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Topcon X-53x brings 3D automated digging depth to excavators
Topcon highlights the features of its brand new digging depth sensors made for excavators as well as other heavy equipment used in digging operations.
April 19, 2019
Construction Equipment
Manitowoc intros free phone app to aid fast crane setup for lifting jobs
If you need a quick, easy method for determining the proper crane setup for a lifting job, Manitowoc now has an app for that. The crane manufacturer has developed the Manitowoc Boom Length Selector App for Android and iOS smartphones and mobile devices. The app quickly shows the user the proper overall boom and jib […]
March 8, 2019
Roadbuilding
PennDOT expands travel information for drivers
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has expanded the features on its travel information website, 511PA.com. 511PA is also available for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website. Motorists can now see any travel alerts on state roads along a specific route when they enter […]
January 5, 2018
Roadbuilding
Too drunk to drive? This app will get you home safely
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has an app to help keep drunken drivers off the road. The SaferRide App allows users to call a taxi or a friend. It identifies the user’s location so they can be picked up. It is available for Android devices from the Google Play store at here, and for […]
December 25, 2017
Roadbuilding
511 App now allows drivers to request roadside assistance in S.C.
Drivers needing roadside assistance in South Carolina can now request help on the S.C. Department of Transportation’s 511 App. The State Highway Emergency Program, or SHEP, responders can change tires, perform minor repairs and provide small amounts of gas. They also can help clearing wrecked vehicles from travel lanes. SHEP has helped about 800,000 motorists […]
December 6, 2017
Safety & Compliance
New products designed to ease ELD mandate compliance
To get ready for the December 18 federal electronics logging device mandate, companies have been releasing new software and ELDs to help the construction industry comply. Here is a sampling of some of those new products: Coretex Coretex’s ELD solution is compatible with all vehicle types, uses the company’s existing range of TMU in-vehicle hardware […]
November 27, 2017
Roadbuilding
Thanksgiving holiday drivers will find cheaper gas
AAA reports that 46 million Americans will hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, and they’ll be finding cheaper gasoline along the way. Drivers will be able to find prices of $2.50 a gallon or less at more than half of the gas stations in the country, the association says. The cheapest gas will be […]
November 22, 2017
Roadbuilding
VDOT adds Waze navigation to state’s 511 road information app
The Virginia Department of Transportation has upgraded its 511 road information app, which now includes turn-by-turn navigation, the VDOT says. The agency has joined with the popular Waze app to provide the navigation feature. The app also now provides push notifications and alerts, transit and parking information, and it continues to give real-time traffic information […]
November 3, 2017
Construction Equipment
What to see at ICUEE 2017: McLaughlin, McElroy, Ring-O-Matic, Subsite Electronics and Sharewell HDD in Area K
ICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the Oct. 3-5 Demo Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. In the run-up to the show we’ll be providing a series of sneak peeks to give you an idea of what to look for at the show. To check out the rest of the ICUEE […]
September 7, 2017
Technology
Samsung launches Galaxy S7 Active, a sleek and speedy rugged phone
Though we stand by the Nexus 6P as our pick for the best Android phone currently available, for those looking for a speedy device with a drop- and water-resistant exterior, Samsung’s Galaxy Active phones remain the best choice, despite Cat’s best efforts. Samsung recently launched its latest rugged device, the S7 Active. And though the […]
June 13, 2016
Technology
DeWalt unveils the MD501: A rugged phone for construction going head-to-head with Cat
While “the construction industry smartphone market is getting interesting” isn’t exactly a phrase I thought I’d be typing a few years ago, that’s exactly where we find ourselves today. In the last two years Cat has released a new smartphone nearly every six months—the latest even has a built-in FLIR thermal camera— through its partnership […]
April 26, 2016
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar launches Cat Inspect app, replacing forms with smartphones, tablets on machine walkarounds
Caterpillar has released a new app for smartphones and tablets that allows owners, operators and fleet managers to remove paper forms from their machine inspections. RELATED >> Caterpillar unveils the S40: Rugged smartphone’s slim design combines Cat DNA, user feedback (PHOTOS) Dubbed Cat Inspect, the app replaces Technical Analysis (TA1) inspection forms and preventative maintenance […]
September 17, 2015
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