Among the advancing technologies at bauma 2019 has been the increasing electrification of machines. In this special report we look at what the future holds.
No one could have predicted the situation we found ourselves in in 2020, with a global pandemic bringing the economy to its knees, projects delayed overnight, rapid restarts, remote management, and challenging labor dynamics.
Autonomous and remote control machines are not about to take over the world, but they can provide efficiency gains and savings in some operations – Colin Sowman writes The thought of autonomous machines may conjure up visions of an Orwellian future where society works for the ‘common good’ defined by an all-powerful being and in which people are insignificant in terms of their needs, aspirations and physical wellbeing; of machines that relentlessly carry out their task regardless of anybody or anything that
Discover how Ammann is revolutionising the construction industry with cutting-edge technology and sustainable innovations. In this exclusive look from the bauma trade fair, we explore their connected worksite platform, CO₂-neutral wood dust burners, real-time maintenance tools, and advanced plant control systems. With cloud-based solutions and user-friendly apps, Ammann is setting a new standard for efficiency, learning, and safety on job sites worldwide. Don’t miss the full breakdown of their latest launches and future trends!
China is setting out its plans for increasing the use of EVs in the future. By 2030, the country’s Hainan Province will halt sales of new vehicles fuelled by either petrol or diesel. Hainan Province is also increasing the vehicle charging facilities so that by 2025, there will be one charging outlet for every two vehicles. All new government buses or passenger cars being bought for official use in Hainan Province will be clean energy vehicles from 2019. It has not been released however on the split between