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Diesel Powered Trucks Continue to Dominate EU Market but EVs are on the Rise
ACEA reports 97.9% of new EU medium and heavy trucks in 2019 were diesel powered, however demand for new electric and other alternatively powered trucks showed strong growth.
Dana Announces Leadership Change for Commercial Vehicle Business
Market for Global Machine Control Systems to Grow 10.2%
Comau Creates Specialized Laser Lab for Development of Electric Vehicle Batteries and Motors
Automation Evolves on the Construction Site
Caterpillar Introduces Next Generation Excavators
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Manufacturers Shifting Gears to Aid Global Health Crisis
Manufacturers in the heavy equipment industry are donating various resources to provide much needed medical supplies for the fight against coronavirus.
Tires & Wheels
New Airless Tire Aims to Improve Productivity and Comfort
Taking inspiration from the shape of a cup, a new tire design with an airless structure helps improve the operator experience while reducing compaction.
Engines
Engine Efficiency and Performance Remain Key Design Factors for Manufacturers
Enhancements to internal components as well as the development of new technologies are enabling manufacturers to enhance their engine designs.
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Diesel Powered Trucks Continue to Dominate EU Market but EVs are on the Rise
ACEA reports 97.9% of new EU medium and heavy trucks in 2019 were diesel powered, however demand for new electric and other alternatively powered trucks showed strong growth.
Dana Announces Leadership Change for Commercial Vehicle Business
Ryan Laskey will now lead the company's Commercial Vehicle Drive and Motion Systems business.
Market for Global Machine Control Systems to Grow 10.2%
Research and Markets' new report forecasts the machine control system market will reach a value of $9.99 billion by 2027.
Comau Creates Specialized Laser Lab for Development of Electric Vehicle Batteries and Motors
Dedicated in-house labs create and optimize laser welding processes for electric motors and batteries which can be used in a variety of industries.
Automation Evolves on the Construction Site
Development and use of automation technologies continues to grow in the construction industry as a means of improving safety, efficiency and productivity.
Caterpillar Introduces Next Generation Excavators
The excavator models include new technology features to enhance productivity as well as improved operator cab designs.
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Automated Systems
Automation Evolves on the Construction Site
Development and use of automation technologies continues to grow in the construction industry as a means of improving safety, efficiency and productivity.
Doosan's Concept-X Showcases Autonomous Worksite of the Future
Engineering Corner: Deutz Outlines Alternative Energy Strategy
How Built Robotics Autonomous Robots Help Construction
Three Pump Hydraulic System Improves Hydraulic Flow in Hitachi Excavator
Battery and Charging Trends for the Construction Industry
Danfoss Editron Opens In-House Testing Facility
The testing laboratory will conduct electromagnetic compatibility and environmental tests on Danfoss Editron’s systems and machines
AEM Calls for New National Strategy to Revitalize America’s Manufacturing Sector
AEM is urging the U.S. federal government to improve and streamline existing manufacturing programs to help strengthen the economy, and create new jobs and opportunities.
Market Forecast: Fluid Power
The NFPA reports shipments of fluid power products for February 2020 decreased 2.5% compared to the previous month.
ZF Gen5 Short-Range Corner Radar Sensors
The Gen5 Short-Range Corner Radar sensors detect within ranges up to 90 m in a grid of 20 cm.
John Deere Launches New Dozer Models with Low-Effort Electrohydraulic Controls
Ease of operation was a key element for the new John Deere 700L and 750L dozers which include a new operator station and smart grade capabilities.
New Caterpillar Motor Grader and Grade System Aid Productivity Improvements
The new Cat 140 GC motor grader features a precisely designed hydraulic system for balanced performance in all operating situations and is available with the company's new mastless grade system.
New Liebherr Drilling Rig Offers Increased Performance and Flexibility
Liebherr's new LB45 drilling rig features 10% more torque to provide customers with improved performance.
ZF eTRAC Driveline System for Electric Vehicles
The ZF eTRAC driveline system extends continuous performance up to 42 kW and an operating voltage of 650V.
The Slackline Dragline and Tower Machine
Excavation of materials in below-grade situations which were impractical for standard machines brought about development of the Slackline Cableway Excavator.
High Order Cancellations Lead North American Class 8 Sales to Plummet
The sudden downturn in economic conditions and uncertainty over the duration of the COVID-19 crisis is limiting orders to short-term, definite needs.
Doosan's Concept-X Showcases Autonomous Worksite of the Future
Concept-X is a comprehensive control solution that can be used to survey worksite topography via drones and operate construction equipment autonomously.
Caterpillar Launches Five New Backhoe Loader Models
The new F2 Series backhoe loaders feature a new engine which delivers up to 10% improved fuel economy compared to the previous versions.
Surge in Use of Mobile Robotics to Propel Market
ABI Research says the growing use of mobile robots for disinfection, monitoring and delivery will increase the market's value to $23 billion by 2021.
Jacobs Vehicle Systems Supplying Engine Brakes for Heavy-Duty Engines
The company's compression release engine brake takes the load off a truck’s foundation brakes, turning the engine into a power-absorbing air compressor via a compression-release mechanism.
Manufacturers Shifting Gears to Aid Global Health Crisis
Manufacturers in the heavy equipment industry are donating various resources to provide much needed medical supplies for the fight against coronavirus.
Kubota Debuts Micro-Hybrid System to North American Market
The power assist V3307 Micro-Hybrid system supports the engine by delivering an additional electrical power boost of up to 10 kW.
Case Looks to Redefine its Construction Equipment
Within recent years the equipment manufacturer has developed several new machine types, including those with alternative power sources.
COVID-19 Significantly Impacting European Construction Equipment Industry
A recent industry conducted by CECE finds the current global health crisis will negatively impact about 60% of the European construction equipment market.
Robots are Helping in the Fight Against Coronavirus
These autonomously operated machines are able to help cleaning staffs disinfect rooms and various facilities to help curb the spread of germs, bacteria and viruses such as COVID-19.
Engineering Corner: Deutz Outlines Alternative Energy Strategy
DEUTZ is continuously developing and evolving its electric drive systems to meet the needs of various applications.
Heavy Equipment Manufacturers Alter Operations due to Impacts of COVID-19
In the wake of the global COVID-19 crisis, manufacturers in the heavy equipment industries are implementing new safety procedures and methods to continue production as normal where possible.
How Built Robotics Autonomous Robots Help Construction
Built Robotics believes its automation technology is well suited to excavation and trenching work to improve productivity and efficiency.
Oshkosh Defense Awarded Contract to Modernize U.S. Army and Army Reserve FHTV Fleets
Oshkosh will recapitalize Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks and Palletized Load System trucks, as well as manufacture new PLS trailers.
European Construction Equipment Market Grew 3.4% in 2019
CECE's annual report for 2019 shows growth was strong in the first two quarters of the year; initial optimism for the market in 2020 has declined since the COVID-19 outbreak.
