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Technology
A New Yearās Suggestion: Resolve to master some aspect of construction technology
This time of year people are thinking about starting a diet and exercise program, understandably. But instead of self-improvement, what about making a resolution to improve your business or your craft? IfĀ you are in the construction business and looking for an edge, there is no better time to start than now and no better [ā¦]
January 9, 2020
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Komatsu to debut latest Smart Construction at ConExpo 2020
Located in the North Hall booth N10825, Ā Komatsu America will demonstrate the solutions connections it has with its dealers and customers, and how those solutions leverage digitalization to control costs and timelines at ConExpo 2020. Included in this display will be the introduction of the latest version of Smart Construction, the Ā companyās suite of digital [ā¦]
January 6, 2020
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Smaller than deck of cards, new Encore asset tracker designed to hide from thieves
PasstimeHD has unveiled its new asset tracking device, the Encore GPS tag, which is self-powered and requires no wiring. Itās also 25 percent smaller than a deck of cards and can be placed on construction equipment attachments, such as buckets, forks and hydraulic hammers, as well as on trailers, containers and large tools. It also [ā¦]
December 31, 2019
Robotics
Spot the robot ādogā could one day scan jobsites, do layouts and maintain machines if Trimble, Hilti, Boston Dynamics collaboration succeeds
People and dogs have enjoyed mutually beneficial relationships since the dawn of time. And now thereās a new breed of dog thatās eager to help you on your construction sites. His name is Spot and heās a Boston Dynamics robot. In this collaboration, Boston Dynamics engineered the carrier vehicle, while Trimble and Hilti provide a [ā¦]
December 16, 2019
Technology
Survey: Contractors grossly underutilizing telematics systems, leaving money on the table; time constraints, lack of understanding to blame
Monitoring your fleet with telematics tools is one of the best tools you can useāunless you donāt use it. And, as it turns out, most contractors arenāt doing muchāor all that they couldāwith the technology. Thatās one of the key findings in a survey recently completed by Teletrac Navman. Even though 90 percent of the [ā¦]
November 25, 2019
Business
My Epiroc system tracks fleets by mobile device, computer
Epiroc has developed a new system and app for tracking equipment fleets via computer and mobile devices. The company says the My Epiroc digital system improves fleet efficiency, with a focus on increasing uptime for mining and infrastructure operations. The system tracks fleet status in the production process, providing alerts and updates, and highlights items [ā¦]
November 18, 2019
Telematics
Bobcat launches Owner Portal website for quick remote machine monitoring
With Bobcatās Machine IQ wireless communication system generating heaps of useful data on machines in the field, the company has launched a new online dashboard for viewing it all. Located at my.bobcat.com, the Bobcat Owner Portal website gives machine owners and fleet managers easy and quick access to machine location, operating hours, fuel level and [ā¦]
October 3, 2019
Machine control
Bobcat unveils iPhone/iPad remote control, bringing drone-like operation to skid steers, CTLs
Quick two-person jobs can be handled by a single operator, and operators can avoid repeated trips in and out of the cab.
September 20, 2019
Construction Equipment
John Deere updates JDLink machine management system
John Deere Construction & Forestry is adding new capabilities to its JDLink platform, designed to improve the user experience. These include: Updates to the Notification Center, accessible via JDLink, Ā include email alerts when a machine diagnostic trouble code occurs or thereās an upcoming scheduled maintenance interval. Users can set up which alerts they want to [ā¦]
September 20, 2019
Technology
Command Alkonās Connex platform designed to improve jobsite material delivery
Command Alkonās new Connex Platform connects contractors, project owners and jobsite inspectors with construction-material suppliers and haulers to increase productivity, improve material-supply logistics and reduce paperwork. The system allows material producers to track in real time the plant inventory, material sales and tonnage in transit. Plant crews can see live truck movements and load progression. [ā¦]
September 17, 2019
Autonomous
Daimler, Torc Robotics to begin testing autonomous Class 8 trucks on public roads
Daimler Truck North America, makers of the Freightliner and Western Star brands of heavy trucks, says its Torc Robotics team is ready to move development and testing of autonomous trucks to public roads in Virginia. Developed by Torc, part of Daimlerās new Autonomous Technology Group, the trucks are equipped with autonomous driving technology that meets [ā¦]
September 11, 2019
Machine control
Komatsu unveils Proactive Dozing Control, dozer machine control that can be used ā100% of the timeā
Komatsu has upped the ante in machine controlāagain. Six years after the company became the first equipment OEM to bring a fully-integrated machine control system for dozers to market, called intelligent Machine Control, Komatsu is back with an update that is āfar more advancedā than other systems on the market today, says Derek Morris marketing [ā¦]
August 15, 2019
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