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Transforming OEM and Equipment Manufacturing

ERP systems are becoming increasingly intelligent day by day. They now leverage historical data, real-time market trends, and even external factors to make more accurate demand and financial forecasts, write YUVRAJ SHIDHAYE.

Mega Machines!

From metro tunnellers to 3D-printed bridges, the future of Indian infrastructure may depend on super-sized mega machines — but will terrain, cost, and scale cooperate?

Perkins Debuts Battery-Electric Power Unit

Perkins Engines, an international company known for its diesel engines, is exploring a range of new powertrain technologies, and several of these are on display at the bauma 2025 trade fair in Munich.

John Deere’s Machine Safety Solutions and E-Drive Equipment

Focusing on industry innovation and customer success, John Deere introduces new safety and efficiency technologies at bauma 2025.

Graders of Tomorrow

Shaping the future of infra, motor graders are evolving with advanced tech and precision to meet the growing demands of tomorrow’s construction landscape.

Our system offers better stability and reliability

Dr Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, Elgi Equipments, shares insights on the significance of ELGi Stabilisor technology.

Caterpillar Powers Today and Drives Tomorrow at bauma 2025

Celebrating Caterpillar’s Centennial and ‘The Next 100 Years’.

Secret to Seamless Mining Operations

Smarter printing is revolutionising the way mining companies manage their supply chains and logistics.

Our strategy follows a goal of reaching $2 bn by 2035-36.

Elgi Equipments announced the introduction of its pioneering compressed air stabilisation technology. The company’s Managing Director Dr Jairam Varadaraj shares insights on the products significance along with the company’s future plans.

We're boosting R&D in our technology centers for innovation in construction machinery

Seshan Iyer, President, Bearings & Industrial Solutions, Schaffler India

The product, components, and tech meet global standards

Elgi Equipments announced the introduction of its pioneering compressed air stabilisation technology. The company’s Managing Director Dr Jairam Varadaraj shares insights on the products significance along with the company’s future plans.

Wirtgen to Unveil 45 Innovations at bauma 2025

The Wirtgen Group and John Deere will showcase advanced construction equipment, technology solutions, and application processes at bauma 2025 in Munich.

ELGi Unveils Ground-breaking “STABILISOR” Technology

"Setting New Standards in Compressed Air Reliability, Energy Costs, and Variable Flow "

Nord's Tailor-made Drive Solutions for Crane & Cargo

The solution provider has two industrial gear units that are optimised for use in cranes.

Aquajet expands hydrodemolition reach and flexibility

Aquajet, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative Hydrodemolition technology, introduces a new support system designed to enhance the capabilities and flexibility of Hydrodemolition robots in challenging environments.

Bobcat expands anti-theft feature in more machines

Bobcat is expanding its Machine IQ Remote Engine Disable/Enable technology to compact excavators, compact wheel loaders and Toolcat utility work machines.

Keys to Successful Conveyor Safety

Equipment vendors and third-party trainers can be highly effective sources of training.

We are shaping PPP projects to drive infra development in the Northeast

State-owned infrastructure lender India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL) plans to raise approximately $200 million through external commercial borrowing (ECB) this month. In this context, Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar, Managing Director, IIFCL, speaks with PRATAP PADODE.

Cummins Launches HELM™ Engine Platforms at Bharat Mobility

Introduces the innovative Cummins HELM™ engine platforms in India.

Our system is a powerful human-machine combination

Pranavan, Founder and CEO, Control One

Our smart factory focuses on digitalisation and automation

Seong Woo Shim, Managing Director, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India

We see Southeast Asia as a key market

Harsh Vardhan Jain, CEO, Vinni Chemicals

Cat’s New 903 Compact Wheel Loader

Caterpillar’s new 903 compact wheel loader gets a 17 per cent boost in power over its predecessor, the 903D, thanks to its Cat C1.7 engine.

Sany empowers intelligent port construction to achieve major breakthrough

Sany empowers intelligent port construction to achieve major breakthrough

Our system is a powerful human-machine combination

Pranavan, Founder and CEO, Control One

Revolutionising Motor Grader Industry with Performance and Tech

Caterpillar India has won the award as the Bestseller in the “Motor Graders” category in India. The research was conducted by the FIRST Construction Council (FCC), an infrastructure think tank, established in 2003, focused on providing the latest updates on the construction industry in India.

Sany empowers intelligent port construction to achieve major breakthrough

Digital and intelligent solutions to save energy, reduce carbon

JCB Unleashes its Largest Excavator – the 370X

JCB has rolled out its largest excavator, the 87,000-pound 370X, designed for heavy-duty digging, breaking and other tasks.

Unearthing Potential

Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.

Mining industry sees rising demand for efficiency and digitalisation

Yashvardhan Bajla, Director – Business Development, Taurian MPS, speaks on the industry’s focus on sustainability influencing crusher design and production.

We are exploring advanced automation, digitalisation, and electrification

Yashvardhan Bajla, Director – Business Development, Taurian MPS, speaks on the main challenges faced by mining companies regarding crusher performance and durability.

Energy efficiency in industrial goods

Industrial products’ energy efficiency is essential for cutting expenses and minimising their negative environmental effects.

Our system is a powerful human-machine combination

Bengaluru-based Control One AI, a robotics company founded in 2023, aims to enhance existing equipment with AI and vision systems, making it more intelligent and adaptable. The company’s Founder and CEO, Pranavan speaks on the company’s solutions.

ABB India launches wireless home automation solutions

ABB-free@home® expands smart home capabilities

Preventing Costly Production Downtime in Mineral Processing

Any mineral production plant faces the challenges of maintaining the uptime of its equipment while reducing the cost of corrective maintenance.

Fighting Fire with Innovation

As the coal mining industry continues its quest for enhanced safety measures and environmental consciousness, integrating fire resistant hydraulic fluids emerges as a pioneering solution with the potential to mitigate fire hazards and elevate operational security to unprecedented heights. The author explains the need for fire resistant hydraulic fluids and their importance within the coal mining industry.

BorgWarner lands BEV cross differential contracts with 3 OEMs

eXD (electric cross differential) improves vehicle traction, handling and stability

Revolutionising Asphalt Production

The advent of cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes is setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and performance in asphalt production.

Greasing Practices for Construction Equipment

Lubrication is one of the most important investments you can make for your machine health.

Caterpillar Launches New Facelift Excavators

The Cat 323D3 and 320D3 machines are equipped with the new electrohydraulic system to reduce fuel consumption, and maintenance costs and improve operational controllability and efficiency.

Urbanisation Boosts Attachments Market

Rapid urbanisation and infrastructure expansion propel the demand for excavator attachments, driving market growth exponentially.

Case CE Expands Wheel Loader Range with New 651G

Case CE has rolled out its all-new 651G wheel loader, filling the gap between the company's 621G and 721G, at an operating weight of 30,890 pounds. The eighth model in the range has a lift capacity of 16,100 pounds and nearly 24,000 pounds of breakout force.

The Concrete Revolution

Groundbreaking concrete equipment is driving the industry forward at an unprecedented pace.

H2 ICE is ideal for heavy-duty use, providing fuel efficiency

Cummins India is the country’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines. Nitin Jirafe, Engine Business Leader, Cummins India, speaks on advantages of using hydrogen internal combustion engines over concventional internal combustion engines

Preventive Maintenance for Peak Productivity

Choosing a condition monitoring system to minimise downtime and maximise ROI, writes THIAGO HENRIQUE BUOSO.

Hitachi's New ZW310-7 Wheel Loader Hits the Market

The 27-tonne loader is part of the new ZW-7 series and includes several features designed to boost operator comfort to improve productivity. The loader will be available in either a base or premium model.

Liebherr showcases digital solutions at INTERMAT 2024

Liebherr presents the main topics of Planning, Safety as well as Performance and Maintenance

Mastering Hydraulic Hose Selection

Choosing the right hydraulic hoses is critical for system performance and safety. This article offers essential insights into hose selection, covering factors like pressure ratings, diameters, materials, and safety considerations, ensuring optimal functionality and risk mitigation.

Study Proves Viability of Urban Electric Construction

Volvo CE is one of the collaborators which has played a key role in the research project, by project managing the tests and providing electric machines in various sizes and models.

Liebherr’s L series fast-erecting cranes

Liebherr’s fundamental revision of the L series sees the crane size specified in metre tonnes with immediate effect.

Using telematics to monitor solid tyre performance

Trident has developed SmarTire, a Solid Tyre Performance Monitoring System that addresses various challenges

Saving from untimely engine troubles

A decent periodic inspection with an in-depth analysis will allow you to locate the potential problem with the engine before it heads for a major failure.

Beyond the Dust

The market for construction equipment filters is influenced by global economic conditions, as construction activity often correlates with economic growth.

Cummins and Repos Energy Introduce DATUM, an Intelligent Fuel Management System, Transforming Fuel Operations

Cummins India launches DATUM, an innovative Fuel Management System

Cummins and Repos Energy Introduce DATUM, an Intelligent Fuel Management System, Transforming Fuel Operations

Cummins India launches DATUM, an innovative Fuel Management System

Boosting Productivity

The construction machinery attachments market was valued at $5.76 billion in 2021 and is expected to surpass a net valuation of $7.58 billion by 2027 end, registering a solid CAGR growth of 4.68% over the forecast period.

We focus on embedding sustainability into design and manufacturing

Mukul Dixit, Director – Sales & Marketing, Global Construction Industries (GCI), Caterpillar India, speaks on various models of new-age excavators launched by the company, and how are these excavators equipped to deal with intricate projects.

Pushing new boundaries

As the market for excavators experiences increased demand, OEMs are innovating by introducing new features aimed at enhancing both the efficiency and productivity of these machines.

Safe conveyor equipment design

To meet the demands for greater safety and improved production, some manufacturers have introduced equipment designs that are not only engineered for safer operation and servicing but also reduced maintenance time.

Removing Moisture from Compressed Air

The refrigerated dryer is used for removing moisture and water vapour from compressed air.

Safe conveyor equipment design

To meet the demands for greater safety and improved production, some manufacturers have introduced equipment designs that are not only engineered for safer operation and servicing but also reduced maintenance time.

Martin Engineering highlights safe conveyor equipment design

Engineering safer conveyors is a long-term strategy.

Selecting the right hydraulic hose

Hoses typically become heavier for any given length, with added layers of reinforcing wire, as the working pressure requirement increases.

Engine coolant is liquid engineering at work

Perkins Extended Life Coolant provides optimum engine protection as well as reduced maintenance requirements over the life of the coolant.

Going forward, digital technology will play a key role

Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the key demand drivers for backhoe loaders in India, and its dealership and product service

Automation at the Forefront

Companies use automated material handling equipment because it increases productivity and reduces waste, which results in significant cost savings.

Going forward, digital technology will play a key role

Deepak Shetty, CEO and Managing Director, JCB India, speaks on the key demand drivers for backhoe loaders in India, and its dealership and product service.

Preventing engine troubles

To ensure a longer life of the engine, regular maintenance is a must, writes Julian Wood of Perkins Engines.

Revolutionising construction

Automation in construction equipment has the potential to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency, leading to significant advancements in construction practices.

Hitachi launches Ultra-Short Tail-Swing Excavators

Hitachi upped its versatility with a trio of "ultrashort tail-swing" excavators at ConExpo-Con: the ZX135US-7, ZX245USLC-7 and the ZX345USLC-7.

The Versatile Workhorse

Telehandlers can perform a wide range of tasks in various industries.

We are one of the front runners in embracing cutting-edge tech

Mukul Dixit, Director – Sales & Marketing, speaks on the role of technology in the motor grader industry, and how is Caterpillar leveraging this technology to benefit its customers.

Navigating the Depths

How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.

Hitachi displays completely redesigned next-generation wheel loaders

The loaders feature a unique payload weighing system

Entering an era of transformation

Off-the-road tyre manufacturers and suppliers are facing brand-new difficulties as a result of technological advancements and evolving end-user needs that are pushing the market into uncharted terrain.

Soon there will be a trend of electrification in CE

Shyam Gyanani, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Trident International, speaks on the company’s offerings for the mining segment, and the USPs of these products.

We are hopeful to maintain a steady growth of around 15 to 20%

Subrata Mitra, Group President, Vishwa Group of Companies

Caterpillar unveils Cat Compact ESS mobile energy storage at CONEXPO

The system supplements traditional mobile power solutions to reduce noise and enable the deployment of renewable energy sources.

CNH Industrial takes controlling stake in Bennamann

This move boosts CNH's leading position and portfolio in alternative fuels for the agriculture industry.

Caterpillar’s digital-enabled solutions

Caterpillar Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, showcased its world-class products equipped with advanced technology and digital-enabled service solutions at bauma CONEXPO INDIA.

What’s Ahead in CE Manufacturing Sector

Construction equipment OEMs are aimed at intensifying products with the latest technologies adding higher productivity, lower maintenance, easy operations, and remote connectivity.

Topcon launches 2D Grade Control for Compact Track Loaders

A CAN bus connection is used in the system

Caterpillar’s digital-enabled solutions at bauma

Caterpillar exhibit featured a technology ecosystem to help customers get the most from their machines.

Sooner there will be a trend of electrification in construction equipment

Shyam Gyanani, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Trident International, speaks on the company’s offerings for the mining segment, and the USPs of these products

Our focus is on sustainability

Dr Arabinda Bandyopadhyay, Chief Technologist, CDE Asia, speaks on IoT and digital technologies that are evolving in processing.

Living on the Cutting Edge

Wilm Schulz of Haver & Boecker writes on embracing diagnostics technology to maximise plant productivity.

We are looking for new products and new markets

Subrata Mitra, Group President, Vishwa Group of Companies, speaks on the major products of the company for the mining industry.

Mining the Future

With prospects in both surface mining and underground mining, the Indian market for mining equipment appears to have a bright future.

Sany and Danfoss introduce electric telescopic crawler crane

Sany has partnered with Danfoss to introduce an electric telescopic boom crawler crane, the SCE800TB-EV. It is the first volume model of crawler crane available on the market with a fully electric system featuring permanent magnetic synchronous motor technology, the company says.

On track: double-digit growth

Distribution, digitisation and electrification are expected to be the key drivers of the earthmoving equipment industry in the coming years.

Machine reliability: concept, reality & remedy

Although FMEA is a pseudo-quantitative technique, it works well when applied seriously

Demand for reliable material handling products is fast growing

Deepak Shetty of JCB India speaks on the market for telehandlers in India

The simulation factory answers heavy equipment variability

As heavy equipment engineers face countless obstacles due to the many different machine usages and configurations, Simcenter System Analyst software allows manufacturers to leverage the value of existing models by providing an easy-to-use, deskilled simulation platform for performing trade-off and optimisation studies.

Doosan’s first “smart excavator” – DX225LC-7X

Doosan Infracore North America has added an electronically-controlled excavator model with machine-assisted technologies to its next generation of crawler excavators in the United States.

Living on the Cutting Edge

Wilm Schulz of Haver & Boecker writes on embracing diagnostics technology to maximise plant productivity.

The Concrete Advantage!

The concrete equipment market is expected to rise on account of anticipated growth in the construction industry, increasing FDIs, and the rising number of smart city projects in the country.

Cat’s Lower-Cost, Fuel-Saving 966 GC Wheel Loader

A versatile machine for rental, municipal and general contractor markets, the new Cat 966 GC wheel loader is designed to reduce fuel consumption and keep operating costs down.

Liebherr's New Compact, Quiet 36 XXT Truck-Mounted Concrete Pump

The compact and quiet design of Liebherr’s 36 XXT truck-mounted concrete pump provides an appealing look and easy site manoeuvrability in one package, the company says.

Lifting up!

The hoist market is expected to grow at a CAGR of up to 7.3 per cent till 2025.

India offers a huge opportunity for the growth of the CE industry

Ammann is a world-leading supplier of mixing plants, machines and services to the construction industry with core expertise in road building and transportation infrastructure. Anand Sundaresan, Managing Director, Ammann India, speaks on the various technological display during Excon.

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