Industry News 2025
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AI assistance for specialist foundation engineering equipment: Research project successfully concluded
Operating large, mobile hydraulic construction equipment is a demanding task. Safe and efficient operation depends primarily on the operator’s experience – expertise that can take years to acquire. Less experienced operators often reach their limits quickly. This is precisely where the recently concluded OPAI4DNCS research project, funded by the Bavarian…
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TOMRA Mining LASER technology changes the way things are done in gold processing
Vertex Minerals (ASX: VTX) is revolutionizing gold processing at its Hill End project in New South Wales by integrating TOMRA Mining’s advanced LASER ore sorting technology. This strategic move enhances operational efficiency and aligns with Vertex’s commitment to environmentally sustainable mining practices. A Historic Goldfield Meets Modern Innovation Located approximately…
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Komatsu makes Smart Construction Remote Standard for all its Machine Control and Guidance Systems
Komatsu is pleased to announce that Smart Construction Remote will now be available as a standard, included with all purchases of Komatsu-branded guidance and control systems. This includes Intelligent Machine Control (iMC), Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance, and the newly launched PC220LCi-12, which features iMC 3.0 technology. This initiative applies…
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BAUER AG continues positive business performance in 2024 after turnaround in previous year
The BAUER Group has continued to pursue its course towards becoming a sustainably successful and profitable company. In an environment where the political and economic conditions around the world remained challenging, Bauer considerably increased total Group revenues to 2,183.4 M €. At 89.1 M €, EBIT was on a par…
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BEUMER Group secures double contract win for FAM iron ore mining equipment in Brazil
Automated materials handling specialists BEUMER Group South America has been awarded two contracts by Gerdau S.A. to supply stockyard machines to the Gerdau Açominas Ouro Branco steel plant (Figure 1). The double win will see BEUMER Group South America supply a new FAM bridge type bucket wheel reclaimer, one stacker…
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Komatsu expands wheel loader product range with new WA170M-11
Komatsu is introducing the new WA170M-11 wheel loader, expanding its wheel loader series in the 9-10 tonne operating weight range. This new model, developed and produced in Hannover, Germany, was shown for the first time to a wider audience at Bauma 2025.With an operating weight of around 10 tonnes, the…
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Komatsu’s Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance Now Compatible with Industry-Leading Tilt Rotators
Komatsu Europe is proud to announce that its cost-efficient Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance system (Figure 1) is now fully compatible with the industry-leading tilt rotators brands, including Engcon, Steelwrist, Rototilt, and OilQuick. This milestone ensures that companies and their operators can achieve greater efficiency, precision, and versatility on the…
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Komatsu Europe introduces new WA700-8 wheel loader
Advancing Safety, Productivity, and Efficiency in Quarry and Mining Operations. Komatsu proudly announces the all-new WA700-8 wheel loader, engineered with over a century of quarry and mining expertise to deliver unparalleled levels of safety, increased productivity, exceptional durability, and impeccable environmental credentials. Before commencing development, our engineers actively collected customers´…
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Sandvik’s return to bauma – a showcase of innovation
Sandvik will showcase its latest advancements for infrastructure, mining, tunneling and quarrying at bauma 2025 in Munich, April 7-13. Attendees can explore Sandvik’s latest advancements in ground support, surface drilling, stationary crushing and screening, rock tools and parts and services, with a focus on sustainability and digitalization, in Sandvik’s 450-square-meter…
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Tsurumi pumps at work: Filling a public pool in 30 seconds*
Four gigantic Tsurumi dewatering pumps demonstrate their capabilities in a water sports facility. They could also fill an average public swimming pool – in just half a minute*. However, an SSP-1350GS pump weighs 10 tonnes and is 5,4 metres long. With 350 kW motor power, it pushes 240 m3 of…
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