Two new technologies for non-destructive testing offer key benefits, one suiting road surfaces, the other suiting concrete structures - Kristina Smith reports
Dynatest has developed a new way to measure and record the state of pavements, using a machine that travels at the same speed as traffic. The Rapid Pavement Tester (Raptor) has been seven years in the making and offers road owners the chance to have comprehensive surveys without the need to disrupt traffic.
“People have been wanting to do this for
Liebherr’s new wheeled loaders are said to combine high performance with high efficiency – Mike Woof writes
Liebherr makes bold claims for its new wheeled loader range, saying that the latest models will offer unparalleled operating efficiency. High performance with fast cycle times are said to be matched with precise control at low speeds as well as low fuel consumption and running costs.
Global equipment provider Terex Construction has taken on three students for its 2015/16 internship programme in the United Kingdom.
The students – all second-year off-road vehicle design students at the agricultural college Harper Adams University – will work for a year at the Terex manufacturing facility in the city of Coventry.
Each student will experience a number of roles within the business, from new product development and factory operations management to equipment testing and industry research
As part of Manitou’s commitment to decarbonisation, the global French company is presenting a “concept” in hydrogen-powered rotating telehandlers. The MRT 2260 H2 prototype is a hydrogen-powered electric machine. 908/1The special feature of this model is that it is powered by hydrogen through a fuel cell which guarantees zero-emission operation.
