Peterbilt said a key update to its Model 567 vocational truck are found in the new VMUX electrical system, which delivers enhanced functionality and seamless integration with many different types of bodies for vocational customer applications. Exterior updates to the Model 567 include a cab-mounted side mirror, bright air intake bezel option and increased DEF tank volume. On the inside,…
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Tips on Saving Fuel for Diesel Vehicle, Truck and Equipment Operators
Drivers of off-road machines and equipment in the United States rely on diesel engines and fuel. Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) said it is the most energy-efficient internal combustion engine, getting the best value for each fuel dollar spent. “Diesel is the lifeblood of the global economy, reflecting its dominance across key sectors like goods movement, agriculture, transportation, and industrial uses.…
Read MoreStockpile Reports – It’s Not a GIS Tool
Drone-based GIS functionality to support business functions, such as mapping for mine planning and inspections, are important. Some drone GIS solutions also tout stockpile measurement as a feature, however, these “solutions” require a substantial amount of manual work and are prone to misuse. Stockpile Reports measures every pile in the bulk materials ecosystem to give answers you need in real-time. …
Read MoreAccuracy in Stockpile Measurement Impacts Bottom Line
The accuracy of your stockpile inventory measurements directly impacts your company’s bottom line. Is measurement accuracy truly such a big deal? It’s common for bulk materials companies to have massive 30% to 40% deviations on their perpetual inventories.
Read MoreCyndes Solutions Offers Debris-Control Solution for Truck Scales
Cyndes Solutions offers a patented debris-control solution for your elevated platform scale. The company’s proven design provides you with confidence that your scale will be protected from blowing snow, dust/dirt or any other loose debris that may inhibit efficient system operation. Keep your scale structure inspection ready at all times with the ability to control propagation of debris to load…
Read MorePercepto Launches New Drone and Advanced AI-Powered Analytics
Percepto announced the launch of its upgraded 2022 Autonomous Inspection & Monitoring (AIM) platform and its new Air Mobile drone. Percepto offers the only end-to-end solution powered by AI to collate and streamline all visual data for accurate actionable insights, the company stated. Percepto AIM 2022’s newly launched Insight Manager delivers AI-powered packaged solutions for sector-specific use cases, such as…
Read MoreSmart Inspections Keep Aggregates Industry Agile
By Krishnan Hariharan Over the next year, the adoption of industrial drone programs for businesses is estimated to increase at a 66.8% compound annual growth rate, marking a growth trend seen over the past several years.
Read MoreMarietta Group Extends Inspection Capabilities with Drones, AI
Marietta Group introduced a new supplemental inspection capability that uses powerful artificial intelligence (AI) software and high-resolution drone capture technology to identify, map and track exterior defects on silos. The AI Supplemental Inspection service brings speed and precision to damage and crack mapping not previously been possible. During the drone capture phase, detailed images of the entire silo are obtained…
Read MoreSoil Connect Announces eRegulatory Module
Soil Connect – a digital marketplace connecting those who have soil, aggregates and other building materials with those who need it – has announced eRegulatory: a new patent-pending regulatory module that eliminates paper tickets and automatically captures and saves essential truck, load and route data, allowing users to easily share with regulatory bodies and other stakeholders.
Read MoreMarietta Group Extends Inspection Capabilities with Drones, AI
Marietta Group introduced a new supplemental inspection capability that uses powerful artificial intelligence (AI) software and high-resolution drone capture technology to identify, map and track exterior defects on silos. The AI Supplemental Inspection service brings speed and precision to damage and crack mapping not previously been possible.
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