UKAEA Installs Freemelt and Nikon SLM Machines to Support Fusion Energy Research
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has added two advanced Additive Manufacturing (AM) machines to its new Central Support Facility (CSF). These machines — one from Freemelt AB and another from Nikon SLM Solutions — will help the UKAEA develop and produce critical components for fusion energy systems. UKAEA has brought in an eMELT […]
Macsen Labs Achieves Breakthrough in Sodium-Ion Battery Chemistry
Macsen Labs, a manufacturer of APIs, dyes, and specialty chemicals since 1952, has announced a major breakthrough in Sodium-Ion battery technology through the successful R&D-scale synthesis of its high-performance Prussian White, a next-generation cathode material for Sodium-Ion batteries. The company has filed a provisional patent for its proprietary synthesis process. The material has already undergone optimization for […]
Uttarakhand Pushes for Faster Road Projects, Focus on Technology and Smoother Connectivity
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has asked officials to speed up key infrastructure projects in Uttarakhand, especially those under the Public Works Department. Chairing a review meeting at the Secretariat on July 22, Dhami directed urgent progress on the much-anticipated four-lane elevated roads over the Rispana and Bindal rivers in Dehradun. He also called for […]
Construction Procurement Software Leader BigRentz Introduces SiteStack to Tackle $177B in Annual Industry Inefficiency
BigRentz, a leading construction procurement software company, today announced the public launch of SiteStack: a next-generation procurement intelligence platform built from the ground up to reduce the staggering $177 billion in annual inefficiencies across the construction and facilities management sectors. Available now, SiteStack leverages a proprietary AI engine trained on more than $1 billion in […]
Volvo Construction Equipment to Expand Production in North America
As part of a larger global industrial footprint investment to support growing customer demand, Volvo Construction Equipment will begin producing crawler excavators and large wheel loaders in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a significant investment to expand production worldwide. For crawler excavators, three main sites will see approximately $261 million invested […]
LANXESS pigments color 3D-printed concrete sculpture at Venice Architecture Biennale
The “Duality of Skin and Core” column is an experimental architectural proto-structure currently on display at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025. Pigments from LANXESS were used for the colored design of the concrete. They ensure consistently high color quality and consistency and can be used without restriction in 3D concrete printing. Photo: Sukgyo Lloyd Lee […]
Westwell Unveils Next-Gen E-Truck S2 and Q-Truck at TOC Europe 2025
At TOC Europe 2025, held from June 17–19, Westwell introduced its latest breakthroughs in intelligent, sustainable freight transport—the all-electric E-Truck S2 and its flagship autonomous Q-Truck. Presented under the theme “AI YOUR LOGISTICS”, these next-gen vehicles highlight the company’s commitment to reshaping global logistics through AI and clean energy. E-Truck S2: Built for Performance and […]
FAYAT Group Acquires Mecalac, Boosting Urban Construction Equipment Portfolio
The FAYAT Group has taken full ownership of Mecalac, a specialist in compact construction equipment built for urban job sites. The move adds a diverse range of products—excavators, loaders, dumpers, and backhoe loaders—to FAYAT’s growing portfolio under its Road Equipment Division. Mecalac operates manufacturing sites in France, Germany, the UK, and Turkey, and will now […]
AIM Unveils World’s First AI Platform for Heavy Machinery, Raises $50 Million to Revolutionize
AIM, a tech company building the first embodied AI platform for earthmoving equipment, has announced $50 million in funding to reshape how the world tackles large-scale construction and mining. The funding round includes backing from leading investors such as Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Human Capital, Ironspring Ventures, Mantis, and DCVC. AIM retrofits existing heavy equipment—from […]
Union Railway Minister Inaugurates India’s Largest Automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Manesar
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today inaugurated the country’s largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Manesar, Haryana. The Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant is a key infrastructure development that significantly enhances the logistics efficiency of […]