Remote control of cranes improves productivity and working ergonomics in new Maasvlakte 2 container terminals; will be first in Europe to operate without a driver on board ABB, a power and automation ...

As ships grow bigger & cranes taller, a key technology in the handling of shipborne containers is the remote handling of STS cranes. For a crane operator sitting in a small crane cabin, far above ...

The use of radio-controlled cranes shows promise for enhancing lifting safety. Tony Young, director at supply, installation, and repair specialist CP Automation, lays ...

Busan Port Authority (BPA) has launched a technology development project to enable remote unmanned control of the existing manned cranes at Busan Port. Container port cranes are essential core ...

A Potain Igo 50 offers a small footprint and radio controls which allow Patrinos Painting & Contracting to save up to a week and a half off construction on each floor of a new Hyatt hotel in ...

By now most everyone has seen publicity about autonomous machinery working at mines around the world, but remote-control technology on a smaller scale can have a home much closer to home—it is ...

Danfoss Power Solutions has launched the IK1-G pistol grip remote control for machines on construction sites. Designed for safe, reliable, one-handed remote operation of machine functions, the compact ...

Autonomy and teleoperation are big news, and with good reason. These advances in machine technology are helping overcome common industry challenges, such as jobsite safety and productivity. But ...