Technology and Engineering
Switzerland sets record with world’s longest passenger train
A Swiss railway operator has set a new record for completing a journey with the world’s longest passenger train, reported BCC. The 1.9km train, which is composed of 100 coaches, completed a spectacular 25km journey through the Alps. The world record attempt took place to highlight Switzerland’s engineering achievements, as well as to mark 175 […]
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MLMUPC Launches Permanent Satellite Stations in Five Provinces
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has launched permanent satellite measuring stations (CORS) in Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Siem Reap and Stung Treng provinces. According to Prakas No. 154 DONS / PRK dated 27 October 2022, the station will be used for measurement, data acquisition, mapping, physical infrastructure construction, quality […]
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Japan Helps Modernise Wastewater & Piping Systems in Cambodia
Japan is helping to modernize and enhance the efficiency of wastewater and sewage systems in Cambodia through the Pipe Jacking Method and the WOW to Japan Projects. The Japanese experts shared know-how as well as the aforementioned technologies in a joint technical workshop between Cambodia and Japan on 25 October, led by HE Ros Vanna, […]
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First Chinese ‘Electric Flying Car’ Takes Off in Dubai
An “electric flying car” built by Chinese firm Xpeng Inc took off for the first time in the United Arab Emirates on 11 October with the plan to expand the product to international markets. According to Reuters, the flying car is called X2, which is a two-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. X2 […]
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Local firm signs MoU with Thai Corp importing robots to Cambodia for multiple industries
Local company AZ Group has signed an MoU with Thai company TKK Corporation to import automated robots into Cambodia for usage in various sectors from industry, and service, to construction and property. Under this MoU, the two firms will set up a new business sector that imports Hi-Tech Robotic Systems and integrated platforms consisting of […]
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Australia Assists Cambodia in Revising Road Construction Guidelines, Standards, Policies
Australia is helping Cambodia amend and modernize technical standards for road construction and transportation infrastructure through P4I (Partners For Infrastructure) & the Austroads program. The three-day P4I workshop was held on 3-5 October and attended by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, relevant ministries, and P4I delegates. The purpose of the workshop was to […]
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Industry partners use ORNL software to trim carbon footprint of buildings
Two years after the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory provided a model of nearly every building in America, commercial partners are using the tool for tasks ranging from designing energy-efficient buildings and cities to linking energy efficiency to real estate value and risk. International companies like Google and SmithGroup are sharing the […]
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Construction Begins on China’s 3,300km East-West Power Transmission Line
Construction has officially begun on China’s fourth mega power transmission pipeline project that will transport natural gas from the east to the west side of the country. With a total length of 3,340 km, the pipeline runs from Wuqia County in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to Zhongwei City in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, […]
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UK, Switzerland Jointly Developing Flying Robots to Build or Repair Skyscrapers
Researchers in Switzerland and the UK have developed flying 3D printing robots that can build and repair structures in difficult spots on skyscrapers or other danger zones. The drones are fully autonomous while flying but are monitored by a human controller, reports GCR. The fleet consists of “BuilDrones”, which deposit materials during flight, and quality-controlling […]
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Bentley Systems Announces the Finalists in the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners to Be Announced at an Awards Ceremony in London on 15 November Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, on 19 September announced the finalists in the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The annual awards program honours the extraordinary work of Bentley software users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. […]
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