Innovation

Finnish manufacturer Junttan has released the PMx2e, which it claims is the world’s first fully battery-powered electric pile driving rig.

Wireless condition monitoring technology company Senceive has expanded its range of smart movement sensors with the launch of a new tilt meter, the Nano Macro.

Irish drilling solutions provider Mincon has announced its new Rock Drill series of compact and modular drill mast and drilling rig systems.

Soil Engineering has acquired three new bespoke specification rigs as part of its fleet renewals programme.

Italian manufacturer Soilmec has introduced its newest hydraulic drilling rig, the SR-30 Eagle model, designed for work in residential areas and confined spaces.

Construction technology group Dywidag has released the Smart Anchor, designed to simplify the lifespan management of critical infrastructure.

US manufacturer Robbins has developed a machine capable of boring rectangular tunnels through hard rock.

Klemm Bohrtechnik, part of the Bauer Group, has released the new KR 708-3GW geothermal drilling rig, which it called the successor to its KR 707-1W series of drilling rigs.

Global technology company Groundprobe has released the RGR-Velox, a doppler radar for reactive geohazard monitoring.

A new vacuum excavation technique for piling, developed by the Skanska Costain Strabag joint venture (SCS JV) working on High Speed 2 (HS2), aims to reduce health and safety risks, carbon emissions, cost, noise and programme durations.