Author: Mark Dowdall

Go to any construction site and the thing that is instantly catches the eye is a true heavyweight machine that possesses that enviable combination of size and power. It is not only impressive to look at but extremely effective; the fact that it can be found on most sites, on tracks or on wheels, is not just down to its sheer power and dependability but its increasing ability to perform a wide range of tasks through a whole host of attachments. Exemplifying the meaning of heavy machinery, the excavator is undoubtedly a signature item for many fleet owners across the…

Zeppelin, the Cat dealer in Germany and in twelve other countries in Europe and Eurasia, will display Cat construction equipment and services at Bauma 2022, the manufacturer has announced. The exhibit will take place inside and outside Hall B6 under the theme “Let’s Do The Work,” featuring more than 70 pieces of Cat equipment and attachments. According to the manufacturer, several different model platforms will be on display – from XE models built for performance with the latest technologies and advanced drive systems to GC models designed to deliver rugged reliability and value. Other highlights include nine next generation Cat mini hydraulic…

Liebherr’s components product segment will introduce LiXplore, its new range of digital camera-monitor system at Bauma 2022, the company has announced. LiXplore Bird’s Eye as 360° variant offers mobile machine operators a surround view of the working environment with an easy and fast calibration, the company says. The system, which merges the images from four mounted cameras into one single bird’s-eye view, is designed to meet the challenges of monitoring work processes more precisiely at several sites operating simultaneously. Blind spots due to the size of the machine and obstacles in the field of vision can sometimes occur, impairing the…

Global mining equipment specialist, Epiroc has released its new Boomer E10 and E20 drill rigs, marking a breakthrough for automated face drilling rigs, the company has revealed. The new drills rigs come with optional battery-electric driveline for zero-emission tramming and, as part of Epiroc’s Smart series, are equipped with automation features that increase operator safety and productivity, the company says. They are designed to offer high flexibility and coverage due to their compact build and powerful, multi-purpose BUT 45-booms with telescopic feed beams. According to the company, these powerful booms fit a wide range of applications including heavy-duty construction work.…

ABB has entered into a strategic long-term partnership with industrial equipment technology provider Samotics, aimed at providing enhanced condition monitoring services, the companies have announced The approach allows both companies to improve their capabilities to offer extra insight into machine health and energy efficiency. As a first step, ABB will integrate Samotics’ plug-and-play monitoring solution into its digital portfolio. Samotics’ SAM4 technology, which is based on electrical signature analysis (ESA) is expected to complement the well-established ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring service for powertrains, a sensor-based solution that analyses the health and performance of rotating equipment. As it does not rely…

Show organisers Messe München have announced that the Bauma China trade show, due to be held on November 22-25, 2022, has been postponed to November 26-29, 2024, due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19. It comes on the back of several lockdowns across the country in recent months as fears persist about the spread of the virus. Although global travel has opened back up, the government has continued to take a strict approach, recently encouraging people to stay put during next month’s National Day holidays and avoid travel out of their cities to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Bauma China,…

Weir Group will integrate vertical stirred grinding mills technology into the business as part of a new alliance with Swiss Tower Mills Minerals AG (STM), the company has announced. Designed to improve throughput and energy efficiency, STM’s vertical stirred grinding mills for coarse grinding applications offers a low energy alternative to traditional high energy consuming tumbling mills. According to Weir, it will be integrated into a single flow sheet, delivering significant reductions in energy use, driving down costs and carbon emissions. The technology is already well-known for energy efficient comminution in the mining market with more than 80 units currently…

T-Mobile has been working with InDro Robotics, a leading Canadian air and ground robotics research and development company, to make the world safer through improved connectivity for industrial inspection robots, the company has announced. According to the mobile telecommunications provider, they have successfully completed trials using T-Mobile 5G to remotely connect and operate Indro Robotics’ ground-based industrial inspection robots, testing security and inspection capabilities at electrical substations. InDro Robotics’ Sentinel was chosen by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to evaluate ground-roving robotics based on its ability to provide 24-hour substation asset inspection and security monitoring. Sentinel ran constant surveillance…

Dingli has added new members to its large electric scissor series, focusing on increased battery life and high load capacity. The JCPT1912DCL and JCPT1712DCL, which were recently added to the lightweight-designed series offer 500kg of load capacity and come equipped with a 48V420Ah high-capacity battery pack for long-endurance operations, the company says. Both models are purely electric driven with zero emissions and have a width of 1.25m making them compact in size so they can easily fit through narrow passages. Also included is a 1.2m one-way extension deck, allowing operators easier access and outreach to the point of operation. Complementing…

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has launched its biggest on-road HIAB loader crane to date at IAA TRANSPORTATION. The HIAB iQ.1388 HiPro super heavy loader crane comes equipped with the new advanced control system SPACEevo for improved productivity and safer operations, the company says. The 135-tonne metre ™ crane also has a V10-Force decagonal profile first used in the EFFER 1000, designed to provide increased strength for vertical performance and improve overall precision. In addition, Hiab’s Load Stability System for vertical movements (LSS-V) compensates for unintentionally excessive lever movement in vertical operations, while its Variable Stability Logic PLUS (VSL+) stability feature…