John Deere Electronics is releasing its field-tested Vision Processing Unit (VPU) to European OEMs and machine builders, enabling integration of ruggedised, vision-based autonomy hardware into next-generation mobile machinery. The VPU is designed to run high-compute computer vision and machine learning workloads for real-time perception and decision-making, such as object detection, obstacle avoidance and path planning around mining and construction equipment. For engineers, this offers an off‑the‑shelf, validated compute platform for autonomous or operator-assist systems without developing bespoke edge hardware.

NOCN Group is launching a digital competence platform linked to its NOCN Skills Passport, giving employers a single desktop and mobile-accessible system to track workforce capability across regulated construction and infrastructure roles. The platform goes beyond conventional CSCS-style cards and qualification databases by evidencing Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours (SKEBs) for each individual, creating a secure, evolving digital professional identity. NOCN positions this as a practical tool for demonstrating competence under the Building Safety Act by consolidating currently fragmented training, certification and compliance records.

Kilmac has standardised its survey operations on Trimble, buying six SPS720 total stations, six R780 GNSS rovers and six TSC710 data collectors with Siteworks from Sitech to complement its existing on-machine systems. The fully connected Trimble Civil Construction Technology ecosystem, managed through Trimble Business Centre and Works Manager, links office, field and plant for precision earthmoving and reduced rework on multi-phase civils and groundworks. The setup is already deployed on the £76m Clackmannanshire Wellbeing Hub and Lochies school project in Scotland, due to complete in late 2027.