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10.06.2016
Tiny microbots that can clean up water
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute Stuttgart have developed self-propelled tiny ‘microbots’ that can remove lead or organic pollution from contaminated water.
mehr08.06.2016
Lift, Transport and Reinstall Stuck Manhole Covers with Ease
It takes a lot of muscle power to lift manhole cover out of their frames manually using a hook. Manhole covers may weigh up to 70 kilograms (154 lbs.). Ergonomic considerations make lifting heavy manhole covers a rather risky undertaking. Even if two persons lift the heavy covers, injuries may occur.
mehr06.06.2016
Mexico’s Crossover TBM makes its Mark for Robbins
Mexico’s Crossover TBM makes its Mark for Robbins
mehr27.05.2016
China BlueTech water innovation awards identify market readiness
Two awards that highlight technology suited to the Chinese water and wastewater industry have been launched. The China BlueTech Awards will focus on market readiness and will be awarded to one technology company from China and one from elsewhere in the world.
mehr25.05.2016
New Head of Research & Development at MCBauchemie
Dr. Carsten Zilg (46) has been appointed Head of Research & Development at MC-Bauchemie with effect from 1 April 2016. In this function he bears responsibility for the entire product portfolio of the MC group of companies.
mehr23.05.2016
Latest Developments at Berlin Conference
Organizers of PLASTIC PIPES XVIII Conference and Exhibition have published the complete Abstract Book of papers that will be delivered during the event at Berlin’s InterContinental Hotel on 12 – 14 September 2016. The publication reveals some interesting developments in the field of plastic pipe technology.
mehr19.05.2016
50 Years of IFAT: HOBAS Brings NC Line On Stage
One month to go until the IFAT 2016 in Munich! Between May 30th and June 3rd, the No. 1 global innovations platform and trade fair for environmental technology will again attract more than 135,000 visitors and over 3,000 exhibitors from all over the world to the Messe München exhibition center. Furthermore, the IFAT celebrates its 50th birthday this year – and as one of the longstanding exhibitors, HOBAS will be there to congratulate and participate.
mehr17.05.2016
MC-Bauchemie develops new thermal filler for concrete cosmetic applications
With Nafuquick HT, MC-Bauchemie has developed a new thermal filler suitable for smoothing, profiling and otherwise improving concrete substrates with surface temperatures of up to + 70 °C.
mehr13.05.2016
McElroy adds Fortiline to Pipe Fusion Machine Distributor Network
McElroy, the leading manufacturer of the most complete line of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe fusion equipment, is pleased to add Fortiline Waterworks to its growing network of distributors.
mehr11.05.2016
Pressure sewer partnership knocks up double century
South East Water, in partnership with South Gippsland Water, last week completed installation of the 200th in-ground pressure sewer pump unit as part of the ground-breaking Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewer Scheme.
mehr10.05.2016
A View from across the Pond
Everything's bigger in America. The general picture that Europeans have is usually characterized by gigantic metropolises with millions of inhabitants, vast, seemingly endless territories and impressive infrastructures. However different Germany and America may seem at first glance, closer observation reveals a great deal in common. For instance, a city where people live, no matter what size, needs a functional, tested sewer system.
mehr09.05.2016
Stronger tools. Improved performance. Better choice.
Better tools, better job. Nowhere is this more evident, and more necessary, than in crushing asphalt aggregate, concrete, or both, and laying down new road beds. Tools that wear out before their time mean idle road milling machines, missed project schedules, and blown budgets. The new Road King series of redesigned road milling tools from Kennametal is that better tool that means better performance.
mehr06.05.2016
Interflow Signs Strategic Alliance to Forge the Future of the Trenchless Technology Industry
A significant 20-year agreement between Interflow Pty Limited & Sekisui Rib Loc Australia (SRLA) demonstrates how two of the industry’s most innovative companies are working to advance pipeline rehabilitation technologies in order to meet the changing needs of asset owners across Australasia.
mehr03.05.2016
Agenda Set for 9th Annual Tunneling Short Course
The agenda has been set for the 9th Annual Tunneling Short Course, course organizers announced. The Tunneling Short Course – titled “Breakthroughs in Tunneling” – is being held September 12-15 on the campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder.
mehr29.04.2016
TT-UK provides innovative pipe-bursting equipment to Rescue Rod of South Africa
TT-UK has recently supplied Rescue Rod of Johannesburg South Africa with the latest intelligent approach to pipe bursting equipment the GRUNDOBURST400G system with the patented ‘QuickLock’ Rods.
mehr27.04.2016
Dorsey the TBM Breaks Through for Nicholson in Miami
After a ten-month, 5,200 foot long underground journey, Dorsey the ten-foot diameter Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) made his much anticipated appearance on Fisher Island last month.
mehr25.04.2016
Revitalisation of Newcastle City starts below ground
Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald MLC has announced the high tech makeover of Newcastle’s aging sewer pipes to prepare for the thousands of residents expected to make the city centre home over the coming decade.
mehr21.04.2016
Prevent Leaks and Bring Lead Leaching Into Compliance with ePIPE
Pipe Restoration Inc., Technologies, LLC, (PRT), a world-leading pipe lining innovator and manufacturer of the patented, proven ePIPE pipe restoration technology, offers the fastest, 2 hour return to service barrier coating that prevents water pipe leaks, as well as bringing lead leaching into compliance.
mehr18.04.2016
Spiecapag (VINCI Group) wins a gas pipeline-laying contract for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline project
Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG* has awarded Spiecapag, a subsidiary of Entrepose (VINCI Group), the Engineering Procurement Construction of three lots of onshore gas pipelines as part of the TAP (Trans-Adriatic Pipeline) project: one lot represents 185 km in Greece - between Kipoi and Kavala - and two lots are totalling 215 km in Albania, between Bilisht and Topoje.
mehr15.04.2016
Subsite® Electronics Introduces New 2550GR Utility Locating System
Subsite® Electronics, a Charles Machine Works Company, has introduced the 2550GR Ground Penetrating Radar System featuring a new, user-friendly Window’s-based interface that will provide operators with a number of productivity enhancing benefits.
mehr13.04.2016
PVC4Pipes: New APP to bridge the gap
When it comes to creating a presentation, the skill of being able to 'put all the facts together and then put them across in an interesting way' is fundamental. PVC4Pipes has now gone one step further by providing an App that communicates all the essential benefits of PVC piping systems alongside their green credentials.
mehr11.04.2016
Latest generation robotic crawler takes pipeline inspections to the next level
What has a rotating head, modular feet, can quickly navigate up to 2.9 kilometres through turbid wastewater with ease, and deliver live video and integrity information that can aid in detecting leaks and other anomalies in underground pipes?
mehr08.04.2016
ERGELIT-SBM: Repair mortar, shaft head mortar, adhesive mortar – universal but specific!
ONE universal mortar for drain & sewer construction and rehabilitation.
mehr06.04.2016
Alphaliner production line for diameters up to DN 1500 now in service
The Alphaliner production line for large diameters has been in service in Rohrbach since the end of January. This machine now makes it possible to produce the first test phase of GFK hose liners up to a diameter of DN 1500. The foundations of the machine hall had to be reinforced due to the weight of these large-profile liners. The machine has been designed to make it possible to subsequently extend it to linear diameters up to DN 1800.
mehr05.04.2016
Ditch Witch® to Showcase Latest Underground Construction Equipment and Training Services at bauma 2016
Ditch Witch®, a Charles Machine Works Company, will be showcasing innovative equipment designed to help global, underground construction operators be more productive and confident on the job at the 2016 bauma event. Customer-driven equipment will be on display in Ditch Witch Booth B3-412 at the international trade fair center in Munich, April 11 to 17.
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