Hexagon’s Xwatch Safety Solutions Unveils MK2 System at Bauma 2025 to Revolutionize Construction Safety

Hexagon’s Xwatch Safety Solutions Unveils MK2 System at Bauma 2025 to Revolutionize Construction Safety

(IN BRIEF) Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, is unveiling the MK2 system at Bauma 2025, a cutting-edge safety and control system designed to enhance construction operations with improved precision and efficiency. The MK2 system builds upon the previous MK1, offering faster installation and advanced features such as proportional motion control, telematics readiness, and a more intuitive interface. It integrates seamlessly with OEM displays and is tailored to meet the demands of the evolving heavy construction industry, supporting safer and more efficient operations. Attendees at Bauma 2025 will be able to see the system in action at Hexagon’s booth, with further demonstrations at Hitachi’s booth.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 20-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, is set to debut its next-generation safety and control system, MK2, at Bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany. Visitors to Hexagon’s booth (137 in Hall A2) will get an exclusive look at how the MK2 system can elevate safety awareness on construction sites by integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime.

The MK2 builds upon the success of its predecessor, the MK1, offering an even more user-friendly experience. With installation time reduced by 30%, the new system is designed to be quicker to set up and more adaptable, making it ideal for plant hire companies and contractors. The MK2 maintains all the core features of the MK1, including height and slew restrictions, Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI), and the comprehensive Xwatch safety suite (XW1, XW2, XW3, XW4, and XW5 models).

New to the MK2 are revolutionary improvements, including a groundbreaking proportional motion control system for driving electric over hydraulic valve blocks (patent pending), which enhances precision and efficiency. The system’s graphics have been overhauled, offering a more visually intuitive and multilingual interface. Additionally, the MK2 is telematics-ready, ensuring that it can be seamlessly integrated into connected construction sites, and its compact design frees up valuable space in the cab.

Xwatch’s long-term strategy of OEM machine integration ensures that the MK2 is compatible with various OEM displays, reducing the need for extra hardware and allowing for smooth integration across different manufacturers. This compatibility paves the way for future-proofing the industry, ensuring that construction operations can rely on an evolving technology that meets their needs.

Dan Leaney, Sales Director at Xwatch, commented, “The MK2 system addresses the growing needs of the heavy construction sector by offering enhanced safety, improving operational efficiency, and minimizing disruptions. As the industry embraces digital transformation and sustainability, the MK2 is a leap forward in intelligent safety solutions, equipping our clients with technology that adapts to their future challenges.”

Attendees at Bauma 2025 will have the opportunity to see the MK2 in action at Hexagon’s booth (A2.137), where the Xwatch team will be on hand to demonstrate the system’s features and explain how it can enhance fleet safety and operations. MK2 will also be showcased at the Hitachi booth (FN.716), where visitors can see how the system integrates seamlessly with leading OEM platforms.

For more details, visit https://bauma.hexagon.com.

About Xwatch Safety Solutions

Xwatch’s cutting-edge and operator-friendly technologies mitigate risks and enhance safety on construction sites. With its XW series of safety solutions, Xwatch has transformed the safety market, introducing features such as height control, slew control, and rated capacity indication (RCI) for heavy machinery. Operators can limit an excavator’s height and side boundaries to define a working zone, which significantly increases safety around machines.

Hexagon is the global leader in precision technologies at any scale. Our digital twins, robotics and AI solutions are transforming the industries that shape our reality.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,500 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.

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SOURCE: Hexagon