The global horizontal directional drilling market size is estimated to reach USD 14.86 billion by 2028, expanding at an estimated CAGR of 6.7% from 2021 to 2028. The rising emphasis on minimizing the ...

The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the horizontal directional drilling machines industry due to workforce shortages and practical difficulties in implementing social distancing at equipment ...

The JT60 is two directional-boring machines in one -- an all-terrain machine capable of boring rock, and an effective dirt drill -- that transports at 31,000 lbs. The JT60 is two directional-boring ...

Choosing the right size horizontal directional drill (HDD) for utility work can be a real challenge. Trying to manage multiple customers in multiple locations and varying ground conditions can ...

McLaughlin WH 175 auger boring machine can install casings from 16 to 42 inches in diameter. A 175-horsepower Volvo turbocharged diesel engine provides up to 600,000 pounds of thrust and 85,000 lb.-ft ...

Data from Permian basin drilling show the benefits of automation advances. Next-level drilling automation executes steering decisions from the bit guidance system automatically. Slide sequences are ...

At-a-Glance: Machine learning optimizes directional drilling by predicting rock/BHA response and issuing steering and parameter setpoints that maximize ROP while constraining dogleg, tortuosity, and ...

The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the horizontal directional drilling machines industry due to workforce shortages and practical difficulties in implementing social distancing at equipment ...