State of the Industry 2019

Opportunities and challenges remain for automation, connectivity and alternative power sources in the heavy-duty equipment industry.

October 11, 2019

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Automation, connectivity and alternative power sources continue to be among the dominating trends within the heavy-duty vehicle industry. As the technologies advance, the opportunities they can bring—such as improved machine performance, ease of operation and reduced emissions—have increased. They also present many challenges in how manufacturers can best implement them into their designs. Our State of the Industry interviews provide insight into how OEMs and suppliers are working to overcome these challenges and make the best of the opportunities available now and in the future.

Interview topics for 2019 include:

Global Markets
Government & Trade
Diesel, Electric and Other Power Alternatives
Data, IoT & Connectivity
Automation & Smart Systems
Industry Consolidation
Challenges & Opportunities

All of this year's full-length Q&As can be found below.

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM): Dennis Slater, President

Bosch Rexroth: Terry Hershberger, E-Systems Team Manager, Mobile Hydraulics

B&R Industrial Automation: Sean Grieve, Business Development Manager

Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE): Riccardo Viaggi , Secretary General

Cummins Inc.: Eric Neal, Executive Director

Dana Inc.: Jeroen Decleer, Vice President of Global Off-Highway Sales, Product Planning, and Strategy

Danfoss Power Solutions: Eric Alström, President

Eaton: Astrid Mozes, Vice President, Power & Motion Controls

Hatz Diesel of North America, Inc.: Michael L. Hartoonian, President and CEO

HED Inc.: Paul Ludwig, President and CEO

Innovusion: Steve Ehrsam, VP Marketing and Sales

John Deere Power Systems: Michael Lefebvre, Manager, Worldwide Marketing Support, and John Radke, Manager, Worldwide Customer Support

Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association/Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (MEMA/HDMA): Ann Wilson, Senior Vice President

Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc.: Josh Swank, Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Sciemetric: Derek Kuhn, President and General Manager

SKF Americas: Michael D’Argenio, Vice President, Digital Transformation & Customer Experience

Southco, Inc.: Bob Straka, General Manager, Transportation

Topcon Agriculture: Brian Sorbe, VP of Global Production Solutions

Volvo Penta of the Americas: Ron Huibers, President and CEO

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This year's installment features 100 of the latest components and design tools now available to engineers and product development teams in the on- and off-highway mobile equipment industry.

The new platform builds on the Iris platform allowing customers to leverage generative AI and Large Language Models in an open environment.

Trackunit Releases IrisX Operating Data Platform for Off-Highway Construction

The new platform builds on the Iris platform allowing customers to leverage generative AI and Large Language Models in an open environment.

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August 2024 Equipment Market Outlook

Q3 2024 data, U.S. steel scrap prices and elevated interest rates suggest near-term downward pressure for construction machinery new orders, despite gains in recent months.

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Cattron Introduces Tyro 2S Line of Remote Control Systems for Mobile Equipment

Tyro 2S systems are designed for demanding and highly specialized mobile equipment applications, and are suited for environments where robust, durable and reliable remote control is essential.

We have learned specific things from each industry that have helped us to improve our equipment for any environment it may be working in.

From the Mine to the Jobsite, Q&A with Stellar

Tim Worman, director of product management at Stellar shed some light on the ways the two industries overlap and the ways that mining and construction have taught Stellar to improve its equipment to be available for all kinds of environments.

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Hitachi Construction Machinery to Feature Interactive Experiences at MINExpo

At MINExpo, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas will present its latest efforts to provide innovative and sustainable solutions that will put their customers in North and Latin America at the forefront of meeting global standards.

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Caterpillar’s Johnson Named Chair of MINExpo

The National Mining Association (NMA) announced that Denise C. Johnson, group president of Caterpillar Inc., will chair MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2024.

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Caterpillar Announces MINExpo Lineup

Caterpillar's exhibits at the tradeshow will include advancements in energy transition, spotlights on integrated mine operations that go beyond iron and a combination of equipment, technology and more.

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Selecting the Right Hybrid & Electric System for Optimal Efficiency & Performance

Learn how solutions providers can help to navigate the process and ensure all systems meet specific application requirements.

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AEF Shares Insights With Ag Manufacturers in Tokyo

Organized through the Japan Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association, dozens of heavy ag equipment manufacturers were educated on ISOBUS and important equipment interoperability topics.

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Twin Disc Electric Propulsion System Conversion Kit Lands CARB Approval

The system eliminates the main diesel engine and its maintenance costs, and cuts fuel costs and emissions by providing configurable power-dense energy storage systems to efficiently power the application.

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Cummins Unveils New Brand Platform

The move supports the company's Destination Zero strategy to reduce the greenhouse gas and air quality impacts of its products. The Power Onward tagline backs the sentiment that every breakthrough is another stop on a journey to be better than yesterday.

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Players Outperform Expectations in a Challenging Year

Capital goods data reveals how construction equipment OEMs fared in 2023 and the implications of these results moving forward.

The ZX210LC-7H Super Long Front (SLF) excavator provides 50 ft., 4 in. (15.35 m) of reach at ground level and a 39-ft., 2-in. (11.94-m) dig depth.

Hitachi Launches ZAXIS-7 Super Long Front Excavator

The ZX210LC-7H Super Long Front excavator provides 50 feet, 4 inches of reach at ground level and a 39 feet, 2 inches of dig depth, and a redesigned operator station featuring large space with minimal vibration and noise.

The Future of Mining Tires

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Briggs & Stratton Names Cerniglia CEO

Kristina Cerniglia brings over 30 years of experience leading organizations in the manufacturing industry, most recently as CFO at Briggs & Stratton.

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Epiroc USA’s First Boltec M10 Battery Rig Launches Operations at Nevada Gold Mines

Aimed at greener practices in the mining industry, the Boltec M10 SG rock bolting rig brings multiple enhancements to underground operations, including an improved operator work environment, reduced noise and a smaller environmental footprint.

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Yanmar & Amogy to Explore Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Integration for Decarbonized Marine Power

The partnership will focus on combining Amogy’s technology with Yanmar’s hydrogen internal combustion engine to provide low-cost hydrogen fuel. They will also explore the potential for collaboration in developing maritime hydrogen fuel cell systems.

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Powering an Elevating Grader

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Allison & Cummins Complete Field Testing of New Natural Gas Engine

The partners worked with Sandman, a bulk cement hauling fleet based in San Jose, California, to test and validate the new Cummins X15N 15-liter natural gas engine paired with the Allison 4000 Series fully automatic transmission.

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Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Celebrates 50 Years

The plant has manufactured engines since 1974, recently marking the production of its 2.5 millionth engine and also planning for the launch of its heavy-duty X15N engine later this year.

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Data shows U.S. Construction Machinery New Orders in April 2024 were 9.8% above the year-ago level. However, prior decline in residential construction and upcoming decline in nonresidential construction signal downside pressure on related new orders.

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CNH Expands Capabilities at India Technology Center

The India Technology Center features a first-of-its-kind Multi-Vehicle Simulator (MVS), designed to help reduce waste and improve quality by testing and evaluating the company's products in the virtual world.

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CLAAS Releases LEXION 8900 TERRA TRAC in North America

The LEXION 8900 model offers the most available horsepower in the company's largest combine range, delivering 779 max horsepower (SAE) from a 16.2L MAN engine with DYNAMIC POWER — an increase of 89 hp over the LEXION 8800 model.