‘Smart’ Construction Equipment Brings Both Brawn, Brains to Jobsites

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Construction equipment is no longer just about providing the brawn crews need to get work done. Today’s equipment also has the brains to help crews work more efficiently and safely, taking some of the pressure off of stressed-out and oftentimes inexperienced workers. “The amount of equipment that’s designed to be more intuitive and easier to operate, and sometimes even capable of thinking and acting on its own, continues to grow at a rapid pace,” said Dana Wuesthoff, show director for CONEXPO-CON/AGG. And it’s not just core construction machinery like excavators and wheel loaders being equipped with the latest smart sensors … Read more

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KOBELCO Introduces SK850LC-11 Next-Gen Excavator

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KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA has added the new SK850LC-11 to its line-up of construction machinery. This large next-generation machine delivers superior performance, greater efficiency and is loaded with standard features. The 85-ton crawler excavator offers the perfect combination of power and stability in large capacity applications. The machine includes a new 512 horsepower Isuzu TIER IV Final engine with power and torque to lift heavy loads and operate large tools with ease. Power meets fuel savings with the combination of the excavator’s boom-to-arm hydraulic regeneration system, ECO-Mode, auto idle stop and auto engine deceleration. The SK850LC-11 allows customers to load … Read more

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Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Custom-Engineered Solutions Maximize Efficiency for Autonomous Haul Trucks

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Philippi-Hagenbuch’s custom-engineered solutions can now be seamlessly integrated with autonomous haul trucks to optimize hauling operations. The company tailors all its equipment to fit each haul truck’s specific features, so no matter which make and model of truck customers have, they can incorporate upgrades to overcome hauling challenges while achieving their desired level of fleet autonomy. As is the case with traditional haul trucks, each of Philippi-Hagenbuch’s engineered-to-order solutions will integrate seamlessly with autonomous trucks, ensuring the truck can operate how it was designed. The company’s equipment works harmoniously with autonomous haul trucks’ control systems without human intervention, including Autogate … Read more

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Patent-Pending Tech May Help Prevent Hazardous Underground Utility Strikes

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The Common Ground Alliance estimated in 2019 that the annual total social costs of underground infrastructure damage in the United States reached approximately $30 billion. With that in mind, Purdue University engineers have developed a patent-pending method to decrease hazardous strikes to underground utility pipes during construction projects. Engineers are improving upon traditional ground-penetrating radar data to better estimate the location, orientation and radius of underground utility pipes with new technology that could lower related financial losses, service disruptions, injuries and fatalities. The research uses a Bayesian framework to quantify uncertainty in estimating underground pipe depth, horizontal position, orientation and … Read more

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JET Tools Introduces New JET Standard Series Material Lifts

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JET Tools announces the launch of its new JET S-Series 450 lb. material lifts, engineered to deliver compact power, reliable performance and enhanced mobility for contractors and maintenance professionals who need to keep crews moving. Designed for everyday jobsite use, the S-Series material lift offers a smarter, safer approach to material handling with less effort and less downtime. Its short-stack mast design creates a more compact footprint that improves maneuverability through tight spaces, doorways and vehicles, while making transport, setup and storage easier across a wide range of applications. Built for performance and efficiency, these material lifts are ideal for … Read more

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