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Team builds rebar-tying robot for construction sites
The robot can reportedly outperform any human at the rebar tying job and can complete one task in just five second versus the three to four times that amount of time for a human worker to perform that same job.
Self-locking flat-packed tubular structures inspired by origami
The self-locking system is inspired by curved-crease origami, which uses curved crease lines in paper folding.
New cement paste takes inspiration from human bone
The paste features a tubular architecture inspired by the structure of human cortical bone — which forms the outer layer of the femur.
DuPont Performance Building Solutions launches high-performance accessories designed to simplify and streamline installations of the ArmorWall System
New products are designed to help provide air and water barrier continuity in exterior walls and integrate seamlessly with the DuPont ArmorWall System.
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.