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...
Xwatch to unveil safety system for electronically controlled machines
XWATCH Safety Solutions will launch its EVC (Electronic Valve Control) system at PlantWorx 2025 next week.
Designed to work exclusively with the new Mk2 platform,...
Online shopping made easy with Case Construction
A new online tool from Case Construction Equipment allows customers to configure their own machines with just a few simple clicks.
Providing detailed information and...
ConTech ‘disruptors’ to co-sponsor Plantworx’s Get Connected Zone
TWO digital solutions companies, MachineMax and PLINX, have been confirmed as co-sponsors of the new Get Connected Zone at PlantWorx 2023.
The zone is a...
LiuGong and Leica Geosystems partner on 3D machine control-ready kit for excavators
LEICA Geosystems and LiuGong have announced a collaboration to offer a new kit designed to streamline the installation of Leica’s MC1 3D system on...
Leading the charge: battery technology highlighted at A-Plant event
THE growing role of electrification in the construction machinery sector was highlighted this week as A-Plant hosted its inaugural Battery Power Seminar.
The London event...
Support grows for CESAR security and registration scheme
DUMPER manufacturer Thwaites confirmed at Hillhead 2024 that it has become the latest firm to commit to the CESAR security and registration scheme powered...
New machine control solution launched for compact excavators
LEICA Geosystems has unveiled the new Leica iCON site excavator, described as a machine control solution that enables compact diggers to carry out designs...
Construction tech drives efficiencies at BMW plant upgrade
NATTA Building Company has been trialling Trimble Earthworks UTS on one of its excavators for the first time at a project to construct a...
Develon looks to raise site safety with intelligent technologies
DEVELON has announced that its Series 9 smart crawler excavators will now be equipped with advanced intelligent safety technologies designed to reduce accidents and...
New safety technology ‘ready to go’ in Scotland
A Scottish plant firm has sent out the message that safety technology being utilised in England is available and ready to go in Scotland.
“It’s about...
New innovation tipped to ‘transform’ plant security
DATATAG, the delivery partner of the Construction Equipment Association's (CEA) CESAR Security Scheme, has unveiled its latest innovation of a RAPID check (Registered Assets...
Keeping construction connected
Whether it’s viewing architectural plans or enabling Internet of Things (IoT) devices, access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection is increasingly becoming a priority...
AMPS adopts CESAR ECV to help address equipment theft
AMPS (The Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Power Generating Systems) will adopt CESAR ECV, making it available to its members to help tackle...
AI and predictive collision warning systems set for Plantworx outing
BRIGADE Electronics has announced plans to showcase its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) range and predictive collision warning systems at Plantworx 2023 next month.
Brigade’s AI...
ABAX to demonstrate latest digital innovations at ScotPlant 2026
FOLLOWING a successful launch at the Executive Hire Show in February, ABAX will be demonstrating its ABAX Site Operations solution at ScotPlant 2026.
The system provides a...
Hirer fits machine guidance system to new minis
LYNCH Plant Hire has snapped up five new Takeuchi mini excavators which have been fitted with GKD machine guidance safety technology.
GKD Technologies has...
New partnership has R&R on the right track
FAMILY-run tracking specialist R&R Direct has become the sole UK deployment partner of telematics giant Trackunit.
The business will install, manage and provide aftercare services...
Komatsu makes smart solution ‘standard’ for all machine control and guidance systems
KOMATSU Smart Construction has announced that Smart Construction Remote will now be available as standard with all purchases of Komatsu-branded guidance and control systems.
This...
Case launches next generation SiteWatch telematics platform
CASE Construction Equipment has announced the launch of the next generation of its SiteWatch telematics platform.
The system features a new dashboard, 'more intuitive' navigation and...
ABAX unveils ‘first of its kind’ inventory management solution
TELEMATICS specialist ABAX has announced the launch of ABAX Smart Inventory, described as a 'unique' van store inventory solution.
ABAX Smart Inventory provides real-time oversight...
Liebherr expands digital integration with Unicontrol on G8 dozers
LIEBHERR has announced that its Generation 8 crawler dozers can now be connected to Unicontrol machine control systems via Liebherr Unicontrol Easy Link.
This enables...
Hyundai and Leica launch 3D machine guidance system for Next Gen excavators
LEICA Geosystems and Hyundai Construction Equipment have confirmed the availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit option for the...
Sunbelt Rentals expands partnership with Trackunit
TRACKUNIT and Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland have extended their partnership to increase their fleet connectivity and deliver more actionable insights to customers.
This partnership...
SMT GB appointed distributor for Unicontrol 3D machine control system
SMT GB has been appointed as a Unicontrol distributor in Britain, with the 3D machine control system said to be capable of being retrofitted...
Leica confirms 3D machine control compatibility option for Cat NGH excavators
LEICA Geosystems has announced the commercial availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine control system with Caterpillar factory-installed NGH sensors.
The first customers of this...
SITECH to launch ‘all-in-one’ system at Plantworx 2023
SITECH UK and Ireland will be launching the Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance Module at Plantworx 2023 from June 13-15.
The product provides grade control, construction surveying...
New MCS features aim to make delivering rental equipment easier
MCS Rental Software has released two new features designed to help rental firms efficiently get equipment out to customers.
Without the check-out process, MCS said...
Low carbon innovation centre to help drive reduction in machinery emissions
WORK is set to begin on a new £25 million low carbon innovation centre in Midlothian, which has been tipped to significantly improve the...
Kubota launches ‘game-changing’ OnSite app
KUBOTA has launched a new app containing information about every machine within the manufacturer's construction range.
The OnSite app works via a QR code attached...
