The jury comprising leading figures in scientific, academic, research and professional associations, also awarded 4 special mentions
22nd SAMOTER INNOVATION AWARD
Merlo S.p.A
SPECIAL MENTION FOR INTEGRATED SAFETY
with
New Roto range with Adaptive Stability Control System - ASCS
for the close attention paid to safety in machine design and the integration of Functional Safety devices designed to make operator tasks easier and safer
Merlo has launched its new ASCS-Adaptive Stability Control System as the evolution of the highly-regarded current system and one of the major innovations in the latest-generation range of rotating turret machines.
With the introduction of ASCS, Merlo further improves safety standards in the workplace by making its Roto systems smarter and much more intuitive to use.
Movement speed, the telescopic boom work area and other information are made continuously available on the large display, so that the system can perform real-time calculations, under all operating conditions, to ensure maximum safety levels combined with the best performances.
The new Roto range from Merlo defines a new state of the art and offers customers a safe vehicle without compromising on functionality and operation.
22nd SAMOTER INNOVATION AWARD
Cangini Benne Srl
SPECIAL MENTION FOR SAFETY OF OPERATORS ON THE GROUND
with
Mixing bucket safe discharge
for the original solution focusing on the machine safety and flexibility without affecting construction simplicity
Cangini has focused on site safety by creating a new mixer bucket that combines the operating efficiency of a central unloading mixer with the safety of a side discharge system.
The new SF Mix connects the unload pipe always on the side of the bucket, in a completely safe position.
The transfer of the delivery pipe to the central position is performed by an hydraulic system and operated directly by the operator in the cab, thereby significantly increasing safety levels for personnel involved in this stage.
22nd SAMOTER INNOVATION AWARD
Blend Fbg Srl
SPECIAL MENTION FOR PRODUCTION FLEXIBILITY
with
“Luigi” - Concrete mixing plant for London Underground
for the flexibility achieved thanks to this solution, with the aim of at increasing the efficiency of concrete production in site areas, as well as reducing wastage of raw materials and environmental impact
A simple and versatile concrete production plant operated by a single operator mounted on a 17 metre-long railway bogie: a full-scale automated concrete mixing plant train with battery-powered engines developed for maintenance of rail-beds on the London Underground, the most famous and oldest in the world.
The internal structure is used to store raw materials in separate compartments, thereby reducing waste and improving the quality of the concrete. The intelligent computer controls weighing operations for cement and aggregates, as well as the dosage of additives and water. An automatic washing program cleans the mixer and the conveyor belt.
22nd SAMOTER INNOVATION AWARD
Komatsu Italy Manufacturing S.p.A.
SPECIAL MENTION FOR USER FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
with
Display apparatus for a wheel type work machine
for the attention paid to creating a device designed to make even complex machines “user friendly”
The interface is capable of guiding the operator in a clear and straightforward manner through icons helps simplify complex operations such as changing driving mode with a four-wheel steering machine. This multilingual system provides all essential information at first glance. It is supplied with simple and easy-to-operate switches and multifunction keys so that operators can easily access a wide range of functions and operational information. The main screen can be optimised in relation to the kind of work performed.