Walking the floors at one of the biggest construction shows in Europe is a tiring business: so let us take the strain for you while you catch up with the businesses and names which are making the headlines at this year’s INTERMAT.
A new measure while drilling (MWD) tool is being offered by Epiroc that makes it easier to analyse drill conditions.
Called Exploration Manager, this system optimises MWD data retrieval. The firm now offers upgraded software on units such as its Diamec Smart underground core drilling rig. The package can collate data recorded automatically during the drill cycle and also simplifies the workflow by letting the operator log what activity state the drill rig is in, directly on the control panel.
A stakeholder workshop is being organised by the SATIE project, which is co-funded by the European Commission through the 7th Framework Programme for Research. The workshop will be held following this year’s Transport Research Arena in Athens on the 26th April 2012and from 14:00 – 18:00. The free workshop is being targeted at those delegates interested in research, innovation and deployment of ITS technologies. The workshop will help explore options to design, develop and deploy a major new Europe-wide init
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has announced the 2016 winners of the PRAISE awards. This is in recognition of organisations that have taken outstanding measures to improve the safety of their vehicle fleets.
The winners were honoured at a conference and award ceremony held in Brussels on Wednesday 19th October.
Using the road for business is the leading cause of work-related deaths and injuries. It is estimated that in Europe 60% work accidents resulting in death are road crashes, incl
Quicker, better, more cost effective materials testing - Kristina Smith writes. Most developments in materials testing technology involve updating and upgrading existing machines, either to meet changes to standards or to satisfy new needs in the market. And occasionally, a manufacturer will come up with something completely new. PUMA - the precision unbound materials analyser - falls into the latter category. It has been developed by Cooper Research Technology and Nottingham Transportation Engineering Cen
