From 17-19 May 2024, the China (Shanghai) International Metrology Measurement Technology and Equipment Exhibition took place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre. Dongfa Group showcased its latest research achievements at the event. At the exhibition, Chairman Liu…
Project will use Digital Twins to monitor green spaces
The rise in global temperatures has led to warmer cities, and in Germany, this has resulted in the loss of natural sites and made the upkeep of green spaces more challenging. Urban trees, in particular, often suffer from improper watering—either…
Construction companies advised to embrace digital technologies
On 29 April, data released by recruitment company Randstad revealed a decline in the construction workforce, dropping from 2.6 million individuals in 2008 to 2.1 million in 2023. The industry anticipates the need to recruit up to half a million…
US to deploy digital twins to support semiconductor manufacturing
Semiconductor manufacturing recently received what the industry hopes to be a big boost, as the Biden administration recently announced it would put $285m towards supporting manufacturing using digital twin technology. The CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute marks the first Manufacturing USA…
Defining digital twins and their many benefits
This article from Smarter Technologies defines ‘digital twins’ and addresses the question: ‘What potential does the technology hold to orchestrate processes, people, and ‘things’ in a sophisticated way that’s beneficial for everyone?’ What is a digital twin? Digital twins are…
Technology to help cities identify most cost-effective route to Net Zero
ClimateView has unveiled plans to help the growing numbers of cities with net zero commitments identify the most cost-effective route to decarbonise their economies as it announced the close of a €10m funding round. Newcastle, Mannheim and Bern are among…
What does the future hold for digital twins and smart buildings?
Smart lighting and building software expert, amBX, has interviewed Dogu Taskiran, a software developer, a smart city thought leader and the CEO of Stambol Studios, based in Canada. He has previously worked for Microsoft and has shared his thoughts on digital…
Partnership to realise key sustainability goals through digitalisation
Aramco and AVEVA have announced their intention to form a strategic alliance. Focused on driving sustainability in the region through digital transformation, the partnership will help enable AVEVA to establish their largest digital hub, with an R&D capability, in the Middle…
