bauma, one of the world’s leading construction and mining machinery trade fairs that is run on a three-ear cycle, is returning 7-13 April 2025 at the Trade Fair Center Messe München, Germany
This year, the event is looking to answer how construction processes be as climate-neutral as possible in the future, a pertinent topic in the modern age as the world strives to reach net zero goals.
A statement from bauma has outlined some of the key areas progress can be made, and where the event in Germany will focus on:
• Process automation: “As the international construction machinery industry has already been vigorously driving forward this development for decades, for example, through increasingly economical components, much has already been achieved in this regard,” said Joachim Schmid, managing director in the construction machinery and building material plants division at the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA).
• Digitalisation: At bauma, opportunities around digitalisation and automation will be clear with digital solutions enabling better planning of machines. Developing more sophisticated machine-to-machine communication can ensure more efficient production chains, while smart sensors can monitor machine status. These are but some of the advantages being realised which bring tangible benefits such as avoiding idle times and increasing energy consumption.
• Alternative drive concepts: In addition to the use of electric motors, many companies are focusing on developing and testing hydrogen-power construction machinery. Such concepts – in addition to alternative fuels like HVO – have great potential for reducing greenhouse gases. “Because alternative drive concepts are currently so relevant for manufacturers and users, we are dedicating a separate key topic to this technology segment at bauma 2025,” surmised Nicole Schmitt, bauma exhibition director.
• Continuing the conversation: According to the bauma organisers, to make sure a transformation to climate-neutral construction succeeds, then discussions between industry stakeholders need to be maintained. At bauma, machine manufacturers, construction companies, politicians, researchers, and everything in-between will be represented and encourage to partake in the dialogue and drive the industry forward.
A focus on climate neutrality at bauma
Climate neutrality is one of the key topics of bauma 2025. (Image source: Messe München GmbH)
