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CRANES - TOWER & MOBILE
LEAD STORY

unchanged for many decades. With proper maintenance and the product. It also helps to prevent unwanted and costly downtime.
repair, they can have a long lifespan, so cranes have not typically Some new cranes have remote monitoring capabilities to collect
been at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry. usage and condition data. In addition to remote monitoring, some
In recent years however, changes in the construction sector new systems can also detect load weight and positioning, helping
and increasing improvements in health and safety have driven operators make smarter decisions relative to available space.
innovation in tower crane technology. This has resulted in higher Another innovation is a crane with optimized pulley rope angles,
levels of safety as well as better productivity and the ability to work which extend the life of wire hoisting ropes. This makes the
in more challenging environments. angles smaller, reducing wear on the rope. Smart systems also
communicate the condition of wire ropes and recommend
Automation gaining ground replacement when needed.
New crane technology is superseding the cranes of yesteryear. With
so many new innovations, companies can increase uptime, save
on maintenance and energy costs, scale products with the business
and extend the life of their investments.The trend of transformation
to intelligent systems is driven by IoT and data analysis for service,
networking, and sustainability. This is resulting in the cranes market
transit into an innovative industry. Innovation of smart cranes in the
global market are gaining traction due to the shift of digitalization
in technologies.
Konecranes technical experts highlighted that some new cranes
offer robust, intelligently-designed modules that can be easily
configured to meet a wide variety of needs. With this type of crane
technology, users can change or add new features like remote
diagnostics, maintenance monitoring or automated positioning
depending on the business need. This type of crane technology
can scale with the business, enabling companies to be morenimble
and realize a greater return on investment.

Remote monitoring for better maintenance planning:
Some new cranes are equipped with intelligent service panels,
allowing operators to diagnose and correct faults more quickly. The
crane detects its condition automatically and communicates it to
the operator via the service panel. It also recommends preventive
service measures and inspections, so businesses can make smarter
maintenance decisions, thus potentially extending the lifecycle of

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