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Weir Minerals has launched a new strategic R&D initiative called ‘Material Matters’, which aims to address one of the biggest challenges facing mine and quarry operators – raising output while reducing operating costs. The company said its innovative campaign sets out its commitment to constantly improving efficiency by listening to operators, bringing advanced engineering and site expertise together and developing products and materials that deliver optimum performance. Weir Minerals also introduced a host

The Allu 3D Positioning System will make ground stabilisation works more efficient and more cost-effective, according to the Finnish manufacturer. The GPS-guided system works in conjunction with Allu’s PMX mixing head, which is mounted on an excavator. It is made up from four modules – computer unit with software, touch screen, base station and GPS antennas positioned on the mixing unit. Often used in road construction to firm up soft ground, the ground stabilisation process sees the binder material fed in

Trimble used bauma 2013 to introduce a construction grade control simulator for the specific purpose of training bulldozer operators. The simulator enables Sitech Technology dealers to deliver training on the GCS900 grade control system in a safe and realistic environment, without removing a bulldozer from production duties to carry out operator training. Trimble’s grade control simulator features fully interactive joysticks, a motion platform, decelerator and CB460 control box, enabling bulldozer operators

IronPlanet, a leading online auction marketplace for used construction and agricultural equipment, says it is getting close to one million registered users. The company currently has 915,000 registered users – with another 4,000-a-month said to be signing up for access to its regular online auctions.

Models brought to bauma by Soilmec included two new multipurpose hydraulic crawler cranes for heavy-duty applications. Among key features of the SC-70 and SC-90 is a design that enables easy transport and set-up on site. The cranes are modular for fast conversion between a range of applications, such as use with a hydraulic or mechanical grab, hydromill, chisel, vibratory driver or clamshell. New Tier 4 engines are available.

Sumitomo showcased a new model of its HA60C J-paver2360, equipped with electric heating. The paver heating system is quick to reach the required temperatures from the start, said the company. The design also improves fuel consumption for greater operational efficiency. An LPG heating system is also available. The J-paver screed features variable width range, enabling the machine to pave any width from 2.3m to 6m without the need for any extra extension equipment. The width can be changed during paving witho

Engineering firm Ricardo is part way through a research programme to develop an advanced energy recovery system that can be integrated into an excavator’s hydraulic system. Known as the High Efficiency Excavator (HFX) project, the system uses a 5kg carbon fibre flywheel that is encased in a vacuum-sealed cartridge, which contributes to minimising friction. The flywheel is spun at speeds of up to 30,000rpm using a magnetic coupling, which is driven from a hydraulic motor. Power for the hydraulic motor comes

EmiControls has shown bauma 2013 attendees it has dust suppression under remote control. The Italian firm launched at the show its new V22 and L3 dust controller models. The former is said to meet latest European requirements for protection against emissions. The fully automated V22 is said to offer a universal, powerful and environmentally-friendly solution. The patented nozzle head and the outer nozzle head and the outer nozzles ring of the model are said to generate a finely atomised mist, which binds th

Materials washing specialist CDE is displaying three updated machines at bauma 2013 – the Evowash, the M2500 and the Agg Max 83R. All three machines have benefitted from CDE’s in-house ‘Worldbeater’ programme, which sees teams of staff pitted against each other to come up with new ideas.

Italy’s Comap was pleased with the visitor response at this year’s bauma, after making its show debut in 2010 when people’s travel plans were hit by the aftermath of the Icelandic volcano eruption. Staff said visitors from every part of the world had been showing interest in the company’s plant for production, storage, heating, spraying and transport of bituminous products. In particular, Comap was highlighting new, fully automated emulsion and modified bitumen plants, designed to carry out all operations a

CTE held a successful dealer training session at bauma, aimed particularly at sharing product information including its new Zed truck-mounted articulated platforms’ variable jacking system. Other key areas of focus included the new Traccess models – which are almost ready to be presented to the market. CTE dealers were present from Russia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Serbia, France, England, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Denmark, Belgium, Australia, China and the Middle East.

CTE held a successful dealer training session at bauma, aimed particularly at sharing product information including its new Zed truck-mounted articulated platforms’ variable jacking system. Other key areas of focus included the new Traccess models – which are almost ready to be presented to the market. CTE dealers were present from Russia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Serbia, France, England, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Denmark, Belgium, Australia, China and the Middle East.

Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a strategic partnership with German construction equipment manufacturer Atlas Weyhausen. The partnership covers four single rollers ranging from 7tonnes to 14tonnes and tandem rollers of 2.5tonne and 3tonne to be built by Atlas Weyhausen.

Faresin Industries has expanded its telescopic handler range with the addition of the FH8.40 and the rotating Storm 22.45 evo. The FH8.40 sits in the range between the established FH7.45 and the FH9.30. The machine has a capacity of 4tonnes with a maximum lift height of 8m. Higher up the lifting scale, the Storm 22.45 rotating handler can manage up to 45tonne lifts, with a maximum height of 22m.

Ma-estro, which manufactures automation and control systems for quarrying and construction sites, has launched two new products – Fuel Q-Control and Maintenance Q-Control.