World's largest open dataset for the development of self-driving vehicles launched
Self-driving vehicles such as cars, ships and drones offer the potential for reduced costs, lower environmental impacts and fewer accidents. Now, a new open dataset from researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, sets a new standard for evaluating the algorithms of such vehicles, and the development of autonomous transport systems on roads, water and in the air. For self-driving vehicles to work, they need to interpret and understand their surroundings. To achieve this, they us...
Hexagon introduces Security & Surveillance portfolio for rail
(HUNTSVILLE, Ala.) Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, in partnership with Hexagon’s Geosystems division, today introduced Hexagon’s Security & Surveillance portfolio for rail. Comprised of an integrated set of solutions proven in rail operations around the globe, the portfolio unites 3D surveillance systems with best-in-class security, dispatching and collaboration software. It enables rail operators to better protect their assets, passengers and freight to reduce disruption...
Vectorworks, Inc. Launches 2022 Version of BIM and CAD Product Line
Latest Version Provides Next Generation Performance, Feature-Rich Improvements Empowering Designers to Design Without Limits Columbia, MD (September 15, 2021)—Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. releases Vectorworks 2022 emphasizing product quality improvements, superior performance and the user experience. This latest release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals, Braceworks, ConnectCAD and Vision. In addition, Vectorworks reveals its...
Smart Sewer Technology Satisfies EPA Consent Decree, Saves City $400 Million
DoJ, EPA Have Endorsed South Bend’s Updated Long Term Plan Requiring 60% Less Infrastructure Investment Delivers Better Environmental Outcomes, Exceeding Original Overflow And Pollution Control Requirements RYE BROOK, NY, (September 15, 2021) – Global water technology company, Xylem (NYSE:XYL), is delivering the advanced “smart sewer” system enabling the City of South Bend, Indiana, to exceed the requirements of a wastewater consent decree for 60% less capital investment (CapEx) than orig...
Trimble Construction One Construction Management Platform Bridges Industry Gap Between Constructible Models and Project Financials
SaaS Platform Connects Offerings from Pre-Construction through Project Completion, Keeping Financials Current and Data Connected for Simpler Project Management and Better Informed Business Decisions PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 14, 2021—Today at the Collaborate Conference, Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced Trimble Construction One™, a connected, cloud-based construction management platform that drives speed, efficiency and accuracy at each phase of the construction project lifecycle. Using Trimble C...
Sulzer Schmid and ENERTRAG Betrieb improve wind turbine blade inspections with new drone-based lightning protection system testing solution
Zurich, Switzerland, 14 September 2021 – Sulzer Schmid, and ENERTRAG Betrieb have teamed up to provide a new wind turbine blade inspection solution that integrates ENERTRAG Betrieb’s innovative lightning protection systems (LPS) testing solution with Sulzer Schmid’s UAV technology and digital inspection platform. This key innovation will enable LPS testing to be carried out at the same time as rotor blade inspections, saving operators and owners time and money. Lightning is a major risk f...
Golden Software Unveils 3D Drillhole Visualization in Surfer® Surface Mapping Package
Display hole data using the new drillhole map type, manage the data in the Drillhole Manager, and view the data in true 3D. GOLDEN, Colorado, 14 September 2021 – Golden Software, a developer of affordable 2D and 3D scientific modeling packages, has introduced a powerful new drillhole mapping tool that allows users to visualize in 3D the location and subsurface route of underground wells. The drillhole feature is one of several new capabilities in the latest release of Surfer that en...
Study from Autodesk and FMI Finds Better Data Strategies Could Save the Global Construction Industry $1.85 Trillion
New research shows that implementation of formal data strategies is linked to positive project outcomes, cost savings and competitive advantages San Francisco, Calif. – September 14, 2021 – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) and management consulting firm FMI Corporation today released the results from a new study, “Harnessing the Data Advantage in Construction,” which surveyed over 3,900 professionals across the global construction industry on their data practices in 2020. In the study, Autodesk...
CIRCOR | RTK ® Introduces All-In-One REflex Quick Change (QC) Control Valve with Balanced Trim
Balanced trim design saves cost by eliminating need for powerful actuator RTK®, a CIRCOR International brand, and an international leader in the design and manufacture of control valves and actuators, introduces the RTK® REflex QC Control Valve with balanced trim, which compensates for high differential pressures within the trim to a minimum and thus allows high pressure drop and high volumes to be controlled. With the balanced trim, costs can be saved by eliminating the need for a la...
Enhancements to Ideate Explorer Streamline Revit Warnings Management
San Francisco, CA– Ideate Software, an Autodesk® AEC Industry Partner and Autodesk® Authorized Developer, is pleased to announce that Ideate Explorer, which allows additional exported data from Revit to Excel for easy reviewing, is now integrated with Ideate Automation, a scripting solution that schedules the process to run at times convenient to the users. Ideate Explorer users will now find these additionally requested data fields included within the manual export to Excel or CSV file forma...
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