At world renowned construction exhibition, bauma running from April 7th to 13th, 2025 in Munich, Herrenknecht has announced it will be featuring under the motto “Exploring the Green” – showcasing pioneering solutions and comprehensive services that pave the tunnelling industry’s path to greater sustainability and efficiency.
Over a total 800 square meters of exhibition space, visitors can experience new digital applications and innovative high-tech engineering as well as exciting examples of hands-on services, says Herrenknecht.
Five key thematic areas of the presentation (in Hall C3, Booths 447 and 547) will focus on forward-looking trends such as digitalization, automation in tunnelling, and solutions for the sustainable use of resources.
Additionally, Herrenknecht Group specialists will present their solutions for the upstream and downstream processes on tunnel jobsites – from robot-supported segment production, smart transport vehicles and precise navigation systems to efficient muck management.
Here, a Herrenknecht statement explains the key areas the company will be focusing on at bauma 2025:
Utility Trends
Urbanization, climate change and energy transition are placing growing demands on the expansion of underground supply and disposal infrastructure – Herrenknecht is meeting these with advanced technologies. An example is the ElbX project, a crossing under the Elbe for the Südlink Network Code on High Voltage Direct Current line (HVDC). A Mixshield configured specifically for the project is being used, which was designed for the expected heterogeneous subsoil, high water permeability and the water pressure under the Elbe. The Herrenknecht product range also offers solutions for crossings using horizontal directional drilling, for sewage systems or for seawater desalination plants.
At bauma, Herrenknecht will be presenting advances in, for example, the automation of segment handling, ring building and the directional control of the TBM. On the UK’s High Speed Two (HS2) project, Herrenknecht is setting new standards in terms of safety and digitalization with 12 state-of-the-art machines and advanced automation solutions.
Together with Bouygues Travaux Publics, Herrenknecht developed the (semi-) continuous advance method used on HS2.
Green Tunnelling
Herrenknecht pursues a holistic approach to more sustainable tunnelling with a focus on energy efficiency and resource conservation – always tailored to the individual requirements of customers and their projects. Targeted technological developments significantly reduce energy consumption, the use of lubricants and water requirements, for example, and thus the ecological footprint of the entire project. The reuse of professionally rebuilt components or machines reduces CO2 emissions by up to 95%.
Service Experts
On 300 simultaneously supported jobsites worldwide, experienced Herrenknecht service experts ensure that machines and systems always work reliably: spare and wear parts, remote support with real-time troubleshooting, tailor-made installation packages for a successful launch or practical and customer-specific training. Contractors can supplement their team with Herrenknecht personnel in a targeted and project-specific manner to ensure rapid tunnelling.
Digital Insights
Herrenknecht is driving the digital transformation in tunnelling with innovative software solutions. The customer portal Herrenknecht.Connected enables seamless integration of data and processes, improves transparency and increases the efficiency of tunnelling projects in real time. The digital transformation opens up new opportunities for collaboration, in-depth data analysis and profitable project management.
Mining
In mining, mechanized solutions are increasingly being used to create underground infrastructure. With a broad product range and a growing number of global references, Herrenknecht is continuously expanding its market position.
bauma Innovation Award
With the Tunnel Enlargement System (TES), Herrenknecht AG is a finalist in the Machine Technology category of the bauma Innovation Award. For the first time, the TES, developed by Herrenknecht together with contractor PORR, makes it possible to renew the lining of a tunnel during ongoing rail operations and bring it up to the current state of the art or increase the diameter.
The statement concludes, “Herrenknecht is bringing its visions to life at the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery. Visitors to the booth can expect not only multimedia presentations and live demonstrations, but also exclusive insights into current projects and the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts on the latest developments in tunnelling. Herrenknecht invites customers and partners to explore new directions for sustainable tunnelling together.”
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