Emerging Tech
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Unique HS2 tunnel portal completed to solve high-speed rail’s ‘sonic boom’ conundrum
Contractors building HS2 have completed work on a pair of innovative extensions to the southern portal of its longest tunnel…
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ITA Tunnelling Awards Nominations are open
The 11th edition of the ITA Tunnelling Awards will take place in Belgrade, Spain on Oct. 1. Nominations for the…
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World’s largest diameter TBM set to launch in China
On March 26th, the world’s largest diameter earth pressure balance-double shield convertible tunnel boring machine (TBM) named ‘Strong Foundation’ independently developed by…
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Herrenknecht receives bauma innovation award for tunnel enlargement system
Herrenknecht AG was awarded the bauma Innovation Award 2025 in the “Machine Technology” category for the development of the Tunnel…
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Dallas to host RETC 2025 June 8-11
The Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC) returns June 8-11 in Dallas, TX. The conference has a long history with…
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Epiroc delivers Tunneling Intelligence at world’s longest and deepest undersea tunnel project
The Rogfast tunnel, set to be the world’s longest (26.7 km or 16.5 miles) and deepest (392 m or 1,286…
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HS2 launches new Innovation Accelerator focusing on rail systems and future maintenance
Working in partnership with Connected Places Catapult and the Department for Transport, HS2 Ltd has chosen six technology-focused UK-based companies…
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Tunnel enlargement system deployed at a pair of tunnels
Two Tunnel Enlargement Systems (TES) from Herrenknecht have been in use since January 2024 for the renewal of Deutsche Bahn…
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Water-reducing and conditioning admixture introduced for concrete producers and contractors
A groundbreaking admixture technology that significantly enhances the plastic properties of concrete, providing benefits to concrete producers and concrete contractors…
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Cutting Edge Conference to focus on AI and workforce in November
The Cutting Edge Conference will take place Nov. 18-20 in Cleveland, OH with a focus on technological advancements in the…
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