Volvo Construction Equipment has launched Volvo Active Control, an automated grading machine control system for its EC220E, EC250E and EC300E crawler excavators. The system allows operators to get the ...

Piloting a fighter jet, removing a brain tumor, programing a particle accelerator, and operting a hydraulic excavator all require a high level of skill. Quick thinking, eye-hand coordination, and ...

“There are very few earthmoving applications that won’t benefit from machine control in one way, shape or form,” explains Jeremy Dulak, product manager, Case Construction Equipment. “As acceptance and ...

It’s a bit of a stretch to realize zero human interaction in the operation of heavy construction equipment. However, make no mistake. The move is on to make it happen. “Part of the problem involves ...