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Komatsu Commissions Its 1,000th Ultra-class Autonomous Haul Truck
April 22, 2026
Komatsu has reached a historic milestone in autonomous mining, commissioning its 1,000th autonomous ultra-class haul truck equipped with the company’s industry-leading FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System. The milestone reinforces Komatsu’s position as the pioneer and global leader in autonomous haulage, having
Chevron’s Delo® TorqForce® MP Approved as First Fluid to Meet Allison’s TES 781™ Specification
April 17, 2026
Chevron said its Delo® TorqForce® MP has been approved by Allison Transmission as the first, and currently only, lubricant to meet the new TES 781™ specification for stationary off-highway applications. TES 781 is Allison’s latest evolution in transmission fluid standards
Wolong Electric America Launches MD600Z Armored DC Motors Upgrades
April 16, 2026
Wolong Electric America has introduced the MD600Z family of armored DC motors, engineered as direct, drop-in replacements for legacy MD600 machines still operating in steel mills, metal forming lines, and crane applications. The MD600Z combines the proven electrical design of
Metso Launches GFF Series™ Flip-flow Screens for Fine Dry Screening
April 15, 2026
Metso has launched the Metso GFF Series™ flip-flow screens, engineered for efficient fine dry screening of difficult and often moist materials. “Our customers have been asking for a high-performance screen that can handle fine, difficult and often moist materials without
Philippi-Hagenbuch Upgrades Truck Bodies with 500 Tuf Floors for Enhanced Durability
April 13, 2026
Philippi-Hagenbuch said it will now manufacture all of its custom-engineered HiVol® haul truck bodies using SSAB Hardox® 500 Tuf steel for the floor construction. Hardox 500 Tuf is a durable, abrasion-resistant steel with a nominal Brinell hardness of 500. The
Lynq Launches RavenTalk, Redefining Secure, Infrastructure-Free Communications
April 10, 2026
Lynq Networks has launched RavenTalk. Built on Lynq’s Raven network stack, RavenTalk delivers secure, long-range, hands-free, decentralized voice and data communications, without base stations, access points or fixed infrastructure. Lynq also has launched the Safariland’s SafariMesh™, a next-generation communication device
Prinoth Launches Its New Panther T23R Crawler Carrier
April 9, 2026
Prinoth has launced its new flagship Panther T23R the industry’s largest and most technologically advanced rotating crawler carrier. The new model is the first to feature Prinoth’s PowerForce™ undercarriage, a breakthrough design underpinning more than 20 patent applications, delivering unmatched
Komatsu Germany Mining Division Releases Global Launch of PC9000 Hydraulic Mining Excavator
April 8, 2026
Komatsu Germany Mining Division (KGM) has released the global launch of the PC9000-12, the largest and most innovative hydraulic mining excavator in Komatsu’s portfolio. Following its successful market introduction in Canada, the PC9000-12 is now available worldwide through Komatsu’s global
NORD Drivesystems Launches Industrial Gear Units for Mining and Material Handling Industries
April 7, 2026
NORD Drivesystems recently launched its MAXXDRIVE industrial gear unit series for mining and the bulk material handling industry. The units deliver high output torques up to 2,495,900 lb-in., making them ideal for high-capacity applications. These units can be paired with
Epiroc Introduces Its New Generation PowerROC T25
April 6, 2026
Epiroc has introduced its new generation PowerROC T25 surface drill rig. The upgraded MKII version includes several major improvements that will benefit quarry and aggregate operations. “The new PowerROC T25 delivers enhanced performance along with superior efficiency. We are very
