Following key milestones in the successful handling of ever larger diameters and pressures as well as increasingly complex ground conditions, the focus is now shifting to the growing shortage of skilled workers and higher demands on quality and system performance. Digitalization and automation as well as operator supporting or autonomous systems have therefore become important development goals. In addition to these aspects, the permanent goal of improved occupational health and safety and the upcoming revision of European safety standards will also steer TBM technology toward automation.
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