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Megha Engineering Secures $225.5 Million Gas Project in Kuwait
Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd has clinched a $225.5 million contract from Kuwait Oil Company to build, operate and maintain a gas sweetening and sulphur recovery facility in Kuwait’s oilfields. The deal spans engineering,...

Xense Robotics raises 100 million yuan in Pre-Series A funding
Beijing (Gasgoo)- On October 16, Chinese robotic sensing technology startup Xense Robotics announced the completion of a Pre-Series A funding round worth 100 million yuan. The round was led by Fortera Capital, with participation from Li Auto,...

Navigating the 5G to 6G Evolution
As 6G research accelerates, Taiwan’s tech sector and policymakers are shaping how next-generation networks will connect industries and people. Ask Saviah Technologies, a Taipei-based provider of 5G core network software, what the industry’s shift...

Sustainable Motion: Benchmarking Energy Performance in Mechanical Components
While regulations governing energy efficiency in all mechanical systems become increasingly stringent, engineers need to pay special attention to asynchronous (induction) applications, explains Gena Hurst, product manager at Stober Drives. “The...

Colorado Loses One 14er & Gains Another After Scientific Assessment
The LIDAR Data mapping Colorado’s Park, Custer, and Fremont Counties was published in 2020, and it raised questions for Eric Gilbertson. The mountaineer and mechanical engineer likes to conduct ground surveys on peaks in his spare time, and his...

Why Are Precision Motion Systems the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing?
Precision motion systems dramatically improve industrial automation by achieving extraordinary accuracy and repeatability when performing programmed movements. Because the motions often occur within tight tolerances, users apply them to small,...

AgriSound and Westfalia study avocado pollination in South Africa
AgriSound has entered a collaboration with global avocado producer Westfalia Fruit to study pollinator activity and improve avocado breeding and commercial production through real-time monitoring technology. The partnership will use bioacoustic...
SKN’s Chief Digital Transformation Officer encourages youth to embrace technology careers to support the federation’s digital transformation agenda
St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Nigel Carty, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, expressed optimism that within the next decade, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis would have significantly transformed how it delivers services to the public...

IBM and Groq Partner to Accelerate Enterprise AI Deployment with Speed and Scale
Partnership aims to deliver faster agentic AI capabilities through IBM watsonx Orchestrate and Groq technology, enabling enterprise clients to take immediate action on complex workflows ARMONK, N.Y. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 20, 2025...

Scientist brings lab innovations to life in Việt Nam’s fields
PHÚ THỌ — For Dr Vũ Xuân Dương of Hùng Vương University, agricultural research only matters if it leaves the lab and takes root in the fields. The lecturer at the Institute of Applied Research and Development believes it must be applied directly...

Zen Technologies Completes Full Acquisition of ARI, Expands into Naval Simulation Domain
In a move that marks a strategic expansion of its defence simulation capabilities, Zen Technologies has announced the completion of its acquisition of the remaining 24% equity stake in Applied Research International Private Limited (ARIPL). With...

Deployable tracker-based rooftop PV system for stadiums
An international research team has developed a tracker-based rooftop PV system that can be installed on both new and existing stadiums. The proposed design reportedly allows for easier deployment and delivers higher power output compared to...

Top 2 Tech Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This Month
As of Oct. 20, 2025, two stocks in the information technology sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength...

AV Awarded U.S. Army RCCTO Contract for Kinesis
AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced a contract award from the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) for its tactical mission planning and command and control (C2) software for the Human-Machine...

District awarded nearly $1.9M for workforce education
TALLAHASSEE — The Hernando County School District has been awarded nearly $1.9 million to support programs in welding technology, applied cybersecurity, applied information technology and artificial intelligence foundations, heating, ventilation...

Is This the End of the Silicon Era? Scientists Unveil World’s First 2D Computer
This conceptual illustration of a computer based on 2D molecules displays an actual scanning electron microscope image of the computer fabricated by a team by researchers at Penn State. The keyboard features highlighted keys labeled with the...

Solar, off-grid systems key to Cameroon’s electrification
An international research team has found Cameroon exhibited a slow but obvious move towards equitable electrification between 2015 and 2024, with an increased focus on distributed renewable energy sources. October 20, 2025 Patrick Jowett...

Legendary Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu has "never used AI and probably never will" because it's "more rewarding to go through the hardships of creating something myself"
As the rise of generative AI sparks understandable concern amid both the gaming community and developers, various industry icons are making their stance on the matter clear – including Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu, who sees no place for...

Engineering Excellence: A Modern Approach to Solutions
Image: pexels The Evolution of Engineering Solutions Engineering has undergone an incredible transformation in recent decades, revolutionizing how we approach complex challenges. Gone are the days of isolated problem-solving, today’s engineering...
Can animals be tricked by optical illusions?
From: Frontiers Do animals fall for optical illusions? What fish and birds can teach us about perception Dr Maria Santacà is a behavioral biologist who specializes in the study of animal cognition and perception. Her research at the Department of...