Stadler Selected Teleste’s End-to-End On-board Solution for Merseytravel Metro Trains in the UK
TURKU, FINLAND – 21 May 2018 – Teleste Corporation reveals that its on-board solution has been selected by Stadler for Merseytravel metro trains in the UK. Delivered to the Liverpool city region by 2020, the deployment will consist of 52 trains, which are designed for the specific needs of customers travelling on the Merseyrail metro network. The agreement also includes an option for another 60 trains. “We are pleased to work with Stadler for this significant deployment, which will replace o...
LocoMobi Releases 2.0 License Plate Recognition With Actual Vehicle DNA at Super High Data Speed
TORONTO - LocoMobi is pleased to announce version 2.0 adding more than just plate numbers to the DNA of the vehicle. Full support for CUDA-based GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) technology Best in Class reads through Machine Learning Technology Ultra-fast recognition times -- under 15 milliseconds per image Processes incoming images at over 150 FPS (frames per second) Enables full-stream recognition applications like triggerless installs, mobile LPR and high-speed applications suc...
TCarta Delivers Satellite Derived Bathymetry Data to Total for Hydrocarbon Exploration Project
BRISTOL, United Kingdom – TCarta, a global provider of marine geospatial products, has delivered satellite derived bathymetry (SDB) to Total SA, one of the world’s largest oil and gas producers. Total will use the water depth data for preparing seismic survey works off the coast of Myanmar. “Our processing team delivered the satellite derived bathymetry just a few weeks after Total placed the order,” said TCarta CEO David Critchley. “Traditional airborne or shipborne bathymetric mapping...
eSUB Construction Software Receives Autodesk Forge Investment
SAN DIEGO - eSUB, a leading provider of subcontractor mobile and cloud-based project management and labor productivity solutions, is the latest recipient of an Autodesk Forge Fund investment. The investment will accelerate product development for a deeper product integration between the Autodesk BIM 360 construction management platform and eSUB to create a seamless user experience and develop a stronger alignment between the construction project owner, architect, and subcontractors. The investme...
Introducing Newforma ConstructEx
Manchester, NH - Newforma, a leader in Project Information Management (PIM) software for architects, engineers, contractors and owners (AECO) worldwide, announced today that it is changing the name of Project Cloud for Construction to ConstructEx. As a web-based software as a service used by firms in North America to manage RFIs, submittals and current document sets, ConstructEx organizes all aspects of construction management workflow. "The ConstructEx name further clarifies and emphasizes o...
Two New Reports Examine Viability of Electric Propulsion for Buses and Trucks
Two new reports are renewing the focus on electricity as the main power source for school buses, transit buses and heavy-duty trucks. The first, published by the U.S. Public Research Interest Group, touts the environmental benefits and operational savings of all-electric school and transit buses. U.S. PIRG's electric bus report noted that some 95 percent of America's roughly 480,000 school buses run on diesel. Where the nation's 70,000 transit buses are concerned, more than 60 percent are...
SimActive Software Saving Hours for DJI Drone Surveys
Montreal, Canada, May 15th, 2018 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is proud to announce an improved workflow for DJI users. Hours of processing time per project are now saved, with volume measurement, pre-construction planning, land development, and other applications streamlined. Butler & Associates Inc., a professional surveying firm with over 35 years of experience, is one such user. In conjunction with their DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone imagery, Co...
Autodesk News: Eiffel Tower Grand Site Unveiled in 3D for the First Time Thanks to BIM
Today, we saw the unveiling of the 3D model created by Autodesk that will be used during the restoration of the Eiffel Tower grand site – all 2.4 square kilometers of it. The model will be used by the Paris Council to engage with the public during the design and construction process; allowing both Parisians and tourists alike to experience the Eiffel Tower like they never have before – in virtual 3D. Autodesk is the sole technology provider collaborating with the City of Paris on this pr...
Video: Developing Better Concrete
MDOT is working with U-M to create safer and stronger roads and infrastructure.
ADOT Gains Drones Through Federal Innovation Program
The Arizona Department of Transportation is adding drones to help its engineering staff safely and more efficiently inspect hard-to-reach areas on some bridges and perform surveying work along state highways. Through a federal innovative technology grant, ADOT has eight new aerial drones that will be part of the agency’s mission to enhance safety and efficiency while shortening highway project delivery time. The grant to fund the drones is from the Federal Highway Administration-...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
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