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Topcon and DAQRI collaborate on wearable technology for construction environments

Topcon Positioning Systems

Topcon and DAQRI are working together to develop augmented reality technologies that will keep workers safer and more productive on job sites.

The Keystone Hammer

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

A demolition hammer, decades ahead of its time, is the first attachment designed for direct-impact demolition work.

A Utility Demolition Hammer at work.

Market Analysis

Deere announces fourth quarter and full year earnings

John Deere Ag and Turf Division

Deere & Co. reports a decline in sales for the fourth quarter and full year 2015 due to weakness in the global agricultural and construction markets.

Engineering & Manufacturing

First unit rolls off CNH's expanded production line at Iowa facility

Production of the first machine, a Case 750M dozer, has been completed on CNH's new production line at its facility in Burlington, IA.

Market Analysis

bauma 2016 booked to capacity once again

Messe Munchen International (MMI)

Exhibition space for bauma 2016 will occupy all 605,000 square meters of the trade-fair center; waitlisted exhibitors will for the first time be included in the show's online exhibitor directory.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Yanmar compact excavator helps build track for Europe’s biggest indoor motocross event

Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe

A Yanmar SV100-2 compact excavator was used for various tasks during track construction for the Kings of Xtreme SuperCross 2015.

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Tunnel out productivity enhancements

Development of a new tunnel drilling machine provides opportunities for operator and machine productivity improvements.

Two automation packages are available for the DT922i which facilitate drilling by allowing operators to program drill plans for the machine to follow, ensuring better predictability and drilling accuracy.

Automated Systems

Caterpillar’s road to autonomy

Adding more machine automation technologies enables job sites to become more productive and efficient, and leads the way for full job site autonomy.

RemoteTask remote control operation of a D Series Skid Steer.

Cat AP600F, AP655F pavers feature increased technology, quick-heating screed

Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar's new AP600F and AP655F pavers include an integrated generator to speed up screed heating time and updated operator controls for improved productivity.

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Engineering & Manufacturing

Manitowoc joins research project focused on job site safety through new technologies

The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

Manitowoc Cranes is collaborating with AEM, the National Science Foundation and others to create a cyber-physical operation system for construction equipment that would increase job site safety.

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Market Analysis

Saudi Arabia construction equipment market to grow 8.75%

A new report from 6Wresearch says growth in Saudi Arabia's construction industry will bring an 8.75% growth rate to its construction equipment market from 2015 to 2021.

Tracks & Undercarriage

ContiTech Trackman Rubber Tracks

ContiTech North America, Inc.

Continental's Trackman Rubber Track, introduced to the European market at Agritechnica 2015, feature a wire-ply design for improved tracking performance.

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