Machine Control in Construction and Infrastructure
Machine Control is becoming increasingly important across global construction, infrastructure and industrial technology, influencing how projects are visualised, coordinated, delivered and managed over time.
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From planning and design to field execution and asset management, this topic sits at the centre of digital change across the built environment, helping teams improve visibility, accuracy, coordination and long-term performance.
In a market where precision is increasingly valued over brute force, Develon has introduced the DD100 dozer, a machine that signals a clear shift towards smarter, more co...
At a time when contractors are grappling with tighter margins, rising material costs and intensifying sustainability scrutiny, digital integration is no longer a competit...
For decades, construction productivity has depended on one quiet assumption. Machines, rovers and layout crews can always see the sky. From open highways to farmland, sat...
The race to secure resilient, high precision positioning infrastructure has entered a new phase. Topcon Positioning Systems has signed a commercial agreement with Xona to...
Rithmik Solutions has taken a decisive step in its growth trajectory with Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. making a minority strategic investment as part of the c...
Develon’s Series 9 crawler excavators mark a significant step forward in equipment intelligence and digital interoperability. These machines are engineered to meet the ra...
The construction industry never stands still, and neither do the innovators shaping its future. Develon and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have strengthened their par...
In a remarkably short time, Xwatch Safety Solutions has evolved from a small British start-up to a global leader in construction and rail safety technology. Founded in la...
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has inked a pivotal five-year Charter agreement with Technological Resources Pty Limited, a subsidiary of global mining giant Rio...
Internet-connected hardware and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping construction, particularly in earthmoving. Excavators, once purely mechanical workhorses, are n...
Trimble and Hyundai Construction Equipment have taken a significant step in merging digital precision with heavy-duty performance. The new Hyundai HD130A bulldozer line i...
In an era where manufacturing is undergoing a seismic shift towards intelligence and low-carbon solutions, SANY is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformat...
Komatsu Europe has lifted the curtain on what might just be the most innovative excavator ever to hit the market. Meet the PC220LC-12 and its intelligent sibling, the PC2...
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...
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...
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...
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 introduc...
Trimble and Liebherr have taken a bold step forward in jobsite efficiency by rolling out a new “Trimble Ready” factory option for the latest PR 776 Generation...
When the construction industry’s biggest players descend on bauma 2025, CASE Construction Equipment is set to steal the spotlight with a bold, tech-driven showcase....
Trimble has taken a bold step in redefining construction technology distribution by naming SMS Equipment, Inc. as the world’s first Trimble Technology Outlet (TTO). This...
Creating fit-for-the-future highways has never been more critical, as we collectively seek to deliver roads that will support modern transport habits and boost economic g...
bauma 2025 promises to be a game-changer for the construction industry, and Liebherr is taking centre stage with a massive 14,000 m² booth showcasing over 70 ground-break...
In a ground-breaking step for the mining industry in Southeast Asia, PT Pamapersada Nusantara (PAMA) has become the first open-pit coal mining contractor in the region to...
Trimble has introduced a game-changer in compact track loader operation with its latest offering: the Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for compact track loaders....
John Deere is taking another giant leap forward in construction technology with its next-generation SmartGrade™ system, now available on the 450, 550, and 650 P-Ti...
The construction industry is on the brink of a digital revolution, and leading the charge are John Deere and Trimble—two global giants in technology and equipment solutio...
The construction industry is in the midst of a technological revolution, and two powerhouses, Caterpillar and Trimble, are at the forefront of this change. With a partner...
Slipform pavers can be used for paving monolithic concrete constructions with the offset method. Kerbs, gutter profiles, concrete safety barriers, cycle paths, and many o...
An online web platform, VisionLink® Productivity for cold planers, delivers near real-time machine and jobsite data designed to improve the contractor’s productivity. Ava...
Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the latest evolution of the company’s road construction and resurfacing technology with the introduction of the MC-Max Asphalt Pa...
Revolutionizing Dozer Operations with Unprecedented Precision and Simplicity. Unicontrol, the fresh breeze in machine control technology based in Denmark, has launched it...
Sure Grip Controls Inc., has announced the addition of CANopen and analogue models to their award-winning JSC Joystick Base product line. Added to the existing SAE J1939...
Tradition vs. Modernity: A Brief History In the initial stages, control systems predominantly relied on mechanical levers directly interfacing with high-pressure valves....
Liebherr, in cooperation with Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, offers various machine control systems for hydraulic excavators ex works. Machine control systems are dri...
Xwatch Safety Solutions, a leading provider of advanced height and slew systems, is proud to announce that its partnership with Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK),...
Digi International, a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today announced the release of the latest version of Digi Sk...
Machine control – the automation of construction equipment – is key to attracting new talent and addressing the skills shortage in the sector, according to co...
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...
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 sp...
Thomas Plant Hire began its journey a quarter of a century ago in 1998 when MD Wyn Thomas founded a contracting business in Holywell in North Wales. The company has since...
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