RungePincokMinarco (RPM) has released the latest version of the TALPAC 10.2.1 software, used for helping mine planners work out the ideal size of their fleet and decipher which pieces of equipment are most compatible for open pit mining. Alun Philips, Product Manager – Miner Planning for RPM said “TALPAC is one of our most popular software products and has become and industry icon.”

“The shifting focus from production at any cost to efficient production also means TALPAC is more relevant than ever. As an equipment productivity simulator, TALPAC’s proven logic lets you model real haulage situations, letting you study the measurable factors that affect productivity and how your fleet will react to them. It has the industry’s most comprehensive equipment database that is updated regularly, directly from the latest manufacturer specifications” said Philips.

“The latest release sees a lot of work behind the scenes, many of which are focused on ensuring that TALPAC continues to be compatible with the constantly changing IT environments of our clients, including new operating systems such as Windows 8 which is now supported” Philips continued.

Alun Philips went on to talk about the TALPAC family of products, saying, “As the industry’s respected name in equipment productivity simulation, we’ve welcomed two new products into the TALPAC family this year. “HAULNET and Underground Coal TALPAC are the latest members of the TALPAC family, each helping mines to simulate equipment productivity to validate their plans and ensure they are achievable in practice.”