Category: Technology
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Engcon introduces smart technology to eliminate jobsite accidents
Engcon has announced its goal to lead the excavation industry toward zero accidents, a “zero vision” – with smart technology on all excavators. “Dig Smart. Dig Safe” is a part of Engcon’s “Non-Accident Generation” initiative that focuses on setting a new product safety standard and is designed to create a safer workplace. “An excavator often operates in a tight…
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Bosch GLM400CL laser distance finder
Laser distance finders have been around for several years and have become quite popular for measuring building interiors. Their only drawback is they don’t do well at distances or outside because the laser dot can be hard to see. Bosch has come up with a solution that’s perfect for outdoor work, commercial construction and big…
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Topcon introduces next generation of data processing software
Topcon Positioning Group announces the next generation of its single-environment software for processing, combining, visualizing, and performing analysis of point cloud datasets — MAGNET Collage version 2. Newly added features specifically enhance horizontal construction workflows. “MAGNET Collage has a strong foundation with its fast processing speeds and unique ability to geo-reference and combine 3D construction data…
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Topcon introduces modular 3D machine control excavation system
Topcon Positioning Group announces a new 3D machine control system designed to offer a faster, modular and easily upgradeable aftermarket solution for excavation — the X-53x. “It features fully integrated GR-i3 receivers for precise positioning of the boom, stick and bucket at all times, as well as the MC-X1 controller, which offers compatibility with all brands…
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High-tech on-board fleet management system
Executrax delivers seamless driver & vehicle management performance. It allows vehicle owners to track and report back on locations, driving behaviour, and vehicle and driver safety. It also monitors the productivity of a vehicle in order to make transport more cost-effective and sustainable. GPS tracking is fast becoming the industry standard Many consumers are already…
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The 5 Best 2017 Smartphones for Construction
The 2017 year’s list is the strongest roundup of devices we’ve seen to date, so let’s dig in: #5 – Cat S60 Though this phone is more than a year old, the Cat S60 remains one of the more compelling smartphones available to those in the construction industry, largely because it’s one of the few…
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Sandvik adds new intelligent solution to its AutoMine portfolio
Sandvik is introducing AutoMine Tele-Remote for underground loaders, a new smart entry-level addition to its industry-leading AutoMine product family. AutoMineTM Tele-Remote provides an easy way to start exploring the full potential of Sandvik equipment automation while improving productivity, safety and cost efficiency in mining operations. The new AutoMine Tele-Remote provides functionality for smart teleoperation and…
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Earthworks Tools combine with aerial intelligence to improve project success
Meeting schedules, staying on budget, and following design plans are the core principles for companies performing earthwork operations. Having a balance between these three responsibilities is a difficult task and requires the right combination of technologies to be successful. An enterprise aerial intelligence platform with purpose built earthwork analysis tools is giving construction and engineering…
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Leica iCON excavator systems now support tilt functions
Excavators equipped with 2D or 3D Leica iCON excavator guidance solutions from Leica Geosystems and tilt rotators supported by SVAB Quantum can now use a new functionality, iXE CoPilot, that enables the tilt function on a tilt rotator to be handled automatically. The tilt will automatically be adjusted so it is held parallel to the surface as…
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When artificial intelligence meets the construction industry
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in Aggregates Equipment, Asphalt Equipment, Attachments, Breakers, Compaction, Companies, Compressors, Concrete Equipment, Construction Software, Crushing & Screening, Demolition, Drilling, Earthmoving, Engines, Excavators, Generators, Graders, Hammers, Lifting, Loaders, Management & Maintenance, Material Handling, Pipes and Pumps, Safety & Security, Safety and Security, Scraper, Site Preparation, Surveying, Surveying and Location, Technology, Telematics and Machine Control, Tools, Transport, Trucks, Tyres, Underground utilities & PippingSo, what exactly is artificial intelligence? It is a collective term used to describe when a machine mimics human cognitive functions, like problem-solving, learning, and pattern recognition. AI includes a process called machine learning, whereby algorithms are used to enable a machine to learn from the data it is exposed to. Therefore, the more data…