The Automatic Cone Machine Safe Signalling System – ACM3s – being developed by Sacyr Conservación will use GMV’s uPathWay solution in a leader-follower vehicle technology where a robotic arm on a trailer places and picks up highway safety cones.
The Nepalese Government has announced a major programme of transport infrastructure works for the 2014-2015 period. Road, highway and airport projects have all been prioritised. The detailed project report for the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track Road is to be completed within six months. The proposal aims to attract investors by guaranteeing a minimum number of vehicles using the tolled link. The project has been delayed due funding issues. This period will also see work being carried out the Mid-Hills Highway,
On-board weighing technology company Outset has launched a T1 Bluetooth transmission module, designed to allows direct and constant control of a vehicle’s load volumes and tyre conditions. The system works via an Android App for smartphone or tablet.
Volvo Construction Equipment is said to be demonstrating its commitment to innovation despite the tough global sales market.
The Swedish construction and quarrying equipment giant has this week unveiled its 90tonne Tier 4 Final/Stage IV complaint EC950E hydraulic crawler excavator – the biggest hydraulic crawler excavator it has ever made - and its 55tonne A60H articulated hauler.
“I’m very pleased to say that on the first day of the show, we were taking order on this,” said Martin Weissburg, presiden
