IRVING,
Texas, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar
Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will immerse visitors in the mine site of the
future at MINExpo 2024, featuring industry-leading technologies,
groundbreaking advancements in the energy transition and innovative
customized solutions designed to help increase customer efficiency,
safety and profitability. The 2024 exhibit reinforces Caterpillar's
position as the global industry leader in mining technology, with
proven results in autonomy and automation and demonstrated progress
in greenhouse gas reduction technologies.
"Our exhibit demonstrates how we are helping our customers
operate more efficiently and safely," said Jim Umpleby, Caterpillar Chairman and CEO. "Our
integrated portfolio of equipment, technology, and power and energy
solutions, combined with our aftermarket services, delivers an
exceptional customer experience at every job site through
customer-focused solutions and services."
Key product highlights include:
- Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET), a fully
Caterpillar-developed system that can transfer energy to both
diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they
are working around a mine site.
- The 372-tonne Cat® 798 AC mining truck, configured for
autonomous haulage with Cat MineStar™ Command for
hauling.
- The Cat R1700 XE load-haul-dump (LHD) loader with
battery-electric propulsion, producing zero-exhaust emissions.
- The Cat R2900 XE LHD with a high-efficiency switch reluctance
electric drive system.
- The PGS 1260 HD Energy Storage System (ESS) module and the
MEC500 for mobile equipment charging.
"Our exhibit reflects the breadth of the Caterpillar portfolio
along with the deep expertise of our global team. From machines to
power and energy solutions to the technologies that knit this all
together, we are demonstrating our flexible, scalable, and holistic
site solution capabilities," said Denise
Johnson, Caterpillar Group President for Resource
Industries.
Another key focal point of the exhibit is "support beyond the
sale." Conversation stations allow team members to engage with
customers on a range of topics including Job Site Solutions, Cat
Financial services, repair options, parts and component
remanufacturing, machine rebuilds, various truck body options, and
bucket choices. Also, a range of 3D printed parts will be on
display along with multiple engine exhibits and virtual reality
experiences letting attendees "get in the cab" of some of the
largest equipment in the world.
MINExpo 2024 runs from Sept.
24-26. For more information about how Caterpillar and its
customers are mining better together,
visit www.cat.com/mining.
About Caterpillar
With 2023 sales and revenues of $67.1
billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading
manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway
diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and
diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been
helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are
committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our
innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer
network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating
through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource
Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing
financing and related services through our Financial Products
segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on
our social media channels
at caterpillar.com/en/news/social-media.html.
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