HEADLINES ARCHIVE
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.
New igus slewing ring bearings made of WPC
Combining 50% wood and 50% high-performance plastics forms a cost-effective and lubrication-free slewing ring bearing.
New AI tool autonomously detects asbestos on roofs
According to its developers, the software applies artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning and computer vision approaches to aerial photographs, using RGB images.
Using olivine in cement manufacturing could result in carbon-negative concrete
To make this determination, the team of engineers experimented with cement mixing, which led to an approach for producing concrete in a more climate-friendly manner.
Team creates sustainable bricks from waste
Working in conjunction with Australia’s largest recycling company Visy, the RMIT University team created the recipe for these sustainable bricks.
New robot automates tunnel infrastructure fit-out
The robotic system can autonomously select brackets, identify where they need to be mounted along a tunnel wall and subsequently install them — tasks when done manually are potentially hazardous, labor-intensive and time-consuming.