IFM talks Automation to Prepare for 4.0 at CONEXPO

OEM Off-Highway Editor Lori Ditoro talked with IFM’s Kevin Vanderslice about about how to automate equipment to get ready for 4.0 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG.

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Lori Ditoro
Mar 17, 2023
IFM Efector Inc.

OEM Off-Highway Editor Lori Ditoro talked with IFM’s Kevin Vanderslice about about how to automate equipment to get ready for 4.0 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG (CONEXPO). This includes a sensor suite to gather data, analytics and software, and a modem to carry the data to the cloud. Watch this video or stop by Booth S80253 to learn more.


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