All Operator Assistance & Mobile Electronics Articles

Operator assistance devices: Connecting the dots
Both digital and electromechanical crane operator assistance aids are being developed, with the future of the sector perhaps comprising a fusion of the two. Christian Shelton reports
Emissions-free turbine blade installation
Battery-powered blade installation lifters from Ematec
New features added to iCraneTrax
 iCraneTrax, the fleet and personnel management software from A1A Software, has been updated with a new fleet map and telematics interface. 
Crane and truck first
One radio remote control for truck and crane makes job easier and quicker for Dutch temporary roadway company
Tele Radio in Brazil
Remote control manufacturer establishes presence in Brazil
ICUEE: What’s New Review
D.Ann Shiffler provides an overview of the new lifting equipment, rigging gear, safety products and services that will debut at ICUEE.
Technology update: New tech for the crane sector
From autonomous cranes to brain-computer interfaces, Christian Shelton looks at the cutting-edge of construction technology
Smart Shackle load measurement
World-first claimed for mobile load measuring system for cranes launched by Smart Jobsite
LTC gets its 150th Blokcam
Tower crane specialist London Tower Cranes in UK takes delivery of 150th Blokcam crane camera system
Multiplex pioneers Roborigger use
New device used to rotate and orient crane loads eliminates the need for taglines
E-Field detection keeps jobsites safe
Lance Burney discusses E-fields and the value of proximity warning alarms.
CAN guages from Veethree
Technology company previews fully round CAN gauge for industrial sector
SMIE and Smart Jobsite merger
French companies join forces to meet wider construction industry demands
New eco-unit for Demag City crane
Terex’s zero-emission E-Pack makes Demag AC 45 City crane quieter and more versatile
SC&RA COMMENT: Technology that pays
For truckers: ELDs make dollars and sense.
Manitowoc releases free boom configurator app
The Manitowoc Boom Length Selector App allows you to use your smartphone to determine the best overall boom and jib length combination based on your lift parameters. 
Remote load management system
Universal Cranes pioneers use of new load-management system
Crosby acquires Straightpoint
Load cell and weighing equipment manufacturer Straightpoint acquired by The Crosby Group
Onboard electronics: smart thinking
As technology evolves at an ever-faster pace, onboard electronics are enhancing safety and productivity more than ever before. Christian Shelton reports on developments
New data recorder handles harsh test environments
The new SLICE IP68 data acquisition system from Diversified Technical Systems (DTS) is designed to gather physical measurements in extreme environments.
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