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ORBCOMM Selected by Terex for Heavy Equipment Telematics Solution
February 1, 2016
ORBCOMM Inc. has learned that Terex Materials Processing, a business segment of Terex Corporation, has selected ORBCOMM to deliver a customized end-to-end telematics solution to track and monitor Powerscreen® and Terex® Finlay machines. ORBCOMM’s comprehensive dual-mode solution will provide global
Hollysys to Provide Distributed Control System for Coal-Fire Power Generating Units, China
January 25, 2016
Hollysys Automation Technologies, Ltd. has signed a contract to provide its proprietary Distributed Control System (DCS) for 2x1052MW ultra-supercritical coal-fire power generating units to Shenhua Jiujiang Power Plant. The units are expected to go into operation at beginning of the
Spectro Scientific Releases New MicroLab® Series All-In-One Automated Lubricant Analysis System
January 25, 2016
Spectro Scientific has launched the new MicroLab® Series all-in-one, automated lubricant analysis systems. The MicroLab platform is used in virtually every industry that operates equipment powered by engines including automotive and trucking, energy, mining and heavy equipment, agricultural and the
RungePincockMinarco Launches New Enterprise Application, Plan Manager
January 25, 2016
RungePincockMinarco (RPM) has announced a significant improvement to the way mine planning data is managed and communicated with the launch of their new enterprise application, Plan Manager. Plan Manager delivers an innovative new method for managing planning data across the
ISG Provides Innovative Groundwater Solutions for Rare Wetlands for Mining Client, Minnesota
January 21, 2016
Minnesota’s fourth Calcareous Fen Management Plan (CFMP), developed by ISG for a mining client, was recently approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in cooperation with several state and local agencies. It was the first of its kind
Southern Company Subsidiary Awarded $40 Million Grant to Lead Nuclear Technology Development
January 20, 2016
Southern Company has been awarded up to $40 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to explore, develop, and demonstrate advanced nuclear reactor technologies through subsidiary Southern Company Services. The effort will be managed through a new public-private partnership
Amphenol Industrial Enhances Connectors’ Standard Shell Plating to Better Resist Harsh Environments
January 20, 2016
Amphenol Industrial Products Group has enhanced its standard shell plating from standard cadmium to gray zinc over electroless nickel (Gray ZnNi) to be used in the harshest environments. Initially designed for use in marine applications, this plating is now used
Lincoln Electric’s New Flextec® 350X and LN-25X Feature CrossLinc™ Technology for Job-Site Welders
January 20, 2016
Lincoln Electric has launched new CrossLinc™ Technology-enabled welding equipment, providing advantages for the construction, shipbuilding, barge, heavy fabrication and other markets. The Flextec® 350X welder and LN-25X wire feeder use a proprietary communications protocol to transfer operator voltage adjustments at
Netafim Boosts Mining Efficiency with Groundbreaking Automation Technology for Leach Pads
January 18, 2016
Netafim USA has unveiled an innovative new monitoring and control solution designed to dramatically improve operational productivity and optimize the leaching methods employed by today’s progressive mines. As a complete package of software, hardware and support equipment, Netafim’s innovative system
Sandvik Launches New Pilot Bits for More Efficient Raise Boring
January 18, 2016
Most raise boring applications begin with the drilling of a pilot hole. The general length of a pilot hole varies from 30 — 1000 meters, with standard drill pipes of 1.5 meter length. The time and cost involved in pulling
