A construction site is an unpredictable place where a little peace of mind goes a long way. When you work in an industry that relies on the productivity and reliability of heavy equipment, it’s critical to ensure you’re covered in case services and repairs are required. If you own equipment that’s o

When the success of your business rests on tackling challenging applications in the toughest environments on earth, it pays to invest in equipment that’s up to the task. The new Cat 374F track excavator provides the impressive strength, fuel efficiency and reliability to boost production while lower

Modern heavy equipment manufactured by Caterpillar® and other leading Allied brands is built to last and perform in the toughest operating environments — provided you take proper care of it. Equipment such as large hydraulic excavators, track and wheel loaders and off-highway trucks are capable of g

One of the things every business using heavy equipment will have in common is the goal to realize the maximum possible value of their equipment. Heavy machines do important work that keeps production moving and affects the bottom line as well as overall efficiency. Anyone who owns or manages heavy

Replacing certain heavy equipment parts should be a regular part of your maintenance routine, and not just when things fail. Replacing parts before they go bad will keep your machine in optimal condition and increase its longevity. Unmaintained construction equipment can lose value over time. The

When the cold-weather season arrives in the Midwest, it pays to be prepared. Cold temperatures, harsh elements and powerful storms are capable of causing disruptions and loss of productivity that can negatively impact your business’s bottom line. If you want to be ready for whatever challenges Mothe

Heavy equipment tires will need to be replaced over time. While you can maintain your tires to increase their lifespans, eventually, you will need to replace them with new tires. Learning about the benefits of Cat® tires versus aftermarket and new versus used will give you the information you need

If you own or run heavy equipment, you know how crucial it is that your hydraulics operate correctly. You depend on hydraulic system components to dig, lift and move material. You also need properly functioning hydraulics to mobilize your equipment. The hydraulic systems on today’s machinery are hi

To be productive on the job and know you can depend on your equipment to perform well, you must prioritize engine maintenance. Your engine is the driving force of your excavator, compact track loader or dozer. Without it working at peak condition, you risk sacrificing productivity and suffering dow

From purchasing to operating to maintaining, the money you put into your heavy equipment impacts the return on investment (ROI) you see. A key element to increasing ROI and getting the most out of your equipment is a preventative maintenance (PM) routine. PM can help minimize downtime, extend your

Many machine tools are built to last. However, there comes a time in every machine tool’s life when something needs to be done to improve its operating ability. Let’s examine some of the decisions shops need to make about aging horizontal machining centers (HMCs), including heav

We often think of manufacturing in terms of the latest trends and technologies. However, we should remember that manufacturing is built on layer after layer of previous developments and accomplishments that have expanded our knowledge of the manufacturing process. Those using today’s man

Machine tool QC is on the cusp of a profound change. According to Steffen Hailer, a product manager and application engineer for AfM Technology in Aalen, Germany, a soon-to-be-issued ISO standard (ISO 230-13) will define the process by which a machine tool can be calibrated such that its probi

Egicon, an Italian electronics manufacturer, used emerging data analytics tools to fully automate its production starting in 2017. Along the way, it cut repair rates by 80 percent, eliminating scrap, improving warranty support, and reducing lead time for quality reporting to real time from one

The digital universe is doubling in size every two years, projected to grow from 4.4 trillion gigabytes in 2013 to 44 trillion in 2020. Enterprises have responsibility for around 85 percent of the data held in this digital universe, according to the EMC Digital Universe. Manufacturing plant

Today’s rapid and unexpected growth in the production of vehicles with alternative drive systems is giving carmakers and their manufacturing partners a wide range of leak-detection challenges to ensure vehicle quality. Traction battery systems manufactured for Battery Electric Vehicle

FLORENCE, Ky., August 18, 2021 – With the launch of its new MPower customer support program, Mazak takes complete customer care to the next level, giving manufacturers the tools they need to achieve their business goals and ensure continued success. With MPower, Mazak customers gain f

In an effort to help customers get their operations back up and running after a full or partial shut-down, Castrol, Wayne, NJ., is offering savings to those who trial and switch to Castrol industrial coolants. For facilities in the U.S., Castrol will provide enough free test coolant for a two-

Nikon Metrologys new Detector Evaluation Package in accordance with ASTM E2737 uniquely offers automated analysis of image data with performance trend analysis. Safety standards are becoming ever stricter throughout manufacturing, particularly in the aerospace and automotive industries. Compan

Component Repair Technologies Inc. (CRT) of Mentor, Ohio receives turbine engine components and is tasked with identifying problems and solving them every single day. To stay competitive in the fast-paced industry of aviation component repair, innovation is a must. It is no different in how th