Author
Higher learning
Volvo Construction Equipment is teaming up with academia to prepare for paradigm shifts in the construction/mining industries. The construction and mining industries are constantly evolving, always changing and adapting with the world. “You can’t ask someone else to tell you what the future will look like, you need to create it yourself,” says Jenny Elfsberg, director of emerging technologies at Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE). While the company has always had a long-standing tradition of partnering with outside sources, in 2009 Volvo CE intensified its dedication to academia by creating an organization solely responsible for university collaboration and the development of emerging technologies. Currently, Volvo CE is working on 30 partnership projects with university students and professors. While many of them are based in Sweden, there are also ongoing projects in Germany, Korea and the United States. The university partnerships help Volvo CE embrace three paradigm shifts taking place within the construction and mining industries and provide quality equipment for the future. “With the constant innovations in technology, we need… Keep Reading
