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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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Komatsu Introduces Factory-fit Human Detection System on Crawler Excavators

Komatsu is proud to announce the launch of a factory-fit Human Detection System as an option on selected Komatsu UK-built Crawler Excavators, with factory calibration and full Komatsu warranty. “At Komatsu, safety is always our number one priority and is non‑negotiable. This collaboration with Safety Shield Global marks a clear…

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Historic lump of coal reaches its final destination

On 9 July, German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier handed over this significant symbol of German industrial and social history to the Haus der Geschichte in Bonn, Germany. There, it is to serve as a central exhibit commemorating the defining era of German hard coal mining. The ceremony in the former…

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Tunnel Boring Machine completes Elbe Underpass

High-tech from Germany delivers top performance: A 5.2-kilometer cable tunnel for the SuedLink Elbe crossing was completed on behalf of TenneT Germany in less than 18 months of construction. This marks an important milestone in one of Germany’s largest grid expansion projects. As one of several ultra-high-voltage direct-current (UHDC) transmission…

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Generational Change in the Control of Specialist Foundation Engineering Equipment

In specialist foundation engineering, execution is what determines the stability of an entire structure. What ultimately supports a building begins deep below ground. This is precisely where BAUER’s B-Tronic supports equipment operators. Serving as both a control and operating interface, it integrates machine functions, process data, and assistance systems into…

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