Technology and Engineering
EU Makes First €15m Investment in Hyperloop
The European Commission has approved €15 million for a Dutch engineering spin-off Hardt Hyperloop to study and develop the ultra-fast transport concept known as hyperloop, according to GCR on 25 October. Tim Houter, the co-founder of Hardt, said in a press statement it is the first time that the EU invested directly in such a […]
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Cambodia Endorses Solid Waste Recycling & Energy Projects
The Ministry of Environment has supported the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on a project to study the feasibility of converting solid waste into fossil fuels in the form of refuse-derived fuel in Cambodia. The topic was discussed during a virtual meeting between HE Say Sam Al, Minister of Environment, and Mr. Frank Rijsberman, Director […]
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H&M to Use Latest Textile Recycling Technology at Cambodian Factories
Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is planning to use state-of-the-art textile technology to recycle and blend textiles at its factories in Cambodia. Named Green Machine, it is cutting-edge and the world’s first technology that can recycle blend textiles at scale. The technology is developed by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and […]
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US Firm Fluence to Equip 3rd SHV Water Treatment Plant with Latest Technology
US-headquartered Fluence Corporation has secured a US$8.5 million contract to equip its MABR technology at a wastewater treatment plant in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. The company has signed a contract with the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction for US$8.5 million, the firm said in a recent announcement. Under the contract, Fluence Corporation will equip […]
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Netherlands Unveils Solar Powered Self-Sustaining Mobile Home
The Netherlands has unveiled an innovation of the first solar-powered mobile home, called Stella Vita, reported GCR. The innovation was developed by the Eindhoven University of Technology, which they dubbed a “self-sustaining house on wheels”. Stella Vita can generate solar energy independent of charging stations while allowing passengers to shower, watch TV, charge their laptops […]
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MPWT to Launch Training Campaign for Officials on New Port EDI System in November
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) will launch a campaign to train relevant officials on how to use the new electronic data exchange system known as Port EDI in mid-November 2021. Secretary of State of the MPWT HE Ros Vanna said during the meeting on Tuesday 28 September that the first Port EDI […]
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MPWT Begins Developing New Road Construction Quality Monitoring App
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has begun preparation work to develop a new application and inclusive system to monitor and control the quality of road construction nationwide. The plan to establish this new system came after Minister HE Sun Chanthol in July gave an order to relevant officials to strengthen the quality […]
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Why is OpenBuildings Designer the Perfect BIM Software to Create a Whole Project from Scratch?
What is OpenBuildings Designer? OpenBuildings Designer—formerly AECOsim Buildings Designer—is an interdisciplinary BIM software that includes tools for architectural, structural, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical design. It is the evolution of the Bentley BIM offering and replaces older applications: Bentley Architecture, Bentley Structural Modeler, Bentley Building Mechanical Systems, and Bentley Building Electrical Systems. Who can benefit from […]
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MPWT Institute Joins Hand with RMA Group Strengthening Technical Skills for Students
TECHO SEN Institute of Public Works and Transport has signed an MoU with RMA Cambodia Plc, a company specialising in automotive, construction technic, and heavy engineering equipment, to strengthen the technical skills of students in the institute. Through this MoU, the two parties will jointly establish training programs and exchange the usages of equipment, construction […]
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PP & SHV Airports Utilise Airfield Pavement Management System Technology
The Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville International Airports have recently utilised the advanced monitoring technology known as Airport Pavement Management System (APMS), a software solution that further monitors and improve their pavement systems. According to Cambodia Airports, APMS can provide advanced analytics and information on runways, taxiways, and apron conditions. Besides, the system also enables the […]
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