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Roadbuilding
TxDOT: New "Poker Chip" Asphalt Binder Test Will Help Roads Last Longer
The new method can better predict how long a road pavement will last and how well it will resist cracking over time, TxDOT says.
February 20, 2026
AASHTO has adopted the poker chip method as a provisional standard, allowing it to be used early in its development phase.
Technology
“Hey, Cat” — Watch Caterpillar’s In-Cab AI Voice Assistant Help Operator
Like Siri or Alexa, the operator need only say, “Hey, Cat” and a command, and the system does the rest. See it in action here.
February 20, 2026
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Technology
Dirty Devices Releases New Grade Indicate System Delta v1.2 for Under $1,500
The Delta system consists of a mobile phone app and sensors that attach to loaders, dozers, excavators or other equipment by magnet.
February 19, 2026
The new Dirty Devices Delta v1.2 grade indicate system comes in kits with three or four sensors, two Weather Anchors and phone app. Price for the three-sensor kit is $1,499.
Gear
Tomahawk Power Partners with Tern on New Fan-Cooled, Hi-Vis Vest (Video)
This battery-powered cooling system aims to keep workers cooler and safer on the jobsite.
February 17, 2026
Tern's cooling system features two fans, seen here, embedded into the rear of the vest.
Technology
DeWalt Debuts Hole-Drilling Autonomous Robot “Boris” for Data Center Construction
DeWalt claims it is the world’s first downward drilling, fleet-capable robot. Watch it in action here.
February 13, 2026
DeWalt's downward drilling robot on display at World of Concrete 2026.
Pavers
Closer Look: Wirtgen Reveals Smart Pave Automated Control for Vögele Pavers
The system, unveiled at CES 2026, controls the pave width, position and direction of the paver automatically.
February 12, 2026
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Technology
Bobcat Upgrades its Depth Check System for Mini Excavators
The newly updated depth check system allows compact excavator operators to track depth, grade, and now, slope by in-cab touchscreen.
February 10, 2026
A Bobcat E38 mini excavator equipped with depth check technology
Technology
AlignsOps FleetWatcher Unveils New Dual-Facing Cameras for Equipment, Trucks
The cameras can be installed in 3 minutes to help reduce liability, resolve incidents faster and promote safety, the company says.
February 4, 2026
The new FleetWatcher dual-facing cameras expand the platform to operator safety.
Alternative power
Liebherr: Large Hydrogen L 566 H Wheel Loader as Good as Diesel in Test
“Hydrogen-powered drivetrains are in no way inferior to their diesel counterparts,” Liebherr says after test at gravel plant with hydrogen trucks.
January 30, 2026
The “world’s first prototype large wheel loader with a hydrogen engine” carries a load of gravel in a recent test conducted by Liebherr, Daimler and MAN.
World of Concrete
15 New Battery-Powered Tools & Takeaways from World of Concrete 2026
A robotic drill, hardhat fan, a super-light knife were among the product debuts that caught our eyes as the cordless revolution continues.
January 29, 2026
A DeWalt booth representative demos the company's new DCPS612AG2 12-inch cut-off saw
Business
Caterpillar, Nvidia Team Up to Transform Machines and Manufacturing
The expanded collaboration is aimed at accelerating an AI-enabled future including on-board AI features, autonomy and improved production systems.
January 21, 2026
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Technology
Kubota Reveals “Transformer” Tractor KVPR That Changes Height, Width
The concept KVPR is designed to adapt to diverse tasks and seasons and replace multiple pieces of equipment.
January 16, 2026
Kubota's concept KVPR robot tractor unveiled at CES 2026.
Technology
JLG Announces Autonomy, Robotics Investments to Kick Off 2026
JLG has unveiled two new tech solutions at CES 2026 and acquired core tech from a California startup.
January 14, 2026
JLG's new robotic end effector system on an electric EC600AJ boom lift.
Compact equipment
Bobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)
From the RogueX3 to AI tools that guide operators and technicians, Bobcat showed how the future jobsite is taking shape at CES 2026.
January 13, 2026
The fully electric autonomous loader can be engineered with a cab or no cab, wheels or tracks, configurable lift arms and more.
Machine control
Cat's Voice-Controlled AI Assistant Opens New Doors for Productivity, Safety (Video)
Cat AI Assistant can improve technician efficiency and coach novice machine operators to work like pros.
January 12, 2026
Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed unveils the company's new Cat AI Assistant at a keynote address during CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar Previews 5 Autonomous Equipment Lines at CES (Video)
The company revealed new intelligent excavators, dozers, loaders, haul trucks and compactors.
January 8, 2026
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Technology
A UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid Side-by-Side Unveiled
The concept UTV delivers more than 300 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque with its Tacoma-based hybrid engine.
January 6, 2026
Toyota's Scion 01 Concept UTV delivers more than 300 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque with its Tacoma hybrid engine.
Asset tracking & management
John Deere to Acquire Tenna, An Equipment Tracking Provider
Tenna offers mixed-fleet equipment operations and asset tracking solutions for heavy equipment, trucks and attachments. The deal is set to close in February.
January 6, 2026
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“Hey, Cat” — Watch Caterpillar’s In-Cab AI Voice Assistant Help Operator
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