Holcim has helped build the first 3D printed concrete footbridge, in Venice, Italy, demonstrating the future of minimalistic, environmentally friendly construction.
Komatsu semi-auto loader alleviates skills shortage
Komatsu has upgraded its WA900-8R loader using its SmartLoader Logic technology, boosting fuel efficiency by 10 per cent and improving boom raise speeds.
Orica streamlines blast delivery with Flexmaster 8
Orica’s Flexmaster 8 is the latest addition to its bulk explosive delivery systems. They are designed to maximise on- and off-road payloads while offering mid-range delivery rates ideal for quarries and construction sites.
Tricon supplies demand with adaptable trommel
The M518R trommel, manufactured by MDS International, is becoming a regular fixture of the recycling aggregates market, particularly as Australian industry embraces opportunities to develop substitutes for conventional quarry products.
Pinnacle Hire reduce water supply cost by thinking outside the hose
Pinnacle Hire has recently inspected a pump application for water supply in Gippsland, Victoria – and helped the client ease a hefty diesel bill from inefficient hose applications.
Murdoch University gives coal waste a concrete use
Scientists and students from Murdoch University in Western Australia have developed an environmentally friendly concrete alternative using coal dust from power station floors.
John Deere expands SmartGrade range with industry first
John Deere has added its SmartGrade technology to its 333G compact track loader, further improving the OEM’s range of precision grade management products.
Holcim rolls out recycled aggregate product in Poland
A division of Holcim has begun using Aggneo – a recycled aggregate 20 per cent lighter than traditional aggregate – to reduce emissions across its Polish operations.
Upstream tech solves downstream wear and tear
How you drill and blast your aggregate can be vital to how it is processed and refined downstream. Steve Price, of Impact Drill & Blast, explains why a full rock-on-ground service can ensure an operation’s quarry products smoothly make the transition from the face to the gate.
Combatting conveyor carryback and slippage
The Poplar Lane Quarry in New Zealand has taken advantage of Flexco’s HV pre-cleaner and ceramic pulley lagging to combat issues it faced after commissioning a modified plant.