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Ronaldo Dos Santos (far right) says empowering mechanics with mobile devices has been effective for Anderson Columbia. Pictured with Dos Santos are Byron Laferriere of Vizalogix (far left), Erik Elkington of Vizalogix/Vantage Point (second from left) and Brennen Hall of Desert Aggregates (second from right). Photo: Pit & Quarry

Embracing AI and automation in aggregates (Part 2)

Industry leaders weigh the pros and cons of emerging tools available to the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

Says Trux’s Kent Masden: “People are going to start to use [AI] to automate the simple stuff so you can get that off your plate. That’s what we’re all looking for.” Photo: Pit & Quarry

Evolving tech for the aggregate industry (Part 1)

Producers and manufacturers share their views on the plethora of new technologies available at their fingertips. Keep Reading

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The latest advancements in aggregate tech

Take a look at new and updated aggregate equipment from industry companies such as Cedarapids, Epiroc, Superior Industries and Sandvik Mobile Crushing & Screening. Keep Reading

Pennsylvania State University’s William Rothwell says periodic conversations with employees will reveal issues about their working conditions. Photo: izusek/E+/Getty Images

How industry companies are working to preserve tribal knowledge

Producers, manufacturers and dealers have experienced a generation of employees retiring from the aggregate industry. Now, companies are turning to technology and education to preserve this operational knowledge. Keep Reading

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What’s the typical producer’s mindset on technology?

LJ Inc.’s Tracy Slieff visits with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik to discuss how aggregate producers across the industry are slowly changing and some steps they’re taking to prepare operations for the future. Keep Reading

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What autonomous haulers will do to industry jobs

Pronto.ai’s Christian Kurasek discusses how the nature of industry jobs will evolve as autonomous haul trucks are introduced to aggregate operations. Keep Reading

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Equipment solutions that surfaced at MINExpo International

Brand-new equipment and technology solutions emerged at the recent trade show – including developments in conveying and material handling. Keep Reading

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Looking back at Hillhead, ahead to MINExpo

Editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik reflects on Hillhead 2024, while looking forward to September’s MINExpo. Keep Reading

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Introducing Senzit Pro – fleet diagnostic tool

[Sponsored Content] Senzit Pro’s new condition monitoring provides a new streamlined way to monitor the health of your equipment and consumables for the entire fleet. Keep Reading

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