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MINExpo 2021
Electronics
Electrification
Volvo Construction Equipment Announces Results of Electric Machine Pilot Project in North America
The pilot project confirms Volvo electric construction equipment matches performance the performance of diesel machines while providing benefits such as reduced emissions and noise.
Automated Systems
Goodyear and Gatik Collaborate to Advance Safety and Efficiency for Autonomous Middle Mile Logistics
Automated Systems
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics Kick Off Third Year of Autonomous Truck Collaboration
Electrification
Electrification Will Continue to Grow, Bring New Technology to Market
Electronics
ZF Becomes Full Supplier for Autonomous Shuttle Systems
Batteries, Capacitors
ELEO to Supply Conmeq With Battery Systems for Electric Mini Skid-Steer Loader
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Industry News
OEM Industry News Briefs: Dana Collaborating with Bosch on Fuel Cells
Dana and Bosch have signed a long-term collaboration agreement to advance fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles, Case IH and New Holland Agriculture have announced new leadership, DEUTZ joins the eFuel Alliance and more news you may have missed.
Electrification
Electrification Will Continue to Grow, Bring New Technology to Market
Briggs & Stratton sees continued growth of electrification which will lead to development of new battery solutions while also enabling future technology such as robotics and automation.
Trends
State of the Industry 2021
Electrification and automation remain key innovation areas for the heavy equipment industry while supply chain disruptions have brought about new challenges.
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Trends
Technology Advancements are Enabling More Efficient Electrified Solutions
Nick Block of John Deere Power Systems says improved control solutions are helping to improve the efficiency of electric powered equipment.
Smart Systems
Machine Control and Automation are Improving Machine Operator Capabilities
Tom Hansen of Topcon says advancements in machine control and automation are helping improve operators' skills while also attracting a younger generation to the heavy equipment industry.
Power Systems
Exro Coil Driver Technology Provides More Precise Electric Motor Control
The coil driver provides tighter control of the motor and will help to improve performance of next generation electric axles.
Trends
AI Provides Great Opportunity for Off-Highway Equipment Industry
David Batcheller of Appareo says artificial intelligence provides the ability to reduce the learning curve for machine operators, which can greatly benefit the heavy equipment industry.
GPS & Automation
Volvo CE Unveils CX01 Single-Drum Asphalt Compactor Concept at The Utility Expo
The CX01 concept utilizes one vibratory asphalt compactor drum that’s actually two independent halves (called a split-drum) kept upright by a self-balancing control system.
Mining
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB Collaborate to Develop Electric Trolley Truck System for Underground Mining
This development project will lower carbon dioxide emissions, improve work environments and contribute to Boliden’s vision to be climate friendly.
Mining
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB Collaborate to Develop Electric Trolley Truck System for Underground Mining
This development project will lower carbon dioxide emissions, improve work environments and contribute to Boliden’s vision to be climate friendly.
Electrification
Deere Unveils Its First Electric Backhoe
John Deere kicked off The Utility Expo 2021 with the introduction of its first electric backhoe, the 310 X-Tier.
Smart Systems
John Deere Introduces SmartGrade 470G LC Excavator
The SmartGrade 470G LC uses 3D grade control to ensure precision excavation.
Automated Systems
Volvo Autonomous Solutions Reveals Prototype Long-Haul Autonomous Truck
Volvo has partnered with Aurora to develop a prototype long-haul VNL model integrated with the Aurora Driver technology for North America.
Electronics
Enovation Controls Launches uControl Mobile Machine Controllers
uControl mobile machine controllers are equipped with multiple CAN channels, have extreme durability and achieve total machine control with precision fluid-power and equipment performance.
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.
Trends
Sensor Technology Advancements Pave the Way for New Industry Solutions
Improvements in sensor technology are enabling better perception and data collection, helping to bring about new capabilities in systems and heavy equipment.
Market Analysis
Interact Analysis Projects 150% Growth By 2030 for Off-Highway Electrified Components Market
Battery packs, inverters, and motors are predicted to offer the largest revenue opportunity for the off-highway equipment components market.
Smart Systems
Construction Equipment Machine Control Transforms Jobsite Intelligence
As machine control technology continues to evolve, real-time data and automation will transform the jobsite.
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
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.
Trends
OEMs Can Leverage More Benefits From Modern Telematics Solutions
Telematics can provide a wealth of information beyond fleet management which OEMs should take advantage of to offer customers a better service experience.
Trends
A Blend of Solutions are Necessary for Climate Neutrality
A mix of traditional, hybrid and fully-electric options will be required to help the heavy equipment industry meet global emissions reduction 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.
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.
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.
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.
Electronics
Overcoming the Chip Shortage by Rethinking How AI is Designed
Deci co-founder and CEO Yonatan Geifman says software developers need to support and optimize their solutions for multiple hardware platforms instead of relying on a single microchip product.
Power Systems
Eaton Partners with DOE and Ballard to Improve Efficiency of Fuel Cells
Eaton is partnering with Ballard Fuel Cell Systems and the DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory to develop fuel cell technology which improves fuel efficiency.
Smart Systems
Komatsu to Teleoperate Excavator from MINExpo
The demonstration will preview the new semi-autonomous PC7000-11 hydraulic excavator.
Smart Systems
Sandvik Launches AutoMine Surface Drilling AutoCycle for Fully Autonomous Surface Drilling
The AutoCycle capabilities expand the iDrill automated drilling cycle with autonomous hole-to-hole tramming, path planning, obstacle detection and geofencing.
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