Komatsu to introduce productivity-boosting technology at ConExpo

27 Jan 2023 CW Team

Komatsu will display its Smart Construction solutions at ConExpo. By making job sites more predictable, combining modern automation and integrated technology may alter them. When reliable data is easily shared, reproduced, and updated, projects can proceed more smoothly. The Dashboard, Design, Drone, Field, Fleet, Office, Remote, and Retrofit items from the current line of Smart Construction tools will be highlighted.

Meanwhile, its Smart Quart technology is made to assist clients in comprehending, visualizing, and optimizing their job locations. Customer-specific, in-depth data from job site studies may enable clients to reach or even surpass their production goals. With continuous production monitoring designed to assist boost efficiency, optimize production, and maintain a high level of performance, solutions like Smart Quarry Site go a step further.

Komatsu's intelligent Machine Control (iMC) integrates with the company's suite of Smart Construction products, services, and digital solutions that incorporate a variety of cutting-edge, proprietary machine technology. It is intended to quickly narrow the skills gap between new and experienced operators and improve the bottom line for contractors. Leading construction firms contributed to the development of iMC, which offers contractors sophisticated automation that boosts productivity in addition to cutting-edge project site design.

The Komatsu booth will feature the PC360LCi-11 excavator, three D39PXi-24, D51PXi-25, and D71PXi-24 dozers, all of which are iMC 2.0 machines.

Equipment

03 Jun 2026

John Crane Retrofit Cuts Water Use at Copper Mine Pump

John Crane has retrofitted a mechanical seal on a large underflow thickener slurry pump at a major copper mining operation, reducing sealing water consumption by around 288,000 litres per day while improving maintenance efficiency on a critical asset.The retrofit replaced the pump's traditional stuffing box arrangement, which required shaft sleeve replacement every four months due to abrasive wear. These maintenance activities involved significant downtime, a 100-tonne crane and extensive manpower.John Crane developed a mechanical seal package that could be installed without modifying the exis..

TKIL Industries Appoints Gaurav Srivastava as CFO

TKIL Industries has appointed Gaurav Kumar Srivastava as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 June 2026. He succeeds Ketan Pendse, Chief Financial Officer and Whole-time Director, who is stepping down after more than two decades with the company. Srivastava previously served as Executive Vice President, Finance & Taxation.Announcing the appointment, Vivek Bhatia, Managing Director & CEO, TKIL Industries, thanked Pendse for his long-standing contribution to the organisation and wished him success in his future endeavours.Bhatia said, “Gaurav’s appointment reflects our continued focus ..

Siemens Launches Intelligence Center X for AI

Siemens has launched Intelligence Center X, an industrial AI orchestration software designed to help organisations move from isolated AI pilots to scalable business impact. The software enables people and AI agents to work together through shared context, workflows and lifecycle intelligence.Part of Siemens Xcelerator, Intelligence Center X connects industrial data, models and workflows on a governed foundation, allowing companies to deploy AI-driven applications and agents with traceability and control. It combines the Mendix low-code platform with Siemens’ Graph Studio and AI Studio softwa..