autonomous technology

How autonomy might redefine the quarry

Kevin Yanik Published Apr 11, 2024

Yanik Autonomous hauling has been getting a lot of love lately on the pages of Pit & Quarry. And rightly so. Our intensified coverage extends back to the magazine’s February 2023 edition, which featured Luck Stone on our cover and… Keep Reading

A case study done by Whittle Consulting for autonomous hauling systems provider Pronto presented the benefits of small autonomous trucks versus other autonomous and manned options. Photo: shaunl/E+/Getty Images

What’s next for autonomy with aggregates?

P&Q Staff Published Apr 10, 2024

While haulers may lead the industry’s transition, one technology leader says excavators and dozers could also go autonomous in the coming years. Keep Reading

Says Chris Williams of Capital Aggregates: “[With] most technologies, as they become established, the price point for entry tends to come down as they emerge.” Photo: Neorodan/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Producers discuss the future of autonomy in aggregates

Jack Kopanski Published Mar 15, 2024

As large producers test autonomous haulers in quarries, small and midsized producers are eager to see if the technologies tested are viable. Keep Reading

P&Q Profile: Rohr-Idreco’s Richard Crowe

P&Q Staff Published Feb 16, 2024

P&Q caught up with Rohr-Idreco Americas’ Richard Crowe to find out what's happening lately in dredging equipment and projects. Keep Reading

Remote machine monitoring will likely become the standard, and data and telematics will continue to modify practices for increased uptime. Photo by Kevin Yanik.

The dawn of a new era for the aggregate industry

Kevin Yanik Published Feb 13, 2024

A number of aggregate producers are exploring the possibilities of autonomy, artificial intelligence and electric power for industry applications. Keep Reading

Episode 5: 2023 reflections, 2024 outlook

P&Q Staff Published Jan 3, 2024

In the first Drilling Deeper episode of 2024, P&Q editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik looks back at developments that emerged in 2023 while sharing insights on trends such as digitalization, electrification and autonomy. Keep Reading

Episode 5: 2023 reflections, 2024 outlook

Happy New Year, Drilling Deeper listeners! In the first episode of 2024, Kevin Yanik hosts a solo episode in which he looks back at developments that drove 2023’s performance including production totals, pricing, construction starts, the supply chain and more.… Keep Reading

CRH to explore autonomous hauling tech with SafeAI

Kevin Yanik Published Dec 26, 2023

SafeAI, which retrofits heavy equipment for autonomous applications in mining and construction, offers details about a pilot program with CRH Ventures. Keep Reading