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January 25, 2022

Versatile demolition machine from Doosan

Doosan Infracore is offering its DX380DM-7, the third model in the firm’s high reach demolition excavator range. The machine joins the existing DX235DM and DX530DM models launched last year.
Doosan claims versatility for its new demolition excavator model
January 25, 2022

Fuel cell technology innovation

Rolls-Royce is working with cellcentric to develop innovative fuel cells systems for emissions-free power generation, while the firm has also developed an innovative low friction system for engines.
An innovative bearing system has been developed by Rolls Royce Power Systems that helps cut fuel consumption
January 25, 2022

Transforming life on site for the better: An expert roundtable with Leica Geosystems, Topcon & Trimble

Welcome to a new World Highways Roundtable on the digital revolution. We have a series of discussions on the future of machine control for you to enjoy, and new videos will be released each week. We asked three leading experts on machine control technology - from Leica Geosystems, Topcon and Trimble – to tell us how they are helping contractors improve their productivity levels and adopt new technologies. It's time to join the revolution and find out how to work smarter, they say. The future is far more intuitive than you might think.

January 25, 2022

Grade control technology for compact machines

Caterpillar now offers Cat Grade technologies as an aftermarket option to owners of Cat next generation mini hydraulic excavators in the 6-10tonne class range. The systems are available through Cat and Sitech dealers and allow owners to equip machines with Cat Grade with Advanced 2D, or Cat Grade with 3D. The field kit’s modular components allow quick installation, while the technology integrates into the Cat excavator electronics infrastructure.
Caterpillar’s 6-10tonne machines can be fitted with Trimble machine control tools
January 24, 2022

Accurate road scanning with WDM

UK firm WDM has developed an innovative road assessment vehicle (RAV), capable of carrying out accurate surveys quickly. The RAV is equipped with an array of sensors that allow it to measure the various parameters needed to meet the UK SCANNER specification.
The latest generation scanning vehicle from WDM allows predictive road maintenance to be carried out (image courtesy Mike Woof)
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