Articles by Catrin Jones

Sandvik completes acquisition of autonomous robotics company
Published on: 02 December 2024
UFR will be included in the Digital Mining Technologies division within Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Volvo CE launches two mid-size crawler excavators in North America
Published on: 02 December 2024
The EC260 and EC300 excavators are said to feature up to 15% greater fuel efficiency
Hitachi Construction Machinery and Dimaag collaborate on electric machine
Published on: 21 October 2024
The electrified excavator is expected to be completed in December 2024
Strong Q3 margins for Volvo CE despite market slowdown
Published on: 21 October 2024
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that the company maintained robust margins in the third quarter of 2024
Hexagon announces ‘world’s first’ fully electric slipform paver with 3D machine control solution
Published on: 03 September 2024
The company highlights that operational downtime is reduced
Sandvik to acquire autonomous mining solutions company
Published on: 27 August 2024
UFR’s solutions are based on a common autonomy platform
Deadline for bauma innovation awards approaching
Published on: 20 August 2024
The deadline for entries is 23 August 2024
ABB and Komatsu to collaborate on electrification platform
Published on: 13 August 2024
Komatsu says that the collaboration is geared towards reducing diesel consumption
Epiroc sees strong mining demand but faces challenges in construction market
Published on: 24 July 2024
The company’s operating profit is reported to have dropped by 14%
Engines: How can we make diesel cleaner?
Published on: 16 July 2024
Will we continue to find ways to make diesel engines even cleaner?
Takeuchi introduces new TB370W wheeled excavator
Published on: 02 July 2024
The TB370W offers higher travel speeds with two-wheel steering and an auto cruise control feature
The effort to make diesel engines cleaner in the future
Published on: 26 June 2024
Though significant strides have been made in reducing emissions, will diesel engines remain viable power sources?
Automation and machine control: A marathon, not a sprint
Published on: 26 June 2024
As the construction industry moves towards greater technological advancements, Catrin Jones explores whether machine control can help alleviate some of the challenges it faces
Case Construction Equipment adds compact wheeled loader to zero-emission line-up
Published on: 24 June 2024
Compact wheeled loader joins mini excavators in zero-emission line-up
Wacker Neuson Group completes construction of new spare parts logistics centre
Published on: 18 June 2024
The new distribution centre is said to support the Wacker Neuson Group’s long-term growth strategy in the spare parts and services business
Why are mini excavators still increasing in popularity and who’s buying them?
Published on: 10 June 2024
Catrin Jones takes a look at some of the newest developments and what is next for the well-loved compact machine
Volvo CE debuts new product line-up at Volvo Days 2024
Published on: 29 May 2024
Excavators, wheeled loaders and haulers among new diesel and electric powered machines
Danfoss Power Solutions names new president of Editron division
Published on: 16 May 2024
Chen, who previously served as the vice president of Editron, will be joining the Power Solutions Leadership Team
John Deere announces M Series Controllers with new software
Published on: 08 May 2024
The solution integrates rugged hardware with a streamlined software solution to enhance the versatility of John Deere’s rugged electronic controls
Xwatch Safety Solutions merges with Hexagon
Published on: 01 May 2024
Merger to improve construction site safety
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