Liebherr-Mischtechnik has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Western Australian robotics company FBR to develop an automated bricklaying robot.
Version 2.0 control offers productivity benefits
Komatsu has released a significant update to its intelligent Machine Control (iMC) technology, known as iMC 2.0, that delivers major productivity, efficiency and cost saving advantages to its latest model “intelligent” dozers and excavators.
How to hit the spot in mid-sized machinery
The swing radius is all that’s reduced in this Volvo excavator, with maximum comfort, capable tech and an improved hydraulics system.
Excavator has south coast quarry raring to go
To make sure nothing goes to waste, a quarrying business in New South Wales is making a name for itself in the crushing and recycling space – with the aid of a new excavator.
A one-stop-shop for site, project management
Phillip Agius is the General Manager of Delta Rent, Australia’s largest supplier of modern, low hour hire plant and equipment. He predicts rental plant and equipment will play a vital role in assisting quarries to meet future construction materials demand.
Caterpillar operator challenge reopens in 2022
Caterpillar has launched its Global Operator Challenge, calling all machine operators to test their excellence in safety and efficiency in 2022-23.
Garraway Group assets go under the hammer
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers will hold its first Australian national unreserved auction on 23 and 24 February, managing the dispersal of 18 assets from earthmoving, civil construction and mining services Garraway Group.
Proactive approach, communication key to post-pandemic recovery
Jimmy Murphy is the Sandvik Product Specialist for national construction and hire company Porter Group. He summarises how Sandvik mobile products fared in 2021 and advises that forward planning will be critical to the industry’s post-pandemic recovery.
Metso mobiles: Providing an accurate guide to quarrying productivity
Paul Doran is the business development manager for Metso mobile crushers and screens at Tutt Bryant Equipment. He provides insight into which Metso mobile products are popular, when some of the latest machines and innovations will be available in Australia, and how Metso’s after sales programs and services can benefit quarry producers.
Hire solutions ideal for water management challenges
Jim Garrett is the Product Development Specialist for Pinnacle Hire, an industry newcomer which manufactures, hires and sells advanced water treatment, storage and pumping systems for the quarrying and mining segments. He relates how the combined effects of COVID-19 and the weather have grown the company.