The second week of September 2024 was very active in disseminating research activities and programmes of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). The RECONMATIC partners from the Laboratory of Building Construction and Building Physics participated in the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair held in HELEXPO, from the 7th to the 15th of September.
Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) is an annual exhibition (its first event is dated back to 1926), which takes place in the centre of Thessaloniki at the beginning of September and hosts exhibitors from the industry, companies, traders, academic institutions, etc. It is among the most important Greek events, launched, every year, by the Greek Prime Minister. This year, in the 88th event, RECONMATIC was hosted in AUTH’s kiosk and represented by its members Katerina Karanafti and Theodoros Theodosiou. Visitors of different backgrounds were informed about the RECONMATIC project, its vision, the recent outcomes and the upcoming deliverables. Most were particularly interested in the blockchain application developed by the University of Thessaly and requested information about the Greek demonstrator.
The tool, developed to enhance the traceability and security of CDW materials, is nearing completion. The web application (https://concretetrack.gr/) that partners in the University of Thessaly developed to manage concrete orders, employs blockchain technology to store and present the relevant information. It is tailored to the specific requirements of the connected users, dependent upon their responsibilities. The clients are only apprised of the status of their orders, while the owner of the concrete mixer vehicles can monitor their locations via GPS. Our partner ANAKEM had their booth in the TIF showcasing the RECONMATIC project, among other company activities, focused on sustainable CDW management, which is at the core of their work.
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