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Specification 78 is published
10 December, 2002

Handy systems
01 December, 2002
Adrian Greeman reviews developments in remote control systems and find that they are getting smaller and more functional

Targeting China
01 December, 2002
China has become the most buoyant crane market in Asia, and perhaps even the world

Bring it on down!
01 December, 2002
Next month a second-hand gantry crane is erected in South Korea. Dismantling it in Sweden was quite a feat of engineering

Frey's way
01 December, 2002
Hans-Georg Frey joined Liebherr-Werk Ehingen one year ago. Next month Freddie Bär retires and Frey takes over as managing director. Cranes Today caught up with him in Australia

Steel the way
09 November, 2002
High strength steels allow cranes to reach further and lift more for the same weight. This, the first of a two part feature explains the properties, production, processing and potential of modern quenched and tempered steels for mobile crane structures. Next month Part 2 will focus on the use of the material for specific component sections of mobile cranes

Automatic erection
09 November, 2002
Japanese contractor Penta-Ocean is running a pilot project for a new automated building system in Singapore. Could it be the end of the operator?

Rethinking overload
09 November, 2002
A new mechanical overload link has been designed to address problems found in marine and other harsh applications

Offshore inspection regime
09 November, 2002
Chain blocks and lever hoists in the offshore industry require diligent inspection and maintenance. Len Latham outlines some routine checks

Simulator benefits
09 November, 2002
What does simulator aided training really have to offer? Tom Bremer explains

Almost like the real thing
09 November, 2002
David Taylor explores the world of crane operator training simulators

Hauling review
09 November, 2002
A roundup of impressive feats and machines from the world of heavy transport

From EVA-ngelist to Crane Man
09 November, 2002
Phil Bishop meets Glen Tellock, president of Manitowoc Crane Group

Bump and grind
09 November, 2002
The North American market is bumping along the bottom and the manufacturers are grinding their way through radical changes. Phil Bishop reports on the changing landscape

Demag's new regime
09 November, 2002
Phil Bishop reports on what the new owners are doing at Demag Mobile Cranes

Load pins in the new world order
09 October, 2002
Bill McRobbie considers the global influence of the European Machinery Directive and the central role of the humble load pin in the new world order

Rubber matters
09 October, 2002
Tyres play a critical role in mobile crane performance and should not be taken for granted

Black boxes
09 October, 2002
Machines are increasingly speaking for themselves, telling us where they are, what they have been doing, and how they are performing. Adrian Greeman reports

Horns Reef wraps up
09 October, 2002
Despite minor problems, installation of the Horns Reef offshore wind farm completed ahead of schedule last month

Fruits of the forest
09 October, 2002
Timber loading cranes are a breed apart. Alex Dahm explains