Topcon - Fri May 30, 2025
Topcon, Vemcon Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Expand 2D-to-3D Upgrade Availability for Excavators
Topcon Positioning Systems has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vemcon, a specialist in smart excavator attachments and 2D assistance systems, to initiate a collaboration to expand the availability of advanced excavator technology solutions across the EMEA regions and additional global markets....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu May 29, 2025
What's Driving the Autonomous Construction Equipment Market?
The Autonomy of Things, coined by Patience Consulting, is the concept that automating tasks considered difficult, dangerous and sometimes unappealing. That has come to include autonomous construction equipment, now revolutionizing the way tasks are performed, machines operated, job sites managed and projects completed....
Albany Times-Union - Tue May 20, 2025
Construction Cost Increases on Albany, N.Y.'s New, Innovative NanoTech Microchip Plant
NY CREATES, the entity that owns the Albany, N.Y. NanoTech complex on Fuller Road, said in early May 2025, that its new NanoFab Reflections building will now cost $614 million, an increase of $64 million....
Subsite Electronics - Mon May 19, 2025
New Subsite M10 Beacon Provides Guidance for Short Line Runs
Contractors can more easily and reliably run short shots of fiber lines and other underground utilities using the new M10 HDD guidance beacon from Subsite. The M10 beacon is designed for use with compact Ditch Witch horizontal directional drills (HDDs) like the JT5 and small drills from other manufacturers....
Komatsu - Wed May 14, 2025
Komatsu Achieves Autonomous Trolley Milestone With Battery-Ready Electric Drive Truck
Building on its legacy in autonomous mining, Komatsu has accomplished the milestone of autonomously operating a power agnostic electric drive truck while connected to a dynamic trolley line. Komatsu's trolley assist system is a solution designed to help operations reduce carbon emissions, extend engine life and support the journey toward a zero-emissions future....
AEM - Mon May 12, 2025
AEM Unveils Guidance Documents to Establish Common Language for Autonomy, Cybersecurity, Data
A trio of member-driven guidance documents to help promote the agreed-upon use of common language when representing the non-road equipment industry and discussing the topics of autonomy, cybersecurity and data were issued by AEM this week....
Komatsu - Thu May 08, 2025
Ouster to Supply Lidar Sensors for Komatsu's Suite of Autonomous Offerings
Komatsu announced a partnership with Ouster as a lidar supplier for its suite of autonomous mining equipment offerings. The two companies signed a multimillion-dollar agreement to equip Komatsu's equipment with 3D digital lidar sensors....
John Deere - Thu May 08, 2025
John Deere Debuts Path Snow Removal Mapping Solution
John Deere introduced John Deere Path, a mapping solution designed to help operators navigate snow removal operations with precision. Snow-covered roadways present significant challenges, making it critical for operators to clear them effectively....
Caterpillar - Wed May 07, 2025
Caterpillar Announces Collision Warning System, Other Technology Options for Cat Medium Wheel Loaders
Next generation Cat medium wheel loaders are infused with the latest technologies. Fully integrated for optimal performance, the wheel loaders can be easily upgraded with optional technologies as work demands it, according to Caterpillar....
Link-Belt - Wed April 30, 2025
Link-Belt Launches Payload Assist App
Link-Belt Excavators introduced Payload Assist, a new app that provides operators with real-time payload data. Designed to enhance jobsite efficiency, the app delivers precise load measurements, minimizes guesswork in material hauling and helps prevent both overloading and underloading of trucks....
