July 13, 2021 – Researchers from the University of Maryland’s Baidu Research Robotics and Auto-Driving Lab (RAL) have introduced an autonomous excavator system (AES), one of the first uncrewed projects to be deployed in real-world scenarios and continuously operating for more than 24 hours. According to Baidu, the AES can perform material loading tasks for a long duration without any human…
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New Cat 992 Wheel Loader Increases Productivity Up To 32%
The new Cat 992 Wheel Loader offers up to 32% greater productivity, according to the company. This new large mining loader reduces maintenance costs by as much as 10% and offers up to 48% greater payload-per-fuel efficiency than the earlier model 992K.
Read MoreMSHA Reports Seventh Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on March 12, a miner at Dredge Chesterfield in St Louis County, Mo., was fatally injured while attempting to insert a steel pin into a spud beam.
Read MoreSupreme Manufacturing Building Clamshell Dredge For Ohio Producer
Construction is underway on a new Supreme Manufacturing Inc. (SMI) floating clamshell dredge at a sand and gravel operation in Western Ohio.
Read MoreKevin R Peterson
Vortex Global announced the retirement of Kevin R Peterson effective Jan. 29, 2021.
Read MoreSuperior, EESSCO Partner to Supply New England Aggregates Industry
Superior Industries Inc. has appointed EESSCO as its full line aggregate equipment dealer throughout New England. The dealer will sell, service and support all product segments including portable, modular and stationary crushing, screening, washing and conveying equipment.
Read MoreSuperior Offers New Model of Zipline Overland Conveyors
Superior Industries Inc. is launching a new model of its popular Zipline Overland Conveyors. The new EXT Series expands the range of the modular conveyor product line for longer and wider material handling applications.
Read MoreERIKS North America, Continental Conveyor Belt Expand Partnership
ERIKS North America and Continental Conveyor Belt announced an expanded partnership to provide high-quality conveyor belting products, services, and technology to industrial customers in Kansas, Missouri and most of central and southern Illinois.
Read MoreEvoQuip Announces First Distributor in South America
EvoQuip has appointed Dynsai SA as its first distributor in South America. Dynsai will represent the full EvoQuip portfolio of compact crushing and screening equipment, genuine spare parts and machine maintenance in Argentina. “We are excited to be the official distributor for a dynamic and growing brand like EvoQuip. We have signed the contract and ordered our first four machines which we look forward…
Read MoreSANY America Adds Tri-Lift NC to Dealer Network
SANY America announced that Tri-Lift NC, Inc. has agreed to represent the SANY material handling line of products. This strategic agreement expands the SANY dealership network dramatically, increasing SANY’s availability in the Atlantic region while expanding both companies’ ability to support customer equipment in the field. “This large-capacity forklift and port equipment market segment has been dominated by just a few manufacturers. As a result of…
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