Tag: autonomous technology

Says Chris Williams of Capital Aggregates: “[With] most technologies, as they become established, the price point for entry tends to come down as they emerge.” Photo: Neorodan/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Producers discuss the future of autonomy in aggregates

March 15, 2024By

As large producers test autonomous haulers in quarries, small and midsized producers are eager to see if the technologies tested are viable.

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P&Q Profile: Rohr-Idreco’s Richard Crowe

February 16, 2024By

P&Q caught up with Rohr-Idreco Americas’ Richard Crowe to find out what’s happening lately in dredging equipment and projects.

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Remote machine monitoring will likely become the standard, and data and telematics will continue to modify practices for increased uptime. Photo by Kevin Yanik.

The dawn of a new era for the aggregate industry

February 13, 2024By

A number of aggregate producers are exploring the possibilities of autonomy, artificial intelligence and electric power for industry applications.

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Episode 5: 2023 reflections, 2024 outlook

January 3, 2024By

In the first Drilling Deeper episode of 2024, P&Q editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik looks back at developments that emerged in 2023 while sharing insights on trends such as digitalization, electrification and autonomy.

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CRH to explore autonomous hauling tech with SafeAI

December 26, 2023By

SafeAI, which retrofits heavy equipment for autonomous applications in mining and construction, offers details about a pilot program with CRH Ventures.

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Pronto’s autonomous hauling system allows mine operators to store saved routes and share them with trucks throughout their fleet. Photo: Pronto

How mining operations are adopting autonomy

August 18, 2023By

The benefits of autonomous hauling are becoming evident as mining operations utilize the technology more.

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Taking advantage of new aggregate technology (Part 2)

April 25, 2023By

A second conversation during the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference gave insight into the kinds of cutting-edge aggregate technology industry experts are considering.

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Taking advantage of new aggregate technology (Part 1)

April 24, 2023By

As more tech makes its way into the industry, producers grapple with how to best manage the data at their fingertips.

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Luck Stone, Caterpillar talk autonomous hauling

April 19, 2023By and

Charlie Luck discusses the history between Luck Stone and Caterpillar, detailing what led to the companies’ latest venture involving autonomous haul trucks.

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