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China Science and Technology City International High-tech Expo opens

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China Science and Technology City International High-tech Expo opens

2024-11-08 11:19 Last Updated At:11:37

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The 12th China (Mianyang) Science and Technology City International High-tech Expo is right underway in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, boasting over 1,000 advanced exhibits from global and domestic origins.

Scheduled to run from Wednesdaythrough Sunday, the event is showcasing the latest advancements in technology and the fruitful outcomes of regional innovation collaborations.

Visitors to the exhibition are captivated by the forefront of technological breakthroughs in domains like artificial intelligence, precision instruments, novel displays, and innovative materials.

Of particular interest is a remarkable robotic arm featuring AI tactile sensors, designed to mirror the dexterity and sensitivity of human touch. This innovation enables the robotic arm to execute intricate and stable gripping maneuvers, demonstrating its ability to delicately handle fragile items such as tofu and eggs with unparalleled finesse.

Another standout exhibit is the domestically developed Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tool. Boasting the capability to process six degrees of freedom in a singular operation with precision levels reaching the micron scale. This machine tool finds applications in critical sectors like aerospace, shipbuilding, and precision instrument manufacturing.

Reports indicate that the expo witnessed the signing of 69 high-tech industrial projects on-site, with a cumulative contract value exceeding a staggering 70 billion yuan (about 10 billion U.S. dollars).

China Science and Technology City International High-tech Expo opens

China Science and Technology City International High-tech Expo opens

At least one person was killed and 99 others injured after two passenger trains collided near Bedford north of London on Friday evening, according to an announcement from the local ambulance service on Saturday.

The incident occurred at around 17:15 local time when a Luton Airport Express service struck an East Midlands Railway service, British media reported.

One of the train driver was killed on site. Twenty-eight people remain in hospital, among them nine in critical condition.

British rail authorities said that the cause of the accident is still under investigation.

At least 1 killed, 99 injured in UK passenger trains collision

At least 1 killed, 99 injured in UK passenger trains collision

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