Thu March 16, 2017
Rugged Design, Integrated Technology Lowers Ownership Costs and Improves Drilling Efficiency for the New Cat MD6250 Blasthole Drill
The new Cat MD6250 blasthole drill delivers optimum drilling efficiency in single- and multi-pass applications for both rotary and down-the-hole (DTH) modes. Featuring automated operation, the drill runs within ideal operating parameters for maximum bit life, hole accuracy, and reduced total cost of ownership....
Caterpillar - Wed March 15, 2017
Next Generation Cab Design, Advanced Truck Control Features Drive Comfort and Productivity Gains For the New CAT 745 Articulated Truck
Offering a 45.2 -ton (41-t) rated payload capacity, the new Cat 745 articulated truck features a modern cab design, completely re-engineered from the inside-out using global operator feedback to advance comfort and ease of operation....
Tue March 07, 2017
Caterpillar to Showcase Innovation On And Beyond the Iron at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017
Caterpillar Inc. is showcasing its latest products and technology at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017. Show attendees will have the opportunity to experience two Caterpillar exhibits, totaling nearly 60,000 square feet of floor space and featuring more than 40 machines....
Mon March 06, 2017
Caterpillar Ventures Invests in busybusy
Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., announced a strategic investment in busybusy, a software development firm that helps customers optimize operations, specifically addressing real-time tracking of jobsite labor costs....
Tue February 28, 2017
CAT D6T Features Optimum Fuel Efficiency, Fully Automatic Transmission and Technology to Match the Job
The new Cat D6T Dozer features a new, fully automatic transmission to optimize performance and achieve fuel savings of up to 20 percent in heavy work and as much as 30 percent in light work and finish grading applications....
Caterpillar - Wed February 15, 2017
Caterpillar Introduces New Product Link Capabilities for Connecting Expanded Range of Assets at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017
At ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 Caterpillar will launch new Cat Connect hardware and software to enable equipment managers to connect all of their assets —from the largest earthmover to the smallest generator, and including both light and heavy-duty trucks and utility vehicles....
Mon February 06, 2017
Device to Start Heavy Equipment at Temperatures as Cold as -60 C
Together with TEEMP (a company in the RENOVA group), a group of NUST MISIS scientists led by Professor Mikhail Astakhov, head of the NUST MISIS Department of Physical Chemistry, has completed the testing of an innovative starter system based on supercapacitors....
Lora Kolodny - Thu February 02, 2017
Caterpillar Invests in Airware Bringing Drone Tech to Mining and Construction Enterprises
The venture arm of Caterpillar Inc., a major manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, has invested in San Francisco drone tech startup Airware. Rather than make its own unmanned aerial vehicles, Airware has focused its efforts around providing software and services that help large enterprises use drones throughout their operations....
Tue January 31, 2017
Caterpillar to Establish Global HQ in Chicago Area
Caterpillar Inc. announced Jan. 31 it will locate a limited group of senior executives and support functions in the Chicago area later this year and reaffirmed the ongoing importance of its presence in Peoria and Central Illinois....
Mon January 23, 2017
Caterpillar Adds Oscillatory Vibration System to CB10
Caterpillar Inc. announced the addition of oscillatory vibration to its expanding lineup of asphalt compactors. The CB10 is an 11 ton (10 t) ton asphalt compactor that can be equipped with a combination of oscillatory and vibratory drums....
