The new FME center is dedicated to development of materials, components and technology for use of batteries and hydrogen in zero emission transport systems. It will be a special focus on the maritime sector.
10 Million kroner for verification funding
10 Million kroner for verification funding
The Norwegian Research Council has granted 10 million Norwegian Kroner to fund the verification of fibre optic based tunnel monitoring technology being developed at CMR. CMR is carrying out the main research components of this project. The project is lead by Bergen Teknologioverføring (BTO), with Trafsys AS as industrial partner.
SMART SYSTEM USES POST OFFICE VEHICLES TO ANALYZE ROADS.
SMART SYSTEM USES POST OFFICE VEHICLES TO ANALYZE ROADS.
During the spring thaw period in Sweden, many small roads are closed to traffic despite the fact that they are fit for use. The BiFi research project has analysed the roads’ bearing capacity in real time using Internet-connected post office vehicles and presented their status online. The final report from the three-year project shows that these roads have been kept open for traffic 50% longer than before, benefitting haulage contractors, local residents and the Swedish Transport Administration.
Multiconsult ASA Contract
Multiconsult ASA Contract
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration Region West has selected Multiconsult ASA to provide a detailed planning, design and impact assessment for the construction of a high quality transit lane
Ølen Betong concrete to world record bridge
Ølen Betong concrete to world record bridge
Friday 25 September, the Sandsfjord Bridge was molded together. All concrete has been supplied by Ølen Betong. A special lightweight concrete had been made in order to complete the project. – Ølen Betong delivers world class concrete, says Tor Arne Thorsen in NPRA.
Multiconsult wins contract for road project E-39 Svegatjørn-Rådal
Multiconsult wins contract for road project E-39 Svegatjørn-Rådal
Multiconsult ASA has been awarded a contract from The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens Vegvesen) for the Svegatjørn-Rådal section of E-39, the new main road between Os and Bergen in Western Norway.
Overaasen delivers TV 1000 Station to North Greenland
Overaasen delivers TV 1000 Station to North Greenland
In May 2015 Overaasen had the great pleasure of delivering 1 pc TV 1000 to the Danish Army Station North in Greenland.
Cowi buys Aquateam
Cowi buys Aquateam
COWI AS, acquired 1st August 2013 shares in Aqua Team – Norwegian Water Tech Center. The company changed its name from that date to the Aqua Team COWI AS. It will continue as a wholly-owned subsidiary, led by one of the founders, Eilen A. Vik, she has been with the company since it was established […]
Caterpillar to Acquire Berg Propulsion, Significantly Expanding Customer Options for Advanced Marine Power Solutions
Caterpillar to Acquire Berg Propulsion, Significantly Expanding Customer Options for Advanced Marine Power Solutions
PEORIA, Ill. – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Johan Walter Berg AB, including its core brand of Berg Propulsion, a leading manufacturer of mechanically and electrically driven propulsion systems and marine controls for ships.
Norconsult acquitted by the Norwegian Supreme Court on corruption charges
Norconsult acquitted by the Norwegian Supreme Court on corruption charges
The Norwegian Supreme Court acquitted Norconsult Friday 28 June 2013 on charges of being complicit in corruption related to the DAWASA project in Tanzania.