April 2017

Equipment Today April 2017
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Construction Technology
Technology Advances the “Age of Smart Construction”

With a load management system, the machine will always attempt to optimize the balance between torque and speed to maximize productivity. As the dozer builds a load in front of the blade, the load management system reduces the track speed to provide more torque to the ground.
Earthmoving Equipment
Dozer Technology Fills Operator Skills Gap
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Construction Technology
Quarry Keeps Finding New Savings with Drone Data
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Construction Technology
Quarry Keeps Finding New Savings with Drone Data
The Hyundai All-Around View Monitoring System (AAVM) is a four-camera system that provides a 360-degree view around the machine.
Earthmoving Equipment
Cameras and Radar Technologies Help Avoid Costly Jobsite Collisions
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Earthmoving Equipment
Cameras and Radar Technologies Help Avoid Costly Jobsite Collisions
Camera and radar technologies eliminate natural blind spots on heavy earthmoving equipment.
April 11, 2017
The Hyundai All-Around View Monitoring System (AAVM) is a four-camera system that provides a 360-degree view around the machine.
Worksite Equipment
How Tier 4 Final, Fuel Options and Other Advances Affect Power Source Selection
Emissions standards, the availability of different fuels and technological advances impact how users spec, purchase and rent their compressors and generators.
April 11, 2017
The cost of a single tool compressor with a smaller horsepower engine is an attractive option for contractors looking to save owning and operating costs.
Conexpo
Innovative Sights and Scenes at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017
Innovation was on hand at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 as manufacturers showcased today's and tomorrow's equipment offerings.
March 14, 2017
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Backhoe Loaders
John Deere Teams with BMW to Design Backhoe of the Future
'Fixstern' concept leverages emerging materials and technology innovations to dramatically reconfigure the traditional backhoe machine form
March 8, 2017
The Fixstern concept backhoe itself is manufactured with intelligent, emerging, lightweight materials that help reduce dig component weight, which translates directly into increased payload.
Construction Technology
Immersive Technologies' WorksiteVR Simulator Revolutionizing Construction Equipment Operator Training
Using the advantages of virtual reality and advanced simulation software, Immersive Technologies has developed an engaging, authentic and economical training simulator to meet the demands in the construction industry
February 21, 2017
Using the advantages of virtual reality combined with the world’s most advanced simulation software, Immersive Technologies has developed an engaging, highly authentic yet economical training simulator to meet the demands in the construction industry.
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