Haulotte is using computer diagnostics to make sure that is new generation of aerial work platforms and telehandlers is as intelligent as possible, offering easier service and maintenance routines to keep downtime and operating costs at a minimum.
Komatsu expects to see ‘intelligent’ machine control as a standard feature on dozers, excavators and potentially other machines within 10 years. It has started the roll-out of its intelligent machines with the D61EXi/PXi-23 dozer and a prototype PC210LCi-10 excavator.
A range of key software innovations are now available for road construction applications from various suppliers - Adrian Greeman writes. Two significant and highly economic alternatives are now available to the major CAD providers both from Belgium and both offering interesting features. First is Pythagoras, which describes itself as a modern CAD program specially designed for topographical applications which include land surveying, road design and city planning.
Doosan has launched two new generation 6 tonne compact excavators, the new DX62R-3 reduced tail swing (RTS) and DX63-3 conventional tail swing models.
Designed as replacements for the existing DX60R and DX55E machines, the new models are said to benefit from a significant improvement in hydraulic performance, through a 33% increase in maximum flow rate to 132l/min. The hydraulic system now also incorporates a load sensing system said to guarantee high hydraulic performance and smooth and efficient combined
Concerned about the risk of material failure, many local authorities and network operators have been reluctant to incorporate high recycled content asphalt into the surface course of UK roads. David Smith, development director at FM Conway, explained why asphalt recycling is crucial to maximising the value of Britain’s largely untapped road asset.
