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COVER STORY
CO VER STOR Y

The Rise of Intelligent

Lifting

The crane industry is entering a decisive new phase—one where lifting
capacity alone no longer defines value. As infrastructure projects grow
larger, faster, and more complex, cranes are evolving into intelligent
systems that shape how construction is executed. From embedded
safety in high-volume pick-and-carry cranes to hybrid all-terrain platforms
and digitally connected tower cranes, the shift is both technological and
structural. In India, innovation is moving into core segments at scale;
globally, it is advancing toward automation and electrification. This cover
story explores how cranes are transitioning from machines to intelligent
systems at the centre of construction execution……
writes, PRERNA SHARMA.

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