From industry-first size classes to technology advancements in machine interfaces and customer support capabilities \u2014 it will be clear to visitors why Volvo chose \u2018push boundaries\u2019 as its theme for CONEXPO\/CON-AGG 2017.<\/p>\n
Showcasing a total of 28 machines, including new models and industry-changing concept vehicles, Volvo is offering visitors multiple interactive experiences to see how it is pushing boundaries of conventional machine design and technology. Visitors will interact with new intelligent operator systems, machine monitoring technologies, can visit the 3D theater and even pan for gold with the stars of Discovery Channel\u2019s Gold Rush. A range of new technologies and services will be unveiled, the most notable of which are ActiveCare Direct and Dig Assist.<\/p>\n
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\nDig Assist allows the excavator operator to set job parameters, such as target depth and grade; conduct In-Field Design, and view job progress in real time, ensuring the work meets exact specifications. Dig Assist is the latest addition to the suite of Volvo Assist programs \u2014 which also includes Compact Assist and Load Assist \u2014providing real-time intelligence to the operator in terms that are easy to understand and directly tied to job quality. Booth visitors will have an opportunity to interact with the Volvo Assist programs on the Volvo Co-Pilot interface \u2014 a scalable, Android-powered tablet computer that was recently named as the \u2019Most Innovative Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Feature\u2019 at the 2016 Car HMI \u2014 Europe\u2019s leading human-machine interface event. Booth visitors will also get a glimpse of future Volvo Assist Co-Pilot programs to be rolled out for soil compactors and articulated haulers.<\/p>\n
\nVolvo will be unveiling ActiveCare Direct \u2014 believed to be the industry\u2019s first telematics monitoring service offered at the OEM level and supported through the company\u2019s dealer network. Volvo has built an uptime center with an experienced team of analysts capable of proactively monitoring and reporting on customer fleets throughout the United States and Canada. The service relieves the burden of sorting through vast quantities of available data and delivers thoughtful analysis and practical recommendations to the customer. An in-booth uptime center will be available for visitors to interact with telematics experts and see how the system works.<\/p>\n
\nAmong the 26 machines on display will be the Volvo A60H, the world\u2019s largest articulated hauler; the EC750E, the latest and largest excavator available from Volvo in North America; never-before-seen wheel loaders; and the HX02, a concept battery-electric, fully autonomous load carrier, making its first public appearance. The show will conclude Volvo\u2019s year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the articulated hauler, showcasing a gold-painted A40G articulated hauler, which will have been recently auctioned at Richie Bros. \u2013 with proceeds benefitting SkillsUSA and Skills\/Comp\u00e9tences Canada \u2014 organizations dedicated to improving the skill level of North America\u2019s workforce.<\/p>\n
\nVolvo will have both an indoor (N10036) and an outdoor booth (G3894). Visit the outdoor area to see the latest in compact equipment and attachments; participate in an operator contest on a compact excavator, and visit the stars of Discovery Channel\u2019s Gold Rush for photo opportunities and autographs. The company\u2019s indoor area will feature all the latest equipment and interactive experiences, with new technologies from Volvo CE, as well as sister brands Volvo Trucks, Volvo Financial Services and Volvo Penta. Volvo will also host the latest round of the Construction Climate Challenge, with leading thinkers from business, academia and government discussing how the industry can best address environmental issues.<\/p>\n