BAUMA PREVIEW
Heading to Munich ?
The 34th edition of the world ’ s leading trade fair for construction has a lot to offer the mining crowd . Dan Gleeson digs deep for the highlights
Those focused on mining may question what a huge construction show like bauma has to offer the mining sector , but the numbers from the most recent show make for compelling reading .
In 2022 , 41 % of the exhibitors displayed products and services for the mining sector , while 123,000 visitors used the event to make new contacts and conclude deals , according to the conference organisers .
Three years on from that event , there is reason to suspect the mining relevance will be even higher at bauma 2025 ( April 7-13 , in Munich , Germany ) given the industry is continuing to reevaluate the idea of bigger always simply being better on the mine site .
Just some of the product segments to be highlighted include earthmoving machinery , material handling technology , mining , mobile and crawler cranes , tower cranes , deep foundation machines , concrete technology and components . The motto , ‘ Hands on the future ,’ encapsulates the way the group is tackling tomorrow ’ s challenges today and working hand-in-hand with customers to devise solutions , Liebherr says .
Theme pavilions and an InnovationLab offer deeper insights into the world of technology and
The WA700 wheel loader has been engineered with over a century of quarry and mining expertise to deliver unparalleled levels of safety , increased productivity , exceptional durability and impeccable environmental credentials , Komatsu says
innovation , both today and tomorrow , it added . Digitalisation , among other trends , will come under Liebherr ’ s spotlight at bauma 2025 . It explained : “ Liebherr views digitalisation as an ongoing and forward-looking process that the
‘ Hands on the future ’
It ’ s hard to not see the outdoor Liebherr stand at a bauma event , with the Germany-based company typically showcasing its full breadth of offering across a huge footprint .
The 2025 edition will be no different , with the company set to present solutions for both the construction and mine sites of the future .
On its 14,000 sq . m booth , Liebherr is displaying more than 70 exhibits and an array of individual solution concepts . In the outdoor area , Liebherr is showcasing its latest developments in the fields of mining and construction machines , while , inside , drive solutions , attachments and quick coupler systems , mixing technology and measuring technology will be showcased .
The battery-driven and autonomous T 264 mining truck – the fruition of many years of collaboration between Liebherr and Australia-based customer and partner Fortescue in the fields of mining autonomy and zero emissions development – will be showcased at bauma
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