Tim Sandle - Mon July 17, 2017
Equipment Company Embraces Drones
The building site of the future will look very different. Instead of dozens of men and women in high visibility jackets things will look far more futuristic with drones buzzing overhead, robotic bulldozers and 3D printers churning out new structures....
Fri July 14, 2017
Trimble and Komatsu Collaborate to Improve Interoperability for Mixed Fleet Earthworks Customers
Trimble and Komatsu Ltd. announced today that they are collaborating to improve their customers' ability to exchange 3D construction site data between Komatsu and Trimble construction software to make managing mixed earthworks fleets easier and allowing for a more holistic view of site operations....
Fri June 30, 2017
Perkins Launches Low Cost Engine Telematics Device
Perkins launched a low-cost engine level telematics device — the Perkins SmartCap — at its Seguin facility in Texas on June 29. The company, which is celebrating its 85th anniversary, unveiled its latest innovation, a “smart” oil cap, which can be used on new and existing Perkins mechanical and electronic engines....
Wed June 28, 2017
Construction on World's First 'Forest City' Begins
The world's first “Forest City,” created to fight pollution, is now under construction in Liuzhou, Guangxi Province, China. Designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, a team that develops green projects all around the world, the futuristic Forest City will be home to a community of about 30,000 people....
Tue June 27, 2017
Virtual Reality Training Is Focus of JLG Presentation At National VPPPA Symposium
JLG Industries Inc. announced that Rick Smith, senior director of global product training at JLG, will deliver a presentation titled “Training Aerial Work Platform Operators Through Virtual Reality” at the 2017 National Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA) Symposium in New Orleans, Aug....
Fri June 23, 2017
Metso Introduces Digital Solution for Optimal Performance
As part of its life cycle services offering for the aggregates industry, Metso is now introducing a new digital solution to help further optimize mobile crushing and screening equipment operations and maintenance....
Wed June 14, 2017
More Than 600 Guests Converge on Drone Focus Conference
On May 31, drone users, UAS enthusiasts and those new to the industry gathered in Fargo, N.D., for the third-annual Drone Focus Conference. The two-day event brought together hobbyists and professionals to learn, share ideas and connect....
Fri June 09, 2017
Get SMART - VDOT Wins Award for SMART SCALE Web Tool
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently won the Richmond Technology Council (RVATech) award for Innovation in Development — Public Sector. VDOT was recognized for its work with the SMART SCALE web tool, which provides the general public with transparency regarding the agency's transportation projects....
Micah Garbarino - Tue June 06, 2017
Construction Begins on Innovation Center at Hill AFB
Developers at Hill Air Force Base are breaking ground on another new construction project, creating more space for new jobs near the base. Air Force and Utah officials participated in a ceremony March 3, 2017, to mark the progress at Falcon Hill National Aerospace Research Park....
Fri June 02, 2017
Manufacturer Completes Major Headquarters Expansion
Doosan Bobcat North America has set the foundation for future growth with its completion of a $9.5 million company headquarters expansion in West Fargo, North Dakota. The West Fargo headquarters features a collaborative environment for employees to work in new ways, drive innovation and improve operations....
