New guidance released on Human Form Recognition Systems in construction
THE Construction Industry Plant Safety Group has launched a new publication in response to increased use of human form recognition systems (HFRS) in the...
Develon and Leica Geosystems expand machine control options for DD130-7 dozer
DEVELON and Leica Geosystems have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution tailored for the Develon DD130-7 dozer.
The addition of the Leica MC1...
Develon and Leica Geosystems develop 3D machine guidance system for DX225LC-7X
LEICA Geosystems and Develon have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X smart crawler excavator.
The DX225LC-7X features Full Electric Hydraulic...
Tech upgrade aims to help customers get more out of Cat machines
FINNING has upgraded Cat customers to a new software solution that delivers insights into fuel use and operational efficiency.
A new version of VisionLink is now...
JCB announces updates to telematics platform
JCB has announced it has updated its LiveLink telematics platform with a series of developments designed to expand safety and security functionality.
The updates include...
Xwatch to launch new solution to boost road-rail vehicle safety
XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced plans to officially launch the XW5-R at Rail Live 2025.
This is a new rail-specific version of the XW5 system,...
Software specialist hopes to keep firms on track
SOFTWARE specialist inspHire has released new asset tracker functionality that integrates with Trackunit, JCB LiveLink and CanTrack to improve visibility of equipment.
The Asset Tracker...
SITECH launches machine tracking system to streamline access to data
SITECH has announced the launch of a real-time machine tracking system from partner Propeller, which is designed to streamline access to data across multiple...
Liebherr and Leica expand range of semi-automatic machine control systems
LIEBHERR and Leica Geosystems have expanded the range of semi-automatic machine control systems for Liebherr Generation 8 crawler excavators.
Leica's machine control systems are already...
Komatsu Smart Construction highlights rising demand for software
SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has reported a 44% rise in the adoption of its software as a service (SaaS) technology from...
Inventory tracking solution brings efficiency gains for Scottish waste management specialist
SCOTTISH waste management and recycling company, Levenseat Renewable Energy, now has real-time access to material inventory figures after implementing a LiDAR-based solution for inventory...
Cat tech demonstrates time and efficiency gains in head-to-head challenge
FINNING has announced that the latest Cat technology has demonstrated time and efficiency benefits during a head-to-head challenge versus manual digging.
Two Cat 320 excavators...
Hitachi offers solution to meet mixed-fleet data demand
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has revealed moves to improve the 'ease and frequency' of which machine data and analysis is accessed.
The manufacturer...
Cat Command remote control system expands to large excavators
CATERPILLAR has announced that Cat 349, 352, 374 and 395 large hydraulic excavators can now be equipped with the Cat Command for Excavating remote control...
New app tipped to increase construction site safety
A-PLANT is launching a smartphone application designed to increase site safety and give customers full control of their equipment hire.
In a bid to reduce...
A suit that’s tailored for construction sites
An exoskeleton suit could revolutionise the construction industry in America when it is released next year, and its developers ‘absolutely’ expect the technology to reach Europe.
ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems team up to ‘advance capabilities’ of equipment
ZQUIP, part of Moog Construction, and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have unveiled a prototype 8t excavator described as 'geospatially intelligent' and powered by...
Recognition for latest Develon technologies
DEVELON is celebrating after winning honours in two of the categories in the CES 2024 Innovation Awards to be announced during the CES 2024...
Human detection system tipped to help eliminate false alerts
A new innovation has been tipped to make false alerts caused by object detection sensors a thing of the past.
Spillard Safety Systems will be...
JCB adds new features to telematics portal
JCB has announced the launch of some new features in its LiveLink telematics portal.
Launched in 2011 and now with over 300,000 machines monitored by...
Three-year pilot highlights benefits of fleet management solution
FLEET management software provider GearJoT is entering the wider UK construction market following a three-year pilot with Stevens Equipment Rental (SER) to help test...
Why communication breakthroughs will be crucial to a healthy post-pandemic sector
By Lesley McLeod, CEO of The Association for Project Safety, and Shachar Harari, chief business officer & head of Cardo Crew
COMMUNICATION technology has always...
‘Groundbreaking’ collaboration marks major step towards future of digital construction
KOBELCO Construction Machinery Europe B.V. (KCME) has announced a collaboration with Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions to drive the evolution of excavation with...
Machine control brings benefits for Whitburn ground specialist
WHITBURN-based ground engineering contractor Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has spoken of its experience of using machine control technology.
Eleven years ago, SITECH UK and Ireland,...
Cat Productivity system vows to provide platform to boost machine performance
FINNING is encouraging customers to sign up to the new Cat Productivity platform, a cloud-based system designed to gather and analyse machine data to...
Point of Rental Software appoints new VP of global sales
POINT of Rental Software has announced the appointment of Preston Harris as the company’s VP of global sales.
He joined the company in 2015 as...
Leveraging IoT to unlock the next generation of asset tracking
By Derek Bryan, VP EMEA, Verizon Connect
THERE is a thin line between asset tracking and the Internet of Things (IoT). From simply keeping track...
Safety Shield Global appoints ex-Balfour Beatty director as chief operating officer
SAFETY Shield Global, which develops AI-powered solutions designed to reduce People Plant Interface (PPI) risks, has appointed Sean Scarah as its new chief operating...
Liebherr confirms new developments for G8 crawler excavators
LIEBHERR has announced a number of new settings and assistance systems for its generation 8 crawler excavators.
The developments are designed to better meet market...
Finning invests in advance site technology
FINNING, the UK and Ireland Caterpillar dealer, has completed the acquisition of the newly formed SITECH dealership for the UK and Ireland.
Created in June...
