Develon continued the tradition of previous events, providing customers with a unique platform to try out the latest Develon machines in the excellent working conditions of the new Milovice venue. With over 25 different machines available, the very successful event gave customers the opportunity to try out some of the newest models and innovations in the Develon range.
Among the highlights of this year's event was the first demonstration of autonomous equipment from a new collaboration between Develon and Gravis Robotics. With roots in Switzerland, Gravis Robotics is a university-based start-up company with over a decade of experience in construction robotics. The partnership between Develon and Gravis Robotics aims to combine both companies' expertise in AI-powered excavation and construction equipment technology to accelerate the development of safe, productive, sustainable and predictive autonomous excavation solutions.
The new collaboration is working on autonomous machine projects at Develon to bring the next generation of autonomous excavators to market faster. To achieve speedier commercialisation, the partnership is combining Gravis's technology and innovative solution approach with Develon's mechanical engineering expertise and customer base. In addition, by having a development partner in Europe, Develon believes it will be easier to meet the requirements and customisation needed for European customers.
Also appearing for the first time was a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the Develon DX225LC-7X 'Smart' crawler excavator, jointly developed by Develon and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon. The DX225LC-7X excavator features Full Electric Hydraulic (FEH) technology, an integrated 2D machine guidance, and a machine control system as standard equipment. In order to enhance this efficiency, the two companies have worked together to offer the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit, specifically engineered to integrate seamlessly with the Develon 2D sensors and calibrations on the DX225LC-7X.
Develon has entered the European dozer market with the launch of the new DD130-7 model, which was shown for the first time at Demo Days. One of the biggest differences between the DD130-7 and other dozer brands is the DD130-7's visibility of the machine's dozer blade. To facilitate this, the front engine compartment offers a narrower design and this is combined with several other features to make it easier for operators to see their work.
Other machines on show included the latest versions of the Develon crawler excavator, ranging up to 53 tonnes, and Develon DL-7 wheeled loaders. The updated mid-range machines in the DL-7 range were represented by the DL250-7 model, presenting new features soon to be available throughout the DL-7 range. Completing the array of firsts at Demo Days were the new DL80 and DL85 compact wheeled loaders from Develon.
