JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh company, now offers standard ClearSky Smart Fleet connectively on most new JLG equipment. This breakthrough IoT technology launches with 25 features, including analyzers, telematics and productivity applications, into a single connectivity beacon on JLG machines for seamless back-and-forth interaction through a comprehensive mobile app, a user-friendly web portal or an advanced API. Equipment owners and operators can send a prompt to the beacon to identify a machine’s status or perform diagnostics wirelessly through the mobile app. The ClearSky Smart Fleet app provides a modern mobile experience to manage data and machine interaction, even when cellular … Read more
Sentera Expands Mapping Capabilities with New Drone System
Sentera’s ultra-high-resolution RGB sensor – the 65R – is now compatible with its PHX fixed-wing drone, lowering the cost and time required to produce accurate digital surface models and imagery products for several industries, including agriculture, construction, infrastructure and environmental monitoring. 65R’s global shutter and fast frame rate combine to quickly produce exceptional imagery, free from distortions produced by electronic rolling shutter cameras and with a rugged “no moving parts” design ideal for the sometimes-challenging physical environment onboard a drone. With 65 million pixels per frame of global shutter imagery, the 65R is an outstanding tool to produce 3D products … Read more
Topcon Launches Easy-to-Use Digital Layout Software for Construction Industry
Topcon Positioning Systems introduces Digital Layout, a simple, easy-to-use building construction software to enable more contractors to adopt a digital layout workflow for increased efficiency, accuracy and productivity. This cost-efficient building construction field software works in combination with a 3D laser — the Topcon LN — or a Topcon GT robotic total station, providing a step-by-step guide to streamline routines and workflows. Additionally, the software can be used with the Point Manager plug-in for Autodesk Revit or AutoCAD to create point files in the office and seamlessly transfer as-built data back to a contractor’s design software. It is compatible with … Read more
Guardian Unveils All-New B7-Comfort Harness
Guardian launched its B7-Comfort Harness, featuring innovative technology and unparalleled adjustability for a truly custom fit. The B7-Comfort Harness includes adjustable waist padding on both the shoulder and waist pads. Patent-pending DiaLock Torso Adjusters allow for easy, quick and precise adjustment of the harness. Also, the Three-Six-O Harness Chassis enables improved flexibility and all-day comfort. Additionally, technology based on near-field communication allows users to voluntarily upload health and safety information to their equipment via the twICEme app. The app allows users to manage and access safety information, check product details and send location coordinates. The EZ D-ring provides an easy … Read more
Werk-Brau Tilt Buckets Enhance Productivity, Reduce Track + Undercarriage Wear
Werk-Brau introduces the Tilting Bucket with increased tilt force and 45 degrees of tilt in both directions for maximum control and articulation in ditching, grading and sloping applications. It eliminates machine repositioning, which boosts productivity while reducing wear and tear on the tracks and undercarriage. An enhanced, oversized cylinder design increases tilting force, allowing the unit to better hold the desired angle. Integrated cylinder guards protect the cylinders and keep them functioning without damage or leaks. For compact excavators, a single cylinder design is used, while full-size excavators utilize dual cylinders. The Heavy-Duty Excavator Bucket is built to last with … Read more