Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu October 03, 2024
Today's Security Tech Helps Contractors Combat Jobsite Theft
Construction theft is not new, but criminals are getting bolder in their efforts to make a buck on anything they can grab quickly at a job site, from the rig itself to the fuel and parts inside it. The pain of dealing with the theft is obvious, but other issues come into play, including damaged equipment leading to missed deadlines, increased insurance premiums and profits lost on a project....
Caterpillar - Wed October 02, 2024
Caterpillar, Trimble Extend Long-Standing Joint Venture
Caterpillar Inc. and Trimble announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption....
Montabert - Mon September 30, 2024
Montabert Introduces OMNI-M Monitoring System for Hydraulic Breakers
Based on the belief that there is a valid need for the monitoring of hydraulic breaker performance, Montabert has developed a device that is easy to use, reliable and durable — allowing Montabert breaker owners to remotely monitor their investment from a connected device, such as a computer or smart phone....
Hills Machinery Company - Mon September 30, 2024
Hills Machinery Launches Hills Uptime Operations to Support Lifecycle Fleet Management, Equipment Service, Rental Operations
Hills Machinery has launched Hills Uptime Operations, a new division that facilitates lifecycle fleet management and real-time equipment monitoring and service — both for its customers' fleets as well as Hills' own rental fleet....
Komatsu - Thu September 26, 2024
Komatsu Launches Interoperable Mine Management Platform
Building upon its industry-leading DISPATCH fleet management system, Komatsu has announced the launch of the new Modular ecosystem, an expanding set of interconnected platforms and products designed to simplify existing workflows while creating a bold vision for the future of mine site optimization and data utilization....
Komatsu - Wed September 25, 2024
Komatsu Showcases Commitment to Coal Industry
Komatsu reaffirms its dedication to supporting coal customers and remains steadfast in its long-term commitment to the industry. With more than 100 years of experience and a robust roadmap for the future, Komatsu continues investing in cutting-edge automation, innovative products and service solutions to help its customers achieve peak performance, safety and sustainability....
John Deere - Tue September 24, 2024
John Deere Rolls Out SmartDetect On Utility, Production Class Loaders
Expanding its portfolio of jobsite safety solutions and technology offerings, John Deere announced SmartDetect for select utility-class and production-class loaders. Building upon the jobsite-proven John Deere advanced object detection and vision solutions, utilizing a combination of cameras, radar and machine learning tools, SmartDetect technology is designed to enhance overall situational awareness, providing informed visibility to an operator's surroundings....
Leica - Mon September 23, 2024
Leica MC1 3D Machine Guidance System for Develon DX225LC-7X Excavator
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X "Smart" crawler excavator. The DEVELON DX225LC-7X excavator features Full Electric Hydraulic (FEH) technology and an integrated 2D machine guidance and machine control system as standard equipment....
Caterpillar - Mon September 23, 2024
Cat Precision Mining Initiative Bringing Mine-to-Mill Theory Into Reality
Caterpillar's advanced mining vision, Cat Precision Mining is designed to improve and streamline every step of the mining process, from extraction to processing, bringing mine-to-mill theory into reality....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu September 19, 2024
Fleet Management Gets Smarter … Artificially
The business of fleet management is always improving as better, more efficient ways to maintain equipment and prevent downtime circulate among users. Research has found that equipment managers see the benefits of artificial intelligence as a tool to mitigate operational disruptions caused by escalating costs, safety regulations and sustainability and the demand for digital transformation....
