This expansion of Bentley’s iTwin platform enables carbon assessment in infrastructure digital twin solutions for reaching more sustainability goals. Infrastructure engineering software company Bentley Systems has greatly extended its fight against climate change by integrating the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) into their iTwin platform. iTwin is … [Read more...] about Bentley integrates EC3 into their digital twin tech for carbon calculation
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Lenovo opens its first in-house manufacturing facility in Europe
One of Lenovo’s largest manufacturing facilities is now open in Europe in Ullo, Hungary. It is spread over 50,000 square meters across two buildings and three floors. Lenovo claims the facility can produce more than 1,000 servers and 4,000 workstations a day—each one built specifically to customer requirements. The factory focuses primarily on building server infrastructure, … [Read more...] about Lenovo opens its first in-house manufacturing facility in Europe
Autodesk acquires NYC design studio The Living
High tech meets sustainability in projects like having mussels “vocalize” changes in water quality. The latest Autodesk acquisition is one of those interesting tangential acquisitions that points to new directions. Many of the blogs haven’t even picked it up because it’s just such a what-the-hell kind of move. Autodesk has shown a lot of enthusiasm for acquisitions that feed … [Read more...] about Autodesk acquires NYC design studio The Living
Airbus study finds significant advantage in 3D printing for standardized parts
Working with laser sintering specialist EOS, an initial benchmarking for further research found cost savings and sustainability advantages across the part lifecycle. The initial study from a partnership between Airbus and 3D printer maker EOS found significant lifecycle cost and sustainability advantages in using 3D printing over casting in aerospace production. The first … [Read more...] about Airbus study finds significant advantage in 3D printing for standardized parts
Aerospace giant EADS conducting eco-assessment of direct laser sintering
A previous study showed laser sintered (3D printed) parts lead to lower fuel use and a smaller carbon footprint. The current study seeks savings in the use of energy and raw materials during manufacturing. European aerospace giant EADS has begun a study to examine the potential of direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)—an additive fabrication, 3D printing process—to generate … [Read more...] about Aerospace giant EADS conducting eco-assessment of direct laser sintering