▶ CONEX2024 opens on the 24th (Thursday), unveiling an innovative vision of 'safety, productivity, and sustainability';
▶ HD Hyundai Construction Equipment debuted its first electric excavator and new products featuring upgrades;
▶ HD Hyundai Infracore unveiled the latest smart solutions & eco-friendly powertrains
At the Korea International Construction Equipment Exhibition (CONEX KOREA 2024), staged for the first time in three years, leading construction equipment companies in S. Korea showcased their latest products, smart technologies, and solutions.
HD Hyundai XiteSolution announced that it has participated in the 12th Korea International Construction Equipment Exhibition, held at KINTEX in Ilsan for four days from the 24th (Thursday). The exhibition theme featured 'Safety, Productivity, Sustainability' as the three keywords to realize the vision of land innovation 'Xite Transformation' declared at CES2024 early this year.
With 'Safety' as a feature of each theme, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment unveiled advanced smart solutions such as '2D Machine Guidance Plus' that sends a warning when the work range is deviated from, and 'Hyundai Connect' app that allows equipment failure diagnosis and A/S application through smartphones.
HD Hyundai Infracore showcased safety technologies such as the 'Transparent Bucket' that scans the blind spot in front of the wheel loader to the driver’s attention, and the 'Smart Around View Monitoring (SAVM)' that detects risk factors around the equipment with AI and sends a warning to the driver.
With ‘Productivity’ as a theme, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment showcased the latest equipment specialized for domestic industrial sites, including a mini excavator (HX17AZ) with excellent maneuverability in urban areas due to the absence of a rear protrusion, a 6-ton compact wheel excavator (HW65A+) with air suspension and cool/hot seats for a comfortable driving environment, and an extra-large wheel loader (HL985A) with a highly durable design structure that can handle rugged environments.
HD Hyundai Infracore introduced a full lineup of mini excavators, including a new 1-ton mini excavator (DX10Z-7K) that is in high demand among farmers, and a 6.5-ton excavator (DX65MT-7, DX65W-7) equipped with various attachments such as a gripper and tiltrotator, making it optimal for forestry and concrete pouring work. Additionally, solutions that can increase productivity in the field, such as ‘Quarry-X’, a new quarry management service based on information and communication technology (ICT), and ‘3D Machine Guidance’, a surveying and excavation assistance system that uses proprietary software, were unveiled.
With ‘Sustainability’ as a theme, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment debuted its first new electric excavator (HX20E), with the full-scale transition of its electrification portfolio underway. This model, which can work for up to nine hours, can be rapidly charged to 80% in just 2 hours. Excavator license holders had an opportunity to take an on-site test drive as well.
HD Hyundai Infracore exhibited eco-friendly powertrain products that hold a leading position in the global market, such as the high-density battery pack (e-Power Pack) that combines proprietary technology and capabilities, the electric excavator (DX20ZE), and the hydrogen combustion engine (HX12) that uses hydrogen as fuel without carbon emissions.
Meanwhile, each affiliated company prepared attractive contents and events unique to the construction equipment exhibition, such as a fan signing event with pro soccer player Um Won-sang of Ulsan HD FC, a cypress playground for children, and a remote-control experiential event for RC mini construction equipment, to fascinate children and young spectators.
An official from HD Hyundai XiteSolution said, “This exhibition was organized with the public in mind, allowing them to easily make the connection between our lives and the construction equipment industry from an approachable stance,” and added, “Construction equipment is part of the solution to ushering in a sustainable life for mankind beyond simple industrial equipment.”
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■ Photo caption: The booth for HD Hyundai Construction Equipment at the Korea International Construction Equipment Exhibition (CONEX 2024)
■ Photo caption: The booth for HD Hyundai Infracore at the Korea International Construction Equipment Exhibition (CONEX 2024)