The crane specialist is offering nine new or revamped models to showcase the breadth of its innovation and the speed with which it can get products to market
Effer is extending its product range with the addition of the new 525 models. Aimed at the medium-large capacity class, the 525 models are said to offer the best power-to-weight ratio in their class. High lift capacity is claimed due to the use of new materials, which help boost structural strength. Sophisticated electronics help deliver precise operation as well as high operating speeds. According to Effer, the advanced electronics used in the Progress control package maximise working efficiency. At INTERM
Innovation, from design to on-site execution, is alive and well, thanks to a good helping of software application. David Arminas reports from software developer Bentley’s annual global conference, held this year in London
Successful project delivery is increasingly about hard men and women using software to get the job done and this year’s global conference in London by US-based software developer Bentley highlighted some innovative - and startling - examples.
As usual, the Year in Infrastructure 2014
The collection and handling of data are key technology drivers in the software sector. New methods of data collection and manipulation are driving significant developments in software at present. The latest technology allows designers and engineers to collect, store and manipulate ever larger amounts of data. Growing use of mobile field equipment for both data collection and field management is driving interactive systems. And in an interview this month Autodesk senior vice-president for the construction an
