Bauma China 2024, one of the largest machinery exhibitions in the world, opened in Shanghai on Tuesday, bringing together thousands of exhibitors and traders from around the globe to showcase their latest innovations.
More than 2,800 exhibitors are presenting their latest machinery at the exhibition, which covers sectors including construction, port and mining machines. The focus is on automation, digitalization and sustainability, showcasing technologies that are reshaping the industry.
"We are showcasing larger, more comprehensive, and smarter products. Our equipment, including the exhibition setups, is tailored to meet our customers' full-scenario solutions, highlighting integrated equipment packages for a variety of environments. Many of these solutions are customized for mining scenarios, both domestically and internationally," said Yan Jun, vice president of Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG).
The event also serves as a platform for business deals, with signing ceremonies between manufacturers and overseas clients, helping expand the manufacturers’ global reach.
"Actually we gave the orders of 40 units of concrete pumps, and ten units of tower cranes to sell in Turkey and Middle East region. In the future, we will make it different product lines,” said Feyzi Nural, sales director of Odabasi Company.
As the global construction sector evolves, Bauma China has seen a rising demand for smart machinery, from autonomous vehicles to remote diagnostics, enhancing efficiency, safety, and savings.
"The big move for us is smart equipment because we can see the intelligence side of the equipment when it works，when it breaks down, how the operator uses it. That becomes a key factor in our success because we become 10 times more efficient when we can have a member of our team can see the machine, he can see how it works," said Steve Skeates, director of Reactive Rentals, a British company providing large-scale machinery.
AI-driven products and Internet-of-Things solutions are transforming performance and maintenance, marking a shift to smarter, safer building technologies.
"This technology reduces labor costs, improves safety and boosts efficiency. Most importantly, through unmanned control, digital sensing and intelligent operations, we can achieve precise control," said Gao Liang, deputy general manager of Road Machinery Business Unit of XCMG.
The event is scheduled to last for four days until Friday, offering a glimpse into the future of machinery and technology.
Top machinery exhibition unveils cutting-edge technologies in Shanghai
