6 Trends That Will Shape the Automotive Industry’s Future
From integrated factory planning to virtual reality, discover six key trends primed to disrupt the automotive industry in the future.
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The Pininfarina Battista Electric Supercar Merges Technology With Iconic Design
The Automobili Pininfarina Battista electric supercar brings Italian passion to the streets with a nature-inspired design verified by simulation and VR.
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5 Key Highlights From Autodesk University 2022
From cloud-based workflows to the future of the metaverse, discover five key highlights from Autodesk University 2022.
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STRABAG’s “Tea Box System” Is a Model for Efficient, Sustainable Construction
Generative design is improving both innovation and sustainability in the construction industry. STRABAG’s innovative construction system can be explained using a typical household item.
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How Gigafactory Construction Is Happening at Lightning Speed
Gigafactories, or factories that produce electric-vehicle batteries, are being erected in months. How can gigafactory construction be so quick?
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New Ways of Naturally Bending Wood Are All About Curve Appeal
Bending wood typically requires heavy machinery and huge amounts of energy, but scientists are refining natural ways to guide wood to shape itself.
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Recycled Plastic Roads Pave the Way to More Sustainable Infrastructure
Could future roads be made out of recycled plastic yogurt containers? PlasticRoad says "yes" as it builds the next generation of infrastructure.
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How One German Company Is Going Full Steam Ahead With Maglev Technology
German company Max Bögl has taken the next step in the development of maglev technology. China has recognized its huge potential for local transport.
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Location, Location, Relocation: Swedish Town in the Arctic Is Moving—Literally
Sweden's northernmost city, Kiruna, is sinking; mining has compromised the earth below. A massive Kiruna relocation project aims to save the Artic hamlet.
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Digital Museum Collections Bring Art to the Comfort of Your Couch
Sheltering in place doesn't mean missing out on world-class art and culture. Thanks to tech like VR, AR and 3D scanning, the digital museum can come to you.
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Lamborghini and Others Race to Save COVID-19 Patients With Ventilator Production
Prototyping experts have become masters of restructuring in European factories, and now ventilator production is happening where cars are usually built.
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How an Industrial X-Ray Machine Company Sees Into Its Digital Future
A world leader in its market, the industrial X-ray machine and systems company VisiConsult relies on digital innovations to transform its family business.
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Academics Are Advancing Digital Construction Technology—With Help From Robots
To explore the possibilities of digital construction technology, one German university is building a futuristic test site on campus—led by a robotics-obsessed professor/architect.
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Recycling Fly Ash Turns a Lump of Coal Into Sustainable, Durable Tiles
Vecor, a Hong Kong startup, is recycling ash from coal power plants into high-quality tiles. Circular-economy practices like this protect the air and groundwater while using fewer resources.
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Could Bees’ Response to Climate Change Help Humans and Other Species Survive?
Beekeepers and scientists on the wee4bee project are using high-tech beehives to find out how bees are reacting to climate change—and what that means for humans.
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For Porsche’s Complex Electric-Car Factory, Digital Planning Means Zero Impact
To make Porsche's first electric sportscar, the company used digital factory planning to create a smart, flexible facility—one as green as the car it manufactures.
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A Better Electric Car Springs From Modern Factory Design in Germany
e.GO manufactures electric vehicles in series production. Apart from electromobility, e.GO focuses on modern design and integrated factory modeling with a view to saving money and time.
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A Futuristic Building Tests Agile Design—While Its Residents Actually Live There
NEST in Switzerland is a futuristic building and test lab under one (solar) roof. Replete with actual residents, NEST is exploring agile innovations for the digitized construction landscape.
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The thyssenkrupp Test Tower Explores the Elevator Technology of Tomorrow
At the thyssenkrupp Test Tower in Rottweil, Germany, engineers research emerging elevator technologies. The structure's high-tech design and fast construction were only possible through BIM.
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What a Big Leap Forward in Humanoid Robot Design Could Mean for the Human Body
Roboy 2.0 is a nonprofit international project with the aim to create a humanoid robot that achieves the closest possible human likeness using generative design and 3D printing.
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