The vehicle was developed by civil, electrical and mechanical engineering students at the Pontifical Catholic University (PUC) of Rio de Janeiro. The prototype was ready after one year of work.
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Brazilian researchers and officials in the science and technology field will be in the Arab country on an exploratory mission on October 4th and 5th. The aim is to discuss cooperation possibilities.
The Institute for Technological Research (IPT) tested in its wind tunnel, in São Paulo, the effects wind may have on a bridge to be built in Constantine, Algeria.
The country accounted for 60% of research and development investment among Latin American and Caribbean countries. It is also the region’s only nation to allocate over 1% of its GDP to innovation.
Small-sized entrepreneurs seek the most innovation-oriented resources, says minister of Science and Technology. The highest number of projects approved is in the software and biotechnology fields.
The Sapucaia municipality, in Rio, will host the country’s first factory of the type. Kasinski brand motorcycles and bicycles will be produced by CR Zongshen E-Power. The unit will operate in 2011.
Brapenta exports machinery for weight control and metal detection in food to sugar and pasta manufacturers in the Arab world. The company wants to expand its business in the region.
There was growth of 7% last year in comparison with 2008. The Brazilian market ranked 12th worldwide and recorded a turnover of US$ 15.3 billion in 2009.
Technology fair Gitex is held from October 17 to 21 in the United Arab Emirates. Technological companies in the state of Rio Grande do Sul may enrol with the Softul up until September 30.
The sector should grow more in the Arab countries over the next five years, according to a report by Pricewaterhouse Coopers. The study covers mainly digital medias.
The unit, which will train Brazilians and foreigners, will open on this Monday in Brasília. Training is already scheduled to African countries with which Brazil has cooperation agreements.
Imply, a computing and entertainment systems manufacturing company that already exports to the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and Iraq, is assembling a large entertainment centre in Algiers.
According to estimates by companies in the area, the sector grew 6% to 7% last year and had revenues of US$ 140 billion. Even exports rose.
Three factories, of electrical conductors, electronic components and computers, will develop new projects in the municipality of Divinópolis, state of Minas Gerais. Investment will total US$ 16.5 mn.
