Komatsu to introduce productivity-boosting technology at ConExpo

27 Jan 2023 CW Team

Komatsu will display its Smart Construction solutions at ConExpo. By making job sites more predictable, combining modern automation and integrated technology may alter them. When reliable data is easily shared, reproduced, and updated, projects can proceed more smoothly. The Dashboard, Design, Drone, Field, Fleet, Office, Remote, and Retrofit items from the current line of Smart Construction tools will be highlighted.

Meanwhile, its Smart Quart technology is made to assist clients in comprehending, visualizing, and optimizing their job locations. Customer-specific, in-depth data from job site studies may enable clients to reach or even surpass their production goals. With continuous production monitoring designed to assist boost efficiency, optimize production, and maintain a high level of performance, solutions like Smart Quarry Site go a step further.

Komatsu's intelligent Machine Control (iMC) integrates with the company's suite of Smart Construction products, services, and digital solutions that incorporate a variety of cutting-edge, proprietary machine technology. It is intended to quickly narrow the skills gap between new and experienced operators and improve the bottom line for contractors. Leading construction firms contributed to the development of iMC, which offers contractors sophisticated automation that boosts productivity in addition to cutting-edge project site design.

The Komatsu booth will feature the PC360LCi-11 excavator, three D39PXi-24, D51PXi-25, and D71PXi-24 dozers, all of which are iMC 2.0 machines.

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