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 impetus given here will have a decisive impact on the markets. And they will do so worldwide.

In the run-up to bauma 2022, the key topics were already highlighted in a five-part webinar series in conjunction with the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association, VDMA.

Once bauma was under way focus days within the bauma FORUM investigated each topic from a range of different perspectives. Industry, researchers and the start-up community discussed the issues that are moving the industry and will shape the future during fascinating talks, keynote speeches and podium discussions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

MiC 4.0 - The Machines in Construction 4.0 working group was celebrating its premiere at bauma in the Innovation Hall bauma LAB0. Eleven member companies presented the results of their MIC 4.0 BUS project - a milestone in the direction of 'attachment as IoT device'.

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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.