A central theme of their discussion was the perfect balance between safety and performance. While traditional methods like pneumatic hammers generate dangerous vibrations, dust, and noise, modern robotic hydrodemolition eliminates these hazards entirely while preserving the inner steel reinforcement. Tabuenca emphasized that robots multiply productivity by four to six times compared to manual operations, keeping workers safely away from high-hazard zones. This shift is becoming a true cultural change across the continent, with Anderson noting that resolving the vast majority of work with robotic systems is precisely the right path forward.
The two experts brought these concepts to life by discussing real-world success stories, most notably the complex renovation of a 70-meter-high cement silo in La Robla, Spain. By deploying robotic hydrodemolition, the team removed deteriorated concrete with surgical precision, keeping the structural steel intact and minimizing the impact on surrounding operations. Thousands of bridges, towers, and dams built decades ago across Europe require this exact level of care. Fortunately, European standard EN 1504 already recognizes hydrodemolition as the best practice for concrete repair, driving engineering projects to specify it as a mandatory technique.
Looking ahead, innovation and sustainability will remain the ultimate cornerstones of the market. From digital tools like Aquajet’s new mobile app for calculating removal rates to advanced water recycling systems that slash hídric consumption by up to 90%, the industry is proving that high performance goes hand in hand with environmental responsibility. As Anderson concluded, recycling and reusing water is becoming the new standard, ensuring a very promising future for infrastructure care.
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