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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...
PointCloud

Extra Edge: Komatsu Smart Construction integrates AI in latest product

KOMATSU has combined Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernise its Smart Construction Edge solution, in partnership with tech giant Sony as part of the EarthBrain...
Road-rail vehicle

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,...
DJI Dock 2

Landmark ‘drone in a box’ innovation demonstrated

DIGITAL solutions specialist Smart Construction, a brand from Komatsu, recently invited key professionals from a variety of sectors to witness the UK’s first demonstration...
Machine tracking system

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...

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...
Digital twin

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...
Komatsu Smart Construction

Funding the green construction pipeline

Following a global survey that revealed 70% of construction projects now incorporate sustainability targets, it’s clear the industry is committed to reducing carbon emissions....
LiuGong and Leica Geosystems partner to release 3D machine control-ready kit for excavators

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...
Steven Mulholland CEO CPA (Construction Plant Hire Association) and Beth Abbott Marketing and Communications Manager CEA (Construction Equipment Association) celebrates CESAR's 650,000th registration landmark.

CESAR security scheme surpasses 650,000 installations

THE CESAR security scheme has reached a major milestone after surpassing 650,000 installations. The initiative, owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and delivered in partnership...
Liebherr dozer with machine control system

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...

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...

Technology package upgrades announced for Cat medium dozers

CATERPILLAR has introduced two new technology package upgrades for its medium dozer line. Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of...
Point of Rental software

Point of Rental innovation ‘revolutionises’ equipment hire and rental sales

POINT of Rental has revealed that its Syrinx and Syrinx 365 platforms now integrate 'seamlessly' with SitePad CRM, a tool built for the plant...

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...
Podfather and Aggregate Industries

Logistics software brings sustainability and performance gains for Aggregate Industries

EDINBURGH-based tech company Podfather has revealed that Aggregate Industries has rolled out new logistics software to support sustainable working and improve operational performance. The concrete...
Leica Xsight360 safety awareness solution

AI-powered visual detection aims to improve site safety

LEICA Geosystems has launched the Leica Xsight360 safety awareness solution, powered by Presien. The system detects nearby people or objects and alerts operators using sounds...

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...

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...

No messing with de-dusting system

A self-contained personnel de-dusting unit, described as ideal for construction sites as well as the quarry and mining industries, has been introduced by Air...
RogueX2 concept

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...

The cost of over digging

It is sometimes necessary to dig beyond the depth required for the formation of below-ground structures if the ground conditions are not stable. For...
Dynapac and Leica Geosystems launch automated steering and screed edge control for asphalt pavers

Collaboration paves the way for automated steering and screed edge control

LEICA Geosystems and Dynapac have announced the compatibility of auto-steering and screed edge control features on Dynapac asphalt pavers with the Leica iCON pave...

Software solutions help firms meet GDPR duties

SOFTWARE specialist inspHire is helping companies meet their General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) obligations by upgrading customers with the latest versions of its software. The...

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...

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...
Matt Ross, Sunbelt Rentals

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...
Komatsu Smart Construction Remote

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...

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...

Hitachi to offer factory-fitted machine control solutions for Zaxis-7 excavators

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed it is now offering its Zaxis-7 excavators from 10 to 50-tonnes with factory-fitted 2D and 3D machine control...