Cutting-edge solutions for more efficient and sustainable construction sites

The Digital Construction Site, developed in collaboration with Quelli del Movimento Terra, represents a dynamic and hands-on demonstration of the operations that characterize everyday construction sites across Italy.

The project is built on the integration of construction machinery and advanced technologies, with the goal of showing how the entire operational process—from initial surveying to execution—can be optimized through digital tools designed for workflow control and safety.

The aim is to demonstrate in a practical way how technology can support operators by ensuring:

  • greater execution accuracy
  • increased productivity
  • improved safety standards

DAILY PROGRAM

Two main demonstration sessions are scheduled throughout the day:

  • 11:00 AM
  • 2:30 PM

Before and after the shows, participating companies will be able to guide small groups of clients (max. 10 people)  the site for walk-around sessions.

These sessions will allow participants to:

  • closely observe the technologies
  • explore how they work in detail
  • watch controlled machine movements

The experience is structured on two levels:

  • dynamic and engaging, during the shows
  • technical and in-depth, during the walk-arounds

PARTICIPATING COMPANIES

Case, CGT Caterpillar, Develon, Komatsu, Leica Geosystems, Morooka, Takeuchi, Topcon, Trimble, and Volvo

SITE LAYOUT 

The Digital Construction Site area replicates a damaged road surface, with depressions and critical issues.

Operations will follow a complete and optimized workflow:

  1. land surveying
  2. digital modeling
  3. design
  4. uploading the project to the machines
  5. execution of the works

This setup clearly highlights the before and after of the intervention, showcasing the role of technology in controlling:

  • elevations
  • slopes
  • safety

 

SURVEYING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES

The process begins with surveying systems from:

  • Leica Geosystems
  • Topcon
  • Trimble

These systems generate a digital terrain model, which forms the basis for the project later used directly by the machines.

CONSTRUCTION PHASES

The operations include:

  • utility detection and pipe removal
  • excavation and road surface correction
  • creation of the new profile according to the design
  • pipe installation and backfilling
  • slope stabilization
  • precision grading
  • compaction
  • paving

All activities are carried out using advanced technologies, demonstrating real benefits in terms of:

  • productivity
  • accuracy
  • safety

MACHINERT AND TECHNOLOGIES ON SITE

The Digital Construction Site integrates construction equipment and advanced technological systems, aiming to clearly demonstrate the evolution of construction sites toward increasingly connected, automated, and safe models.

Each technology is part of a continuous operational flow in which data, design, and machines communicate in real time.

CASE

CASE presents the 1121G+ X-DRIVE wheel loader, featuring a continuously variable transmission and semi-automatic systems from the Click & Dig platform, designed to optimize loading and handling phases.

Key features include:

  • Auto-Dig: automates bucket penetration into the pile, managing bucket angle and arm kinematics for optimal filling
  • Auto-Dump: allows preset dumping parameters (height and angle) for consistent operations
  • Auto-Metering: enables controlled bucket movement to improve material distribution or ensure complete emptying
  • Programmable kick-outs: allow precise definition of arm movement limits and working positions

CGT CATERPILLAR

CGT Caterpillar presents the CAT 315 Next Gen tracked excavator, equipped with integrated systems for operation control and safety.

Key features include:

  • Cat Grade: excavation assist system guiding the operator to reach design grades
  • Cat Payload: onboard dynamic weighing system
  • Cat E-Fence: sets virtual 3D boundaries to prevent movement beyond predefined areas
  • Live Dig Radar (RodRadar): bucket-integrated technology for detecting underground utilities

They also present the CAT 966 XE wheel loader, featuring advanced active safety systems:

  • Object & People Mitigation
  • Motion Inhibit

Completing the lineup is the CAT CB10 tandem roller, designed for safe compaction operations:

  • 360° vision system
  • pedestrian detection with automatic slowdown

DEVELON

Develon presents the DX360LC-9 tracked excavator, designed to integrate active safety and advanced automation systems.

Key features include:

  • SAVM (Smart Around View Monitor)
  • HDS + Radar
  • Active E-Stop
  • Virtual barrier

Automation features:

  • Smart Breaker
  • Advanced Lift Assist
  • Machine Guidance & Machine Control
  • Dynamic weighing

KOMATSU

Komatsu presents the D51EXi-24 dozer, featuring integrated intelligent Machine Control (iMC):

  • automatic blade control based on digital models
  • no need for staking
  • automated rough grading and finishing

Also featured is the PC220LCi-12 excavator with iMC 3.0:

  • over-excavation prevention
  • continuous depth control
  • guided movements
  • tiltrotator integration
  • advanced weighing system

LEICA GEOSYSTEMS

Leica presents a 3D GNSS machine control system for excavators (on Hitachi ZX225):

  • in-cab 3D project visualization
  • continuous control of elevation, depth, and slopes
  • high-precision excavation

Integrated with:

  • X-Watch (active safety system)
  • Leica Opera XR (georadar for utility detection with real-time data sharing)

Also presented: 3D GNSS system for dozers (on Develon DD130):

  • automatic blade control
  • grade accuracy
  • precise slope management
  • no staking required

MOROOKA Morooka

Morooka presents the MST130CR tracked dumper:

  • 360° vision system
  • hydraulic pressure-based weighing
  • overload alerts via display

SPEKTRA - a Trimble Company

Spektra presents the Earthworks 3D system for excavators (on Hitachi ZX135):

  • real-time operator guidance
  • over-excavation prevention
  • excavation geometry control
  • in-cab augmented reality
  • tiltrotator integration (Steelwrist)
  • dynamic weighing
  • LiDAR data acquisition

Also presented: Earthworks 3D for compact machines (on CASE TV450B):

  • automatic grading
  • work surface control
  • precise material handling
  • intuitive operator interface

TAKEUCHI

Takeuchi presents the TB20e electric mini excavator:

  • remote machine control
  • operation in hazardous environments

TOPCON

Topcon presents the MC-Max Grader system (on Komatsu GD675-7):

  • automatic blade control (height, tilt, position)
  • 2D and 3D model-based operations
  • IMU-based machine positioning
  • integration with GNSS, lasers, total stations, and sonic sensors
  • mmGPS high-precision technology

Also presented: MC-Max Asphalt system (on Ammann ABG paver):

  • automatic material thickness control
  • continuous grade control
  • Virtual Ski replacing physical references with a digital surface

VOLVO

Volvo presents the L180 wheel loader:

  • Auto Bucket Fill
  • Collision Mitigation System
  • On Board Weighing

Also featured: the EC230 excavator:

  • Smart View 360°
  • AI-based obstacle detection
  • Co-Pilot 2 system
  • Dig Assist
  • automatic movement limitation