For mine operators with a focus on sustainable operation, Komatsu’s new WE1850-3 wheel loader, part of the new Generation 3 series, is a versatile loading tool that can be used for main line production and shovel backup as well as cleanup and ramp building.
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Autonomous Cat 794 AC Mining Truck Equipped With Minestar Command
Since the Cat 794 AC electric drive truck debuted at MINExpo 2016, the global fleet has logged more than 780,000 hours of field operation, averaging physical availability of 90%. Offering up to 8% better payload and faster speed-on-grade, the 794 AC delivers up to 10% more productivity than competitive trucks.
Read MoreEpiroc Introduces the Pit Viper 291 Blasthole Drilling Rig
Epiroc introduced the Pit Viper 291 blasthole drilling rig at MINExpo 2021. The large diameter, single-pass drill delivers productivity, application flexibility and enhanced operator safety with autonomous drilling options.
Read MoreGreat Lakes Limestone Trade Up 10.4% in September
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.7 million tons in September, an increase of 10.4% compared to a year ago. Limestone cargos were above the month’s five-year average by 5.2%.
Read MoreInto the Great Wide Open
Oct. 14, 2021 – Danny Gavin, from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, writes in a provocative new article that Americans are moving to rural areas in ever-increasing numbers, reflecting their increased desire to seek out more space, embrace entrepreneurial opportunities and take advantage of a lower cost of living. And whether their move is made to start a farm or a business, the…
Read MoreNIOSH Study a Warning to Noise-Exposed Workers
A new study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that more than half of noise-exposed workers didn’t use hearing protection “always” or “usually” when exposed to hazardous occupational noise. Hearing protection device (HPD) non-use was only measured in workers who reported exposure to noise on the job. The study was published online Oct. 1, 2021, in the American Journal…
Read MoreTerrain Processing Technology for Heavy Autonomous Excavator Navigation
Researchers from Baidu Research Robotics and Auto-Driving Lab (RAL) and the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) have developed a real-time mapping approach for autonomous navigation of excavators on complex terrains named Terrain Traversability Mapping (TTM). Using TTM, an autonomous excavator can navigate through unstructured outdoor environments consisting of deep pits, steep hills, rock piles, and other complex terrain features.…
Read MoreLhoist Initiates Energy Surcharge
Lhoist has announced an energy surcharge via a letter to its customers. The letter reads:
Read MoreRegistration Open for AGG1 2022 Show in Nashville
Registration for the AGG1 and World of Asphalt Show & Conference, March 29-31, 2022, at the Nashville Music City Center in Nashville, is officially open.
Read MoreCarmeuse Donates Boulder to Local School
Students always leave some mark on the schools they attend. But at Stonewall Elementary School in Clear Brook, Va., this mark will now be more literal than most. In a new tradition, graduating 5th Graders will put their handprints on a 7-ton limestone boulder at the entrance to the school, alongside the handprints of faculty and staff.
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