SANY India has joined hands with an NGO, Environmental Forum of India, for a canal cleaning project in Baramati. As a part of its contribution, SANY India provided SY210 C-9 long reach excavator by which truckloads of waste and silt was removed from the canal and the bed was dredged to increase its water holding capacity.

Tests carried out on a 44-MW 6-pole synchronous ABB motor shortly before delivery showed an efficiency 0.25 per cent greater than the 98.8 per cent stipulated in the contract, resulting in the world record for electric motor efficiency. This efficiency improvement could save approximately $500,000 in electrical energy costs over the course of a 20-year lifetime for each motor.

Hypertherm, a US-based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, announced the appointment of Ador Fontech Ltd (ADFL) as the exclusive master distributor in India for its Powermax plasma systems.

The key challenges in batch plants are faster production and increased efficiency. A major bottleneck in production is caused by the time taken to fill the overhead batch water tanks.

Bearings fulfill a number of important functions, starting with their ability to reduce friction. Other primary functions include supporting a load, promoting the efficient transmission of power and ensuring alignment is maintained.

The new Hydroblaster high-pressure washer is designed specifically for the mining and construction industry.

The making of Dhola-Sadiya Bridge across the River Brahmaputra was a different task altogether, considering the location and an unpredictable flood situation. This mega structure was constructed by Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd.

Steel and metals play a major role in the construction industry. Alireza Moghaddam explains on the use of metals in construction and the new trends and the emerging market opportunities.

The Chinese construction equipment major XCMG has launched its first amphibious excavator designed in China. The XE215S amphibious excavator is an innovative multi-purpose excavator designed for working on beach, soft soil and climatic environment.