CM Labs Simulations announced the release of an Excavator Simulator Training Pack that features the world’s first commercial application of an innovative new method of soil simulation.
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Equipment Update
Business Investment Continues to Expand at a Robust Pace, Contributing to a Likely Strong Year for the U.S. Economy.
Read MoreCommand Alkon’s BuildIt Streamlines Materials Orders
Command Alkonintroduced BuildIt, a new solution that allows contractors, haulers and materials suppliers to interact and work together by streamlining their order through goods acceptance processes. Companies can order, receive and account for materials being delivered to the job site – all on a centralized platform that integrates with virtually any ticketing software. Information can be digitally shared across the…
Read MoreVolvo Trucks VNX Series Pack Power, Performance
Built specifically for heavy-haul trucking operations, Volvo Trucks North America’s VNX series packs the power and performance needed for demanding applications such as heavy equipment transport and long combination vehicles. It is the latest step in a revitalization of the Volvo North American product range, complementing the new VNR and VNL series for regional and long haul operations, which were…
Read MoreSix Innovations To Help Reduce Machine Costs
The cost of owning a loader or haul truck is much more than just the initial purchase price. Operating costs begin as soon as the engine is started, so knowing the combined life cycle costs and equipping machines with the right features is crucial in getting a good return on investment.
Read MoreIdentifying New Paths To Cost Savings With Connected Mining Sites
According to Ernst & Young, mining companies must focus on successfully adopting and integrating technology to solve urgent business problems – increased productivity and margins. To do this, organizations must create a truly connected mine site, where every asset, driver and operator creates easily accessible data.
Read MoreVolvo Launches Own Range of Rigid Haulers
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announced that it will enter the rigid hauler market with its own Volvo brand of rigid haulers in the second quarter of 2018. The new haulers are not available in North America at present, but are in South America, according to Volvo’s Brian Sullivan.
Read MoreLiebherr Collaborates on Production of Autonomous-Ready Haul Trucks
Liebherr Mining Equipment and Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI) announced that Liebherr’s new autonomous-ready haul trucks will be compatible with ASI’s autonomous command and control platform Mobius.
Read MoreCat Electric Drive Loader Increases Truck Loading By Up to 49 Percent
Caterpillar rolled out its new 988K XE loader at a special media event in Peoria, Ill. The new loader was also previewed at Tower Rock Stone in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., at an event attended by Rock Products Editor Mark Kuhar. The electric drive loader delivers 25 percent greater overall efficiency and up to 10 percent more productivity in load-and-carry applications…
Read MoreCaterpillar Details Expanded Autonomous Mining Truck Capabilities Developed With Torc Robotics
Caterpillar Inc. provided additional details about its expanded autonomous technology capabilities for the Komatsu 930E mining truck – developed in part with Torc Robotics – at a recent event at its Tinaja Hills Demonstration and Learning Center near Tucson, Ariz.
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