Capital Equipment News July 2019

FLEET MANAGEMENT

In case of complex challenges while replacing or assembling machine parts, ZF Aftermarket offers remote support in real time on its portal with a Remote Video Assistant.

Driving machine management and telematics solutions Digital machine management and telematics solutions are fast becoming the new standard in the construction machinery industry. At bauma 2019, several original equipment manufacturers presented offerings that speak directly to the growing digital needs across the different product segments of the global construction market, writes Munesu Shoko .

T o ensure optimum efficiency, profitability and machine protection, equip- ment owners must be able to monitor the location and performance of their machines – anytime, anywhere. This was the overall message from this year’s bauma 2019, where several original equipment manufacturers showcased their own machine management and telemetry solutions designed to help customers get the best out of their mission-critical capital equipment assets. ZF Aftermarket, one of the pioneers in the digitisation of off-road machinery, used the show to present a portfolio of intelligent service solutions for the digital transformation of the off-highway sector under the motto ‘Service of the Future’. The company showcased its new online portal with technical information and video-based repair instructions, as well as the innovative telematics solutions to enable more efficient operation. Caterpillar rolled out a wide range of equipment, technology and services that empower and encourage customers to ‘Rewrite the Rules’ of the jobsite. Advancing the

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