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Batteries, Capacitors

Case Study: Extreme Vehicles Get Extreme Battery Power Solution

Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power

A new battery system is developed to meet the needs of an autonomous vehicle operating in harsh military and other off-highway applications.

The Vanguard battery pack is designed to easily fit within the compact ARGO J8 autonomous unit.

Automated Systems

Caterpillar Acquires Marble Robot Inc.

Caterpillar Inc.

Acquisition of the robot and autonomous technology solutions company will further aid Caterpillar's heavy equipment automation strategy.

The acquisition of Marble will aid with further development of autonomous systems for industries such as mining.

COVID-19 to Accelerate Digitalization in Manufacturing

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the need to further digitalize manufacturing facilities and remove silos, says Kari Terho of Elisa Corp.

The digital twin factory is based on real-time data, and shows what is happening in the 'real' factory so operators and management can make fact-based decisions.

The First Modern Motor Grader

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

The Auto Patrol contained many of the features which are standard in today's motor grader designs.

Being the world’s first integral motor grader, the Auto Patrol was marketed heavily to states for road maintenance. This image from a 1932 Caterpillar advertisement shows one at work behind the Arkansas State Capitol.

John Deere Launches High-Capacity X Series Combines

John Deere Ag and Turf Division

The combines feature several technologies which enable automatic adjustment to grain harvesting based on changing conditions, without risking grain loss or quality.

A new John Deere X9 1100 Combine with HDR Rigid Cutterbar Draper can harvest up to 30 acres of wheat per hour.

How to Implement the Right Cab for Electric Work Trucks

Marion Body Works Inc.

Several factors should be taken into consideration when implementing electric-capable cabs for work trucks which will be utilized in the construction industry.

When implementing electric-capable cabs for work trucks, find an OEM with the engineering capabilities needed to complete the cabs with limited outsourcing to avoid additional costs and quality issues.

Redesigned Takeuchi TL8R2 Compact Track Loader Offers Improved Maneuverability

The redesigned TL8R2 compact track loader includes a creep mode function to aid with attachments that require a consistent, repeatable travel speed.

Tl8 R2 Working

Electromobility Could be Driver for Growth of Ecommerce in Heavy Equipment Industry

Volvo Construction Equipment

Mats Bredborg, Director Brand & Marketing Communications at Volvo CE, believes the growing trend of electromobility will bring with it increased online ordering and customization of electric equipment.

The L25 Electric compact wheel loader in use at a customer site.

Doosan Bobcat Developing Radar Sensor Technology for Compact Equipment

Doosan Bobcat North America

The company will collaborate with Ainstein AI to create the sensors which will help enable autonomous vehicle operation.

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Equipment Launches

Takeuchi Debuts TB225 Compact Hydraulic Excavator

The new TB225 excavator features an all-steel construction and breakout force of 4,339 lbs. to aid productivity on the job site.

Tb225 Working

AEF ATLAS Team Creates Use Cases to Aid Interoperability of Agricultural Machine Data

Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF)

The AEF ATLAS team has developed use cases to make field operations more insight-driven, and potentially more productive and efficient.

Data exchange between machines and systems used by the farmer has to be easy, protected and automated, and is the next challenge in ATLAS as the team designs the architecture.

Automated Systems

MEMA, HDMA Join Coalition to Shape the Future of Automated Vehicles Through Education

Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA)

Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE) works to inform and educate the public and policymakers on the facts regarding automated vehicles.

PAVE helps enhance public understanding of driverless technology, such as that used on vehicles like the pictured TuSimple autonomous truck, through various educational endeavors.

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