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also implies that the information platform should be manufacturer- Advantages of Going SMART
independent. It should be open to all, independently of specific
machine manufacturers, software and hardware providers, or  The main cost-reducing effect of increasing connectivity
users such as road construction companies. We are not aiming in the heavy machinery and equipment industry is
for isolated standalone solutions but, on the contrary, for one economics in its simplest form. By keeping track of
overall solution with open interfaces where all the participants in all the smart tools and how they are used by their
the system are equally welcome – in fact, we explicitly want them operators, managers can initiate pre-emptive measures
to take part,’ stressed Kaufmann. for replacing tools before they break down.
Giving insights on the India market, Sunil Sapru, Director- Sales  Reducing down-time and improving quality in the
& Marketing, Ammann India Pvt Ltd, stated, “Ammann being production line are some of the most important
a global company and a customer centric organization, we demands from the manufacturers. By minimizing
always believe in having our customers at human errors and faulty tools, efficiency can increase
the center of everything that we do, such significantly. This allows the producers to become more
as continuous improvement process and flexible in their process. The big data flows also provide
invent new technologies/ upgradation an opportunity for building replica factories in other
aimed at addressing their operational markets.
issues and reducing their total cost of  When data transparency increases, predictive
ownerships. We study the customer needs maintenance will be applicable also in everyday
using the data collected in real-time and operations, thus saving costs by reducing downtime
through our unlimited customer interactions. Basis the customer in the field. The heavy machinery and equipment
insights, we build cutting edge technologies in our plants and companies can embrace the new transformative
machines. Technology and Data are two sides of customer’s technologies by using smart tools and software in the
success at Ammann.” manufacturing process, and definitely take advantage
“We have embraced technology fully on our plants and of the benefits of Industry 4.0. 19-21 SEP 2022
machines. We have developed the Service link, Maintenance THE INDIAN TRADE SHOW
module, On-board diagnostics, Remote data accusation etc on Source: Atlas Copco FOR CONSTRUCTION, INFRA
our plant and machines. These technology tools ensure complete into the ecosystem with the emergence of more and more tech AND MINING MACHINERY
protection from any major failures in our plants and machines. startups. In the immediate future, connected construction that
Further, Ammann offers tailor-made service offerings and brings together digital technology and data should be top of
effective training to derive full benefit from these technologies. mind. According to McKinsey, time is quickly running out for single-
In summary, we are equipped and, in a position, to supply with point solutions, and the fragmented construction industry we’ve
all new technologies as options in our machines. But the days become accustomed to could soon be a thing of the past. It
are not far enough for the Indian market to leapfrog of these suggests moving towards a “platform era” for the construction
advent technologies in compactors & pavers and we are ready industry. Using connected construction technologies, firms can
for immediate implementation.” bring assets, people, processes, and job sites onto one platform
JCB has always been ahead in digitalization and has its own to reduce downtime, optimize asset utilization and efficiency, and
spare parts portal. About 17% spare parts are being sold gain greater visibility into operations.
through the portal and 75% of the buyers are from rural India. In another significant development, as part of the German
JCB machines come with the revolutionary technology – JCB technology program titled ‘Campus networks based on 5G
Livelink – that gives real-time updates on service operations and communication technologies,’ innovative solutions for open 5G
security of the machine. The connected machines give critical networks are being developed and tested in conjunction with
information on their productivity and operations, which helps in the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate
fleet management and lets them continuously monitoring the Protection. The program was launched at the beginning of 2022
health of the machines and maximize their uptime. and will run through 2025. The use of artificial intelligence in the
JCB even assisted the Border Roads Organization during the operation of autonomous plants and construction machinery
Covid-19 lockdown by connecting with its engineers through requires the highest level of digital sovereignty. If Construction
video calling and training them remotely. The company shares 4.0, including far-reaching automation, is to become a reality in
the data obtained from IoT devices fitted on its equipment with its Germany and the rest of the world, the processes of such data-
customers so that they can make decisions for higher productivity. driven solutions must run reliably, quickly and autonomously.
With this research project, construction companies will one day
A Tech-Enabled Future be able to operate plants and machinery autonomously in
With such immense potential for growth, the construction tech open campus networks. This will allow the fluid and uninterrupted
market is booming—expected to reach £11.5 billion or €13.8 billion monitoring of construction sites in real time, as well as the
globally by 2027, rising at a market growth of 6.5% CAGR during networking of all sensors and construction machines in use on
the forecast period, according to Research and Markets. With construction sites. Completely autonomous from public networks,
digital domination showing no signs of slowing down, constructions 5G technology guarantees seamless machine-to-machine
sector can expect exciting new digital solutions and tools released communication and transmits data ten times faster than 4G.

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