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AI and Automation is Rewriting Construction’s Playbook
AI and Automation is Rewriting Construction’s Playbook Procore Technologies has just pulled back the curtain on what’s ahead for the global construction industry. Their inaugural Future State of Construction Report is no light reading. It’s a comprehensive, data-packed outlook drawn from...
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ChatGPT in Education – A Shortcut or a Learning Revolution?
ChatGPT in Education – A Shortcut or a Learning Revolution? When ChatGPT, the now-famous AI developed by OpenAI, took a seat (virtually, of course) in a control systems engineering course at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, expectations ran high. Could this ground-breaking technolo...
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Smart Insoles Could Revolutionise Personal Health Monitoring
Smart Insoles Could Revolutionise Personal Health Monitoring It’s not every day that your shoes start talking about your health, but thanks to cutting-edge research from The Ohio State University, that day is getting closer. A new generation of wearable tech has stepped onto the scene: smart insoles...
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Suzuki and Soracom Driving the Future of Robot-Ready Platforms
Suzuki and Soracom Driving the Future of Robot-Ready Platforms What happens when you blend the brain of a robot with the nimbleness of a micro electric vehicle? According to Suzuki Motor Corporation and global IoT platform provider Soracom, the result could be a game-changer for industries craving s...
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Cincoze Unveils 15.6″ FHD Panel PCs and Monitors for Harsh Environments
Cincoze Unveils 15.6″ FHD Panel PCs and Monitors for Harsh Environments Cincoze, a highly respected name in rugged computing, has once again raised the bar by introducing a suite of new 15.6-inch FHD panel PCs and monitors to its CRYSTAL Display Computing range. Designed to tackle the demands...
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Powering Through the Heat With Motorola’s APX N70 XE Smart Radio
Powering Through the Heat With Motorola’s APX N70 XE Smart Radio In a world where every second counts, firefighters and EMS crews need more than just grit and courage—they need kit that works as hard as they do. Enter Motorola Solutions’ latest innovation: the APX N70 XE smart radio. It’s rugg...
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Helm.ai Unveils Vision-Only Real-Time Path Prediction for Autonomous Driving
Helm.ai Unveils Vision-Only Real-Time Path Prediction for Autonomous Driving In the race to build smarter, safer self-driving cars, Helm.ai has taken a bold step forward. The Silicon Valley-based AI software firm has unveiled its latest innovation: Helm.ai Driver, a real-time deep neural network (DN...
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Granite Breaks Ground on $80m Highway Upgrade in Forney, Texas
Granite Breaks Ground on $80m Highway Upgrade in Forney, Texas In a significant move that reinforces Texas’ ongoing commitment to infrastructure modernisation, Granite has secured an $80 million contract from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to overhaul a critical section of Farm...
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GEO Business Unveils Dynamic Line-Up of Industry Speakers
GEO Business Unveils Dynamic Line-Up of Industry Speakers GEO Business 2025 is gearing up to take over ExCeL London from 4–5 June with a dynamic showcase of geospatial innovation, and the first wave of speakers has already set the tone. As the UK’s leading geospatial event, it promises a powerhouse...
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5 Key Areas Of Your Office That Require Additional Security Measures
5 Key Areas Of Your Office That Require Additional Security Measures An office is rarely one big room with nothing else attached. Normally, your office space is composed of various areas and rooms that serve different purposes. As a consequence, some of these areas demand additional security measure...
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The Most Common Causes of Car Accidents
The Most Common Causes of Car Accidents Car accidents are, unfortunately, very common in the United States. In fact, almost 6 million automobile crashes occur each year, resulting in more than 3 million injuries and over 36,000 deaths. Understanding the root causes of these accidents can help driver...
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Mapping the Future at Geo Connect Asia 2025
Mapping the Future at Geo Connect Asia 2025 Geo Connect Asia 2025 celebrates a successful show in Singapore having brought together geospatial visionaries, tech innovators, and infrastructure leaders from across the globe. Now in its fifth edition, the event evolved into Southeast Asia’s defin...
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Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2025 Empowering a Green Future
Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology 2025 Empowering a Green Future As the world leans harder into smart technology and low-carbon solutions, China is taking the fast lane—and at the heart of this movement is the Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) exhibition. Returning for its 22nd...
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Trailblazing the Digital Future with Industry Pioneers at DCW 2025
Trailblazing the Digital Future with Industry Pioneers at DCW 2025 Digital Construction Week (DCW), the UK’s flagship showcase of innovation in the built environment, is back and bigger than ever. Slated for 4-5 June 2025 at ExCeL London, the event has officially opened registration and unveiled the...
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Heavy Metal at bauma with Metallica Inspired Skid Steer Loader
Heavy Metal at bauma with Metallica Inspired Skid Steer Loader In a move that turned heads and revved engines, CASE Construction Equipment cranked up the volume for bauma 2025 with a jaw-dropping special edition of their SV340B skid steer loader. This isn’t just any machine. It’s a one-o...
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Reinventing Miniaturisation with Insulated Stainless Steel
Reinventing Miniaturisation with Insulated Stainless Steel In the fast-paced world of electronics, where size matters and performance is everything, Japan’s Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. is turning heads with an innovative leap forward. The company has unveiled its latest development: the FI (Fine...
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Japan Launches Online Private Asset Investment Platform
Japan Launches Online Private Asset Investment Platform In a ground-breaking move for Japan’s financial landscape, Keyaki Capital has pulled back the curtain on the nation’s very first online investment platform dedicated solely to private assets. Based in Tokyo and led by visionary CEO Taiki...
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Why Visibility Matters on the Open Road
Why Visibility Matters on the Open Road On the open road, visibility shapes every outcome. It controls how quickly you react, how safely you drive, and how well others see you. A split-second delay can lead to disaster. At high speeds, clarity becomes protection. Road conditions shift without warnin...
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Building at the Speed of Innovation
Building at the Speed of Innovation In the construction world, time is money — and, quite frankly, it’s sanity too. Whether you’re putting up a new office block, a housing development, or a sprawling industrial site, delays are the kind of headache no one wants. Deadlines get tighter, client e...
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How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Driving in New Zealand’s South Island
How to Prepare Your Car for Winter Driving in New Zealand’s South Island Partaking in a road trip through New Zealand’s South Island is a wonderful experience all year round. But there is something quite magical about doing so in the winter months. Imagine seeing snow-dusted mountains, ethereal alpi...
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Caterpillar Marks Centennial with $100m Investment in Future Workforces
Caterpillar Marks Centennial with $100m Investment in Future Workforces Marking its remarkable centennial, Caterpillar Inc., the global giant in construction and mining equipment manufacturing, has announced an ambitious $100 million pledge aimed squarely at preparing the next generation workforce....
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Empowering Smarter Decisions to Boost Hydropower Efficiency
Empowering Smarter Decisions to Boost Hydropower Efficiency In the hydropower industry, picking the perfect turbine technology isn’t exactly a walk in the park. A poor choice can spiral into pricey delays, diminished profits, and operational headaches. On the flip side, smart technology choice...
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Pushing Computing Performance Further with Laser Cooling
Pushing Computing Performance Further with Laser Cooling In an unexpected twist, lasers, typically known for their prowess in heating and cutting, are now being harnessed for cooling computer chips. This ground-breaking innovation could dramatically slash energy usage and water consumption at...
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Alpine Traditions Fuelling a Revolution in Wood-Based Construction Materials
Alpine Traditions Fuelling a Revolution in Wood-Based Construction Materials Deep in the Alpine valleys, nestled among steep slopes and centuries-old traditions, a humble craft continues to thrive: the hand-splitting of wooden shingles. Known for their rustic charm and resilience, these shingles hav...
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Robotics Research at Case Western Reserve is Inspiring a Smarter Future
Robotics Research at Case Western Reserve is Inspiring a Smarter Future From sci-fi fantasy to practical necessity, robotics have evolved into a cornerstone of modern innovation. At the heart of this technological renaissance is Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), where a melting pot of engineer...
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AI Gets Smarter with Enhanced Decision-Making with Limited Data
AI Gets Smarter with Enhanced Decision-Making with Limited Data Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, but a persistent problem hampers its full potential: incomplete data. Like trying to solve a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces, AI struggles to make accurate predictions...
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Speedy Hire Driving Sustainability with Innovative Carbon Reporting Tool
Speedy Hire Driving Sustainability with Innovative Carbon Reporting Tool In a significant leap towards the UK’s net-zero ambitions, Speedy Hire, the UK’s top provider of tools, equipment, and plant hire, has unveiled an innovative Carbon Reporting Tool. This ground-breaking solution enab...
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Groupage Freight – The Cost-Effective Solution for UK-EU Trade
Groupage Freight – The Cost-Effective Solution for UK-EU Trade For businesses trading with the European Union, finding affordable and efficient shipping options is a top priority. With the complexities of post-Brexit regulations and rising logistics costs, many companies are turning to groupag...
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4 Ways to Keep Your Car Safe as Potholes Plague UK
4 Ways to Keep Your Car Safe as Potholes Plague UK Potholes are the bane of any driver’s existence in the UK, and it can seem as though the problem is only getting worse on UK roads. According to RAC data, pothole-related breakdowns have climbed 17% in the final three months of 2024 compared to ...
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Understanding the Technology and Materials Behind Car Wheels
Understanding the Technology and Materials Behind Car Wheels Car wheels do a lot more than just roll. They carry the vehicle’s weight, transfer engine power to the road, and keep everything moving smoothly. Without a solid set of wheels, a car’s performance would tank. Their shape, design, and mater...
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The Ultimate Guide to Public Private Partnership Financing
The Ultimate Guide to Public Private Partnership Financing Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a key mechanism to deliver roads, bridges, railways, and even digital networks around the world. In a PPP, a government partners with private companies to design, finance, build, and often o...
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Swerock Debuts World’s Largest Electric Concrete Pump at bauma
Swerock Debuts World’s Largest Electric Concrete Pump at bauma As the world charges ahead in the transition to greener infrastructure, the unveiling of a revolutionary all-electric concrete pump by Swerock, Volvo Trucks, and Putzmeister is setting new benchmarks at bauma 2025, Germany’s premier cons...
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PERI VCT Track Wins bauma Innovation Award for Steel Composite Bridge
PERI VCT Track Wins bauma Innovation Award for Steel Composite Bridge On 6 April 2025, Adam Hörnig Baugesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (AHA) proudly took home the prestigious bauma Innovation Award in the “Building” category, highlighting its ground-breaking use of PERI’s VCT VARIOKIT Compo...
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MB Crusher Pulverizes the Competition With bauma Debut
MB Crusher Pulverizes the Competition With bauma Debut In the world of demolition equipment, innovation never sleeps. MB Crusher has once again raised the bar with its latest game-changing tool, the MB-P and MB-PT demolition pulverizer, unveiled to great fanfare at bauma. His fresh-faced but battle-...
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Komatsu Unleashes the HD605-10 Dump Truck at bauma
Komatsu Unleashes the HD605-10 Dump Truck at bauma Komatsu is making serious waves at bauma 2025 with the live demonstration of its brand-new HD605-10 rigid dump truck, a beast of a machine that promises to push the boundaries of quarrying and mining performance. Sharing the spotlight with its perfe...
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Flannery Makes a Bold Leap into the Future of Site Safety with Xwatch MK2
Flannery Makes a Bold Leap into the Future of Site Safety with Xwatch MK2 In a move that underscores its long-standing commitment to innovation and safety, Flannery Plant Hire has become the first major plant hire firm to place an order for the newly unveiled Xwatch MK2 system. The deal was inked at...
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JCB Accelerates US Growth with Expanded Texas Facility Amid Tariff Challenges
JCB Accelerates US Growth with Expanded Texas Facility Amid Tariff Challenges In a significant move highlighting its commitment to the US market, British construction equipment giant JCB has announced plans to dramatically expand its new factory in San Antonio, Texas. Originally set to cover 500,000...
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Revolutionising Construction Connectivity With Trackunit at bauma
Revolutionising Construction Connectivity With Trackunit at bauma When the world of construction gathers at bauma, innovation takes centre stage, and this year, Trackunit made a real statement. With an array of pioneering solutions and upgraded platforms, the global contech powerhouse is putting dat...
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How Builders Can Forecast Profitability Effectively
How Builders Can Forecast Profitability Effectively In the construction landscape, companies are under constant pressure to deliver projects on time and within budget. However, common industry challenges—such as supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and fluctuating material costs—can significa...
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How to Deal with the Aftermath of a Car Accident
How to Deal with the Aftermath of a Car Accident As a leading cause of death for Americans, car crashes have a major annual impact. Any collision can be traumatic and stressful. Even minor collisions can leave drivers shaken up, while serious crashes involving injuries or fatalities bring severe emo...
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Who Is Liable for Accidents on Dangerous Roads?
Who Is Liable for Accidents on Dangerous Roads? Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that in the first half of 2025, an estimated 21,400 people died in motor vehicle accidents in the US. This information emphasizes the urgent need to tackle systemic issues in roa...
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What Every Driver Should Know About Road Signs in Australia
What Every Driver Should Know About Road Signs in Australia It doesn’t matter if you’re new to driving or have been on the road for years, understanding road signs is one of those things that seems simple enough – until it’s not. Sure, we all know what a “stop sign” and “no-entry”...
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Unearthing the History of the Bulldozer
Unearthing the History of the Bulldozer The history of the bulldozer is a tale of innovation that spans over a century, transforming from simple farm attachments to today’s high-tech, heavy-duty machines. This evolution has been marked by continuous engineering advances, the rise of global manufactu...
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AI in Construction is Increasing Safety and Efficiency
AI in Construction is Increasing Safety and Efficiency The construction industry is changing as AI technologies are gradually being integrated into construction equipment. With construction sites often characterized by unpredictability and the potential for human error, AI offers innovative solution...
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Can Truck Accident Victims Receive Compensation for Minor Injuries?
Can Truck Accident Victims Receive Compensation for Minor Injuries? According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the US records between 143,000 and 166,000 truck accidents annually, with 6% resulting in fatalities. Truck accidents can cause severe injuries or even death due to the s...
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Tadano Reaches New Heights at bauma with Global Ambitions
Tadano Reaches New Heights at bauma with Global Ambitions Tadano’s dynamic presence at bauma 2025 in Munich is more than a typical trade fair showcase — it’s a bold statement of intent. With a fresh wave of electrification, strategic acquisitions, and global service upgrades, the lifting...
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CASE Reimagines Construction at bauma 2025
CASE Reimagines Construction at bauma 2025 The global stage is set. With industry eyes firmly fixed on bauma 2025, CASE Construction Equipment is making waves in Munich, revealing a powerful new line-up of machines tailored to meet the evolving demands of modern construction. From cutting-edg...
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Komatsu Charges Ahead with Trio of New Electric Mini Excavators at bauma
Komatsu Charges Ahead with Trio of New Electric Mini Excavators at bauma Komatsu is making waves once again. This time, the Japanese equipment giant is showcasing its commitment to sustainability with the debut of three electric mini excavators at bauma 2025 in Munich. The models on display – PC20E,...
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Develon Raises the Bar at bauma with their Next Generation of Excavators
Develon Raises the Bar at bauma with their Next Generation of Excavators With bauma 2025 in full swing, one name is making waves – Develon. Making its debut under its bold new brand identity, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, the company didn’t just show up, it stole the show. Unveiling...
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Bentley and Google Revolutionising Infrastructure Inspections with AI Analytics
Bentley and Google Revolutionising Infrastructure Inspections with AI Analytics In a bold move poised to reshape the landscape of infrastructure analytics, Bentley Systems has teamed up with Google to turbocharge asset inspections using artificial intelligence and cutting-edge geospatial imagery. An...
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Tacking Different Road Types in the UK
Tacking Different Road Types in the UK UK drivers, one thing is clear: you navigate seriously varied roads. One minute, you’re juddering down a cobbled street. The next, you’re jumping out of your skin as cyclists speed around a blind bend. It can be quite daunting for drivers unfamiliar...
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John Deere SmartDetect Digital Creating Smarter and Safer Jobsites
John Deere SmartDetect Digital Creating Smarter and Safer Jobsites In the ever-evolving world of construction, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a necessity. John Deere’s latest addition to its digital toolbox, SmartDetect™ Digital, is a game-changer for site managers who are serious about pr...
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John Deere Unveils High-Capacity Scrapers for Modern Earthmoving
John Deere Unveils High-Capacity Scrapers for Modern Earthmoving John Deere has once again raised the bar for earthmoving machinery with the introduction of its latest workhorses—the 3012 Direct Hitch (DH) Scraper and the mighty 3812 DH Scraper. Engineered to meet the demands of today’s complex and...
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Trimble Siteworks Technology is Transforming Tilt Bucket Excavation
Trimble Siteworks Technology is Transforming Tilt Bucket Excavation Trimble has just turned up the dial on construction efficiency with the release of its Siteworks Machine Guidance Module, purpose-built for tilt bucket attachments. This new module is no minor tweak; it’s a game-changer that b...
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Leap into the Future with Cemex Ventures Leaplab Startup Accelerator
Leap into the Future with Cemex Ventures Leaplab Startup Accelerator The construction industry is undergoing a seismic shift. As sustainability, digitalisation, and productivity continue to dominate the conversation, industry leaders are turning to startups for fresh ideas and fast-track innovation....
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Sandvik and Sleipner Team Up for a New Era in Mining Mobility
Sandvik and Sleipner Team Up for a New Era in Mining Mobility In a bold move set to reshape mobility in the surface mining sector, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has inked a global distribution partnership with Sleipner, a name synonymous with innovative heavy machinery transport solutions. This...
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VolvoCE Electrifies bauma with Ground-breaking Reveals
VolvoCE Electrifies bauma with Ground-breaking Reveals At bauma 2025 in Munich, Volvo Construction Equipment took the industry by storm with a bold declaration: the future is electric, and it’s arriving faster than many anticipated. The global construction giant turned heads and sparked conver...
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VolvoCE Launches World’s First Full-Size Electric Articulated Haulers at bauma
VolvoCE Launches World’s First Full-Size Electric Articulated Haulers at bauma Volvo Construction Equipment has once again charged ahead in the race toward a sustainable future. At bauma 2025, the company unveiled the A30 Electric and A40 Electric—marking the world’s first battery-electric art...
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VolvoCE’s Electric Compact Machines Going the Distance at bauma
VolvoCE’s Electric Compact Machines Going the Distance at bauma Volvo Construction Equipment is charging into the future with a bold refresh of its compact electric machines. With improved runtime, enhanced comfort, and new versatility features, the updated ECR25 Electric excavator and L20 and L25 E...
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VolvoCE Expands Digital Toolbox for Smarter Machines and Smarter Sites
VolvoCE Expands Digital Toolbox for Smarter Machines and Smarter Sites Volvo Construction Equipment is back in the spotlight, turning heads and pushing boundaries with its latest rollout of digital solutions. At bauma 2025, Volvo CE introduced a suite of intelligent updates aimed squarely at enhanci...
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