💨 World's tallest, 492-foot wooden wind turbine installed in Sweden

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They also plan to build another tower, even taller than the recent one, in the near future. By 2027, their goal is to supply 100 such towers annually and reach a milestone of 2,000 within a decade. The company employs laminated veneer lumber (LVL) to craft robust walls for its noteworthy towers. Using spruce wood – the same material as a Christmas tree – along with compressed layers and adhesive, the startup manufactures curved segments for the tower. Controlling the grain within these layers enables precise regulation of the walls' strength and flexibility. [Read more >]( INNOVATION 🐍 [Snake-inspired robot mimics parasite motion for enhanced flexibility]( In the secientific community, snake -inspired robots have gained prominence for their remarkable flexibility in movement. Recently, scientists introduced an innovative approach to enhance the stiffness control of these snake-like robots. 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