3D printing technology like that being tested to enable astronauts to manufacture precision parts in space is being used for a more down-to-earth application by Technofast Industries to supply hydraulic fasteners to customers in the mining, quarry, energy, construction and infrastructure and manufacturing industries.
On the occasion of its 100th anniversary on 13 May, Komatsu Ltd. President and CEO Hiroyuki Ogawa announced a fully electric (non-hydraulic drive) and exclusively remote-controlled mini excavator powered by lithium-ion battery, as its next-generation concept machine for the future.
DRA Global subsidiary G&S Engineering Services has been tapped for a construction contract by FLSmidth for site erection services and assistance with commissioning of three rail-mounted yard machines at Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri complex in Western Australia.
Hitachi Construction Machinery said it will commence operations at a facility in Indonesia to recycle the parts of medium- and large-sized hydraulic shovels.