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Creating new opportunities with 3D Manufacturing
Creating new opportunities with 3D Manufacturing Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, allows Seco Tools to create products that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to manufacture. The advantages include shorter lead times, improved tool life and increased sustainability. The development an...
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Technology Trends in Modern Construction
Technology Trends in Modern Construction In recent years, the construction industry has increasingly embraced sustainable practices and innovative technology to create more eco-friendly and efficient projects. This trend has been particularly pronounced with architects and contractors finding new wa...
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Faster, lower cost and sustainable Cold Recycling with Wirtgen
Faster, lower cost and sustainable Cold Recycling with Wirtgen What surprised residents, the municipal authorities and construction engineers was just another job for the cold recycling experts from Danish contractor Arkil A/S. In fact, everyone involved was seriously impressed. The cold recycling t...
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How to increase Safety on Site
How to increase Safety on Site Safety is the most important consideration of any construction site and underpins all work that takes place. If safety isn’t made a top priority, then there can be a range of detrimental impacts to health, profit, legal implications, and project timescale. Everyone on...
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The Ultimate Operator Boot created by CASE and BRUNT Workwear
The Ultimate Operator Boot created by CASE and BRUNT Workwear CASE Construction Equipment and BRUNT Workwear are joining forces with a formal and unique partnership to better the lives of the hard-working operators of America. This partnership will kick off within the CASE booth at CONEXPO/CON-AGG,...
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MIT to combine Human and AI feedback with Structural Design
MIT to combine Human and AI feedback with Structural Design A process that seeks feedback from human specialists proves more effective at optimization than automated systems working alone. Modern fabrication tools such as 3D printers can make structural materials in shapes that would have been diffi...
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Oxford Plastics LowPro 23/05 Road Plate approved by New York authorities
Oxford Plastics LowPro 23/05 Road Plate approved by New York authorities The Oxford LowPro 23/05 Road Plate which has been designed and developed by the UK company, to comply with HS20-44 standards and has been successfully trailed in one of the most taxing construction environments in the USA. The...
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South Korean E8IGHT expanding NFLOW Digital Twin Technology across industries
South Korean E8IGHT expanding NFLOW Digital Twin Technology across industries The implementation of digital twin and simulation technology across industries has rapidly increased within the past few years. The market demand for these technologies is high as achieving cost and time efficiency is poss...
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Smart Portable Sensing System monitors Precast Structures during delivery
Smart Portable Sensing System monitors Precast Structures during delivery The multimetric portable system uses an IoT sensor to simultaneously measure strain and acceleration of the structures real-time during delivery. Precast concrete structures (PCS) reduce workforce dependency and construction t...
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Liebherr flat-top crane assembled by helicopter on Mont Blanc
Liebherr flat-top crane assembled by helicopter on Mont Blanc A new educational centre focused on climate change, complete with cable car, is currently being built on France’s largest glacier, the “Mer de Glace”. The transformation of the Montenvers station is intended to make students, tourists and...
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New VisionLink® streamlines equipment regardless of brand
New VisionLink® streamlines equipment regardless of brand The new VisionLink® provides an integrated full-fleet management solution for asset tracking to maximize machine uptime and optimize utilization. The platform’s refreshed intuitive interface helps customers efficiently manage their entire fle...
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Cat expands Attachments range for Mini-Excavators and Backhoe Loaders
Cat expands Attachments range for Mini-Excavators and Backhoe Loaders Caterpillar announces a range of new Cat® attachments available for backhoe loaders and mini excavators, increasing application versatility for these machines. Rugged and reliable, the new models span the range of demolition and s...
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Caterpillar expands Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders Smart Blade capabilities
Caterpillar expands Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders Smart Blade capabilities Caterpillar announces new options for the Cat® Smart Grader Blade and Smart Dozer Blade. The new external control kit for GB120 and GB124 smart grader blades expands use of these blades to Cat D and D2 series SSL and C...
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Komatsu and Honda develop the PC05E-1 Electric Micro Excavator
Komatsu and Honda develop the PC05E-1 Electric Micro Excavator Expanding the range of models powered by portable and swappable mobile batteries Komatsu Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have jointly developed the PC05E-1, an expanded model of the PC01E-1 electric micro excavator, with the aim of early...
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Flat-top cranes from Liebherr prove their flexibility for Hüffermann Krandienst
Flat-top cranes from Liebherr prove their flexibility for Hüffermann Krandienst Hüffermann Krandienst GmbH has built up a comprehensive rental fleet with new Liebherr tower cranes and further expanded its selection at Bauma 2022. The machines are put to work on variety of construction projects, as t...
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MIT develops 3D-Printed Revolving Devices that sense how they are moving
MIT develops 3D-Printed Revolving Devices that sense how they are moving Integrating sensors into rotational mechanisms could make it possible for engineers to build smart hinges that know when a door has been opened, or gears inside a motor that tell a mechanic how fast they are rotating. MIT engin...
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Kleemann Crushing Plant Intelligent line coupling now even safer via radio
Kleemann Crushing Plant Intelligent line coupling now even safer via radio The clever line coupling allows Kleemann plants to be easily coupled with one another. The system has now been extended by a wireless version of the safety coupling. Optimised material flow The crushing process of the Kleeman...
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AutoPASS Tolling Technology set for Car Ferries in Norway
AutoPASS Tolling Technology set for Car Ferries in Norway Starting on December 1st, 2023, a multi-lane free-flow automated classification and payment solution (AutoPASS) from Kapsch TrafficCom will go into operation on the car ferry between Bognes and Lødingen in Norway, 86 km driving distance south...
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VolvoCE previews prototype of the new generation EC500 Excavator at Conexpo
VolvoCE previews prototype of the new generation EC500 Excavator at Conexpo Volvo CE provided the first look at a pre-production model of its new EC500 excavator today at the CONEXPO trade show in Las Vegas, North America. This heralds a new generation of excavator, with improvements across cab desi...
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Metso Outotec launches new Nordberg HP200e Cone Crusher range
Metso Outotec launches new Nordberg HP200e Cone Crusher range As a result of continuing cone crusher technology development, Metso Outotec introduces a new HP200e cone crusher to the aggregates markets, providing more performance and uptime in a more sustainable way, enabled by kinematics and new ch...
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JCB celebrates largest ever UK Construction Fleet Equipment Order
JCB celebrates largest ever UK Construction Fleet Equipment Order JCB has won its biggest ever deal in the UK after rental firm Morris Leslie Plant Hire placed an order for £87.5 million worth of machines – including a big fleet of 3CX backhoe loaders. The huge order from the Perth-based company, wh...
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Yanmar America Customer Service Team win Global Awards
Yanmar America Customer Service Team win Global Awards Three members of Yanmar America’s customer service team have been awarded for their outstanding results at the Yanmar Global Customer Service Awards at the Portopia Hotel in Kobe, Japan on March 10. Emily Kinney, Brad Krueger, and David Long wer...
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John Deere unveils updated Construction Portfolio at Conexpo
John Deere unveils updated Construction Portfolio at Conexpo John Deere is continuing the performance tiering journey that began in 2020 and chose CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 as the world stage to introduce new models and technology features that provide differentiated value for its customers. As a company...
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How to Become a Better Investor
How to Become a Better Investor Investing is a great way to make a passive income; however, becoming a good investor takes time. To become a good investor, you need to be aware that you will sometimes lose money. You need to make peace with this simple truth. Other than that, investing is simply a ....
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Taking a Closer Look at Tadano at Conexpo
Taking a Closer Look at Tadano at Conexpo Since ConExpo 2020, Tadano has made significant strides globally and in the PanAmerican Region, in working more closely with customers and providing a range of lifting solutions to ensure their success. As part of the OneTadano strategy, the company has stre...
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Rokbak Haulers on display for the first time at Conexpo
Rokbak Haulers on display for the first time at Conexpo The Rokbak RA30 and RA40 haulers are on display for the first time ever at a North American tradeshow this week at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas. Since rebranding as Rokbak, the company is seeing huge demand for its articulated haulers in North Ame...
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Cat names 2022/2023 Global Operator Challenge World Champion
Cat names 2022/2023 Global Operator Challenge World Champion More than 5,500 machine operators worldwide have been competing in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge since the spring of 2022, and today, one of them emerged as the “World Champion” – the best Cat construction machine operator on t...
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CDE showcase The Future of Waste Recycling with next-gen equipment at Conexpo
CDE showcase The Future of Waste Recycling with next-gen equipment at Conexpo CDE, one of the leading suppliers of sand and aggregate washing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, has showcased its next generation of waste recycling equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and launch...
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DEVELON unveils first branded Machines at Conexpo
DEVELON unveils first branded Machines at Conexpo On 18th January 2023, it was announced that the familiar brand of orange construction equipment known as Doosan would now be called DEVELON throughout the world. Under the new brand name, the company will continue providing innovative products and s...
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INRIX Traffic IQ Signal Analytics now available in the UK
INRIX Traffic IQ Signal Analytics now available in the UK INRIX UK, a leader in connected car services and transportation analytics, announced INRIX® IQ Signal Analytics is now available in the United Kingdom to understand traffic signal and corridor performance easier, faster and cheaper than insta...
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Topcon Positioning Systems acquires Digital Construction Works
Topcon Positioning Systems acquires Digital Construction Works Topcon Positioning Systems has purchased construction software and data integrations and services company Digital Construction Works (DCW). DCW’s services and software integration platform will help customers navigate and maximize the us...
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World Blockchain Congress set for 14-15 June in Jakarta
World Blockchain Congress set for 14-15 June in Jakarta The World Blockchain Congress is set to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia. The two-day conference, scheduled for June 14-15, 2023, will bring together Blockchain experts, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs from around the region. Blockchain tech...
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Top interior design trends of 2023
Top interior design trends of 2023 To this day, interior designers and magazine editors look forward to making their annual predictions about what homeowners will embrace in terms of home décor. As we’re slowly tackling this year, it’s also time to name the top interior design trends that are...
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Affordable Machine Control and Construction Solutions
Affordable Machine Control and Construction Solutions It is well known that many small and medium construction companies have a slow technology adoption rate; some rely on old technologies, believing they are saving money by avoiding investments into new infrastructure, and others are not tech-savvy...
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Manitou Group highlights International Ambitions at Conexpo
Manitou Group highlights International Ambitions at Conexpo Manitou Group, a major player in the handling, aerial work platform and earth moving sectors, announces the complete overhaul of its global compact loader line-up, along with the launch of a new line of telehandlers dedicated to the North A...
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VolvoCE showcasing the present and future of the Construction Industry at Conexpo
VolvoCE showcasing the present and future of the Construction Industry at Conexpo Volvo Construction Equipment showcased the present and future of the construction industry at CONEXPO-CON/AGG with machines and services that offer customers solutions to enhance their productivity and uptime while als...
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Bobcat launches Electric Skid-Steer Loader and Autonomous Concept Machine
Bobcat launches Electric Skid-Steer Loader and Autonomous Concept Machine Bobcat Company, a global compact equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, has taken innovation to the next level with the introduction of two, new concept machines unveiled during the first day of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 20...
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JCB celebrates International Hydrogen Technology debut at Conexpo
JCB celebrates International Hydrogen Technology debut at Conexpo JCB’s £100 million project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines has been given its international debut at one of the world’s biggest construction equipment fairs. A team of 150 engineers is working on the pioneering...
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Topcon expands MC-X Platform with GNSS for Compact Equipment
Topcon expands MC-X Platform with GNSS for Compact Equipment Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the availability of a new global navigation satellite system (GNSS) option for its MC-Mobile compact machine control solution. Rounding out the company’s compact solutions portfolio, this GNSS optio...
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John Deere launches P-Tier Articulated Dump Trucks
John Deere launches P-Tier Articulated Dump Trucks John Deere expands its Performance Tiering Strategy to its line-up of articulated dump trucks. New to the P-Tier portfolio, the 410 and 460 ADTs retain the same fuel efficiency, dump body, and drive modes as the previous E-II models. For all P-Tier...
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Hyundai Doosan Infracore to Manufacture Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines
Hyundai Doosan Infracore to Manufacture Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines Hyundai Doosan Infracore (HDI) accelerates engine development after finishing the design of its hydrogen internal combustion engines (hydrogen engines) and rolling out the prototype. The hydrogen engine under development by...
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Arbitration a popular solution for Cross-Border Disputes
Arbitration a popular solution for Cross-Border Disputes Most people in the construction and engineering industry are familiar with the term “international arbitration”. They understand that it is the most popular means of resolving cross-border disputes (together with amicable settleme...
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Load Ejectors are a Strategic Solution to Carryback and Hauling efficiency
Load Ejectors are a Strategic Solution to Carryback and Hauling efficiency We all know what it feels like to be put in a sticky situation. Most of us easily relate to scenarios with too many moving parts, unexpected or unforeseen challenges and an increase in pressure to still complete all the tasks...
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New Fugro contract in Louisiana to focus on Safe and Sustainable Roads
New Fugro contract in Louisiana to focus on Safe and Sustainable Roads Fugro has been awarded a 6-year contract with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for pavement distress mapping services. The contract is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to improve the safe...
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WSB Digital Construction Management Service based on Bentley’s SYNCHRO
WSB Digital Construction Management Service based on Bentley’s SYNCHRO Bentley Systems, Incorporated, an infrastructure engineering software company, today announced a collaboration initiative with WSB to lead civil infrastructure owners and contractors to adopt and use infrastructure digital...
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Automation in the Manufacturing Supply Chain – Welcome to the future
Automation in the Manufacturing Supply Chain – Welcome to the future In broad terms, automation is a term for technology applications with minimal human input. Whereas automation capabilities may have been regarded as science fiction at one point in the past, it is now definitely coming of age...
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Liebherr XPower Wheel Loaders dominate at RGS Nordic
Liebherr XPower Wheel Loaders dominate at RGS Nordic RGS Nordic specialises in recycling construction and demolition waste materials and is the market leader in Denmark. It operates a fleet of around 130 construction machines, about two-thirds of which have been supplied by the Liebherr Group. Among...
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National Highways unveils winning Gantry of the Future
National Highways unveils winning Gantry of the Future National Highways is today proud to unveil this winning design as part of an exciting competition to create the ‘gantry of the future’ for its motorways and major A-roads. Millions of drivers see gantries every day as a routine part of their jou...
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Global Concrete Market set for a green future worth $300bn
Global Concrete Market set for a green future worth $300bn If concrete was a country, it would have been the world’s third-largest carbon dioxide emitter behind only China and the US. This is no surprise given that it is the second most used material in the globe after water, it produces roughly 8%...
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Volta Trucks wins European Approval for their all-electric Volta Zero
Volta Trucks wins European Approval for their all-electric Volta Zero Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced another significant milestone on its journey to production, receiving European Whole Vehicle Type Approval...
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Rock Solid future for University of Derby Minerals Products Course Graduates
Rock Solid future for University of Derby Minerals Products Course Graduates The Class of ‘23 on the BSc (Hons) Mineral Products Management course at the University of Derby’s Centre for Mineral Products has carved its success in stone with almost 80 per cent achieving a First Class or 2:1 hon...
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Machine Vision company Augmenta acquired by CNH Industrial
Machine Vision company Augmenta acquired by CNH Industrial CNH Industrial has purchased Augmenta to accelerate the growth of their innovative Sense & Act technology. Augmenta was a previous CNH Industrial Ventures investment and a strategic partner for CNH Industrial. “Our work with Augmenta has...
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Murphy Plant to include Xwatch Safety Solutions on all future equipment
Murphy Plant to include Xwatch Safety Solutions on all future equipment Murphy Plant is one of the largest providers of plant, transport and equipment in the UK, managing and maintaining more than £100 million worth of plant, transport and specialist equipment. It is a part of J. Murphy and Sons Lim...
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Sign-up for The Africa Rally Pathfinder Edition 2023
Sign-up for The Africa Rally Pathfinder Edition 2023 The Africa Rally is an adventurous, exciting and beautiful charity rally event starting in Sparrowhawk Lodge, by Hartbeespoort (South Africa), and ends to the west of Kisumu, on Lake Victoria in Kenya. The 4,200km event is taking place in July! Wi...
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Caterpillar adding a compact line of Asphalt Pavers and Screeds
Caterpillar adding a compact line of Asphalt Pavers and Screeds Caterpillar Inc. announces that it will be adding a new compact line of asphalt pavers and screeds to the Paving Products family. These standard 2.44 m size-class paver and screed combinations weigh in at 14 to 16 metric tonnes and incl...
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Yanmar CE to launch What are you building? brand film at Conexpo
Yanmar CE to launch What are you building? brand film at Conexpo They are all building something For some it’s about building a business, a future, a reputation, and a long-term legacy. For others, it’s about building a career, customer success and even a better world. Yanmar Compact Equipment’s new...
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Eaton to showcase Display Terminals and Connectors at Conexpo
Eaton to showcase Display Terminals and Connectors at Conexpo Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced it will be displaying its line of power connectors and terminals for electrified and internal combustion construction and off-highway vehicles at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction...
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Yanmar selects Quake Global Telematics Hardware for YV01 Spraying Robot
Yanmar selects Quake Global Telematics Hardware for YV01 Spraying Robot Quake Global, a leading provider of telematics hardware and software solutions, today announced that it has been selected by Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., a global innovator in a wide range of industrial equipment with a major focu...
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Doosan Bobcat announces new Global Brand Strategy
Doosan Bobcat announces new Global Brand Strategy Doosan Bobcat, Inc., a company within Doosan Group, has announced its global branding strategy to create business and growth opportunities for the Doosan Bobcat product portfolio. Doosan Portable Power (DPP), an industry-leading global manufacturer o...
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How laser marking streamlines the expansion of the robotics industry
How laser marking streamlines the expansion of the robotics industry As the robotics industry expands, manufacturers and engineers are looking for methods to optimise their production processes. Many are turning to laser marking technology, which is rapidly being employed to meet the industry’...
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