difficult terrains or in remote locations.
CNF-enhanced concrete promises to lead to stronger structures
Researchers are using cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), a plant-based material, to fortify concrete.
Autonomous excavating robots eyed for locating lunar boulders, building rocket blast shield walls
Robotic hydraulic excavators could potentially be employed to autonomously build stone walls using materials found abundantly on the moon as building blocks.
These transformer bots can be arranged in over 1,000 configurations
Researchers 3D printed hollow, plastic cubes and subsequently assembled 36 of them with rotating hinges, some of which were fixed with metal pins while others were activated wirelessly with a motor.
Kennametal launches new modular drilling system and PSTS inserts
The new product line was developed to address common construction machining issues such as reliability, stability and noise control.
The longest cable-stayed bridge in North America
The Gordie Howe International Bridge represents North America's longest cable-stayed bridge and the 10th-longest such structure worldwide.
AI-powered tool promises to mitigate construction delays
Delay Forecast flags activities at risk of falling behind schedule, quantifies those risks by providing projections of forecasted delays, as well as recommendations for pace corrections to mitigate and prevent delays.
Leica Geosystems launches its Machine Smart Antenna
Construction machines like compaction rollers, which usually require only sub-meter accuracy without heading, can now be equipped with a Leica MC1 machine control solution.
Smart equipment tracker launched by Tenna
TennaINTEL, which is available in a plug-in or solar configuration, is the latest iteration of equipment trackers in Tenna’s hardware suite.
Volvo announces updates with new series of excavators
The initial launch includes multiple medium and large excavator models in North America — the ECR145 short swing, EC210, EC230, EC370, EC400 and EC500 crawler excavators — with more models coming in the next several month
New mini excavator launched by DEVELON
The DX17Z-7 can maneuver in tight work spaces with its compact size and features a retractable undercarriage with a collapsible dozer blade.
Rapid Locking System expands HVAC/R education initiatives with new training center and launch of mobile showroom
Contractors, engineers and wholesalers can learn about evolving industry trends, and how to successfully install and implement press fittings to maximize their businesses.
New Lego-like bricks built from 90% recycled plastic waste
Dubbed PLAEX-crete — which stands for PL-astic, A-ggregate, and EX-truder — the blocks are described by the startup as lightweight, durable and eco-friendly and are intended to make the construction process easier.
Team using satellites to inspect roads, infrastructure for flaws
Infrastructure monitoring using SAR remote sensing systems can be used to detect infrastructure damage early on via frequent checks by satellite, thereby promising to keep roads and other infrastructure safe for use.
Torque wrench streamlines wind turbine tasks
Wind turbine assembly and maintenance are set to be simplified with this new battery-powered torque wrench.