Articles by Mike Hayes

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The changing role of power units in off-highway equipment
Published on: 02 July 2026
Isuzu describes how pre-validated systems can lighten the engineering load for OEMs

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Redefining the cost of emissions compliance
Published on: 17 June 2026
As emissions rules tighten worldwide, only smarter system design can keep costs under control

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An intelligent machine ecosystem: Zoomlion’s approach to the future of mining
Published on: 16 June 2026
How a combination of autonomy, remote control, electrification and digital intelligence is helping mining operators improve safety, productivity and sustainability

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Will fuel-agnostic engines power the next era of construction?
Published on: 12 June 2026
Flexible engine platforms are emerging as a way to balance performance, flexibility and future regulatory demands

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Beyond torque: The challenge of power management for crushing equipment
Published on: 11 June 2026
How OEMs and operators are managing to maximise uptime for equipment that has to pass the ultimate stress test on a daily basis

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Why rugged electronics are becoming mission-critical for off-road OEMs
Published on: 02 June 2026
Connectivity and digital controls are reshaping heavy equipment and manufacturers are finding performance depends as much on durable electronics as on the vehicles themselves

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How less can be more: Rethinking cooling system design for modern heavy equipment
Published on: 28 May 2026
Smarter airflow, not bigger systems, is aiding engine efficiency and uptime

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How rental businesses can modernise for growth
Published on: 20 May 2026
As margins tighten and expectations rise, rental firms embracing simple, data-led technology will be best placed to scale up and unlock new growth

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A hot topic: how material choice is key in ATS thermal management
Published on: 06 May 2026
When every degree matters, choosing the right insulation material can mean the difference between emissions compliance and costly redesign

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The future of off-highway power is about integration, not just innovation
Published on: 08 April 2026
OEMs face growing complexity in powertrain decisions – but clarity is emerging around efficiency and uptime

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A Chinese OEM’s view of construction equipment today – and tomorrow
Published on: 01 April 2026
LiuGong’s Andrew Ryan believes forward-thinking OEMs must combine local execution, useful tech and a greater focus on total cost of ownership

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Could Istanbul be the construction industry’s next global meeting point?
Published on: 30 March 2026
Where continents, capital and contractors converge – Komatek 2026 could play a signficant role in turning Istanbul into a vital hub for the construction industry

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How a modular test system overcame a genset bottleneck
Published on: 16 March 2026
When rising demand threatened to outpace a genset manufacturer’s testing capacity, a modular test cell bridged the gap – and laid the groundwork for future growth.

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A greener mix: How burning wood dust in an asphalt mixing plant paid dividends
Published on: 16 February 2026
A Swiss materials producer found itself in the right place at the right time to make sustainability pay