technology

John Deere's new 460 P-Tier autonomous articulated dump truck is designed to handle repetitive tasks around the quarry, such as transporting material. Photo: John Deere

John Deere launches autonomous haul truck

Jack Kopanski Published Jan 6, 2025

The 460 P-Tier articulated dump truck is one of several pieces of autonomous equipment the company launched during CES 2025. Keep Reading

Pump manufacturers have taken a variety of measures to better serve customers in recent years, expanding production capacities, enhancing inventory management capabilities and investing in equipment-monitoring technologies. Photo: Adrian Wojcik/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

How pump manufacturers are taking measures to meet producer needs

Kevin Yanik Published Dec 30, 2024

Today’s pump manufacturers are expanding their production capacities, enhancing their inventory management abilities and investing in equipment-monitoring tech. Keep Reading

A four-person panel discussed equipment and technology trends at the South Carolina Aggregates Association’s 2024 Workshop & Exhibition. Those involved with the panel were (from left) Stockpile Reports’ David Boardman, Blanchard Cat’s Joel Reynolds, Pit & Quarry’s Jack Kopanski, Martin Marietta’s Eric Gamble and Luck Companies’ Trevor McLouth. Photo: SCAA

Tech trends take center stage during SCAA panel discussion

Jack Kopanski Published Dec 25, 2024

Representatives from Martin Marietta, Luck Companies, Stockpile Reports and Blanchard Cat shared the latest from the industry’s front lines at a South Carolina Aggregates Association (SCAA) event. Keep Reading

The 363-hp Caterpillar D8 dozer has an operating weight of 87,083 pounds. Photo: Caterpillar

Caterpillar integrates new tech into D8 dozer

Kevin Yanik Published Dec 13, 2024

New assist features reduce operator input and allow for faster and more accurate results. Keep Reading

Dillon joins BulkSource as chief commercial officer

Kevin Yanik Published Dec 3, 2024

Padraic Dillon previously held leadership positions at producing companies such as Austin Materials, Summit Materials and Victory Rock. Keep Reading

TeleStacker conveyors from Superior Industries feature variable height, length and axle positions that allow for layered stockpile construction. Photo: Superior Industries

TeleStacker automation gets an update

Kevin Yanik Published Dec 2, 2024

Superior Industries provides details about the PilePro automation associated with its TeleStacker conveyors. Keep Reading

P&Q Profile: Pronto.ai’s Christian Kurasek

P&Q Staff Published Nov 22, 2024

Pronto.ai’s Christian Kurasek sat down with P&Q to discuss developments with autonomous haulage systems and the tremendous potential ahead for aggregate producers. Keep Reading