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New pneumatic-tire roller is ideal for chipseal
The pneumatic-tire roller was designed for the chipseal process and features five wheels on the front axle and four wheels on the rear axle.
Automation arrives for utility-scale solar installations
This automated field factory is engineered to enable rapid ramp-ups and higher solar field construction speeds, significantly reducing project schedules.
Netherlands-based building is dismantleable and reusable
The Matrix One building, which is home to tech and sustainability companies as well as a laboratory, boasts an interior space of 140,000 sq ft across six floors.
Inflatable skyscrapers could change the landscape of future cities
According to the firm, the inflatable, balloon-like structures would be made from lightweight and flexible materials that can be torn down easily and reused and erected elsewhere.
Hydraulic excavator concept machine features a hydrogen fuel cell
This proof of concept is expected to expedite the commercial production of medium-sized and large construction equipment powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Used, discarded diapers could replace sand in concrete and mortar construction
The researchers project that in the future an average small single-story house could potentially see roughly 8% of the sand in its construction replaced with processed used diapers — and reportedly without compromising the structural integrity of the build.
Sustainable steel to support wind turbine towers
The use of sustainably manufactured steel is being pursued by Siemens Gamesa to ensure a CO2 reduction of at least 63% in wind turbine tower steel plates compared to conventional steel.
Forklift stability control system introduced by Hyster
The system is standard on all H40-70A models in the recently launched Hyster A Series.
Eye-tracking tech promises to save construction industry millions
The new technology, which will be embedded into 3D augmented reality (AR) headsets, is intended to help construction workers complete more thorough checklists, thereby reducing the roughly 60% of building costs associated with fixing mistakes.
New system promises to keep construction workers safe
The computer scientists have developed a system dubbed VIPER+ for tracking both workers and equipment on construction sites based on safety policies established at the beginning of projects when internal traffic control plans are made.
New device offers insight into early-stage explosive development, fireball expansion
Previously, such high-quality data for characterizing blast events was limited thanks to lack of an appropriate measurement instrument.
Hydraulic fine-fiber media prevents fluid contamination
A fine-fiber layer enables high filtration efficiency during cyclic flow conditions and minimizes events that dislodge particles as fluid flow changes.
Norrhydro’s digital control improves efficiency in hydraulic systems
It stores energy in accumulators that drive four-chamber hydraulic cylinders. This method also saves energy compared to traditional hydraulic cylinders that use throttled flows for control.
Domestic water booster pump packages from Taco Comfort Solutions
These fully integrated domestic water booster systems are the ideal pressure boosting solution for multi-residential and commercial buildings.
Passive temperature control with phase change inks
The inks adjust the amount of radiation that can pass through them and could be used to develop coatings for buildings that enable passive heating and cooling.
New wind turbine design could revolutionize wind power
A new approach to manufacturing wind turbine towers — spiral welding — has emerged that could drastically change how onshore wind farms are deployed.
Decarbonization of heavy equipment
While there are polarizing opinions about the effect of technological advancement on the environment, most organizations recognize the need to reduce undue waste.
Rebuilding war-torn regions with rubble
According to the researchers, this is the first time it has been proven that recycled concrete aggregate can be used as a sustainable alternative to the raw materials typically used in the manufacture of concrete.
Solving noise control problems for industrial, architectural, commercial, residential and other industries
Discover how products from Kinetics Noise Control lower noise levels within facilities by as much as 30 decibels.
New foam offers eco-friendly building insulation
The ORNL foam is reportedly manufactured with hollow glass spheres and expandable polymer microspheres.