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Semcon develops an autonomous compactor

Semcon has developed a solution to make a compactor autonomous, as part of a Norwegian innovation project relating to road construction. The project’s objective was...

Concept-X introduced by Doosan Infracore

Doosan Infracore has unveiled its new Concept-X techonolocgy suite — the company’s answer to unmanned automation for the entire construction site operation process. The new tech,...

Boston Dynamics’ Spot Robot is finding a home in construction

Boston Dynamics is partnering with Trimble and Hilti to explore the integration of construction management software solutions, GNSS technology and reality capture devices with the company’s Spot...

CM Labs launches advanced dozer techniques simulator

CM Labs Simulations has introduced an update to its Dozer Training Pack that includes new training exercises, teaching tools and new high-precision earthmoving simulation...

Scania unveils autonomous cabless concept truck

Scania recently unveiled a new concept for heavy self-driving vehicles; the AXL cabless truck. Several Scania experts in various fields joined forces to develop the concept...

Proactive Dozing Control logic: “revolutionizing” dozer machine control

Proactive Dozing Control logic, an industry-first from Komatsu, helps operators deliver precision work Komatsu America Corp’s new Proactive Dozing Control logic is capable of delivering...

Liebherr packs new tech into XPower wheel loaders

Liebherr is introducing several new features to its XPower wheel loaders to increase safety as well as reduce the burden on operators. The new...

John Deere adds Grade Guidance to 470G LC excavator

Power and precision are uniting  with the new Grade Guidance equipped John Deere 470G LC excavators.  First introduced for the 210G LC and 350G LC...

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Melanie Misener named Executive Director of the CRA

The Canadian Rental Association (CRA) has appointed Melanie Misener as its new Executive Director.  After serving in the interim Executive Director, the CRA board of...