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Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.

Tata Hitachi wins big at 12th BKT Equipment India Awards 2024

The Awards was held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai.

Jaideep Shekhar is Equipment India Person of the Year 2024

He was selected during the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre

Jaideep Shekhar is Equipment India Person of the Year 2024

He was selected during the 12th BKT Equipment India Awards held on 10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Centre

Preventing Costly Production Downtime in Mineral Processing

Any mineral production plant faces the challenges of maintaining the uptime of its equipment while reducing the cost of corrective maintenance.

We foresee a strong focus on sustainability

Sunil Talreja, Vice President 鈥� Road Construction Equipment, Road Construction Equipment Division, Action Construction Equipment, speaks on IoT and digital technologies that are gaining momentum in road equipment.

Revolutionising Fleet Management

In the demanding world of heavy equipment operation, maintenance often takes a backseat, leading to costly breakdowns and inefficiencies. As construction and mining fleets work around the clock in remote locations, overlooking essential maintenance tasks can severely impact productivity.

DICV inaugurates state-of-the-art Mechatronics Lab with transformed efficiency

Enables 70-80% reduction in cost with significant improvements

BorgWarner lands BEV cross differential contracts with 3 OEMs

eXD (electric cross differential) improves vehicle traction, handling and stability

Preventive Maintenance for Peak Productivity

Choosing a condition monitoring system to minimise downtime and maximise ROI, writes THIAGO HENRIQUE BUOSO.

CNH expands India Technology Center

CNH, a global leader in agricultural and construction solutions, announced the addition of a cutting-edge Multi-Vehicle Simulator (MVS) at the company芒鈧劉s India Technology Center (ITC).

Trimble MD champions digital solutions for industry growth at RAHSTA

14th RAHSTA (Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies & Advancement) Expo - India芒鈧劉s biggest road exhibition - will be held as a part 10th India Construction Festival 2024 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai, from October 9-10, 2024.

CNH expands India Technology Center

This is the first-of-its-kind simulator technology in the off-highway vehicle segment in India

Liebherr芒鈧劉s L series fast-erecting cranes

Liebherr芒鈧劉s fundamental revision of the L series sees the crane size specified in metre tonnes with immediate effect.

Role of AI in EV component manufacturing

AI is gaining momentum as a pivotal component of the automotive sector, with its significance growing steadily each day.

Caterpillar Unveils High-Performance C13D Engine in India

Caterpillar introduces C13D engine at Excon 2023

Schwing Stetter, Caterpillar, Tata Hitachi, ACE & SANY bag multiple awards at 11th Equipment India Awards

The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 celebrated and rewarded excellence in eleven Bestseller product categories.

23 awards presented to Construction Equipment BESTSELLERS at 11th Equipment India Awards 2023

Dimitrov Krishnan, Managing Director, Volvo Construction Equipment India, was recognised as the 芒鈧揈quipment India Person of the Year 2023芒鈧� for his remarkable achievements during 2022-23

Dimitrov Krishnan, MD, Volvo Construction Equipment, awarded 芒鈧揈quipment India Person of the Year 2023芒鈧�

The 11th Equipment India Awards 2023 took place on October 12, 2023, at Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi.

Ford expands charging options for commercial fleets

Ford Pro's new Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp features an aluminum pedestal and an improved cable retractor for a sleeker look

Safe conveyor equipment design

To meet the demands for greater safety and improved production, some manufacturers have introduced equipment designs that are not only engineered for safer operation and servicing but also reduced maintenance time.

Safe conveyor equipment design

To meet the demands for greater safety and improved production, some manufacturers have introduced equipment designs that are not only engineered for safer operation and servicing but also reduced maintenance time.

We are enhancing business competencies for green bio-carbon material development

Vidyadhar Limaye, President 芒鈧�� Business Head (Polymer), Varroc Engineering, speaks on the current status and recent developments of company芒鈧劉s polymer business.

Martin Engineering highlights safe conveyor equipment design

Engineering safer conveyors is a long-term strategy.

Industry 4.0 is helping machine builders to implement digitalisation

Himanshu Sharma, Head 芒鈧�� Marketing and Corporate Communication, B&R Automation, speaks on the evolving digital technologies in the construction equipment industry.

Navigating the Depths

How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.

New C13D Engine from Caterpillar for Off-Highway Equipment

Caterpillar unveiled a new diesel engine platform, designed to achieve increased power density, torque, and fuel efficiency for a wide range of off-highway equipment.

Cummins showcases 15L fuel-agnostic engine platform

At CONEXPO, Cummins showcased its new fuel-agnostic 15-liter engine platform with hydrogen, natural gas and advanced diesel engines offering low-to-zero carbon fuel capability.

MobileDrive builds next-gen autonomous driving systems with Siemens芒鈧劉 digital twin tech

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that MobileDrive has adopted a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach to support its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) development, using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and its comprehensive digital twin technology.

Caterpillar unveils 13-litre engine platform for heavy duty off-highway applications

The Cat C13D engine platform has been engineered to deliver the performance, durability, packaging, and ease of maintenance demanded by both manufacturers and buyers of off-highway equipment.

The New Outcome-Focused World of Manufacturing

The article outlines how smart, connected services can be used to drive efficiencies and provide insight to inform decision-making that ensures competitiveness while improving performance and profits.

What芒鈧劉s Ahead in CE Manufacturing Sector

Construction equipment OEMs are aimed at intensifying products with the latest technologies adding higher productivity, lower maintenance, easy operations, and remote connectivity.

Predictive Maintenance: A New Paradigm in Heavy Equipment

Predictive maintenance can help fleets avoid breakdowns while reducing maintenance costs by predicting when parts will fail based on performance data and other information.

Mining the Future

With prospects in both surface mining and underground mining, the Indian market for mining equipment appears to have a bright future.

The next 10 years will be an important period for mining in India

Karthik Bala, Mining Regional Manager, Resource Industries Sales, Services and Technology, Caterpillar India, speaks on the company芒鈧劉s technological offerings for the mining segment.

Machine reliability: concept, reality & remedy

Although FMEA is a pseudo-quantitative technique, it works well when applied seriously

Mathew Thomas is new Country Manager and MD of Siemens

Mathew succeeds Suprakash Chaudhuri

B&R servo drive now more resistant

The compact B&R servo drive is suitable for use in aggressive atmospheric environments and at temperatures as low as -25掳C. The electronics of the ACOPOS P3 are protected from external influences by a special coating as standard, making the servo drive even more resistant.

Crushing Need: Energy-Efficiency

Environmental and energy-cost issues make it vital for the crusher and screening equipment industry to focus on energy-efficient machines.

What鈥檚 Ahead in CE Manufacturing Sector

The article is authored by Himanshu Sharma, Head 鈥� Marketing & Corporate Communication, B&R Industrial Automation.

Machine Reliability: Concept, Reality And Remedy

Respective FMEA for each stage is conducted to assess how the risk is mitigated with the gradual implementation of best practices at the site.

The New Outcome-Focused World Of Manufacturing

The article outlines how smart, connected services can be used to drive efficiencies and provide insight to inform decision-making that ensures competitiveness while improving performance and profits.

Use of advanced automation is transforming infra development

Today, automation vendors and OEMs are shifting their focus significantly according to the needs of their customers, i.e., end-users. This results in a wide-ranging transformation of products, solutions, and business models

Companies all over the world are turning to digital integration to increase efficiency in the mining process.

In recent years, mining companies have adopted a growing range of digital solutions. Many have mechanised their operations, moved from the physical to the digital realm by adding equipment sensors.

Magenta deploys 100 electric cargo fleets for last-mile delivery

Magenta, a leading Indian Charge Point Operator (CPO) company, announced the deployment of 100 Electric Cargo vehicles under its EVET (Electric Vehicle Enabled Transport) brand in Bengaluru, in partnership with Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM).

Magenta deploys 100 electric cargo fleets for last-mile delivery

The expanded Electric Vehicle Fleet of Magenta supports Magenta鈥檚 growing customer base (Big Basket, Flipkart, Udaan etc.) during a time when people continue to rely on receiving items they need quickly at their doorstep.

CE industry talks a common language using OPC UA

Construction equipment manufacturing is taking a solid leap with the advantage of new technology developments

The new outcome-focused world of manufacturing

Yet, it would be incorrect to say that manufacturers are overly focused on the specifics of their coding and marking equipment 鈥� or indeed, any individual piece of machinery on their production line.

The new outcome-focused world of manufacturing

Product coding and marking is a small but vital component of all manufacturing operations 鈥� an incorrect, or missing code can mean that products can鈥檛 be shipped, which can put retailer performance targets at risk, damage brand reputation, and result in significant punitive fines.

Predictive maintenance: A new paradigm in heavy equipment

Predictive maintenance can help fleets avoid breakdowns while reducing maintenance costs by predicting when parts will fail based on performance data and other information.

Pressure costs under control

Compressed air is the most expensive kind of energy which is used in industrial applications. All the more important is an efficient monitoring of compressed air consumption. This is achieved successfully using the new thermal SD compressed air meters from ifm.

Crushing it!

With an increase in mining activities and infrastructure development in India, the demand for crushing and screening equipment will also rise.

Predictive maintenance: A new paradigm in heavy equipment

Predictive maintenance can help fleets avoid breakdowns while reducing maintenance costs by predicting when parts will fail based on performance data and other information

Trimble helps remove 7 MMT of greenhouse gas emissions annually

Global construction technology leader Trimble released its 2020 Sustainability Report recently.

Trimble helps remove 7 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually

According to the report鈥檚 findings, Trimble鈥檚 solutions contribute to fuel savings around the world that are equivalent to an estimated reduction of 7 million metric tons in greenhouse gas emissions.

Siemens delivers next-gen verification system

Siemens Digital Industries Software has recently unveiled its next-generation Veloce鈩� hardware-assisted verification system for the rapid verification of highly sophisticated, next-generation integrated circuit (IC) designs.

Siemens delivers next-gen verification system

New offering seamlessly combines next-generation virtual platform, hardware emulation, and FPGA prototyping technologies to help accelerate verification cycles

Fuel tracking solution鈥檚 penetration is less than 1% of the overall commercial fleet size

Nigraani provides IoT (Internet of Things) solutions to commercial fleet operators to help them track their diesel consumption with 99 per cent accuracy and fleet operation metrics. The SaaS (Software as a Service) model helps avoid any overhead of setting up an IT team to manage hardware/software.

B&R introduces high-end PC for mobile machinery

Tractors and implements can optimise harvesting efficiency, for example, by exchanging information such as speed and load capacity.

Best rugged smart phones for construction field workers

The majority of the industry鈥檚 7.5 million workers spend a considerable amount of time in the field, often facing the elements, many working at heights and without access to a traditional power source.

Digital continuity in vehicle using open standards

The automobile industry inclusive of the off highway and mobile machinery are cost sensitive at the same time technology craving industries. To keep pace with technological advancements these industries constantly invest heavily in research and development projects.

Improving machine performance

Improving overall equipment effectiveness is always a challenge.

Machine vision projects made easy

New Smart Camera supports changeover at full production speed.

Trimble joins Strategic Advisory Council

As an existing member of buildingSMART International, Trimble鈥檚 intention to move to the SAC signals commitment to open data standards by enabling a strategic input into the buildingSMART community.

BSLBATT lithium forklift battery with game-changing tech

For 鈥淏SLBATT鈥� (a China NO 1 in exporting LiFePO4 forklift battery for the replacement lead-acid battery market), the world leader in lithium battery technology, "The world's most outstanding green power provider" is not just a compelling slogan.

Eicher Trucks completed 200th tipper delivery to APCO

Eicher Trucks & Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles, completed the 200th vehicle delivery to APCO INFRATECH PVT. LTD. The company executed an order of 200 Tippers and Trucks from the Lucknow-based infrastructure major.

India, Philippines ink pact for supply of Brahmos missiles

Agreement for govt-to-govt deals on military hardware

Eicher completes 200th tipper delivery to Apco Infratech

Eicher completes 200th tipper delivery to Apco Infratech

Prioritising ports

The modernisation of ports is a prerequisite. The various policy measures announced in the sector are expected to increase investor confidence in the sector which in turn will translate into great opportunities for growth in the port equipment market.

Why proper lubrication is essential for construction equipment

Choosing the right lubricant is essential to improve construction equipment reliability and productivity and to reduce breakdowns.

Beating the friction

Trelleborg鈥檚 Lubrication Management principles offer improved lifetime and performance across the whole sealing system.

Crushers & Screens: Gaining Momentum?

The growing aggregate requirements in the infrastructure projects and the improving mineral mining activities in the country demand crushers and screens in large numbers. But with some roadblocks pose as challenges in this positive scenario, can the crusher segment gather momentum

VECV introduces connected vehicle solution

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) announced a giant step towards modernising the CV industry with its industry-first proposition of 100 per cent connected vehicles across its entire product portfolio

Siemens introduces workplace distancing solution

Manufacturers are facing new challenges as they look to restart or maintain operations during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As preparations are made for the 鈥榥ext normal鈥�, manufacturers must consider additional dimensions of employee safety, including the establishment of production environments and workflows that address physical distancing requirements.

Making Paint Shops Industry 4.0 Ready

Edge Controller from B&R brings flexibility to paint shops and makes them Industry 4.0 ready.

Siemens introduces workplace distancing solution

Combining proven hardware and software, Siemens has created a new workplace distancing solution

Can India be an alternate manufacturing base?

Even before COVID 19 crept up upon us, our roads sector had already hit a speed breaker. Construction of highways slowed to 27 km a day during April-January against 29.7 km a day achieved in 2018-19.

Trimble Announces New Platform as a Service for Construction Technology

Trimble announced today the Trimble? Platform as a Service, an offering that gives contractors the ability to purchase select civil construction hardware and software solutions and continually upgrade those solutions with the latest innovations from Trimble.

Donaldson expands iCue? connected filtration service to Europe

Donaldson Company, Inc, a leading worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and solutions, announced the expansion of the Donaldson iCue? connected filtration service to Europe.

Fully Integrated Machine-centric Robotics Solution

ABB robots will be integrated into B&R's automation portfolio in the first fully integrated machine-centric robotics solution introduced jointly by ABB and B&R.

Safety for mobile Machines

As mobile machinery becomes increasingly automated, its manufacturers must address the requirements of the European Machinery Directive and the topic of safety technology.

Donaldson introduces connected filtration service

Donaldson Company, Inc, a leading worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems, introduced iCue? connected filtration service.

Performance tracker for milling work

Wirtgen has developed Performance Tracker, a solution that, for the first time, makes it possible to accurately and reliably document the actual milling work completed.

The market growth will definitely continue

As infrastructure and agriculture market continue to grow, demand for hydraulic motors is here to stay. Marc-Oliver Nagel, Sales Subsidiary Manager India, Poclain Hydraulics, shares more on the market and technology trends.

Intelligent Maintenance

Mining companies often go to greater expenses to keep their giant equipment healthy. The cost of achieving the crucial reliability can be reduced considerably through intelligent maintenance.

Digital job-site documentation

The new software-based application for road construction, WITOS Paving Docu allows paving data and delivery notes to be recorded and automates the sending of job-site reports. It is a practical, easy-to-use solution for small and medium-sized construction projects.

Transitioning Towards a Universal Iot Ecosystem

The exponential growth of Industrial IoT has propelled an innate need for all the organisations out there to adopt and adapt to the IoT ecosystem.

The level of automation in CE has skyrocketed

B&R's modular X90 control and I/O system brings all the functionality of advanced automation solution to construction equipment.

Genie adds new telematics solution to its machines

Focused on providing actionable information, flexibility and transparency, the new Genie? Lift Connect? telematics hardware is now available as a standard feature with a 3-year subscription on all new machine purchases for Genie scissors, booms and telehandlers

We provide training in boom and scissor lift operations

There is a strong need for a standardised training content that increases awareness of best practices, clarifies responsibilities and addresses safe use of equipment.

Our solutions help manufacturers in diverse areas

Kloudq Technologies offers a variety of innovative Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions, primarily for the construction equipment industry. Aditya Paranjpe, Head - IoT, shares more on the company's solutions and the technology trends in the market.

Digital technology for mobile equipment is in transition

B&R Industrial Automation offers high-performance and technologically advanced products and solutions to construction and off-highway equipment OEMs.

Predictive Maintenance: A Paradigm Shift

Timely and quick maintenance is a key factor in off-highway equipment. Trucks and equipment used in the construction and mining industry are expected to operate 24/7 at remote locations.

Machine Control -The way you want it

Murphy by Enovation Controls works with OEMs globally bringing together different aspects of their equipment enhancing features, making it user-friendly, smarter, safer, and ultimately more efficient.

A key ingredient in mining industry

The mining equipment market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a faster pace in the coming years. VG Sakthikumar elaborates more on the trend and Schwing Stetter's solutions for the mining industry.

Empowering customers with better visibility & maximised uptime

One of India's leading IIoT companies, Kloudq is a software organisation that offers a wide array of innovative Industrial IoT solutions with the potential to empower and transform your business.

New Field Solutions

Trimble announced the Trimble? TSC7 Controller, a new field solution for land and civil construction surveyors. The TSC7, combined with specialised software, defines the next generation of data collection and computing for mobile workers.

Technology to drive INFRA growth

Infrastructure 2.0 is a movement to address issues with today's core network infrastructure in a customer's construction site to address the dynamic, automated nature of operation models like cloud computing, data center visualisation, IoT and usage of drones to keep site operations safe, secure, highly productive and efficiently managed.

Digital Platform for efficient CE Sourcing

With markets being overcrowded and competition more intense than ever, coupled with a flurry of information in this digital age creates a lot of distractions.

Trimble announces new CONTROL SYSTEMS

Trimble has announced the availability of Trimble Earthworks Grade Control System for dozers and the Trimble T10 Tablet. The Trimble Earthworks Grade Control System is Trimble's next-generation grade control platform for excavators and dozers.

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