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CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2014 Showcase Technological Advancements Designs to Move More Dirt

CONEXPO-CON/AGG

The earthmoving equipment industry is starting to change at a surprisingly fast rate as information and electric control technology becomes integrated into machine designs

The mood at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 was cautiously optimistic, and manufacturers are starting to focus on the efficiency of moving dirt now that Tier 4 Final regulations are behind us.

Pavement Maintenance Simplified with a Skid Steer

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How Do You Measure Up?

LaserLine can attach to any striping machine and gives the operator a spot reference for a line, or an actual line, when used at night.

Case Partners with Leica on Machine-Control Technology

CASE Construction Equipment - CNH

Leica Geosystems to provide machine control – factory and aftermarket – throughout Case Construction Equipment and share in product development

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Link-Belt Excavators Now Equipped with RemoteCARE Telematics System

Link-Belt Excavators

System provides machine utilization and operational information, surveillance and geofencing capabilities

Roadtec SP-100e Gravity-Fed 10-ft Paver

Roadtec Inc. - Astec Industries

Gravity-fed 10-ft. paver eliminates a number of material-handling conveyor components and requires less engine power, saving fuel

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Telematics Help Turtle Construction Run Milling Machines with 1% Downtime

Florida contractor mills 10 million square yards in a year with virtually no breakdowns on 15 milling machines

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The Importance of the Milling Machine

The description of the equipment and process may not reveal the significant role that the asphalt milling machine plays in road construction, but it is key.

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Jas. W. Glover Meets Tight Deadlines, Achieves Optimal Smoothness During Reef Runway Resurfacing

Contractor uses 3D Milling and 3D Paving Technology at Honolulu International Airport

The team at Jas. W. Glover Ltd. worked in 24-hour shifts to keep portions of the runway open at all times and to ensure minimal flight disruptions.

App of the Week: SkyDrive Pro

Contractors who have SharePoint 2013 or an Office 365 subscription can use the free SkyDrive Pro mobile app to store, edit and share documents and files

View and access documents in the cloud with Microsoft's SkyDrive Pro mobile app.

Equipment Durability Matters in Remote Locations

Transportation Engineering Company Use Keson Wheels 8-10 Hours Daily in World’s Most Extreme Conditions and Remote Locations

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Economical Topcon i-33 Grade Indicator

Topcon Positioning Systems

Eliminates dozers and scrapers over- or under-cutting, and low-cost, quick installation adapts to sharing the unit between multiple machines

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