BAUMA 2025 | VDMA
The collaborative spirit of Bauma provides an
opportunity for stakeholders from both industries to come together and share best practices. In coming together and sharing, strategies are
developed that prioritise environmental stewardship. By fostering partnerships and encouraging dialogue, we can accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon future.
Automation Automation is revolutionising the mining and tunnelling sectors, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and safety. At Bauma 2025, we can expect to see a plethora of
automated solutions that streamline processes, reduce human error, and improve overall productivity.
From autonomous vehicles to advanced robotics, the
integration of automation technologies is transforming how we approach mining and tunnelling projects. These innovations not only optimise resource extraction but also mitigate risks associated with manual labour in hazardous environments. The safety of our workforce is paramount, and automation plays a critical role in minimising exposure to dangerous conditions. Moreover, the adoption of automation can lead to
significant cost savings and increased competitiveness in a global market that demands efficiency. As we gather at Bauma, it is essential to explore how
these technologies can be implemented effectively across various operations, ensuring that both the mining and tunnelling industries can thrive in an era of rapid change.
BAUMA INNOVATION AWARDS SHORTLIST
Two technical systems for tunnel enlargement and spoil measurement, respectively, have been shortlisted for the 2025 Bauma Innovation awards. The systems are in separate categories and are among 15 shortlisted entries, the winners to be announced at the construction equipment exhibition, in April, in Munich. The two shortlisted technical systems of particular interest to tunnellers are: Herrenknecht’s Tunnel Enlargement System (TES); and, from Technische Hochschule Koln, an artificial intelligence-based (AI) muck measuring system for earth pressure balance (EPB) tunnel boring machines (TBMs). The former is in the Mechanical Engineering shortlist category, the latter in the Research category. There are a total of five innovation categories, each with three shortlisted entries. The other categories are: Climate Protection; Digitalisation; and Building/Construction. In total, there were 208 entries to the 2025 Bauma Innovation Awards, which were assessed and reduced to 52 competitors in the final round before that number was whittled down to the last 15 on the shortlist, spread evenly between the five categories. The competition is organised by Messe München (the Bauma venue) along with VDMA and the German construction associations HDB, ZDB and bbs. The awards have been run every three years since 2007. The origins of the awards are from 2004 and, then, the German Construction Equipment Day. For completeness, and wider interest in. innovation relevant to a range of
construction activities, within which tunnelling is a key part, the full lists are as follows - showing also the competition for the tunnelling contenders. Category 1: Climate Protection ● Local zero emissions construction site; Wirtgen Group ● ROTHO ProCarbonCure; Robert Thomas GmbH ● H2 Excavator with fuel cell drive; Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe
Category 2: Digitalisation ● WOLFF High-Speed-Positioning-System; Wolffkran GmbH ● Smart Automation in Roadbuilding; Wirtgen Group ● Liebherr Autonomous Operations; Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH Category 3: Mechanical Engineering ● Positioning Pilot assistance system; Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH
● Tunnel Enlargement System; Herrenknecht AG ● S1 Vision – Liebherr Single-Axle Truck; Liebherr Corporate Ventures AG Category 4: Building/Construction ● Dive Drill Method, Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH ● New composite bridge construction method, Adam Hörnig Baugesellschaft mbH & Co KG
● SITE DEPOT material flow management software, N1 Circular GmbH Category 5: Research ● ExtendedExcavatorHMI; Technische Universitat Dresden ● Mobile Assembly X-System (MAXX); Center for Construction Robotics, RWTH
● AI-based muck measuring system for EPB machines; Technische Hochschule Koln
For more details on the entries go to:
www.bauma-innovationspreis.de
Also on technical innovations, late last year VDMA gave an update on the MiC 4.0-BUS being created as a standard for manufacturer-independent communication between attachments and construction machines. A consultation was organised to get comments on the data that need
exchanged across the interface, such as: identification data (serial numbers, tool types); status data (e.g. measured angular position, etc); and, control data (for tool functions). VDMA said the data interface is supplemented by rules for the operation
of MiC 4.0 BUS attachments, control and monitoring of quick-action couplings and an overall safety concept for safe operation. The interface was developed between 2019 and 2024 by Cluster 7 of the MiC 4.0 working group, which is made up of representatives of machine and attachment manufacturers and product users. More information is available at the website -
mic40.org - which also has information on the working group’s new online testing tool that enables manufacturers to check digital data to ensure conformity of their machines. It is based on the ISO 15143-3 standard and those defined by MiC 4.0. The tool is free. It requires personal registration activated by the MiC 4.0 office. Machine operators and the general public do not have access to the tool. Manufacturers can run their machines through the tool’s test cycle. After successful completion, the tested machines are added to the MiC 4.0 database - which manufacturers need to agree to do upon passing.
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