New Technology
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Artificial snow systems
A snow-making system in a new ski area in Funäsdalen, Sweden, is the largest ever built in the area. -
Bathroom monitoring systems
Concern about the environment has led to developments in integrated control systems for energy and water use, especially in big buildings and facilities. -
EZiDIG buries the risk of down time
Traditionally, hand held pipe and cable locators have been used to scan an area before excavation begins, but as the underground becomes more congested, and above ... -
iFlush: sanitation in the digital age
Technology has transformed the bathroom to such an extent that it even distinguishes between a user's presence and a toothbrush falling into the sink. -
Virtual world helps solve real plumbing issues
The residents of the online community in Second Life are developing new ways of making real money. One American city engineer is helping to blur the ... -
A new era for heat pumps
As heat pump technology gains prominence worldwide, we speak to leading German manufacturer Stiebel Eltron about the future of these systems. -
Waterless woks are a cool way to cook
A water utility says Asian restaurants in one big city could collectively save millions of dollars by upgrading their cooking facilities.