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Dynapac intros automated MF2500CS material transfer vehicle to North America
Dynapac’s material transfer vehicles made their official North American debut at this year's World of Asphalt. Check it out right here on Equipment World.
February 22, 2019
Construction Equipment
Trimble layout and receiver combo simplify building, utility and landscaping layout for all types of crews
Trimble has unveiled a new five-beam layout laser at the Bauma show in Munich. The company’s new Spectra Precision LT52 Point and Crossline laser combines a 5-beam laser pointer with a horizontal and vertical crossline laser for use in a wide variety of construction layout and alignment applications. You can use the LT52 for interior […]
April 13, 2016
Construction Equipment
Trimble launches DG613, DG813 pipe lasers with more compact design, radio remote control
At World of Concrete, Trimble has introduced two of its newest Spectra Precision pipe laser models, the DG613 and DG813. We first got word of these lasers in November but now have a bit more detail on all the new features they’ll pack. The lasers will be available in North America later this month and […]
February 4, 2016
Technology
Trimble’s new lasers have “fingerprints”; can relock to receivers thanks to new HL760 remote control
[imagebrowser id=190] Trimble introduced four new lasers to its Spectra Precision lineup at World of Concrete, each featuring automatic self-leveling and aimed at general construction. Available in mid-February, all of the new lasers, anchored by the LL300S base model, are ruggedized and come with a 5-year warranty. They are IP66 rated to work in adverse […]
February 5, 2015
Gear
GEAR: Hilti PR 2-HS rotating laser quickly delivers accurate readings
Easily transfer heights, set slopes or perform simple leveling with Hilti’s PR 2-HS rotating laser, which the company says provides best-in-class leveling time. With a 6- to 2,000-foot-diameter operating range (with the included laser receiver) the PR 2-HS delivers readings with an accuracy of +/- 0.02 inch at 32.8 feet even under bright light conditions, […]
September 17, 2013
Construction Equipment
Researchers turn cement into metal that could be used in electronics
A collective of researchers from the U.S., Finland, Germany and Japan have connected a few dots that weren’t particularly obvious. The group, according to a report from The Atlantic, has figured out a way to turn cement into metal. The researchers employed lasers and a process known as electron trapping to melt mayenite—also known as […]
May 29, 2013
Construction Equipment
Trimble introduces GL612 and GL622 construction grade lasers
The GL612 and GL622 are rugged, automatic self-leveling lasers featuring grade capability of ± 25 percent and can be used in a wide variety of grading, excavating and alignment applications by general and specialty contractors.
October 15, 2012
Technology
Product Focus
Lasers By Amy Materson VERSATILE UNITS Perform leveling, grading and vertical alignment with plumb with Trimble’s Spectra Precision grade lasers, which feature wireless remote control that works 330 feet away from the laser. • Single- and dual-grade models send continuous, self-leveled 360-degree laser reference • -10 to +15 percent grade range enable use in variety […]
February 2, 2011
Safety
Equipment Technology
Lasers  Despite competition from 3D GPS systems, 2D laser control systems are still a viable and low cost way to guide your earthmoving operations. But the smart buy today is a 2D system that you can upgrade to 3D later on.  By Tom Jackson  When rotating lasers were introduced to the earthmoving […]
May 5, 2010
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