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Rising of urbanization is the key factor in rapid development in the construction of highways, metros, roads, to name a few.As India is on a growth path with numerous infrastructure projects simultaneously being executed across the country, heavy equipment is being increasingly demanded.Heavy equipment such as skid steer loaders, compactor, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, cranes, front loaders, excavators, and forklifts are primarily deployed in the field, catering to various needs of the construction industry.

Skid Steer Loader market update:

Skid Steer Loader is earth-moving equipment used in various industries to scoop, spread and carry loads. Its compact design and high maneuvering mechanism make it versatile and easy to function. The Growth of the skid steer loader market is anticipated to be on the positive side. It has been seen this product has a significant growth in supply and demand. Over the years, Improvement in market dynamics has pulled up the market share of the Steer loader-manufacturing giants by strengthening its identity across the value chain of the global skid steer loaders. Also, as per reports, the steer loader market registered a significant growth of around 3% in 2021 over 2020 and is projected to progress at the same pace through 2031.

Rising concerns of environmental issues have put forth the idea of battery-operated skid steer loaders to reduce harmful emissions caused by diesel-operated loaders. Innovative technology advancement has strengthened the use of these loaders, which is complementing demand growth. Digitalization in the skid steer loader product range has eased operator comfort. Technological advancement has helped boom this industry. This provides an impetus for rising demands. These heavy equipment OEMs realize these changing trends and consistently look at adding features and technologies to their equipment. This helps them cater to customer demands and provides them with an edge over their competition. The consumer demands the highest efficiencies, productivity, and lowest possible downtimes & costs, putting pressure on OEMs of construction equipment.

OEM challenges with automation and digitization:

OEMs need to have an integrated approach towards automation. Such solutions enable OEMs to improve equipment efficiency, productivity and enhance diagnostics and maintenance of assets and the entire system. On top of such integrated solutions, OEMs need to provide scalable automation solutions, enabling them to upgrade their system or provide additional features to their customers efficiently and with minimum costs. Moreover, OEMs are heading towards their digital transformation journey by changing the way of doing business. OEM engineers have different hurdles in terms of multiple programming software and various diagnostic and maintenance tools. This is because automation solutions are not fully integrated and become time-consuming for them.

Moreover, managing software versions, diagnostics, and maintenance becomes very critical and, at the same time, necessary. B&R Industrial Automation is an innovative automation company combining state-of-the-art technology with advanced engineering to provide customers complete solutions for equipment automation & digitization. B&R provides a wholly integrated approach for automating equipment for OEMs enabling a one-stop-shop for all of their automation needs. Heavy equipment manufacturers are investing their time in the research and development of existing products to increase their productivity; with theadvanced automation, vendors are helping them build confidence by upgrading our system with the rising demands. A cut-through edge in the market will help reach the required target by joining hands with them.Things are getting digital now; therefore, the higher technology assists the industry in broadening its product portfolio and attracting higher market demands. It is estimated that various sectors like agriculture, mining, and especially construction will shoot up their revenue.

Technology Advancement with B&R:

B&R solutions allow automation concepts for mobile equipment applications to be implemented more accessible than ever. OEMs benefit from an easy-to-operate development environment, high-performance real-time operating system, and ready-made software components. The modular X90 control and I/O system provides machine builders with the highest degree of performance, scalability, and cost competitiveness for such heavy-duty. The heart of the X90 mobile control system is a powerful ARM processor and multifunction I/O channels. Primary features include interfaces for CAN, Ethernet, and the real-time POWERLINK bus system. All products in the X90 mobile family are designed for use in harsh industrial environments. They can handle operating temperatures from -40 to +85°C and are resistant to vibration, shock, salt, UV light, and oil. Adherence to specific industry standards for skid steer loaders ensures maximum flexibility when using mobile automation products. Over the years, B&R has always maintained to be a trusted pioneer for OEMs in the mobile automation business. Our rugged portfolio and certifications for heavy industry equipment help to keep the demands of the market. The orders placed on commercial vehicles have evolved dramatically over the years, and the requirements for operating the efficiency and quality are higher than ever. These vehicles need an automation system that is both powerful and scalable. Our proven mobile automation lineup gives them all the tools need to build and defend the competitive edge as a technological leader in the market.

High availability with safety and security

Every manufacturer in the market needs an innovation-driven technology partner by their side. Thus, B&R bridges this gap to help perform these manufacturers well in the market. B&R uses OPC UA to connect machines and the cloud for standardized communication; B&R also offers an ISOBUS stack for agricultural machinery. Operators are using big data analytics tools to convert enormous volumes of data into valuable information. Big data, cloud connectivity new challenges of safety and security of the data come to the fore. For safe and secure data transfer between field and cloud, B&R relies on the vendor-independent OPC UA communication protocol. OPC UA is an open-source communication protocol widely used in industrial automation applications and is making its way into off-highway equipment. It is based on the client-server principle and allows seamless vertical and horizontal connectivity. The protocol is platform-independent and features built-in safety mechanisms. Since OPC UA is flexible and completely independent, it is regarded as the ideal communication protocol for the implementation of Industry 4.0. All of these have made B&R a preferred automation vendor of many global leaders. The demand for operating efficiency is higher in the market, with this requirement; these vehicles need an automation system, which is both powerful and scalable, marking the B&R portfolio as a perfect solution for technology advancement of Skid Steer Loaders or other heavy equipment machinery.

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