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JCB, Leica Launch Factory-Fit 2D, 3D Excavator Machine Control Solutions
Starting this month, Intelligrade will be available on the JCB 220X tracked excavator. It will eventually roll out to the full X Series and additional regions.
March 26, 2024
Unicontrol Intros Affordable Automatic Grade Control for Dozers
The brand-agnostic solution provides real-time 3D guidance and 6-way blade control at a lower cost.
December 19, 2023
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July 1, 2024
Topcon Debuts 2D Grade Control for Compact Track Loaders
The 2D-MC system works with a box blade attachment and connects directly to the CTL’s in-cab controls.
February 7, 2023
Technology
Trimble Showcases the Autonomous Construction Site of the Future (Video)
Three machines...one operator. Check out this video of autonomous and remote-controlled machines working in unison at Dimensions.
November 15, 2022
Technology
Leica Now Offers iCON Site Machine Control for Compact Excavators
Operators can measure an area, create a design and dig to that design by using the field controller in the cab.
October 14, 2022
Autonomous
Shantui Claims ‘World’s First’ Autonomous, Unmanned Bulldozer
The machine can follow operating instructions and work autonomously with no remote operation, the Chinese manufacturer says.
August 30, 2022
Technology
Unicontrol Offers Cost-Effective Machine Control for Earthmoving Equipment
The system takes about 30 minutes to learn and is roughly half the cost of machine guidance systems currently sold in the U.S., the manufacturer says.
June 28, 2022
Autonomous
Autonomous Retrofit Startup Teleo Gets a Funding Boost, Partners with Deere Dealer
Dozers, excavators, trucks, wheel loaders and more can be run without an operator in the cab, enhancing both safety and productivity.
June 21, 2022
The Dirt
Video: Is it Time to Switch to 2D Machine Control? (Part 2) | The Dirt #30
Host of The Dirt Bryan Furnace talks with Topcon's Nick Martin in the second part of this exploration on what you can expect from 2D machine control.
July 30, 2021
Construction Equipment
Autonomous Machines Advance: Volvo sends TA15 autonomous hauler to customer testing; EquipmentShare funds research
Autonomous construction equipment research marches on with industry companies delving into demonstration areas and university research support.
March 4, 2021
Machine control
Deere improves Grade Pro, SmartGrade motor graders with new features
John Deere Grade Pro graders receive new technology features, including Blade Stow and Auto-Gain for Cross Slope, as well as SmartGrade technology upgrades.
November 17, 2020
Class 7-8
Freightliner partners with Waymo for Level 4 autonomous Cascadia
Daimler Trucks and Waymo will work together towards deploying an autonomous SAE Level 4 Freightliner Cascadia by 2024. Details here on Equipment World.
November 10, 2020
Machine control
Leica iXE3 3D excavator control gains semi-auto functionality for more operator customization
Leica Geosystems now offers semi-automatic functionality for its iXE3 3D excavator machine control solution. The system automatically controls the boom, bucket, tilt and tiltrotator, which the company says allows for faster, more accurate digging. With the new semi-auto function, operators can select the individual automatic functions they want or any combination. For instance, the operator can […]
July 30, 2020
Machine control
Hitachi to factory-add Topcon grade control on excavators
Hitachi will integrate Topcon grade control at the factory on certain excavators. Hitachi Solution Integrated Grade Control debuted at ConExpo. Details here.
June 22, 2020
Machine control
Liebherr, Leica Geosystems form excavator control partnership
Liebherr’s crawler and wheeled excavators can now be factory equipped with 2D and 3D machine control systems as the result of a partnership with Leica Geosystems. The optional system can be added to Liebherr’s Generation 6 and Generation 8 excavators featuring both mono and two-piece booms and includes the ability to integrate a tiltrotator or […]
June 3, 2020
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Trimble debuts mast-free motor grader system, new Earthworks platform and more at ConExpo
Trimble introduced a new mastless motor grader system, Earthworks Grade Control v2.0, and more at ConExpo 2020. Discover the latest from Trimble on Equipment World.
April 22, 2020
Business
Topcon launches free online webinars to help construction workers learn more about GPS
Topcon to offer online education on GPS and other geo-positioning topics for the construction and agriculture industry. Click for more information on Equipment World.
April 14, 2020
Machine control
Komatsu unveils D71PXi-24 dozer with new Intelligent Machine Control 2.0 tech
This is the first – and largest – dozer to get Komatsu's newest Intelligent Machine Control.
April 10, 2020
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Wheel Loaders
Hevi Unleashes North America's Largest All-Electric Wheel Loader, the H65L
The 48,281-pound model delivers 9 hours of runtime, a 14,330-pound load capacity, a 5.5-cubic-yard bucket and 47,210 pound-feet of breakout force.
Compact Track Loaders
Yanmar Continues Compact Track Loader Rollout with New Midsize TL80VS
Business
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Battery electric
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