A 3D printing robot demonstration center will be officially unveiled this month by an Exeter-based technology specialist as it looks to build on a 25 per cent increase in sales. Rapid Fusion has completed a £750,000 investment drive that has developed two new additive manufacturing platforms and, importantly, is building a dedicated facility in Exeter… Continue reading Rapid merger marks “sales boom” with launch of 3D printing robot demonstration center
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Atlantic Builders Supply Northeast congratulates ICF Magazine Builder Award winners Groen Construction and Key Industries on two great collaborative projects
Atlantic Builders Supply Northeast congratulates ICF Magazine Builder Award winners Groen Construction and Key Industries on two great collaborative projects GREENLAND, NH, January 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Atlantic Builders Supply Northeast is proud to announce that two of its projects were recognized in the prestigious IFC Magazine Builder Awards presented at World of Concrete 2025.… Continue reading Atlantic Builders Supply Northeast congratulates ICF Magazine Builder Award winners Groen Construction and Key Industries on two great collaborative projects
UMaine Research Recognized for Contribution to Composites and High-Performance Materials Industry – UMaine News
UMaine research is recognized for its contributions to the composites and high-performance materials industries Researchers at the University of Maine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) were recognized for their work in addressing a key challenge in the introduction of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs): their complex manufacturing. Their article, “Novel field fabrication methods for long-fiber… Continue reading UMaine Research Recognized for Contribution to Composites and High-Performance Materials Industry – UMaine News
Strengthening materials testing in Australia – OpenGov Asia
A groundbreaking project at the University of South Australia (UniSA) aims to significantly improve Australia's approach to infrastructure resilience and digital recovery. Professor Yan Zhuge from UniSA will lead research to improve testing methods for construction materials under extreme stress, with the aim of improving infrastructure resilience to natural and man-made disasters in the wake… Continue reading Strengthening materials testing in Australia – OpenGov Asia
CSIRO promotes SME innovation in recycling and circular economy
January 22, 2025 Press release The latest Innovate to Grow program from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, will help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the recycling and circular economy advance their research goals. Australian SMEs are invited to apply for the 8-week Innovate to… Continue reading CSIRO promotes SME innovation in recycling and circular economy
Insights from Thoreau Beach High School
Imagine a high school curriculum where, instead of passive memorization and lengthy essays, students engage with immersive technology to delve deep into literature. They use state-of-the-art tools, collaborate with colleagues and literally translate their findings into tangible form. Welcome to Thoreau Beach High School, where students are doing just that thanks to their innovative use… Continue reading Insights from Thoreau Beach High School
QF and King's Foundation are establishing four urban development pilot projects worldwide
A new partnership between the Qatar Foundation (QF) Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future and the King's Foundation, one of King Charles III's foundations. Founded British charity, will launch four urban development pilot projects in India, Guyana, Sierra Leone and Tanzania. The two-year collaboration, announced by QF Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer HE Sheikha… Continue reading QF and King's Foundation are establishing four urban development pilot projects worldwide
Endless Industries is developing a continuous fiber 3D printer
Photo credit: Endless Industries – via LinkedIn Endless industries is a Berlin-based startup developing a 3D printer based on continuous fiber 3D printing. Interestingly, by participating in the Formenxt Startup Challenge in 2023, the company positioned itself as a developer of printheads and nozzle technology with the aim of improving the way FDM 3D printing… Continue reading Endless Industries is developing a continuous fiber 3D printer
Best of Markets with Madison: Construction and Infrastructure
Managing director Carrie Hurihanganui took over Markets with Madison behind the project in November, explaining how it would increase capacity and ease transit for international and domestic passengers. However, the project is not without controversy – airlines including Air New Zealand and Qantas have criticized the costs, which they say have not significantly increased capacity… Continue reading Best of Markets with Madison: Construction and Infrastructure
Transformation of the real estate and construction industry | Political Economy
The housing and construction sector accounts for 2.53 percent (Rs 380 billion) of Pakistan's GDP and employs 7.61 percent of the workforce. The industry is expected to grow in the coming years due to several factors including migration from small towns to cities, the China-Pakistan economic corridor and ongoing restructuring efforts. However, the housing sector… Continue reading Transformation of the real estate and construction industry | Political Economy