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MINExpo 2021
Mining
Komatsu Exhibits Sustainable and Autonomous Mining Technology at MINExpo 2021
Komatsu presented new offerings for the mining industry which leverage digitalization, electrification and automation.
Agriculture
Agricultural Tractor Sales Stay Positive in August 2021
Fluid Power
Danfoss Begins Construction on Low Carbon Innovation Center
Fluid Power
Market Forecast: Fluid Power
Smart Systems
Construction Equipment Machine Control Transforms Jobsite Intelligence
Electrification
Electrification Efforts Advance Through Engineering Collaboration
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Mining
From the Editor's Desk: Mining Industry Puts Sustainability Center Stage at MINExpo 2021
Electric powered equipment and advanced technologies to improve efficiency aim to help the mining industry reduce its environmental impact.
Electrification
Electrification and Hybridization Brings Additional Lubricant Requirements
Lubrizol says many performance aspects will stay the same, but more factors such as thermal management and conductivity will need to be considered.
Market Analysis
Off-Highway Equipment Markets Have Rebounded in 2021
Off-highway equipment production in 2021 is forecast to increase 9.5% compared to 2020, and 2022 production to be 12% higher than 2021.
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Agriculture
Agricultural Tractor Sales Stay Positive in August 2021
AEM reports year-to-date farm tractor sales in the U.S. remain up 13.3% and combines up 13.8%.
Fluid Power
Danfoss Begins Construction on Low Carbon Innovation Center
The new facility will be the global center of R&D for two critical net zero technologies which have the potential to reduce global excavator emissions by 30% by 2030.
Trends
Top New Products of 2021
Several new component technologies for the heavy equipment industries are currently in contention for the annual Top New Products of the Year award.
Agriculture
AEM U.S. Ag Tractor and Combine Report
AEM has released its Ag Tractor and Combine Report for August 2021.
Agriculture
AEM Canada Ag Tractor and Combine Report
AEM has released its Canada Ag Tractor and Combine Report for August 2021.
Mining
From the Editor's Desk: Mining Industry Puts Sustainability Center Stage at MINExpo 2021
Electric powered equipment and advanced technologies to improve efficiency aim to help the mining industry reduce its environmental impact.
Featured Videos
Power Systems
Technology News Tracker: Advancements in Hydrogen Technology
Manufacturers are developing new engine and fuel cell technologies, as well as heavy vehicles capable of operating on hydrogen.
Power Systems
Hino Trucks Unveils Fuel Cell Electric Truck
Mining
MINExpo to Highlight Advancements in Mining Equipment
Power Systems
Improved Electronic Control Brings New eAxle Capabilities
Engines
Technology News Tracker: Engines Look to Further Reduce Emissions
Testing
New ISO Standard Improves Safety of Forestry Equipment Operators
Fluid Power
Market Forecast: Fluid Power
The NFPA reports mobile hydraulic orders received from August 2020 to July 2021 are currently 131.9% above those of the previous period.
On-Highway
August Truck Orders Reach 5-Month High
Orders were up for Classes 5-8 in August 2021, aided in part by OEMs opening order booking for 2022.
Forestry & Lawn
Caterpillar Introduces 568 Forest Machine With Design Upgrades
The machine’s new electrohydraulic control system generates 10% greater swing torque and 14% more drawbar pull to make quick work of heavy logs.
Electrification
Sandvik Launches Electrification and Technology Solutions at MINExpo 2021
New equipment launched includes battery-electric machines with AutoSwap capabilities to minimize downtime as well as incorporation of automation-ready technology.
Drivetrains
ZF Announces Integration of MICO Brand, New Products at MINExpo 2021
MICO will be fully integrated into ZF's Off-Highway Business Unit, and new products such as the Redulus4F gearboxes are helping create more efficient off-highway equipment.
Automated Systems
Zyfra Presents ZR RoboDrill Autonomous Drill Rig Solution at MINExpo 2021
The XR RoboDrill can be installed on most drill rigs and is compatible both with diesel and electric-powered drills.
Electrification
Electrification and Hybridization Brings Additional Lubricant Requirements
Lubrizol says many performance aspects will stay the same, but more factors such as thermal management and conductivity will need to be considered.
Mining
Komatsu Exhibits Sustainable and Autonomous Mining Technology at MINExpo 2021
Komatsu presented new offerings for the mining industry which leverage digitalization, electrification and automation.
Market Analysis
Off-Highway Equipment Markets Have Rebounded in 2021
Off-highway equipment production in 2021 is forecast to increase 9.5% compared to 2020, and 2022 production to be 12% higher than 2021.
Electrification
Vermeer Partnering with Conmeq to Supply AS15 Fully Electric Mini Skid Steer Loaders to European Jobsites
The AS15 is configured using a fully electric propulsion system which offers more direct power to each of the four independent wheel motors, providing efficient battery usage and high expected run times.
Hybrids
Rolls-Royce and Flanders Electric Offer Retrofit Kit for Hybridizing Mining Trucks
The retrofit solution will utilize mtu engines, batteries and hybrid control systems, and Flanders drivetrain solutions to help reduce emissions and improve efficiency of mining trucks.
Tires & Wheels
Bridgestone Demonstrates Tire and Intelligent Technology Solutions at MINExpo 2021
Bridgestone will be displaying the MasterCore, an advanced surface mining tire line, the iTrack II comprehensive tire management solutions, and its newest underground mining tire, the VMDL.
Trends
Cable Control for Tractor-Drawn Equipment
LeTourneau's Power Control Unit utilized wire rope and enabled control of two devices as a means of improving performance of dozers and other heavy machinery.
Drivetrains
Dana Debuts Spicer Electrified e-Powershift Transmission for Electrified Heavy-Duty Mining Vehicles
The Spicer Electrified e-Powershift Transmission is equipped with Dana TM4 high-voltage motors from 350-800V to improve efficiency, reduce total package size, and provide redundancy as needed.
Engines
Jacobs and Tula Technology Collaborate on CDA with Dynamic Skip Fire Technology
The companies will work together to accelerate development of Jacobs Cylinder Deactivation valve actuation technology in conjunction with Tula’s Dynamic Skip Fire control algorithms to meet emissions targets.
Mining
Epiroc Introduces Pit Viper 291 Single-Pass Blasthole Drilling Rig with Autonomous Drilling Options
With Epiroc’s Rig Control System, the Pit Viper 291 can be configured with scalable automation features, including fully autonomous drilling.
Telematics
ZTR and Trackunit Combine to Accelerate Digital Journey in Construction
The two telematics companies are combining their resources to accelerate innovation and drive digital transformation.
Automated Systems
Baidu Introduces Real-Time Mapping Technology for Autonomous Navigation
Terrain Traversability Mapping enables an autonomous excavator to navigate through unstructured outdoor environments.
Mining
Komatsu Features WE1850-3 Wheel Loader at MINExpo 2021
Komatsu’s new WE1850-3 wheel loader, part of the new Generation 3 series, is a versatile loading tool that can be used for main line production and shovel backup as well as cleanup and ramp building.
Automated Systems
Liebherr Partners with Hexagon on Next-Generation Mine Automation
Hexagon's autonomous mission management system will orchestrate autonomous fleet and unmanned mine traffic movements throughout the mine for optimized autonomous haulage.
Mining
Epiroc Acquires Specialist in Mining Vehicle Battery Conversions
FVT Research designs diesel-to-battery conversion kits and rebuilds mining machines to electric versions.
Automated Systems
Caterpillar Debuts Autonomous 794 AC Mining Truck at MINExpo
The 794 AC is equipped with Command for hauling to enable total autonomous operating of the mining trucks, interaction with other equipment, and integration with customer mining processes.
Mining
Volvo Penta and Rosenbauer Showcase PANTHER Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle at MINExpo 2021
The Volvo Penta-powered Rosenbauer PANTHER is built for off-road use, disperses 9,000 L of water/foam per minute, and extinguishes a fire considerably faster than standard over the road structural trucks.
Automated Systems
Skycatch Launches High Accuracy Drone Mapping and 3D Data Analytics Solution
Flight1x is a first to market cloud-based solution for the DJI M300 that delivers drone mapping accuracy and inspection automation for mining and construction operations.
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