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.
Slipform paver manufacturers are currently seeing strong business gains, Mike Woof reports
The concrete slipforming sector is seeing strong business gains at present, with high demand for machines right around the globe. In Europe and the US, barrier machines are in particular demand, while in Russia airport paving is top of the agenda. All over the world, airports have to be rebuilt to cope with new large aircraft, and machines are busy operating in Asia, Europe and both North and South America on this
Machines from Sandvik are playing important roles in the construction of a new tunnel connection to Hong Kong. The Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point (BCP for short) is a series of infrastructure projects that will see the construction of the latest land crossing between Shenzhen in China and Hong Kong. This project includes the construction of highways and tunnels. The crushing and drilling equipment from Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology being used for the work is being supported by Sandvik’
Kobelco’s new 35tonne SK350NLC-10 medium excavator is arriving in Europe this spring.
The machine, with a bucket capacity of between 1.2m3 and 1.6m3, is the latest addition to the Japanese manufacturer’s Generation 10 line-up.
The 350 has increased power and greater fuel economy compared with Generation 9 models, said
KCME product marketing manager Peter Stuijt. Eco Mode function can reduce fuel efficiency by up to 25%
Other Gen 10 models are the SK210LC-10/SK210NLC-10 and the SK260LC-10/SK260N
Madrid City Council has selected Kapsch to implement an intelligent mobility system.
Kapsch said that its EcoTrafiX system will be used to obtain data on the real mobility status in the city using artificial vision cameras and so-called big data techniques. The project investment is €1.9 million.
The goal is to capture comprehensive data to identify traffic situations, including all mobility modes - pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles and cars.
