Caterpillar typically makes its presence known at MINExpo every four years.
MINExpo 2024 should be no different.
According to Caterpillar, its MINExpo experience Sept. 24-26 will immerse visitors into the mine site of the future. Caterpillar intends to feature technologies, energy transition advancements and first-of-a-kind customized solutions in Las Vegas that are designed to increase efficiency, safety and profitability for customers.
“Caterpillar’s legacy is to deliver an exceptional experience at every jobsite through customer-focused solutions and services,” says Denise Johnson, Caterpillar Resource Industries’ group president, whose company will be exhibiting in Central Hall (Booth 6333) of the Las Vegas Convention Center. “As our exhibit shows, together with our customers, we are mining better, smarter and safer. And this is just the beginning of our closer-than-ever before collaborations with customers.”
Among the equipment Caterpillar plans to highlight at MINExpo 2024 is the 798 AC mining truck. According to the company, the model is a 410-ton hauler that has the highest standard payload in its class.
The 798 AC is configured for autonomous haulage with Cat MineStar Command for hauling.
“We believe systems, such as Command for hauling, are essential to optimize mine site performance – both with our current product line and as we introduce new offerings like our battery electric solutions,” says Marc Cameron, senior vice president at Caterpillar Resource Industries. “Autonomous technology will help monitor and orchestrate the complex balance of onboard energy, available charging assets and production targets to achieve the lowest operating costs.”
Additionally, Caterpillar says every piece of equipment that will be on the MINExpo show floor will be infused with various levels of technology. Virtual reality experiences will allow attendees to “get into the cab” of the Cat 7495 electric rope shovel and the 6060 hydraulic mining shovel.
“Customers will experience our latest technology innovations and autonomous developments throughout the Caterpillar show floor at MINExpo,” says Sean McGinnis, vice president and general manager of technology and global sales support at Caterpillar. “Mine site automation makes significant impacts in operations and not just with autonomous haulage. Today, we have customers around the world utilizing our autonomous solutions for drilling, loading, dozing, hauling and underground, and we are working with many customers to develop the autonomous sites of tomorrow.”
