Industry News 2026
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Simulation programme for bulldozers now features integrated automation functions from Trimble® Earthworks
CM Labs Simulations, the world’s leading provider of simulation-based training solutions for the construction industry, which has had a presence in Munich/Germany since early 2026, is introducing ‘Trimble Design File Import’: a new feature that enables construction companies to train and prepare their machine operators based on project-specific site designs.…
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Komatsu Introduces Factory-fit Human Detection System on Crawler Excavators
Komatsu is proud to announce the launch of a factory-fit Human Detection System as an option on selected Komatsu UK-built Crawler Excavators, with factory calibration and full Komatsu warranty. “At Komatsu, safety is always our number one priority and is non‑negotiable. This collaboration with Safety Shield Global marks a clear…
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Tunnel Boring Machine completes Elbe Underpass
High-tech from Germany delivers top performance: A 5.2-kilometer cable tunnel for the SuedLink Elbe crossing was completed on behalf of TenneT Germany in less than 18 months of construction. This marks an important milestone in one of Germany’s largest grid expansion projects. As one of several ultra-high-voltage direct-current (UHDC) transmission…
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Generational Change in the Control of Specialist Foundation Engineering Equipment
In specialist foundation engineering, execution is what determines the stability of an entire structure. What ultimately supports a building begins deep below ground. This is precisely where BAUER’s B-Tronic supports equipment operators. Serving as both a control and operating interface, it integrates machine functions, process data, and assistance systems into…
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WOLFRAM accelerates sustainable production with green hydrogen—pilot customer of Styria’s largest hydrogen facility
WOLFRAM Bergbau und Hütten AG, St. Martin/Austria, global leader in high-quality tungsten powders and Energie Steiermark, regional energy provider, together with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs represented by Federal Minister have signed a long-term agreement to supply green hydrogen to WOLFRAM’s site in St. Martin. Construction is planned to…
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Strong growth: SOCOMEC celebrates the sale of its 500th battery storage system
Energy storage specialist SOCOMEC has honoured the photovoltaic systems wholesaler BayWa r.e. Solar Energy Systems GmbH and the project developer Rheinland Solar GmbH with an award for the purchase of the 500th SOCOMEC energy storage system. The ceremony took place on 24 June as part of Europe’s largest battery storage…
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ADC and E-MERT expand AI safety solutions across Türkiye’s mining sector
After a successful seven-month operational trial on a Caterpillar dump truck, a major mining customer in Türkiye has confirmed the procurement of 14 additional Brigade Electronics AI 360 systems for deployment across its mining fleet during 2026. The expansion follows strong performance results achieved during testing, where Brigade’s AI-powered safety…
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PLS’ Pilgangoora P1000 establishes TOMRA ore sorting as a proven methodology for large-scale lithium operations
Building on several years of continuous operation, with the P1000 expansion, sensor-based sorting at PLS’ Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia has moved beyond project milestone status to become a fully embedded part of day-to-day hard rock lithium processing – demonstrating reliability, feed consistency and long-term resource flexibility at industrial scale.…
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Ericsson and Epiroc expand alliance to accelerate mining automation and digital transformation
As industrial enterprises increasingly turn to digitalization to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability, Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and Epiroc are evolving their global relationship to accelerate this transformation within the mining sector. The companies are expanding their longstanding relationship into a broader go‑to‑market alliance designed to help mining companies accelerate automation, digitalization,…
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Socomec launches new SMARTSYS energy storage range for commercial, industrial and grid operators
Energy storage specialist Socomec is unveiling its new SMARTSYS product range for the first time at ees Europe, Europe’s largest and most international battery storage trade fair. The two energy storage systems in the range are suitable for commercial and industrial facilities, right through to large-scale grid and infrastructure projects.…
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