When it comes to snow groomers, excavators or crane vehicles, how can their operation be optimized even in difficult conditions and made safer for people in and around the vehicle? An international ...

An international team involving Graz University of Technology has investigated how heavy machinery can be operated more safely using extended reality applications. In the process, a disco laser outdid ...

Charleston, SC-based Landmark Construction is one of the leading contractors in the Southeast U.S., with an emphasis on industrial, concrete, site work and utility contracting. It ranks in ENR’s top ...

Scott Hagemann, Caterpillar application specialist for machine control and guidance, believes contractors should no more use excavators without GPS grade control on a site where dozers or graders are ...

GCS600 grade control system is designed for excavation, trenching, grading and profile work. Excavator operator programs for depth and or slope, references the laser system to a benchmark, and digs.

Topcon X-53x automatic excavation system uses a new calibration method that communicates wirelessly via a total control station, rather than requiring an operator to type in values manually. The ...