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Technology
Unicontrol 3D Machine Control Now Ready for Volvo Excavators in U.S.
The system is designed for increased speed and accuracy when digging trenches, grading slopes or creating site profiles.
March 5, 2026
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Roadbuilding
Florida Approves Underground Telsa Loop for Universal Orlando Resort
Elon Musk's Boring Company beat out two other proposals and will now enter into contract negotiations.
March 4, 2026
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Pickups
Caterpillar Made the Ultimate Smart Pickup Truck — But It’s Not For Sale
The concept truck, built on a Ford F-450 chassis, comes equipped with rugged features and smart tech, including a roof-mounted drone.
March 4, 2026
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Technology
Leica 2D, 3D Control Coming to Liebherr Excavators, and Its Xsight360 is Now in U.S.
Leica's machine control will soon be integrated into Liebherr’s Gen 8 excavators. Also, its 360-degree camera and obstacle-detection system arrives.
March 2, 2026
Leica Geosystems’ machine control systems will soon be integrated into Liebherr’s Generation 8 excavators, including 2D as standard.
Graders/Scrapers
Deere Unveils SmartGrade Motor Graders with New Automation Features
The eight new P-Tier models bring blade automation, blade flip, auto articulation, edge-wear tech, as well as updated cabs and controls.
March 2, 2026
The next-gen P-Tier motor graders get several automation upgrades.
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Deere to Unveil SmartDetect Assist at ConExpo 2026
The new Smart DetectAssist automatically slows and stops a machine when a human or object is detected.
February 26, 2026
SmartDetect Assist automatically slows and stops the machine when nearing an obstacle.
Technology
Construction on the Moon? — This Lunar Excavator Could Pave the Way (Video)
The creators of a prototype rover with excavator attachment say the machinery could aid construction and long-term human presence on the moon.
February 25, 2026
A prototype lunar drum excavator attached to a rover performs a simulated excavation. Its creators say the test marks the first step toward future lunar construction projects.
Technology
Watch Bobcat’s New In-Cab AI — Operator's Voice is Its Command
Operators simply push a joystick button, speak a command, and the machine responds — all without moving their hands.
February 25, 2026
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Iron Insider: Everything Coming to ConExpo 2026 & How to Make the Most of It
Check out all the major product drops coming from Cat, Deere, Komatsu, Volvo and more, plus how to navigate the massive event.
February 24, 2026
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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.
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