Machine control has forever changed the way roads are paved, dirt is moved and holes are drilled. It has improved productivity, efficiency, quality and provided measurable sustainability improvements ...

Accessibility of ultrafast lasers is increasing, with researchers, OEM tool builders and system integrators leveraging the power of these devices in a range of applications. Image Credit: PI (Physik ...

The lack of young talent entering the construction industry and an exodus of veteran operators retiring or moving to a different career have created a shortage of experienced, skilled labor. Quality ...

Construction equipment machine control is extending into more classes of equipment and encompassing lighter equipment. Grade control in particular is making its way beyond dedicated excavation and ...

C. Jason Smith, Ph.D. Nowadays, we call them the good old days. You remember – when jobs were predominately straight forward, and practically all job site problems could be cured with simple, common ...

Leica Geosystems' PowerBlade machine control system makes precision laser-based grading available for every machine and budget. Designed for harsh construction use, the system features the easy-to-use ...