Improving operating efficiency through technology is no longer a revolutionary idea … it’s absolutely necessary if you want your business to survive say industry leaders Trimble, MOBA, Topcon and Leica Geosystems.
The panel of experts from Trimble and Dynapac discussed where the construction industry is on the path to autonomy at present, where it is heading, and Trimble’s overall corporate vision for the future. Trimble’s philosophy is that machine autonomy is about more than just controlling the machine. To move the industry forward, autonomy solutions must also turn real-time data into real-time information to optimise and coordinate the jobsite of the future according to Trimble. Providing full access to that data presents a challenge, but can be achieved.
New concrete paving machines offer greater versatility as well as performance – Mike Woof writes GOMACO said that its Next Generation Commander III paver has been designed to increase safety and all-round visibility, while offering improved performance. This four track paver benefits from the firm’s latest G+ Connect technology as well as 3D guidance options. A key to the improved performance is the G+ control system while the machine also has power from a quiet, low-emission Tier 4 engine. Fuel consumption
Miller Formless is now looking to develop sales for its upgraded CG-200 kerb and gutter slipformer. The firm bought the rights to the design from MBW and then opted to improve the model, adding additional functionality and improving performance.
