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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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How Truckers use 10m and Citizen’s Band (CB) Radios
How Truckers use 10m and Citizen’s Band (CB) Radios It’s no secret that truckers have been using 10-meter and Citizen’s Band (CB) radios since the dawn of the digital age, allowing them to communicate with other road users in a way reminiscent of the old times. Technology has come...
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Celebrate the magic of π on National PI Day
Celebrate the magic of π on National PI Day Described as beautiful, elusive and enigmatic, Pi has fascinated and inspired mathematicians throughout history. So beloved, this special number even has its own holiday. Started by physicist Larry Shaw in 1988 as a fun day for his staff at San Francisco’s...
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Eptura Worktech Platform unifies Workplaces and Building Asset Management
Eptura Worktech Platform unifies Workplaces and Building Asset Management Eptura, the global worktech leader, today announced the launch of its unified worktech platform, which includes Eptura Asset and Eptura Workplace. The Eptura experience is the first offering in the market that connects workpla...
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Sarcos celebrates validation of Robotic Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels
Sarcos celebrates validation of Robotic Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation, a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced robotic systems that redefine human possibilities, announced today that it has successfully completed final validat...
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Balfour Beatty VINCI saves £5 million on HS2 development using DJI Drones
Balfour Beatty VINCI saves £5 million on HS2 development using DJI Drones HS2 is the largest infrastructure project in Europe. The £106Bn development will create high-speed rail links between London, The Midlands and the North of England. Joint venture Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is designing and bui...
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Devon-based Martin Parish Contracting puts versatile Yanmar Equipment to the test
Devon-based Martin Parish Contracting puts versatile Yanmar Equipment to the test If there is one thing that Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA ViO38 mini excavator is guaranteed to offer, it’s versatility. Digging out an extensive pond in the morning, then trimming and felling roadside trees in the afte...
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Wejo and 60-member University Consortium to advance GIS Research
Wejo and 60-member University Consortium to advance GIS Research Wejo Group Limited, a global leader in Smart Mobility for Good™ cloud and software solutions for connected, electric and autonomous vehicle data, today announced a partnership with the University Consortium for Geographic Inform...
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Xylem Technology brings proactive Leak Detection to Pennsylvania
Xylem Technology brings proactive Leak Detection to Pennsylvania It’s 2 am and peacefully quiet. As you sleep, a tiny leak in a water line embedded underneath your home’s lawn is swiftly identified before it becomes a major break. This is thanks to powerful technology that actively listens to water...
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FleetPilot Connect launched at NTEA Work Truck Week
FleetPilot Connect launched at NTEA Work Truck Week Certified Power Solutions (CPS) is launching its latest innovation in snow and ice removal operations – FleetPilot Connect – as part of NTEA Work Truck Week 2023. The new purpose-driven telematics solution leverages Internet of Things (IoT) connect...
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Zeitview AI and Aerial Thermal Analysis expands Rooftop Inspection Capacity
Zeitview AI and Aerial Thermal Analysis expands Rooftop Inspection Capacity Zeitview, a leading provider of advanced inspection software and services, today announced the expansion of its AI-enabled Property Insights Platform to assess rooftop conditions efficiently and safely. The company’s new off...
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Siemens Mobility investing $220m in North Carolina Rail Manufacturing
Siemens Mobility investing $220m in North Carolina Rail Manufacturing Siemens Mobility, the Unites States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing footprint by building a $220 million advanced manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, NC. The facility...
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Data Protection essentials for Business Professionals
Data Protection essentials for Business Professionals Data protection is a critical component of any business, large or small. Business professionals must understand the fundamentals when it comes to data protection. Knowing the right measures to take can help protect your business from data breache...
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Tadano to introduce two new Truck Cranes at Conexpo
Tadano to introduce two new Truck Cranes at Conexpo Tadano announces two new truck crane models for the United States and Canada, expanding the range of lifting solutions for customers in those markets. With their low axle weight, narrow transport width and long boom designs, the new Tadano GT-1200X...
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Komatsu will showcase Electric Machinery and Battery Technology at Conexpo
Komatsu will showcase Electric Machinery and Battery Technology at Conexpo For the sustainability of businesses and the planet, at CONEXPO/CON–AGG 2023, Komatsu will be showcasing machines and technology engineered to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and plan for implementing susta...
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New high-power Charging Technology for Electric Ferries and Vehicles
New high-power Charging Technology for Electric Ferries and Vehicles Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have pushed inductive power transfer technology further to enable high-power battery charging without the need for human involvement or a robotic arm. The technology is read...
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Doosan DL420CVT-7 Wheel Loader owners benefit from enormous Fuel Savings
Doosan DL420CVT-7 Wheel Loader owners benefit from enormous Fuel Savings August Lücking GmbH & Co. KG is a 123 year old building materials producer based in north-west Germany. About two years ago, the company purchased a Doosan DL420CVT-5 wheel loader to feed materials for the brick production...
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Documentation required for a Fire Risk Assessment
Documentation required for a Fire Risk Assessment Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement to ensure the safety for occupants of a building. All businesses and organisations need to employ a ‘responsible person’ to ensure a fire risk assessment is undertaken and reviewed periodically. It is imp...
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Wirtgen to feature Sustainable Technologies at Samoter – Asphaltica 2023
Wirtgen to feature Sustainable Technologies at Samoter – Asphaltica 2023 From May 3 to the 7 Wirtgen will be presenting a cross-section of its extensive product portfolio with 11 exhibits from Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann, and Wirtgen Group in Verona. The solutions at the show range from cold millin...
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Continental unveils TireTech App for Trucks and Buses
Continental unveils TireTech App for Trucks and Buses Optimal tyre inflation pressure and the right tyre selection mean the best possible tyre performance and the greatest possible fleet efficiency. What sounds so simple is not always easy to implement in the price-driven day-to-day business of flee...
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Flow Field design could increase Hydrogen Production in Electrolysers
Flow Field design could increase Hydrogen Production in Electrolysers Loop Energy™, a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, has completed third-party validation of the use of its patented eFlow™ technology in PEM electrolysers. In partnership with Fraunhofer USA, t...
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Essential Hand Signals for Crane Operations
Essential Hand Signals for Crane Operations The safe and efficient movement of big loads on a building site relies heavily on the use of cranes, and crane hand signals are an integral element of this. Learning the standard crane hand signals allows a signal person to safely guide a crane operator to...
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Peru attracting Mining Investment at PDAC 2023
Peru attracting Mining Investment at PDAC 2023 In order to attract foreign capital to implement foreign direct investment projects, Peru will be taking part in the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, the world’s premier mining convention, held in Toronto, Canada fro...
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Biotecture remotely monitored Living Walls installed at The Sky Terrace
Biotecture remotely monitored Living Walls installed at The Sky Terrace Biotecture living walls with remotely monitored irrigation system have been installed at Landmark Pinnacle in London. The walls create lush green backdrops for ‘The Sky Terrace’, the UK’s highest roof garden. Soaring 75 floors a...
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New Scott Base Research Station heading to the Antarctic
New Scott Base Research Station heading to the Antarctic The countdown is on! The specialist ship that will deliver the new Scott Base research station to Antarctica has been booked for January 2027 – exactly 70 years after the original base opened in 1957. Antarctica New Zealand and Leighs Construc...
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Eaton Low-Voltage Power Hybrid and EV Components head to Conexpo
Eaton Low-Voltage Power Hybrid and EV Components head to Conexpo Intelligent power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group is offering its array of customizable low-voltage electrical components that fulfil growing power and control requirements for off-highway applications, including t...
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Nissan to trial all-electric, Heavy-Duty Delivery Trucks
Nissan to trial all-electric, Heavy-Duty Delivery Trucks Nissan is now using two battery electric vehicle (BEV) heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships in the Los Angeles region. Two major manufacturers of electric heavy-duty trucks, Nikola and...
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