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Researchers detect broad range of emerging synthetic antioxidants in dust in e-waste recyling centers

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However, the health effects of these compounds, and how readily they migrate into the environment, are largely unknown. An open-access paper on the work is published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters. Then, they used liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry to screen for 18 emerging HPAs and 6 emerging SAs.

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DOE launches new high performance computing initiative to develop materials for severe environments: HPC4Mtls

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new high-performance computing (HPC) initiative to help US industry accelerate the development of new or improved materials for use in severe environments. —US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry.

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Fast evolving auto industry needs befitting HR solutions | Autocar Professional

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And the automobile industry in India is a significant contributor to the country’s economy. Some companies are also implementing in-house training workshops which facilitate employees to remain abreast with recent technological developments and trends in their respective industries. percent against the global average of 2.9

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Audi using augmented reality to increase efficiency in logistics planning

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The virtual presentation of three dimensional holograms that are shown in their actual environment helps planners to better evaluate the future situation. dimensional hologram in the AR device and projects it in life size in the actual environment. Audi is using augmented reality (AR) to plan complex logistics processes.

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Researchers Aim to Decarbonize Chemical Industry by Electrifying It

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With so many of the items we interact with in our daily lives — from soaps and fertilizers to pharmaceuticals to petrochemicals — deriving from products of the chemical industry, the sector has become a major source of economic activity and employment for many nations, including the United States and China.

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SEAT implements self-driven robots to automate outdoor parts transport; ASTI Tribot with SLAM navigation

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SEAT is the first industrial manufacturer in Europe to have outdoor, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) with SLAM navigation (simultaneous localization and mapping), 4G connection and inductive charging for the batteries. SEAT’s AGVs are based on ASTI’s Tribot 10T. SEAT’s AGVs are based on ASTI’s Tribot 10T. kilometers in length.

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Tesla Sweden update: Transport Workers Union’s sympathy strike fails

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A few days ago, Sweden’s Transport Workers union announced it would stop collecting waste from local Tesla workshops starting December 24, 2023, joining other labor groups organizing sympathy strikes with IF Metall. The Transport Workers Union submitted a notice of industrial action (strike) to BA for December 24, 2023.

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