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Sustainable, scalable solutions from Komatsu on display at MINExpo 2021

New offerings to leverage digitalization, electrification and automation for next generation

Komatsu's power agnostic development truck undergoes testing at a Komatsu facility in the United States.
Komatsu's power agnostic development truck undergoes testing at a Komatsu facility in the United States.

Komatsu will help support its customers' sustainability targets while prioritizing safety and productivity at its MINExpo 2021 booth where the company will unveil its latest solutions for surface and underground mining.

"MINExpo provides the perfect opportunity for industry leaders to collaborate on new ways to extract essential minerals at this critical time for our society," said Jeff Dawes, President and CEO of Komatsu Mining Corp. and chairperson of MINExpo 2021. "Supporting our customers' path forward with new solutions that leverage digitalization, electrification and automation is crucial to our role as an essential provider to the industry, and we look forward to sharing these innovations developed in partnership with today's mines."  

The company's latest haulage concepts will be on display, revealing Komatsu's future vision for power agnostic dump trucks and autonomous haulage retrofits for existing equipment. Komatsu will also preview future capabilities for remote operation of equipment featuring hydraulic excavators and autonomous haulage.

What else will Komatsu have on display at MINExpo 2021?

  • WE1850 Gen 3 surface wheel loader with proven SR (Switched Reluctance) hybrid drive technology
  • ZR122 surface blasthole drill with automated features
  • Battery hauler for underground mining powered by lithium-ion battery technology
  • Battery-tram powered ZJ32Bi jumbo drill for underground hard rock mining
  • Underground hard rock drilling and bolting retrofits compatible with all major and most other OEMs

Created with input from customers around the world, the company's latest equipment, service and technology solutions are designed to simplify tasks, streamline processes and help optimize customers' entire enterprise. Company representatives will be available in the booth to consult with attendees and collaborate on new solutions.

Located in Central Hall C3, the Komatsu booth (#7027) will debut the company's mining offerings.

Company info

8770 W Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 100
Chicago, IL
US, 60631

Website:
komatsu.com

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