will deliver an experience-led showcase of new equipment updates, tools and connectivity solutions at next month’s Conexpo-Con/Agg 2026 event, highlighting technologies designed to advance productivity, safety and sustainability across modern worksites.

Visitors will gain practical insight into the future of construction, from electrification and fuel-efficient systems to autonomous drilling and enhanced human-machine collaboration. According to Omar Allel, president of Epiroc’s surface division, the Swedish OEM’s focus will be on accelerating industry transformation through connected, automated and electrified solutions that enable smarter, safer and more sustainable operations worldwide.

Among the key product highlights will be updated top-hammer drill rigs, including new cab and automation features for the SmartROC T40, as well as the FlexiROC T35 Long Feed, capable of carrying a 20ft starter rod for high-performance single-pass drilling.

A major feature of the Epiroc booth will be a live full-autonomy demonstration delivered in collaboration with

. The demonstration will connect the Las Vegas show floor in real time to an autonomous SmartROC D65 drill rig operating at Luck Stone’s Rockville, Virginia quarry, controlled remotely using Epiroc’s Common Automation Panel.

Epiroc will also take part in a keynote session, entitled ‘Designing Autonomy Around People: The Future of Remote Mining and Quarry Operations’, on the Ground Breakers Stage, exploring how autonomous drilling and remote operations are reshaping safety, productivity and workforce engagement in mining and quarrying.

Further product developments on show will include next-generation PCD drill bits, Flexible DTH 5 hammers and Yieldpoint reinforcement technology. The company is also introducing a 36-month warranty for selected hydraulic attachments equipped with HATCON telematics, reinforcing confidence in durability and maintenance performance.

Visitors will additionally be able to see live demonstrations of Epiroc InSight, the company’s fleet management platform designed to provide real-time equipment monitoring, performance tracking, and predictive maintenance capabilities.

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