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Bauma 2002 set to be a Record Breaking Show
BAUMA 2022 SET TO BE A RECOR D B REAKING SHOW
bauma opens its doors in Munich from October 24–30; the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment is expecting record breaking exhibitor numbers and visitors.
This year, in addition to the exhibitors and their exhibits, bauma, will offer a comprehensive supporting programme with many formats, some of which new. Established companies, startups, associations and research institutions will present ground-breaking solutions and discuss the top current trends in the industry. This year knowledge transfer has a new central location in the bauma Innovation Hall LAB0. The bauma FORUM, with lectures, presentations and panel discussions, will focus on a different key topic of bauma each day. These range from “Construction methods and materials of tomorrow” to “Mining—sustainable, efficient and reliable” to “The road to zero emissions”. On October 24, the winners in the five categories of the bauma Innovation Award 2022 will also be presented in the forum. With this prize, the VDMA (Mechanical Engineering Industry Association), Messe München and the top associations of the German construction industry will honour research and development teams from companies and universities that are bringing practical leading technology for the construction, building materials and mining industry to market readiness. The prize winners have an equal focus on resources, the environment and people. SCIENCE HUB AND START-UP AREA
The Science Hub is located right next to the forum. In this area, ten universities and scientific institutes will provide information on the latest status of their research. Here, too, the key topics will offer structure. Another segment of the Innovation Hall in the Internationales Congress Center München (ICM) is the revitalised Start-up Area, where promising young companies can present themselves to a specialist audience. NEW DATA INTERFACES
In order to develop a uniform, cross-manufacturer and machinery-independent communications form for the entire construction process, the VDMA and the Main Association of the German Construction Industry founded the “Machines in Construction 4.0” (MiC 4.0) working group at bauma 2019. One of the previous results is the MiC 4.0 Bus, which is an open, cross-manufacturer data interface between construction machinery and accessory equipment. At the MiC 4.0 stand in the LAB0 Innovation Hall, visitors can see a demonstration of the new interface in action. The VR experience attracted many visitors back in 2019. At bauma 2022, this will switch focus to the digitisation of construction sites. Visitors to the VR experience can immerse themselves in the construction sites of today and of tomorrow and experience the interactions between people and machines for themselves in the digital space. The bauma VR experience will once again be part of the LAB0 Innovation Hall this year. In the meantime, Plant & Civil Engineer brings you news of some of the latest product launches you can expect to see at the show over the next few pages…
For bauma 2022, Cat construction equipment will be displayed by Cat dealer Zeppelin inside and outside under the theme “Let’s Do The Work,” The overarching messages will expand beyond the equipment to highlight Caterpillar’s broad range of technology, services and sustainability solutions.
The exhibit will feature more than 70 pieces of Cat equipment and attachments from Caterpillar Construction Industries (CI). Separately, the Caterpillar Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) will display multiple Cat engines from its diverse product range. From a single machine to an entire mixed fleet, the Caterpillar technology ecosystem gives customers the power to track, monitor, automate, and manage assets to lower costs, improve productivity and optimize fleet utilization. Among the multiple technologies on display at bauma 2022, the Cat Command Station enables operators to work remotely and safely, nearby the site or many kilometers away, seated in a virtual cab with familiar controls and display. Attendees will be able to sit in the Command Station and operate a machine remotely. Accessed via laptops and mobile devices, Cat Productivity will be on display demonstrating an easy to implement cloud-based application that provides a complete overview of machine and jobsite production. It is a data rich tool that delivers consolidated and actionable site-level information to analyze performance and improve productivity. Cat Grade with Assist for excavators uses machine position sensors and operatordefined depth and slope parameters to automate boom and stick movements for more accurate cuts with less effort to help increase operator efficiency. The Cat PL161 has been designed for asset tracking and work tool recognition. It mounts simply to attachments and other items so their location can be viewed across multiple sites. When installed on a Cat work tool operated by a next generation Cat excavator, the PL161 enables numerous additional features, such as work tool recognition and the tracking of hours worked. Caterpillar will unveil to bauma 2022 attendees several electric models currently under development. Additionally, the modified tethered electric Cat MH3024 material handler excels in indoor applications where less mobility is needed and no exhaust emissions are required. FULL RANGE DISPLAYED
The exhibit will include different model platforms – from XE models built for performance with the latest technologies and/ or advanced drive systems to GC models designed to deliver rugged reliability and value – to effectively meet a broad range of customer needs and applications. Highlights of the Caterpillar Building Construction Products (BCP) division display include nine next generation Cat mini hydraulic excavators, all delivering increased performance, higher breakout forces, longer service intervals, and lower owner and operating costs compared to prior models. From the 1- to 10-tonne models, these mini excavators offer common features and consistent controls layout to simplify training and operator adaptation. The 3.5- to 10-tonne next generation models can now be equipped with Cat Grade technologies as an aftermarket option. Among the exhibited compact wheel loaders, attendees will see the recently introduced Cat 906, 907 and 908 (in a high-lift configuration) models. They feature a re-engineered operator’s station that leverages exclusive Caterpillar technologies to improve operator experience and the new Cat 2.8 engine with an upgraded drive and powertrain for faster roading speeds and drivetrain performance. The nearly 30 displayed Caterpillar Global Construction & Infrastructure (GCI) models are anchored by nine tracked and four wheeled next generation excavators ranging in capacity from 15 to 95 tonnes, a rail-road excavator and three material handlers. The 980 XE medium wheel loader features a continuously variable transmission (CVT) delivering increased fuel efficiencies up to 35% compared to the M series models, plus it has an expanded technology platform to increase machine performance. To move large volumes of materials, the display also includes articulated and offhighway trucks with capacities ranging from 30 to 70 tonnes and Cat 992 and 988K XE large wheel loaders. Recent updates to the 988K XE with electric drive give the loader faster downhill speeds, improved rimpull, and increased hydraulic breakout force for up to 5% better production over the previous 988K XE model. Complementing the range of Cat construction equipment, dozens of attachments will be on display. This vast range includes hammers, sheers, grapples, couplers, buckets, Smart dozer blades, augers, demolition grapples, and tiltrotator systems. Team members from Cat Financial will be available to discuss the latest leasing and financing programs as well as extended protection packages to help secure customers’ investments.
At Bauma 2022 Liebherr will present many new products, highlights and innovations for the earthmoving and material handling sectors. Practical applications of current and future alternative drive concepts are presented in the form of live shows taking place several times a day.
At the main trade fair stand visitors will find an overview of future-oriented services and solutions for its earthmoving and material handling machines. The comprehensive portfolio of Liebherr attachments and quick coupling systems will be on display. Liebherr is planning a large area for the topics of the two product segments earthmoving and material handling technology. Apart from the impressive live shows, Liebherr will present its new products and highlights in a static exhibition. Here Liebherr shows, e.g., two completely revamped series of Generation 8 in the wheel loaders with the compact loaders and the medium-sized wheel loaders. As a representative of the new Generation 8 crawler excavator, the R 928 will be equipped with a semi-automatic machine control. In addition, Liebherr presents the A 922 Rail Litronic for the first time at Bauma with a hydrostatic drive concept and new LIKUFIX quick coupling system, as well as the articulated dump truck TA 230 Litronic, which can also be seen in Munich for the first time on an international trade fair stage. FUTURE-ORIENTED SOLUTIONS As a continuation of the Bauma showcase in 2019, this year Liebherr will provide an insight into Liebherr’s work in the area of alternative drive concepts which is open to all types of technology within the framework of live shows taking place several times a day. Practical applications of current and future alternative drive technologies for earthmoving machines and material handling technology will also be presented. Practical concepts as well as construction equipment and material handlers which are powered by different primary energy sources such as diesel, HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils), electricity and hydrogen are to be showcased. In this context several innovative machines will be on show, which highlight the work of alternative concepts: For example, the first battery-electric wheel loader and the first battery-electric telescopic handler of the Liebherr Group. These two Bauma exhibits are near-series pre-production machines. The Liebherr electric
NEW PRODUCTS material handler LH 26 M Industry E with battery-operated Mobility Kit for temporary operation independent of the mains is also part of the live shows. In addition to the work on alternative drives, Liebherr also AND INNOVATIONS FROM LIEBHERR takes its product responsibility very seriously in other areas. The aim is to offer customers safe, efficient and environmentallyfriendly products over the long term. This also includes services such as the Reman programme, among other things. Old components are reconditioned to the highest quality standards and at the customer’s request can be used for a component exchange instead of a new part – the old part is up to par with a new part in terms of performance and reliability and is also a resource-friendly and at the same time economic alternative. The areas digitisation and service are another focal point. Together with sales and service partners as well as customers Liebherr continuously develops services and solutions – digitisation plays an increasingly important role here. Apart from the latest developments, existing customer solutions such as driver assistance, construction site communication and automated data exchange will also be presented.
BOBCAT TO SHOW NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY
At Bauma 2022, Bobcat will be presenting several new products and technological developments for the first time at the exhibition.
The Bauma stand will feature a comprehensive display of the latest Bobcat wheeled and tracked loaders, mini-excavators including four new exciting additions in the 5 to 8 tonne category, the very latest R-series telehandlers, light compaction products and a number of new attachments. Complementing these are new machinery premieres and the very latest in electrification, digitization, autonomy and gamification from Bobcat. “Many of the Bobcat products being presented at Bauma will be showcased for the first time. Over the last three years, we have significantly reworked our portfolio, added new product ranges and at Bauma, we will premiere even more new product categories,” said Gustavo Otero, President Doosan Bobcat EMEA. The new S86 R-Series Skid-Steer Loader and T86 R-Series Compact Track Loader replace the previous 700 and 800 M-Series loaders and complete the current R-Series loader lineup. Delivering a higher engine and hydraulic output, the Bobcat S86 and T86 are the most powerful compact loaders the company has ever built. Both machines use a wellproven Stage V compliant 3.4l Bobcat engine – producing 78 kW (105 HP) at 2600 RPM. One of the most exciting new aspects of the S86 and T86 is that both machines havefor the first time three different auxiliary flow outputs. There is a standard flow configuration providing 87 l/min for applications such as load and carry, or where low hydraulic flow attachments are used. Bobcat also offers two additional hydraulic performance functions using the new Electronic Displacement Control (EDC) Pump: a High Flow function giving 138 l/ min and a new, industry unique Super Flow function taking auxiliary flow to 159 l/min. INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES
Currently being tested in markets in the USA, the Quad Track concept allows the wheels of selected Bobcat skidsteer loaders to be easily replaced with four individual track pods, effectively converting them into tracked loaders. Chosen as one of the finalists in the Mechanical Engineering category of the Bauma 2022 Innovation Awards, Bobcat quad tracks add considerable versatility to skid-steer loaders, allowing them to easily adapt to different environments. The Bobcat quad track solution allows the conversion of a wheeled skid-steer loader to a quad track loader simply by removing the wheels, adding an oscillation bar to limit total oscillation, and attaching track pods to the existing axles. The machine can easily be converted back to a wheeled loader, when desired.
PLANT & CIVIL ALL-ELECTRIC TRACK LOADER
Together with a number of other electrification developments, the T7X concept is designed as a machine that addresses emission and noise reduction goals at Bobcat. The 62-kWh lithium-ion battery pack can give four hours of continuous use. The machine has a rated operating capacity of 1374 kg and zero CO2 emissions. At Bauma, Bobcat will be using the T7X to continue to gather feedback from customers who work in different applications so the company can understand market opportunities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. OLED TRANSPARENT TOUCH DISPLAY
The Bobcat Transparent Touch Display concept has been developed in conjunction with LG Electronics and BSI Research and utilises OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) technology. This new system provides a transparent, engaging touch display solution embedded within the glass structure of the operator’s cab to enhance their productivity, efficiency and visibility of the task at hand. The display can be positioned on the front windshield or side window of the cab on a range of Bobcat machines, including miniexcavators, telehandlers and loaders. The operator can customize the display with smart widgets and interactive applications, to integrate data relevant to the jobsite or daily activities. E35 OPERATE BY WIRE
Bobcat will be showing the new 3.5 tonne E35 electro-hydraulically controlled mini-excavator for the first time at Bauma. As in most heavy excavators, the hydraulically controlled joysticks are replaced by an electro-hydraulic system. Such a system allows Bobcat to customize the machine controls to all levels of operator skill. Additional digital functionalities and special features on the machine are also available to the operator.
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CM LABS TO SHOWCASE NEW SIMULATOR TRAINING SOLUTIONS
CM Labs Simulations, developer of Vortex training simulators, will showcase its latest simulation training and assessment solutions.
The new releases include simulator training packs for the compact track loader, telehandler, and articulated dump truck, all running on the immersive Vortex Advantage and the entrylevel motion-enabled Vortex Edge Max. Both simulators will be deploying CM Labs’ full catalogue of earthmoving and lifting equipment, including the recent release of their boom truck simulation training pack. In addition, attendees will experience CM Labs’ newly expanded excavator simulator training pack, which includes tiltrotator and jackhammer attachments. This training pack integrates with the Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform, which is now available with the dozer and motor grader training solutions. During operator training sessions, all information is captured by the simulator and pushed to an Instructor Operating Station (IOS) that will also be demonstrated in the CM Labs booth. The IOS supports trainers with objective reporting on key metrics related to safety violations and efficiency, which provides valuable insight into the operator’s true capabilities. This insight is possible due to the high fidelity of CM Labs’ training solutions, powered by the company’s exclusive Smart Training Technology. Comprised of proprietary and patented algorithms, Smart Training Technology results in training that’s based on real data and real machines, delivering the most transferable operator skills anywhere, outside the real equipment. It also means simulated machines interact with their environment just as they do in the real world. For instance, with CM Labs’ excavator simulators, operators learn how to optimize arm angles for maximum digging force. That’s because CM Labs simulators are the only solution on the market that can accurately compute and replicate these forces.
BERCO TO CONVERT INTO A GLOBAL SYSTEM SOLUTION PROVIDER
Berco, a leading manufacturer and supplier of undercarriage parts, has chosen Bauma 2022 to reveal to the world the companywide transformation which it is undergoing. The Italian company is setting its path to become a truly global service provider, reaching far beyond the delivery of components for the undercarriage, to satisfy a diversity of market segments.
Proximity to both Original Equipment and Aftermarket customers is at the heart of this new strategy, with data management gathered through Berco’s latest digital applications playing a key role. This, ultimately, will further strengthen its technical expertise when creating tailored solutions for each customer around the world. Berco’s transformation is designed to satisfy the market demand to meet increasingly individual requirements. To this end, Berco has decided to increase its technical presence in the geographical areas closest to its customers. The US, firstly, will receive additional focus, with the company strengthening its level of support on the ground. This approach will soon be replicated in other important markets such as Asia, where Berco will not only offer support to its important Asian customers, but equally to its American and European ones, whose presence in the continent is growing. “In collaboration with our customers, our goal is to develop the best solution for each of their specific requirements and applications in any environment, wherever in the world,” says Piero Bruno, CEO of Berco. The key step forward involves the placing of the Aftermarket at the centre of the company’s development. This has resulted in the creation of a spin-off, solely dedicated to the Aftermarket, with all its operations bundled. The focus of this business entity will be a customer-specific service based on a new supply chain concept. This dedicated team is headed by Diego Buffoni and located in Bologna, Italy. The core impact of this transformation process, however, is the incorporation of 4.0 digitalisation standards. With over 100 years of expertise in both development and engineering, Berco is now benefitting even more due to its approach to data management. Data which are generated in the field by Berco’s latest patented ‘Smart Undercarriage’ system as well as by the revamped ‘Bopis Life’ application, are evaluated and processed through the company’s R&D department. The data archive will be the source for any future systems solutions for both Original Equipment and the Aftermarket.
What Komatsu calls ‘groundbreaking future technologies, digitalisation, electrification and their path towards carbon neutrality’ will be amongst the highlights of what guests visiting their stand forthcoming Bauma 2022 exhibition.
Komatsu will use the occasion to unveil a mix of 27 brand-new and wellrecognised machines in what their distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales says will be ‘a technology fest’ that will demonstrate ‘the advanced thinking that the Japanese manufacturer brings to the construction equipment sector.’ Alongside latest-generation versions of their heavy-duty HD785-8 dump truck and their powerful D71 PXi dozer, models on show will span the spectrum of all that is new in the Komatsu construction equipment portfolio. Spotlighted will be an ultra-short tail, ultra-manoeuvrable, ultra-low emissions PC228USLC-11 excavator; a WA475-10 wheel loader with new grab linkage boom designed for forestry, timber and agriculture use; a tight-tail wheeled PW98MR-11 midi excavator that bridges the gap between compact and construction-sized machines; and an even more versatile EU Stage V power upgraded WB97S-8 backhoe loader; and a K100 boom change system for their PC490HRD-11 demolition excavator. Amongst other topics of prominence will be Komatsu’s march towards electrification (displayed in their giant PC4000 mining excavator), alongside their long-term goal to achieve carbon neutrality and zero carbon emissions by 2050, and their 2030 commitment to halve CO2 emissions and increase the rate of renewable energy their machines use to 50% compared to 2010 levels. Other Bauma features will be their SmartConstruction – Earthbrain development which Komatsu describe as a ‘new way of working and a unique solutions to support and improve your business.’ How Komatsu’s Komtrax Next Generation and Komtrax Data Analytics wireless monitoring systems can simplify decision-making for those working to deploy equipment effectively, improve fuel efficiency, maximise productivity or plan periodic maintenance will also feature.
The PC4000-11 electric drive excavator.
INNOVATION CORE THEME TO DOOSAN DISPLAY
Doosan is presenting an industry leading display of new state-of-the-art machine and digital technologies on the company’s Stand at the heart of the Open-Air Area Middle construction and mining machinery section of the Bauma 2022 show.
The Doosan stand is centred around a dedicated Innovation Centre and, under the theme of Powered by Innovation, will present the latest developments in the company’s leading edge Concept-X, Xitecloud and DoosanCONNECT systems, together with other unique products such as the world’s first ‘Transparent Bucket’ and the new DX225LC-7X, Doosan’s first ‘Smart’ Crawler Excavator. As well as the new DX225LC7X, the array of products on the Doosan stand will show the increasing expansion at both ends of the product range for the first time at Bauma. At the top of the range, these will include the new DX1000LC-7 100 tonne crawler excavator, the award-winning DL580-7 wheel loader and a brand new 4x4 version of the Doosan DA45-7 articulated dump truck (ADT). At the compact end of the Doosan range, the company’s new 2 to 5 tonne mini-excavators and new 10 tonne midi wheeled excavator will be shown for the first time alongside the new Doosan range of compact wheel loader models. Another Bauma exclusive will be a preview of the first zero-emission mini-excavator from Doosan, the DX20Z-E, due to be launched in 2023. Doosan will be demonstrating the latest version of Concept-X, the world’s first unmanned automated and integrated control solution introduced in 2019, for construction, quarrying and mining sites. XiteCloud is the first stage in commercialising Concept-X - it maximizes productivity by incorporating complex 3D drone construction surveys and earthwork calculations into a cloud platform, allowing them to be completed in just one to two days. Doosan is also demonstrating the company’s DoosanCONNECT TMS fleet and asset management system at Bauma. DoosanCONNECT is a mobile application available for both Apple and Android devices that now offers customers a new allin-one management system for Doosan construction equipment. The latest upgrade to the DoosanCONNECT App introduces additional services and expanded overall functionality, allowing the App to manage all processes from operation and maintenance to parts purchase through this one platform. The system is designed to increase productivity and efficiency at construction sites by reducing equipment management time and effort compared to offline and other solutions. WORLD’S FIRST
Doosan’s industry unique ‘Transparent Bucket’ safety system will be at Bauma for the first time. The Transparent Bucket is the first safety system of its type to provide a solution to prevent the danger of blind spots in front of the buckets of wheel loaders. Being shown for the first time in the world at Bauma, the new DX225LC-7X - Doosan’s first ‘Smart’ crawler excavator is designed to help operators work faster and more efficiently. (You can read more about this elsewhere in this issue) LARGEST EVER EXCAVATOR
At Bauma, Doosan is premiering the new DX1000LC-7 Stage V compliant100 tonne crawler excavator, the largest excavator model ever manufactured by the company. Driven by the most powerful engine in the 100 tonne class, the DX1000LC-7 also has the highest hydraulic flow for this size of machine, providing best-in-class performance, with higher productivity, lower fuel consumption and smoother controls. Another world premiere for Doosan at Bauma is the company’s first 4x4 ADT. The new 4x4 version of the DA45-7 ADT is intended to challenge rigid dump trucks in the 40-tonne class. With its 4x4 design, the new version of the DA45-7 is better at handling bad roads, smoother driving surfaces and steeper terrain than rigid dump trucks. The DA45-7 4x4 ADT also has a better turning radius than comparable rigid trucks. Also featured on the Bauma stand, Doosan will be premiering five new compact wheel loader models, with operating weights from 3500 to 5000 kg.
