Human beings are known for a myriad of things, but most importantly, they are known for getting better on a consistent basis. This tendency to improve, no matter the situation, has brought the world some pretty huge milestones, with technology emerging as a major member of the group. The reason why we hold technology in such an esteemed regard is, by and large, predicated upon its skill-set, which ushered us towards a reality that nobody could have ever imagined otherwise. Nevertheless, if we look up close for another second, it will become clear how the whole runner was also very much inspired from the way we applied those skills across a real world environment. The latter component, in fact, did a lot to give the creation a spectrum-wide presence and start what was a full-blown tech revolution. Of course, this revolution then went on to scale up the human experience through many different directions, but even after achieving a feat so notable, technology will somehow continue to bring out the right goods. The same has turned increasingly evident over the recent past, and assuming a new construction-themed development shakes out just like we envision, it will only propel that trend towards greater heights in the near future and beyond.

Caterpillar has officially launched a new external control kit for its well-known Cat Smart Grader and Smart Dozer Blades. According to certain reports, the new solution expands use of these blades to Cat D and D2 series SSL and CTL machines, meaning customers with previous model fleets can now also run smart blades without any limitations at all. But what all is actually included in this kit? Well, for starters, it delivers at your disposal a third joystick so to facilitate  blade raise/lower, tilt, angle, and wing functions like smart control in D3 series machines. Beyond that, it has everything from wiring harnesses to RAM mount and brackets. Hold on, there is more. The stated control kit is further understood to boast selectable modes for left, right and tandem control, while simultaneously offering cross-slope assist and full proportional control of all functions improve operating efficiency. Another detail worth a mention here is how the development also births 3D GPS/GNSS grade control for smart dozer blades on Cat CTL machines. This warrants attention because it can empower operators to accurately grade planes, slopes, contours and complex curves. Staying on the accuracy bit, it comes from the 3D grade control system’s automation capabilities that eliminate all guesswork and make the procedure more focused. However, that’s not the only way through which it bolsters productivity, as the system even makes a point to reduce rework, labor and materials used on the job.