INTERMAT 2015

The construction industry highlights its newest products during INTERMAT 2015.

April 29, 2015

INTERMAT attendees had the opportunity to try their skills at operating remote controlled scale models of construction equipment.

INTERMAT attendees had the opportunity to try their skills at operating remote controlled scale models of construction equipment.

INTERMAT 2015 took place April 20 to 25 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition center. Equipment and component manufacturers from around the world displayed their products during the show, as well as introduced several new ones to the global construction industry.

Infrastructure funding is a silver lining for many in the construction equipment industry.

Heavy Equipment Markets are Down in 2020 and Hopes up for a Better 2021

Negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have made 2020 a year to forget for most in the heavy equipment industries.

The majority of safety functions described by the new ANSI standard will require the use of a sensor to deliver the necessary values.

Sensors Play Critical Role in New ANSI Standard

Use of various sensor technologies will be necessary to meet the safety functions described by the new ANSI 92.20 standard.

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The Pros and Cons of Industry Consolidation

Continued consolidation in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has helped address many complex technological challenges while also enhancing the OEM and supplier relationship.

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GKN Wheels Achieves Manufacturing Targets at New Telford Facility

GKN has completely rebuilt its manufacturing facility which is now producing three times as many wheels as its old plant.

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Mack Trucks Begins Full Production of Mack MD Series

The medium-duty trucks are now in full production at Mack’s new Roanoke Valley Operations facility in Virginia.

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Engineering Firms Seeing Market Improvements, but Continued Uncertainty

A new ACEC Business Impact Survey shows more U.S. engineering firms are seeing improved finances since COVID, but uncertainty is growing for future markets.

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New Study Finds Batteries Made From Deep-Sea Rocks can Reduce Carbon Emissions

A peer-reviewed study commissioned by DeepGreen finds making electric vehicle batteries from deep-sea rocks can reduce climate change impacts compared to land-based ores.

Blachford Acoustics Names New President and Sales Director

Matthew Taub has been named President & C.O.O. and Mike Pellegrini has been appointed Sales Director.

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Deloitte and Wichita State University Launch Smart Factory

The Smart Factory @ Wichita will demonstrate how Industry 4.0 can make an impact to spur innovation and enable smart factory capabilities.

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Brokk Offers Customization of Demolition Machinery for High-Heat Environments

Heat-resistant options include cylinder protection, steel tracks and a forced draft cooling system.

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Dana Building New Facility for Production of e-Drive Technologies in India

The new manufacturing facility will produce Dana TM4 low- to high-voltage electric motors, inverters, and vehicle control units.

Komatsu PC35 excavators break ground at the new site of Komatsu Mining.

Komatsu Mining Breaks Ground for New Manufacturing Facility and Headquarters

Contractors building the new facility are using Komatsu’s new Smart Construction technologies to remotely optimize their processes.

Choosing the application of the finished electric work truck sets the stage for how the chassis will be customized to accommodate the body and batteries.

The Process for Achieving Electric Work Trucks: Vocational Upfit on Electric Chassis

Understanding the application and power requirements are integral steps in the developing the chassis for electric work trucks.

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AEM Survey Shows COVID-19 Taking Toll on Canadian Equipment Manufacturers

Nearly half of respondents said it will take a year or longer to return to pre-COVID business levels.

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Cummins Collaborates with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Produce Face Masks

The collaboration enables production of enough filter media to supply more than a million face masks and respirators per day to U.S. healthcare facilities.

Pendulum testing of the new Western Star vocational truck.

Extreme Testing Ensures Durability of New Western Star Vocational Truck

The new truck was subjected to extreme and grueling testing conditions designed by the Product Validation Engineering team of Daimler Trucks North America.

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HYBRIT Fossil-Free Steel Production Plant Begins Operation

The HYBRIT initiative has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10% in Sweden and 7% in Finland, as well as cutting steel industry emissions in Europe and globally.

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Continental and BMZ Creating Digital Traceability for Rubber Supply Chain

The new system will enable the successful documentation of the entire supply chain through a digital tracing system.

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The First Articulated Motor Grader

Adding an articulated frame to motor graders helped to improve maneuverability in confined spaces and reduce rework.

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Polygon Composite Housings Eliminate Corrosion in Fifth-Wheel Coupling Applications

The composite cylinders are designed to be strong and hold their shape even under impact, reducing maintenance for end use customers.

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MAXAM Tire Opens New Solid Tire Factory

The new manufacturing facility is strategically aligned to serve today’s market demands through compound advancement and automated technology.

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ZF Opens Expanded Commercial Vehicle Test Track

ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Control Systems division has invested around 18 million EUR expanding its commercial vehicle testing capability for trucks and buses.

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Allison Transmission Vehicle Environmental Test Center Now Open

The test facility includes two chassis dyno-equipped environmental chambers capable of simulating a broad range of duty cycles and environmental conditions.

The packaged kits include many of the components needed to produce electric powertrains for Class 3-8 vehicles.

Fluid Conveyance Line Packages Aid Manufacturing of Electric Powertrains

Stark Manufacturing's packaged kits can be integrated directly into an OEM's production line to help improve operational efficiency.

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Energy Dept. Selects Five Projects to Spur New Smart-Manufacturing Technology Innovations

The projects will research ways to use smart-manufacturing technologies to improve productivity, precision, performance and energy efficiency.

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Metalforming Companies Remain Cautious as Economic Challenges Continue

The PMA August 2020 Business Conditions Report shows its members continue to anticipate challenges during the next 3 months.

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Technology Drives Industries’ Growth and Recovery During and Post-Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light potential opportunities for further advancement in the construction, trucking and heavy equipment manufacturing industries.