Tech-packed Yanmar mini excavator highlights the evolution of Japanese engineering

At CSPI-EXPO 2026 in Chiba, Japan, interest in automation and digital transformation was driven by a practical concern: the construction industry is looking for ways to respond to persistent labour shortages.​At CSPI-EXPO 2026 in Chiba, Japan, interest in automation and digital transformation was driven by a practical concern: the construction industry is looking for ways to respond to persistent labour shortages.