Drawing on more than 30 years of equipment autonomy experience, Caterpillar is expanding Cat Command to a broader range of construction machines. Cat Command is now launching a line of remote control and semi-autonomous technologies, ranging from operator-assisted compaction to remote-control loading, dozing and excavating operations.
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Virtual Surveyor Software Highlights Dangerous Slopes in Quarries
Virtual Surveyor has introduced a new feature in Version 7.2 of its popular drone surveying software that automatically highlights terrain slopes that exceed dangerous steepness thresholds. Called Slope Threshold lens, this capability significantly enhances the safety of operations in sand pits, quarries and other dynamic environments with steep terrains.
Read MoreESAB Offers Hands-On Welding and Cutting Demos
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products will offer hands-on demonstrations of its products for arc welding, plasma cutting, oxy-acetylene cutting, carbon-arc gouging, exothermic cutting and personal protective equipment at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020, March 10 -14, in Las Vegas.
Read MoreDurex Products Launches New Screen Media Solutions
Durex Products Inc. will display its multiple screen media solutions in booth C-31719 in the Central Hall at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020, March 10-14, in Las Vegas. The company offers a number of innovative screen media options, allowing customers to fine-tune their production to increase tons per hour while keeping products in spec and lowering their operating costs.
Read MoreFlexco to Address Splicing, Cleaning, Tracking and Belt Slippage
Flexco will exhibit at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020, March 10-14 in Las Vegas. At the show, Flexco will be addressing splicing, cleaning, tracking, and belt slippage needs at booth C-32314, located in the Central Hall. In addition, continuing its commitment to providing innovative solutions for customers, Flexco will discuss the future of belt conveyor technology for heavy-duty applications in various industries.
Read MoreMcCloskey Showing Expanded Product Line
McCloskey International will demonstrate its continued growth with a significant increase in its line-up at ConExpo/Con-Agg 2020 in Las Vegas, March 10-14, with a total of nine products on display.
Read MoreREMA Modular Wear Protection System for Medium; Heavy Duty Applications
For operators in the mining industry, quarries or sand and gravel operations, it is a common annoyance: abrasive material, which is transported and processed in their plants, leaves traces of wear in many places in the production process.
Read MoreEpiroc to Showcase Surface Drilling Automation
Epiroc will exhibit a variety of innovative and productive offerings for the first time in North America at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020, March 10-14 in Las Vegas at booth C-20405, Epiroc will showcase new and updated products – including the automation-ready SmartROC D60 surface drill rig – to help customers increase productivity, safety, efficiency and sustainability.
Read MoreCASE Wins Design Award for Methane-Powered Wheel Loader Concept
CASE Construction Equipment has received the prestigious Good Design Award for its methane-powered wheel loader concept from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
Read MoreMineral Processing – How Artificial Intelligence Can Help
By Gareth Halstead Every plant has a unique way of operating. From hundreds of control parameters, to the volume of production materials processed and the measured outputs, there is a huge amount of data available. Pre Industry 4.0 plants are hampered by their inability to capitalize upon this valuable resource, often resulting in poor operational performance and quality metrics.
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