Telematics software highlighting machine data

Finning credits VisionLink with driving major idle time reductions

FINNING has revealed that customers across the UK and Ireland have seen gains on fuel efficiency of up to 47% and a reduction in...

New Liebherr app gives users access to manuals and spare parts catalogue

LIEBHERR has launched a new app that digitally provides information on machine operation and maintenance for the manufacturer's earthmoving and material handling equipment. MyAssistant...
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How digital tools are revolutionising the European construction sector

Digital tools are transforming European construction, influencing project activity and management from initial design processes to delivery of completed structures. A mixed fleet of...
Ball Eye Quarry in Matlock, Derbyshire

Quarry Fly Day event showcases benefits of drone technology

SITECH and Collins Earthworks recently hosted an event to highlight the benefits of drone technology for site mapping and data analytics. Held at Collins Earthworks'...

Software innovation helps site managers plan ahead

WHITBURN-based ground engineering contractor Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has revealed that Trimble software supplied by SITECH has provided major benefits to site managers in...

Komatsu to launch quarry fleet management system

KOMATSU Europe has revealed plans to launch its Smart Quarry Site fleet management solution at the end of this year. The system focuses on six...

3D collision safety solution set for Plantworx showcase

A 'game-changing' 3D collision safety solution integration is set to make its UK debut at this year's Plantworx exhibition. Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions...

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...

Positive VIBES for Scots construction sector firms

Two companies working in the Scottish construction sector have had their green credentials recognised after being named as finalists in VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards.

Hire giant embarks on CESAR ECV upgrade programme

SUNBELT Rentals has become the first plant hire company to upgrade its existing fleet with the CESAR ECV (Emissions Compliance Verification) Scheme. The CESAR ECV...
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Komatsu makes Smart Construction Remote standard for all machine control and guidance systems

KOMATSU has announced that Smart Construction Remote will now be available as standard with all purchases of Komatsu-branded guidance and control systems. This includes Intelligent...
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Putting gas-to-liquid fuel to the test

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) and Shell have joined forces to test the suitability of Shell GTL (gas-to-liquids) fuel in construction operations. The latest range...

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...

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...
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Inverness firm sees efficiency gains after implementing Podfather software

INVERNESS-based UBCivils has implemented Podfather software in an attempt to streamline the management of its haulage operations. Supporting infrastructure, energy, and construction projects, UBCivils completes...

Manufacturer launches telematics offer for excavators

MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced a new telematics promotion across its portfolio of MCR, MWR, MTX and 15MC excavators. Until 17 October this year, construction...

Kubota launches new machine tracking system

KUBOTA has announced the launch of a new telematics portal to help operators increase machine efficiency and security. The Kubota Tracking System portal enables users...
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Bobcat earns award recognition for fully autonomous concept loader

BOBCAT is celebrating after being selected as a Red Dot Award: Design Concept winner for RogueX2, an all-electric, fully autonomous concept loader. The Red Dot...

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...
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Flannery becomes first plant hire firm to back Xwatch MK2

FLANNERY Plant Hire has become the first plant hire company to place an order for the newly launched Xwatch MK2. MD Patrick Flannery and Dan Leaney,...

Liebherr and Leica form partnership over machine control solutions

LIEBHERR and Leica Geosystems have entered into a strategic partnership, which will see Liebherr wheeled and crawler excavators of generations 6 and 8 optionally...
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NRCN Action Week highlights success of CESAR and Datatag in fight against rural crime

THE success of CESAR and Datatag in the fight against rural crime is set to be highlighted during National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) Action...

New Point of Rental solution empowers hire consumers with digital info access

POINT of Rental has introduced a new QuikLink feature in Syrinx 365, designed to provide an easy-to-use method for consumers to access and share...

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...

Takeuchi adds emissions verification system to machines

TAKEUCHI Mfg UK Ltd has joined the CESAR green revolution after confirming it will include the enhanced CESAR ECV (Emission Compliance Verification) system as...

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...

Yanmar launches telematics solution for UK customers

YANMAR is introducing a fleet management system to customers in the UK and Ireland. From this month (August), the manufacturer confirmed that SmartAssist Remote...

Marubeni-Komatsu joins forces with Topcon

MARUBENI-Komatsu is partnering with Topcon Positioning GB and Ireland to provide machine control technology, it has been announced. The deal means Marubeni-Komatsu customers will now...

Finning goes mobile with new parts website

FINNING customers can now access the company’s new parts website on a mobile device. The UK & Ireland Caterpillar dealer’s website www.finning.co.uk/parts also enables its...

Augmented reality tech tipped to help resolve machine issues faster

VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced it is offering dealer field technicians across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania, the option to communicate directly...