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NEWPRODUCTS LATEST INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
Epiroc
epiroc.com

Epiroc introduced HATCON, a remote monitoring
device for breakers and drum cutters that keeps
track of location and operating hours, to improve
efficiency and safety.
It's available factory-mounted or as a retrofit kit
for Epiroc premium-range breakers and drum cutters. Once connected, the system monitors every
individual tool and keeps the customer updated via
the cloud-based My Epiroc platform.
Notifications about service, wear parts, task
lists and an overview of the entire fleet are some
of the ways that help owners/operators increase
efficiency. The straightforward data can simplify
both everyday duties and long-term decisions.
" HATCON provides a new level of control. You'll
always know where your tools are, what they do,
when they need service, or if any tool is running
more than others - it basically keeps you ahead, "
said Torsten Ahr, vice president of marketing for
Epiroc Hydraulic Attachment Tools.

easier loading. An angled top on the bin rail helps to
reduce material spillage while traveling.
Three standard drive modes help to optimize
the drivetrain and reduce inputs from the operator.
Normal mode provides the same great features
found on the E-Series, while reducing fuel burn
by up to 7 percent.
With Eco mode, the system can improve fuel
consumption by up to 12 percent compared to E-II
Normal mode. Traction mode helps the operator
maintain tire traction in soft underfoot conditions,
automatically engaging the differential lock to
minimize wheel spinning.
One of the most notable features of the operator
station is the single-sealed switch module, reducing
the number of switches by 25 percent, compared to
previous models. The new primary display unit provides a clear view of daily operation and enhanced
diagnostic information.
The E-II machines maintain the best-in-class
ground-level daily service capabilities. While
maximizing machine uptime, there is a 10-percent
reduction of electric and hydraulic routings, further
reducing potential leak points.

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owenscorning.com, foamglas.com

hcss.com

johndeere.com

Owens Corning

HCSS

John Deere

With the demands of today's job site in mind, John
Deere introduced the new E-II Articulated Dump
Trucks (ADTs): 410E-II and 460E-II.
A key feature on these machines is the
redesigned dump body, which is wider with a
lowered and leveled rail height to improve material
retention. A brand-new side sheet design makes the
load height the same from front to back, while the
widened bin provides additional tire coverage and

" While these drone processing programs are very
high quality and have had years to be perfected,
I do not feel they are as focused on the civil
construction field as HCSS Aerial. I am very
impressed with the way HCSS Aerial is heading. "
Additional features make job-site mapping and
data visualization easier and more effective.
Enhanced Accuracy Report and Checkpoints
Support, for example, validates model accuracy
without the need for expensive hardware. It provides detailed information, listing checkpoints' and
GCPs' information, residuals and errors.
Local Coordinate System Support is for geo-referencing and seamless workflow integration, and
Terrain Filtering capabilities are for more accurate
volumetric measurements. Image Validation checks
the integrity of images selected for uploading and
looks for gaps, creating warnings about issues.

HCSS luanched a new version of Aerial, its cloudbased solution for continuous monitoring of
infrastructure construction projects.
Customers use the HCSS Aerial platform
to track execution progress with the ability to
compare " digital twin " models of the job site
from different dates and against the design.
Site documentation and reports are generated
in 24 hours, instead of weeks.
Volumetric calculations and analysis serve
as progress indicators of projects and track
earthwork quantities more accurately to
avoid mistakes, such as underestimating or
overestimating material, and cut versus fill.
" I've had the opportunity to work with a
couple of different drone programs, " said Kyson
Spendlove, UAV pilot at Interstate Rock Products.

Owens Corning is bringing the impermeable nature
of FOAMGLAS cellular glass insulation to two new
systems, providing engineers with the flexibility
to design a system equipped to the needs of the
operating environment.
The FOAMGLAS Sealed System is designed to
help keep moisture out of the insulation system.
Utilizing a new, low-viscosity, neutral-cure joint
sealant (PITTSEAL Hi-Temp LV RTV), the system
seals joints and compartmentalizes insulation
system components to manage CUI risk.
Compared to other systems that combine
permeable insulation with a cladding or wrap,
the FOAMGLAS Sealed System deploys its entire
material thickness to serve as a seal against ingress
of moisture. Applications include above ambient/
cyclical, below ambient with a high vapor drive, and
underground/direct-buried.
The FOAMGLAS Spacer System utilizes proprietary technology to create an air gap between
the cellular glass insulation and the pipe. Specified
where water intrusion is probable from secondary
sources, the system is favored in offshore and
marine applications.

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