Expanding its portfolio of electrification, automation and digitalisation solutions for the mining industry, Siemens has introduced a new drive system for underground mining vehicles, “providing a dedicated power range and performance for higher levels of productivity, safety and return on investment.” The high-efficiency electric drive system includes Siemens robust and proven propulsion and auxiliary inverters,[…]
Swiss professional drone maker, senseFly, has signed an agreement with Maptek, experts in precision measurement and visualisation for the mining industry, that enables Maptek to offer its customers a full, end-to-end data collection and analysis solution. Under the terms of the agreement, Maptek will begin providing North American customers in mining with senseFly’s professional mapping[…]
Advanced data technology and analytics can deliver savings across industry – up to potentially $5 billion. This week at MINExpo, GE Mining, a division of GE Transportation, unveiled the Digital Mine, a suite of technologies that can improve performance, reliability, safety and operations. Each mine is a mini-city, requiring power, water and transportation. Intelligent, real-time[…]
Jan Kwak, Managing Director, Mining & Mineral Processing, ast Hatch says “technology is reinventing processes, transforming mining in ways and at a rate we haven’t seen in a hundred years. We’re just beginning to wade into the space that manufacturing has been living in for decades. The incentive is there, driving us to create the[…]
Sandvik has introduced two new battery powered underground mining machines this week at MINExpo – a battery-powered LHD, the Sandvik LH307B, with new technology for emission-free underground loading and hauling; and a battery powered dozer, the Sandvik LZ101LE. Sandvik states that the new LHD will help customers address ever-increasing requirements to reduce emissions and fuel[…]
Komatsu Ltd unveiled its “Innovative Autonomous Haulage Vehicle” featuring a cabless structure at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas earlier this week. Unlike 930E and 830E autonomous models, Komatsu has newly developed this vehicle exclusively as an unmanned vehicle designed to maximise the advantages of unmanned operation. Komatsu says it plans a market introduction in the[…]
Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company and a world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, this week during MINExpo 2016 announced the launch of “Perfect Order,” an industry solution experience for natural resources that helps mining companies improve supply chain efficiency and profitability. “Perfect Order” offers digital[…]
At MINExpo in Las Vegas this week, Dana Incorporated made a number of announcements about their efficient drivetrain solutions for load haul dumpers and underground mining trucks. These technologies include the new Spicer® 20D planetary rigid non-steering axle, which delivers 25 to 40% more load capacity over previous models and is designed for mid-sized mining[…]
Continental, the international technology company, is using MINExpo 2016 to showcase its broad portfolio of products and services specifically designed for the mining industry to reaffirm its commitment to that industry. “In challenging times we want to add mutual value to our customers. Thus MINExpo gives us an excellent opportunity to show our customers that[…]
Caterpillar now offers factory installed fire suppression systems on certain models of Cat® surface mining equipment. The integrated designs by Caterpillar engineers help ensure high reliability and extended durability of the systems. The factory installation option also speeds machine delivery by cutting time required for field installation. Current Cat machines offered with factory installed fire[…]