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Komatsu has added broader capability to their machine control line with Proactive Dozing Control (PDC) on their Smart Construction "i" machines. PDC uses the sensors and GPS system traditionally utilized for machine control to monitor the dozer's position in real time. The system will automatically control blade position and adjust load during any part of the earth moving process, not just at finish grade. For more information take a look at the Equipment World article, read Komatsu's press release or watch the video below.

ConExpo is coming up fast. While you are certainly looking forward to the show floor don't forget the educational sessions. Ryan and Zach will be sharing their experience about how contractors put the latest technology to work in their operation. It's a rare experience to hear about what is working for contractors all over the world and, best of all, ask questions. Add our educational session to your ConExpo show planner here. Click on the article below for a sampling of what we will be sharing at the show.

ConExpo 2020 planning mode is well underway here at Quantum Land Design. Believe it or not have quite a few hands up for a week in Las Vegas. The folks at ConExpo put out a monthly podcast you might enjoy. It features experts from the industry discussing a wide range of topics. Everything from technology and safety to regulations. Click here to go to the podcast website for more details. Here is an episode featuring the experts from Case Construction discussing choosing the right machine control system for your company.

We hear from more and more Trimble Earthworks users every day. Take a look at Trimble's YouTube channel for tutorials to help you get up and running with your new system. If you need 3D models for your Earthworks systems, just ask, we are hear to help.

Not everyone realizes the versatility of the Quantum Flight Pack. Here, it documents flooding conditions at the Mississippi River's crest in a railyard.

The Quantum Flight Pack is not just for topo work.

Hitachi now offers a factory-integrated Grade Guidance system. They offer an open architecture for aftermarket kits from Topcon, Trimble and Leica, too. Equipment World Article Hitachi Grade Guidance Website

Video clip from an ice jam shot with the Quantum Flight Pack. Quantum's flight pack is not just for topo flights. Contractors find value in the ability to document project progress and conditions with easy to share video and pictures, too. Quantum can help you geo-locate pictures and video on any project. Click here to head over to Quantum's YouTube Channel.

John Deere's new fully integrated mastless motorgrader machine control system in action. Demo video sent to us by a client. Deere's website has the details.

Case Construction has made big changes in their machine control offerings over the past couple years. In addition to Leica they offer a universal machine control ready kit from the factory. It allows a contractor to use pigtails to install their preferred system be it Trimble, Topcon or Leica. Great to see a new flexible technology option on the market. See the video below to learn about the new universal machine control kit.

Good video from Komatsu New Zealand regarding a new user, Alastair McCourtie with Blacks Hire Limited, experience with Komatsu's iMC machine control system on a 128i.