Topcon - Thu April 20, 2017
Topcon Introduces New GNSS Receiver Boards with Expanded Constellation Tracking
Topcon Positioning Group announces two new full constellation GNSS receivers for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) market. The new B111 and B125 boards are designed for use with a broad range of positioning applications....
John Deere - Wed April 19, 2017
John Deere Extends In-Base JDLink From Three to Five Years on Construction and Forestry Machines
In an effort to better meet the needs of today's customer and the evolving job site, John Deere is extending its JDLink in-base subscription service from three to five years on construction and forestry machines....
Tesla - Tue April 18, 2017
Tesla Semi Includes 'Autopilot' Technology
American automaker Tesla, a leading force in electric mobility, has announced that it will be adding a truck to its range as the brand's next model. Not the standard American pickup truck either, but a fully-fledged prime mover....
Mustang - Mon April 17, 2017
Mustang Compact Equipment Introduces a New Website for North America
The Mustang website was redesigned to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality. Responsive design allows for optimal viewing, whether users are visiting from a computer, tablet or cell phone....
Jemie Lee - WVEC - Mon April 17, 2017
$95.6M For New Nasa Research Facility
When the new Measurement Systems Laboratory opens at NASA Langley, researchers will be busy working to advance space exploration, science, and aeronautics. Groundbreaking for the $95.6 million facility took place April 11....
Mon April 17, 2017
Belgian Energy Company Constructs Energy Grid in North Sea
The board of directors of Elia has approved the investment for an “electricity plug” or “modular offshore grid” (MOG) in the North Sea. The choice for a modular offshore grid is of strategic importance for the future of Belgium in terms of its participation in the further development of renewable energy in the North Sea....
Mon April 17, 2017
Tech Company Brings New Insight to Construction Industry
Katerra, a technology company redefining the construction industry, recently revealed details of its transformative end-to-end design and construction platform. Every building should not be a one-off prototype....
Megan Wild - Mon April 17, 2017
Crane Camera Mapping Systems vs. Drones: When to Use Each
While many uses of modern drones are still being explored, these aerial robots have already made an impact on the construction industry. Given their ease-of-use, affordability and convenience, they're often used to survey plots of land, map the different areas of a building's layout and even monitor progress....
Uptake - Fri April 14, 2017
Uptake Partners with Caterpillar to Transform the Construction Industry Through Data Analytics
Through its model of collaborative disruption and a landmark partnership with Caterpillar, Uptake plans to put the construction industry's data to profitable use. The construction industry has seen it coming for a while now: The commoditization and decreased costs of telematics, both in terms of hardware and connectivity, could help lead to billions of dollars worth of new efficiencies in operations and capital management....
David Steger - Mon April 17, 2017
Radial vs. Vertical Loader Design
Knowing the true differences between radial and vertical loader designs will help you leverage the advantages of each and enable you to select the best machine to your specific application. We will look at the obvious and maybe not as obvious details....
