Month: August 2026
- News in Brief 2026
THGA launches partnership with Moroccan preparatory college
A new partnership is providing targeted preparation for prospective students wishing to undertake a Bachelor’s degree in Bochum: THGA is launching a collaboration with the Moroccan organisation Study in Germany (SIG) to help prospective students prepare for their studies. The Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences (THGA) in Bochum/Germany is…
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Microorganisms as tools for remediating former uranium mines
Tiny microorganisms could play an important role in the future remediation of former uranium mines. For many years, environmental engineers have been investigating how natural processes can be harnessed to permanently bind uranium in mine water and thus prevent the spread of this contaminant. It is well known that microorganisms…
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PAUS invests in VirtuRail in Austria
With its recent acquisition of a stake in the Austrian company VirtuRail GmbH, Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH, based in Emsbüren/Germany, has become VirtuRail’s development and manufacturing partner, thereby laying the foundation for successful scaling. VirtuRail, which has been in operation for five years and is primarily funded by its majority…
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STEINERT expands its presence in Mexico
Sorting and separation technologies specialist for the recycling and raw material industries, STEINERT, is broadening its activities in Mexico to provide customers in the region with direct support. Increased market proximity and enhanced service capabilities support the company’s continued growth in the Mexican recycling and mining industry. The company’s most…
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Simulation programme for bulldozers now features integrated automation functions from Trimble® Earthworks
CM Labs Simulations, the world’s leading provider of simulation-based training solutions for the construction industry, which has had a presence in Munich/Germany since early 2026, is introducing ‘Trimble Design File Import’: a new feature that enables construction companies to train and prepare their machine operators based on project-specific site designs.…
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Price sensitivity shapes energy consumption
According to preliminary calculations by the Working Group on Energy Balances (AG Energiebilanzen), domestic primary energy consumption in the first half of 2026 reached 5,341 PJ, or 182.2 Mtce. This was 1.9 % lower than in the same period of the previous year. According to AG Energiebilanzen, this means that…
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