With so much talk about real-time insights from live job sites and the potential impact this technology can have in the real world, the penny finally dropped at this year's Futureworx show when Plantforce brought it all to life.
Where the excitement of the new, improved model has long been the 'big news' for the industry, as I recently discovered at the Futureworx event put on by the Construction Equipment Association, the smart talk has turned to the tech.
Peter Haddock talks to Gary Escott about how 'Hot Zone' detection is helping to improve safety across different and varied sectors as the two businesses celebrate over 10 years of collaboration.
MDiG Technology solutions at Futureworx 2022. Peter Haddock talks with Kris West about how MDiG is supporting customers with 3D design and engineering solutions.
SMT GB the future is here with Volvo Construction Equipment and solutions at Futureworx 2022. Peter Haddock talks to Martyn Braun Richard Cannon, Dominie Clarke and John Lawrence.
Peter Haddock talks to Dr Niall Caldwell about how its components can deliver huge fuel savings (up to 50%) and how the business is developing sophisticated electric engines and inverters to support manufacturers that are switching to electric machines.
Welfare Hire Nationwide at Futureworx 2022 - Peter Haddock talks about environmentally friendly welfare solutions with Andy Grayson.
Merlo Group showcase the eworker generation of fully electric telehandlers at Futureworx 2022.
Fork Truck Control (FTC Group) plant safety solutions at Futureworx 2022
Peter Haddock catches up with Simon Meades, hydrogen expert for TCP Group (Taylor Construction Plant Ltd) at Futureworx 2022 to talk about off-grid clean alternative power solutions.
Time to harness the power of the sun at Futureworx 2022 with Solar solutions from Prolectric Ltd. Peter Haddock talks to Dominic Hales about solar lighting and solar power generation to support the move to net zero.
Road to autonomy at Futureworx 2022 with BOMAG and the Robomag, Giles White explains the technology and what else people can expect to see from its stand inside the show.
Snorkel rough terrain all-electric access platforms at Futureworx 2022 with Scott McCall. It is great to learn about a UK made machine range that is also now using UK made batteries and proven automotive tech from Nissan cars.
Datatag ID Ltd venom supporting the red to white diesel switch at Futureworx 2022. Peter Haddock talks to Kevin Howells about how the product is using specialist unique identifiers and colouring the diesel green to prevent and tackle fuel theft.
Futureworx 2022 showcases sustainable welfare for sites with Boss Cabins Ltd. Peter Haddock spoke to Sarah Butcher who introduced him to the range explaining how it has developed a solar-powered welfare solution that is carbon neutral and even uses rainwater harvesting.
Smart Construction is how Komatsu Construction is helping customers digitally transform the jobsite from concept to delivery this end to end solution is very impressive.
Previously live - FuelActive at Futureworx 2022. Peter Haddock talks to CEO, Nick Massey about eliminating fuel contamination.
Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) goes electric at Futureworx 2022. Peter Haddock talks to product expert Timo Vestweber about the new ZE85 excavator and KTEC Hitachi Power 3 charging solution.
Saving lives and demonstrating how. Peter Haddock speaks to Jonathan Guest of Safety Shield and walk around its live demo area at Futureworx 2022 where he is collaborating with L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage.
Peter Haddock joins Ian Billington, National Highways Innovation Manager onsite for a Futureworx 2022 show special visit.