Skip to main navigationSkip to main content

Industry News - March, 2019 - Page 5 of 5

  • Yanmar Develops Basic Technology With JAMSTEC For Auto-Navigation Robotic Boat And Auto-Docking System

    Yanmar has undertaken development of underlying technologies for robotic boats and auto-docking, technologies that are expected to see service in operations in dangerous waters, maritime surveys, or smart fisheries.

    While development of autonomous vehicles for the road and the farm continues apace, maritime robotics technologies have yet to become established. With long established track record of R&D in various fields of robotics and IT, Yanmar has been working to meld the hardware side of its boatbuilding and recreational marine domains with basic development of underlying IT and robotics technologies, towards robotic boat technologies that can be used in the marine surveys and infrastructure inspection.

    More »
    Share Article

    Mar 4, 2019 - 6 years ago

  • Rain, Sleet And Snow Couldn’t Keep World Of Asphalt Show & Conference And AGG1 Academy & Expo From Record-Setting Attendance Numbers

    Aggregates and asphalt industries were out in force at the record-setting World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Academy & Expo, Feb. 12-14 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

    Attendance hit an all-time high with registered attendance at 10,063 – a 28-percent increase over the 2018 show held in Houston. Attendees came from all 50 states, with the home state of Indiana represented with over 1500 in attendance. International attendance also increased with all 10 Canadian provinces and 52 other countries worldwide- including delegations from Nigeria and Russia – coming for the world-class education and exhibit floor.  

    “It’s been a great show with a lot of interaction on the show floor and in the education sessions; this is where our industry comes together - competitors and peers, to prepare for future growth,” said Kevin Kelly, president of Walsh & Kelly and World of Asphalt 2019 chair.

    More »
    Share Article

    Mar 1, 2019 - 6 years ago

  • SHOULD YOU TAKE THAT CONSTRUCTION JOB? ASK YOURSELF THESE 8 QUESTIONS FIRST

    
    

    By Jim Kissane, retired construction industry veteran

    Deciding whether or not to take a particular construction job isn’t always an easy call. A number of factors come into play for contractors when evaluating projects and determining if they are deserving of an investment of time, effort and resources.

    More »
    Share Article

    Mar 1, 2019 - 6 years ago

News Archive

Subscribe to the Supply Post Print Edition

Supply Post Cover - The Electric & Alternative Fuel Issue - September 2025

Receive 12 issues per year delivered right to your door. Anywhere in Canada or USA.

Subscribe

Subscribe

Free

to the Supply Post E-News

Subscribe to the Supply Post E-News and receive the Supply Post Digital Edition monthly FREE to your inbox!

Subscribe

Read

Free

the Digital Edition

Supply Post Cover - The Electric & Alternative Fuel Issue - September 2025
Supply Post Cover - The Electric & Alternative Fuel Issue - September 2025

Free

Read the Digital Edition

Please wait...