The Key Topics of Bauma 2022
Digitalization and
sustainability – these will be the driving forces of our industry in the
future. They are also reflected in the five key topics that have been defined
for bauma 2022. The momentum generated by them will decisively shape markets,
around the world.
As the opening of bauma
approaches, the key topics defined for this year’s trade fair will be explored
in a five-part webinar series organized in conjunction with the
German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association, VDMA.
- Construction
methods and materials of tomorrow
Around the world, the construction
machinery industry is tackling the challenges of today. The primary goal is
to lower
the amount of carbon dioxide released during the production of cement.
Demolition materials should be better processed and reused in the future. New
materials are also appearing on the scene.
3D printing, modular
construction and new materials: The construction machinery industry and
the mining industry are developing innovative construction methods and material
solutions.
- The way to
autonomous machines
The development of autonomous machinery
for construction sites and mining operations is taking huge leaps forward, even
if there is still a long way to go until full automation is reached.
Automating and digitalizing construction processes and machinery will reduce greenhouse-gas
emissions and ensure productivity in this age of skilled-worker shortages.
Human machine
interfaces (HMI), assistant and safety systems, construction site robots and
the downsizing trend:
There are many milestones that still must be reached on the way to developing
autonomous construction machinery and autonomous underground mining equipment.
- Mining –
sustainable, efficient, reliable
How can mining profit from its
digitalization and automation edge in the future? The mining industry already
has a standard that is being used in the manufacturing process: open platform
communication – unified architecture, or OPC UA. At the same
time, environmental compatibility and recultivation are
creating new challenges for the industry.
As the leading platform for the mining
industry, bauma will focus intensely on the questions of the future for the
mining industry for you. Live demonstrations will be
complemented by the presentation of new research findings.
- Digital
construction site
Digital planning and construction
processes promise to create increased environmental protection, safety and, not
least, cost effectiveness to go along with efficiency. The key pre-condition
for these gains is a manufacturer-independent communication
standard for machine-to-machine communications (M2M).
Data management, BIM,
virtual and augmented reality and digital twins are increasingly playing a crucial
role in the successful digital work on construction and mining sites.
- The way to
Zero Emission
One goal for everyone – reducing
greenhouse-gas emissions in the construction and
construction machinery industry to zero.
Driving and working with hybrid and
all-electric vehicles and construction machinery are two
of the high-potential ways to cut emissions in the construction business. This
is also the case with the development of CO2-reduced construction materials.
