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Caterpillar Unveils "The Age of Smart Iron" at bauma 2016

Caterpillar Inc.

"The Age of Smart Iron" is Caterpillar's strategy for developing digital solutions that will improved productivity, efficiency, safety and profitability for customers.

Kramer Displays Full-Electric Wheel Loader at bauma 2016

Kramer-Werke GmbH

Among the new technologies Kramer will display is the fully-electric wheel loader offering zero-emission operation, as well as the new 2706 telehandler with an increased payload of 2.7 tonnes.

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Winners Announced for bauma Innovation Awards

VDMA Agricultural Machinery Association

Recipients of the 2016 bauma Innovation Awards include Kramer-Werke GmbH for its development of a fully-electric four wheel drive wheel loader and IMKO GmbH for its Sono water-cement analyzer.

IHIMER Exhibiting New Construction Equipment at bauma 2016

IHIMER will exhibit its new 85V4 zero tail swing midi excavator, CARRY 150 dumper and 3S skid steer concept at bauma.

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New Developments From All Sectors to be on Display at bauma 2016

Messe Munchen International (MMI)

Among the many new technologies on display at bauma will be the ZF cPOWER continuously variable transmission and MAN's new DriverConnect app for optimized connection between driver and dispatcher.

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Cut Power Without Sacrificing Productivity

Several OEMs are adding 74-hp and lower machines to expand their product lines and accommodate customer requests for cost-effective equipment with specific performance specifications.

While Case's 74-hp 580N EP backhoe-loader doesn't offer the full features of the 90-hp 580N, both models do offer the same backhoe breakout forces and lifting capacity.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Komatsu America Becomes Exclusive Equipment Sponsor to Heavy Equipment Adventure Company

Komatsu America Corp.

Through the new sponsorship, Komatsu and Extreme Sandbox aim to work together to expand the public's exposure to heavy machinery by providing opportunities for hands-on experience and inspire a new generation to consider a career in construction.

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Market Analysis

VDMA Reports a 7% Sales Increase for Construction Equipment Industry in 2015

VDMA Agricultural Machinery Association

German construction equipment manufacturers saw a 7% increase in sales in 2015, though prospects for 2016 are mixed as positive demand is expected from markets including Southern and Central Europe but new regulations could deter demand for some.

Market Analysis

European Construction Equipment Market Performs Relatively Well in Global Comparison

CECE - Committee for European Construction Equipment

The European construction equipment sector had a 2.5% decline in 2015, primarily due to Russia's current market situation, but encouraging signs of improvement could be seen elsewhere including Southern and Central Europe.

New Volvo I-Shift with Crawler Gears Offers Slow Speed Maneuverability, Improved Startability

Volvo Trucks North America

Volvo Trucks' new I-Shift with Crawler Gears provide crawler functionality for applications where very slow speeds and maneuverability are needed, and features hardware and gears hardened for use in rugged operating environments.

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New John Deere JDLink Dashboard Helps Customers Better Understand and Manage Equipment

John Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry Div.

John Deere's new telematics interface JDLink Dashboard provides customers with easy access to machine metrics and a maintenance management tool.

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Market Analysis

Space for Hillhead 2016 Sold Out

Space for the 2016 edition of Hillhead is completely sold out, including that of the new outdoor area and the extended Registration Pavilion.

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