AMCS rolls out interoperable crane automation tech

AMCS Technologies has introduced a breakthrough in crane automation with the launch of ARC (Automatic Rotation Control), a new system designed to enhance safety and productivity on complex, multi-crane jobsites.

AMCS Technologies showcased the ARC system’s real-time monitoring and control interface at Bauma 2025.

Developed in collaboration with Manitowoc and Bouygues Construction, ARC made its debut at Bauma 2025 and represents a major step forward in intelligent crane management. The system enables cranes to rotate autonomously, without a human operator, when in standby mode on jobsites where interference zones create operational challenges.

Traditionally, cranes positioned beneath taller, active cranes must still have an operator present, even when inactive, due to safety regulations. ARC eliminates that requirement by allowing cranes to automatically reposition themselves into optimal orientations based on real-time factors such as wind speed, site conditions, and proximity to other equipment.

ARC integrates directly with AMCS Technologies’ DCS 61-S anti-collision system and activates the anti-collision function during autonomous movements to detect obstacles in real time. Once all crane operations on site are complete, ARC transitions the entire crane fleet, including those in standby, into “weathervane” mode.

Pictured is the ARC function being utilized on a new hospital project in Tours, France.

Manitowoc’s Potain tower cranes were used to facilitate ARC’s control system integration, while Bouygues Construction provided on-site beta testing and operational feedback. Importantly, ARC is not limited to a single manufacturer. Instead, it’s designed as an interoperable solution open to the broader crane industry.

“ARC represents a major advancement in crane automation, enabling the entire industry to gain in safety and performance,” said Mohamed Chettibi, CEO, AMCS Technologies. “Developed in partnership with Manitowoc and Bouygues Construction, this innovation has been designed to benefit the entire industry.”