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Category Archive: Construction

  1. The Evolution of Steel: From Ancient Times to Modern Innovations

    Jun
    06
    2023

    Steel, an alloy of iron and carbon, has played a pivotal role throughout human history, shaping civilizations and driving progress. From its humble origins to its current versatility, steel has evolved into one of the most indispensable materials in the modern world. The story of steel begins in ancient times when humans forged iron into […]

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  2. Rescue Robots and Nuclear Emergencies: Avoiding the Risk to Human Life

    May
    18
    2023

    The UK-based engineering company Forth successfully tested robots that are able to withstand hazardous environments caused by nuclear emergency situations. This way, the harm and danger to workers at nuclear sites will be eliminated, and costs will be decreased. The Rescue Robot is remotely operated by a control center from a safe distance (up to […]

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  3. Antarctica is Set to Receive New State-Of-The-Art Wind Turbines

    May
    09
    2023

    Antarctica New Zealand, a government-funded research project, recently announced plans to install new state-of-the-art wind turbines at the future Scott Base. These turbines will be installed on Ross Island in Antarctica and will power New Zealand’s only Antarctic research station with over 90% renewable energy. Wind turbine maker EWT has signed a contract to supply and install three […]

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  4. General Electric: Plans for Over $450M of Investments in the U.S.

    Apr
    27
    2023

    The American multinational conglomerate General Electric Company recently announced investment plans for over $450M in existing manufacturing facilities in the U.S. in 2023. The investment will mainly cover new equipment purchases, as well as other improvements, as the company plans to split into two independent companies – aerospace (GE Aerospace) and energy (GE Vernova), which […]

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  5. California: Project Plan for a High-Speed Rail

    Mar
    28
    2023

    California will construct a high-speed train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, a project worth $10 billion. The high-speed rail system will be constructed by the private railway company Brightline and will have a total length of 218 miles (351 km) with the availability to carry 1,200 passengers at speeds reaching 200 mph (322 km/h). […]

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  6. HONDA: Latest Autonomous Work Vehicle Revealed

    Mar
    18
    2023

    Honda recently revealed its latest generation of the prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV). The vehicle was presented at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 held in Las Vegas from 14-18 March 2023. The main target is to increase efficiency and improve the construction industry. This is the third generation of the Honda AWV. The main advantage is the […]

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  7. New Georgia Nuclear Power Plant Starts Operation

    Mar
    09
    2023

    The Vogtle nuclear reactor Unit 3 recently started splitting atoms as a result of a process called nuclear fission, announced Georgia Power. Furthermore, Unit 3 is expected to be fully operational in May or June, according to the company. This is the first new reactor in almost seven years that started operation in the US. […]

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  8. Ford to Build a Battery Factory in Michigan

    Mar
    06
    2023

    Ford Motor Company, in a partnership with the Chinese CATL, announced that it will invest $3.5 billion in a battery plant for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Michigan. The plant will be located near Marshall, Michigan, and will have the goal of offering lower-cost Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, that are capable of faster recharging – a […]

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  9. H2FLY & Stuttgart Airport: Developing an H2 Aviation Center

    Feb
    16
    2023

    The German company H2FLY, which specializes in creating hydrogen-electric aviation by developing hydrogen fuel cells for the aviation industry, will begin a project for constructing a hydrogen aviation center, called the Center of Excellence for Hydrogen in Aviation. The project shall be finished by the end of 2024 and is solely built for the purpose […]

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  10. The Role of Nickel in Manufacturing Stainless Steel and Other Alloys

    Feb
    07
    2023

    Nickel (NI) is a low-cost, highly versatile industrial material. A transition element with a mixture of ferrous and non-ferrous properties, it’s widely used in manufacturing an exceptionally wide variety of products thanks to its chemical and physical properties. Nickel and nickel alloys are ideal for many aerospace, chemical, and petrochemical processing applications because of their […]

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  11. Qatar: Expansion of Hamad International Airport

    Dec
    02
    2022

    Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the Doha Hamad International Airport (HIA), the country’s largest airport, unveiled a beautiful and massive indoor forest-like garden at the center of the new terminal. This expansion will contribute to a beautiful, breathtaking, and unique passenger experience during their stay at this airport. Additionally, the new […]

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  12. Delving into The Popular Heat-Treating Methods of Specialty Alloys

    Oct
    27
    2022

    Heat treating boosts a metal’s workability, which helps manufacturers modify metals to meet the specific requirements of an application. Critical in manufacturing high-quality products, this thermal process involves heating a metal to near or just above its critical temperature, holding it there for a time, and then cooling the metal in a medium, such as […]

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  13. BlackRock Invest $700 Million In Australian Battery Storage

    Aug
    25
    2022

    The world’s leading investment company BlackRock recently announced a $700 million investment in Australian battery storage through an investment fund under its management. As part of the plan, BlackRock will acquire Akaysha Energy, an Australian company specializing in the development of renewable energy projects and battery storage. The investment is BlackRock’s commitment to supporting the […]

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  14. Algae-Filled Solar Panels to Provide Power and Oxygen While Absorbing CO2

    Aug
    22
    2022

    Algae are simple plants that range from microscopic (microalgae) to large seaweeds (macroalgae). Living in saline or freshwater environments, algae soak up sunlight, absorb carbon dioxide, and in return breathe out oxygen. Researchers from all around the world have been working on ways to harness the microorganisms’ special abilities. Now, a Mexico-based start-up Greenfluidics have […]

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  15. GAF Energy: New Manufacturing Plant in Texas Announced

    Jul
    28
    2022

    Expecting to grow the manufacturing capacity by 500%, the San Jose, California-based company GAF Energy announced that it will open its second factory in Georgetown, Texas, 30 miles north of Austin.  The 450,000 square-foot factory is expected to be completed in mid-2023, with a domestic production capacity of 300 MW per annum. The factory will […]

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