http://www.aggbusiness.com/images/rsstitle.gif http://www.aggbusiness.com/ http://www.aggbusiness.com/ Aggregates Business Europe en-us May, 10 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT Thu, 04 03 2010 00:00:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/technology/rss.xml aggbusiness.com CMS editor@ropl.com jhoward@ropl.com http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=28 Keeping track on the location and performance of all equipment in the quarry site from the site office is now possible thanks to Topcon's new SiteLINK system. Claire Symes reports http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=28 Tue, 26 06 2007 07:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=94 More accurate and quieter, Atlas Copco's SmartRig surface drill rig promises all-round savings. Computerisation of equipment to achieve greater precision and all-round productivity is now seen in many areas of construction equipment. In underground drilling this has become standard practice. Now surface drilling machines look set to make a greater impact. Atlas Copco believes it is ahead of the game with its SmartRig concept, which at Bauma will be seen on the ROC D9C crawler rig. http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=94 Mon, 23 04 2007 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=95 Longer tyre life and less unexpected downtime are just two of the benefits offered by the new Michelin Earthmover Management System. Claire Symes reports Tyre shortages are currently a big problem for the quarrying sector and some operators are now re-using old tyres to overcome this problem and keep machines working. Tyre manufacturers are seeking to increase production but it will still be difficult to meet the high demand, and focus on improving service life is increasing. http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=95 Mon, 23 04 2007 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=212 Rapidly rising fuel prices across Europe over the last decade look set to continue, driving increased demand for new fuel efficient equipment. Claire Symes takes a look at Caterpillar's latest development http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=212 Wed, 03 10 2007 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=213 Terex claims to have created the ultimate smooth riding articulated dump truck following the launch of its new full suspension. Claire Symes reports Advances in cab and seating designs have helped to significantly reduce vibration affecting the operators of articulated dump trucks (ADTs). Improvements to suspensions have also been made but most ADTs still feature solid beam axles across the front, leaving the cab and seat to absorb any shock. http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=213 Mon, 08 10 2007 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=300 Health and safety - as well as operational and cost efficiency - are being radically improved, thanks to more sophisticated ways of understanding blast geometry. ABE takes a look at MDL's Quarryman system http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=300 Wed, 21 11 2007 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=638 Substantial savings in drill and blast costs can easily be achieved, according to Austria-based 3G Software and Measurement. It claims the savings can be made using its novel BlastMetriX3D system for bench face surveying and geometric planning of blasts in both large and small quarry sites. The system is simple to use too. After setting out marking elements (scaling rods) two photos are taken using a pre-calibrated, zoom-lensed digital SLR camera. The two pictures are processed to a three-dimensional image (topography plus picture) that accurately reflects the shape of the bench face. Using another integrated software component, the geometry of the http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=638 Mon, 12 05 2008 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=463 An Austrian system for accurate bench face surveying can help operators cut costs, reports Alan Peterson http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=463 Mon, 03 03 2008 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=541 Tarmac's UK Aggregates Products Division has announced earlier this year that it has signed a new deal that will help to improve delivery of materials to its customers. The company is to equip its 1350 vehicle fleet with the Masternaut satellite and mobile tracking system, which will http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=541 Mon, 14 04 2008 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=542 A new Norwegian weighing system can help save time and reduce fuel consumption. Alan Peterson reports http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=542 Mon, 14 04 2008 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=728 New Zealand-based Loadrite has launched a suite of solutions for in quarry management. Claire Symes reports http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=728 Wed, 16 07 2008 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=729 Interstar has introduced a new technique for creating coloured concrete http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=729 Wed, 16 07 2008 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=777 Reversing is a hazardous process in a quarry site but, according to Brigade, there is a quieter alternative to noise pollution creating beeping systems http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=777 Mon, 04 08 2008 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=848 While the theory behind crushing may be fairly rudimentary, maximising production and increasing output is a complex business. http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=848 Thu, 09 10 2008 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=849 A new Topcon partnership brings the prospect of a versatile monitoring system using imaging technology http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=849 Thu, 09 10 2008 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=961 Real-time monitoring of vibrating screen performance could help guarantee reliability, according to Metso Minerals. Performance monitoring software is becoming a common feature on construction equipment but now the benefits may also be seen on vibrating screens. Metso Minerals has joined forces with Metso's Automation division to develop the new technology. http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=961 Thu, 20 11 2008 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=962 Imagine being able to model aggregate production right from the feed hopper to the output conveyor and predict actual productivity? Well according to Bedrock Software, this can easily be achieved. Growing emphasis on cost per tonne production means that getting the maximum performance out of crushing and screening equipment is essential. But with so many different settings on all the machines on offer, it can be difficult to know exactly what the optimum is. http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=962 Thu, 20 11 2008 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=1554 Automatic dispatch systems have the potential to replace paper-based systems to improve efficiency. ABE reports on a new system recently installed for the Arabian Cement Company http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=1554 Fri, 14 08 2009 00:05:05 GMT http://www.aggbusiness.com/article.asp?id=1980 BedRock Software has unveiled what it claims is another industry first with the creation of AggFlowSite, the next evolution in plant simulation and optimisation for the global aggregate industry. AggFlowSite delivers the full functionality and power of the traditional AggFlow program to users via the internet. http://www.aggbusiness.com/rss-comments.asp?id=1980 Thu, 04 03 2010 00:05:05 GMT