Tag: Machine
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3D Machine Control Without the Headache: Inside Unicontrol
For many operators and business owners, 3D machine control has always sounded great in theory but painful in practice. Complex setup, expensive hardware, slow support, and systems that only suit big contractors have made it hard for smaller teams to adopt. That is exactly why unicontrol has gained so much attention. It delivers the benefits…
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3D Machine Control Without the Headache: Inside Unicontrol
For many operators and business owners, 3D machine control has always sounded great in theory but painful in practice. Complex setup, expensive hardware, slow support, and systems that only suit big contractors have made it hard for smaller teams to adopt. That is exactly why unicontrol has gained so much attention. It delivers the benefits…
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The Link Up: Em’s Gateway Fall Sweater, Caitlin’s Pottery Etsy Shop, And The Easiest Way To Clean Your Washing Machine
Happy Sunday, everyone. What feels like the end of summer is upon us, which always catches us a little off guard. With that said, we’ll be running into every swimmable body of water at least until Labor Day to soak up every last second. Does anyone have any last-minute fun summer plans? This week’s house…
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Trimble Extends Siteworks Machine Guidance to Compact Track Loaders
Trimble has announced the expansion of its Siteworks Machine Guidance Module to now support compact track loaders (CTLs). This update integrates the company’s surveying and layout software directly with the machine, allowing operators to use the CTL’s bucket for 3D grading and leveling tasks. First introduced for excavators in 2023, the Siteworks Machine Guidance Module…
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In pictures | HS2 lifts 880t tunnel boring machine after 5km journey
Photos released by HS2 show how contractors lifted a giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) using a gantry on Saturday (26 July) following the completion of its 5.5km journey across west London. The TBM was lifted using a gantry crane (Image: HS2) The 880-tonne TBM with a 9.11m diameter cutterhead excavated 775,000 tonnes of London Clay…
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RDO Equipment Co. and Montana State University Team Up to Bring Real-World Machine Control Training to Civil Engineering Students
Montana State University (MSU) has partnered with RDO Equipment Co. to launch a hands-on training program that gives civil engineering students practical exposure to the latest surveying and machine control technology used on today’s construction sites. The four-week course module introduces students to Topcon Positioning Systems and SmartGrade machine control systems through real jobsite experiences,…
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How to Repair a Faulty Washing Machine Timer
A washing machine is a cornerstone of modern convenience, but its timer malfunctions can disrupt your laundry routine, leaving clothes unwashed or cycles incomplete. A faulty timer can manifest as cycles that won’t start, get stuck, or skip steps, causing frustration and potentially costly laundry delays. At Tech-Angels.ca, we understand the importance of a fully…
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New Machine Room-Less Elevator Schindler 5000
Schindler Elevator Corporation, a leading provider of elevators, escalators and moving walks, announces the launch of the Schindler 5000 – a machine-room-less (MRL) elevator designed for low- to mid-rise offices, hotels, hospitals, apartment complexes, and more. Available in most US markets, the Schindler 5000 advances Schindler’s MRL offering with taller cars, larger entrances, load capacities up to…
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P- vs. G-Tier Compact Machines: How to Choose the Compact Machine to Fit Your Needs
When I started in the industry more than 30 years ago, contractors would often opt for compact construction equipment (CCE) that had the lowest price point. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) developed CCE mostly focused on its ability to function, not thinking about comfort or technology. Then, during the 2000s, OEMs recognized the need to address…
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Volvo CE, Unicontrol to Offer Integrated 3D Machine Control
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is teaming up with Danish tech company Unicontrol to make 3D machine control more accessible and easier to use for excavator operators. The two companies have announced plans to integrate Unicontrol’s flexible 3D machine control technology directly into Volvo’s excavators, aiming to simplify jobsite operations and give contractors more options…