Category: Telematics and Machine Control
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CoPilot offers cost-effective grade control solution
CASE Construction Equipment has introduced the all-new SiteControl CoPilot powered by Leica Geosystems. Available factory-installed or as a retrofit on select CASE M Series dozers, the CoPilot system bridges the gap between automatic and indicate-only systems and offers a cost-effective entry into 2D and 3D machine control technology. The CASE SiteControl CoPilot system is the…
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Speed sensor added to conveyor accessory offering
Superior Industries Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has added a new Speed Sensor to its conveyor component accessories offering. The Speed Sensor monitors the speed of a conveyor belt by producing electronic pulses interpreted by a PLC or Superior Speed Sensor module. The unit’s…
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Caterpillar Equips More Excavators with Cost-Saving Cat Connect Technology
Contractors can enhance their jobsite accuracy, productivity, and efficiency using the latest Cat® Connect technology. Cat Grade with Assist and Cat Payload are now available direct from the factory on several F Series excavator models sold in North America and other regions. Cat Grade with Assist Cat Grade with Assist, introduced last year on the 323F…
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GOMACO Remote Diagnostics (GRD), More Than Just Telematics
GOMACO Remote Diagnostics (GRD) is proven in the field by GOMACO contractors. GRD is more than telematics, giving owners the visibility of how, when, and where their equipment is being used. It’s a powerful extension to GOMACO’s existing service capabilities. It allows technicians a diagnostic review of a GOMACO machine from corporate headquarters in Ida…
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Side-By-Side: Comparing Cat, Deere, Komatsu and Topcon mast-less dozer GPS systems
GPS* machine control started out as a tangle of aftermarket products all bolted on and wired up as retrofits to existing dozers. These systems revolutionized the operation of dozers, but there were a lot of parts to track and maintain. In the past 18 months, however, several major manufacturers have begun integrating these systems into…
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Volvo launches Dig Assist in North America, an intuitive machine control solution for crawler excavators
The latest in a suite of programs offered for the Volvo Co-Pilot interface — Dig Assist provides real-time guidance for operators to ensure job parameters are met more quickly, more accurately and with improved site safety. Volvo Dig Assist unlocks the full potential of an excavator’s productivity. Utilizing Volvo Co-Pilot — the award-winning in-cab interface…
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JCB introduces the new 514-56S Energy Master telehandler
JCB has introduced telehandler models of specific industry applications, the new 514-56S Energy Master is geared specifically to oil and gas and windfarm industry operators with its 6350kg max lift capacity and 145hp engine, matched to a DualTech Variable Transmission, to enable road speeds of up to 40km. Similarly, 512-26 Waste Master is designed to meet the unique…
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Caterpillar Ventures Invests in Airware to Advance Work Site Intelligence through Aerial Data at Scale
Airware, which provides end-to-end solutions that turn aerial data into actionable business intelligence for enterprises, announced today that it has secured a strategic investment from Caterpillar Ventures. The investment allows Airware to accelerate programs that enable dealers to offer solutions and services within the construction, mining, and quarrying industries, and highlights Caterpillar’s commitment in leading…
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Topcon announces new modular receiver MR-2 GNSS receiver
Topcon Positioning Group announces a new modular GNSS receiver system — the MR-2. The system combines all current and planned constellation tracking with a comprehensive set of communication interfaces to service any precision application requiring high performance RTK (real-time kinematic) positioning and heading determination. The MR-2 can perform as a mobile RTK base station, marine…
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Tiger Stone Paving Machine Lays Brick Roads Like Laying Carpet
Engineers are always busy finding simpler solutions to problems and strive to decrease the time that a particular activity requires. One such endeavor has resulted in this particular machinery which is more than just a symbol of great engineering, it is time saving and awesome. On a normal day an experienced paver is able to…