PRODUCT FOCUS
costs by ensuring no extra wear and tear
on equipment and helping to eliminate
rework through reliable, repeatable
precision. Specifically for excavators, CASE
offers a 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D version of its iCon
Excavating System (iXES). The iXE1 1-D
system works with a one-direction slope and
uses three inclinometer sensors mounted on
the boom, stick and bucket, with the display
indicating the level. The iXE2 2-D dual-slope
system combines the depth, pitch, and roll
to give a complete picture of the excavation
works and uses a compass to fix the slope
direction. The iXE3 3-D system from Leica
Geosystems works with high-precision GPS
and can monitor the excavation position
by means of a digital model, improving
efficiency rates by up to 30%.
Volvo CE’s CareTrack and Komatsu’s
KomTrax solutions monitor machine
utilisation and fuel consumption, while
tracking maintenance and servicing
requirements. Such systems can also
be integrated with the dealer network
to facilitate parts ordering and service
scheduling, further streamlining operations.
Every OEM has its own ideas about
how best to improve its products and keep
its customers satisfied, but in general,
the focus is likely to remain on the core
principles of minimising downtime, increasing
sustainability, and reducing operating costs.
The only difference is likely to be how much
each manufacturer focuses on each area, and
the particular ways in which it chooses to
implement technology to address them. ■
OEMs are
working to
provide their
customers with
the best possible
tool to help
them increase
productivity and
lower operating
costs.”
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Wang, J., Yang, Z., Liu, S., Zhang, Q. & Han, Y. 2016. A comprehensive overview of hybrid construction machinery.
Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 8(3):1–15. http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1687814016636809.
Wolski, P. 2018. How severe is the drought? An analysis of the latest data. GroundUp, 22 January.
https://www.groundup.org.za/article/how-severe-drought-detailed-look-data.
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