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Schneider Electric, global specialist in energy management and automation, has launched Vijeo 360, an innovative augmented reality software application for mobile devices that uses the device’s camera to recognize cabinets and machines and then superimpose real-time data and virtual objects onto them, giving operators and technicians immediate access to relevant information. The benefits of leveraging[…]

Joy Global stockholders have overwhelmingly voted to approve the company’s pending acquisition by Komatsu America Corp. “We are pleased with the outcome of today’s vote and appreciate the support we have received from Joy Global stockholders for the Komatsu transaction,” said Ted Doheny, President and CEO of Joy Global. “Stockholder approval represents a key milestone[…]

Joy Global introduced its expanding line of JOY brand service products and consumables at MINExpo. As the original equipment manufacturer, Joy Global engineered or selected each JOY product to meet the company’s exacting application and design standards, ensuring optimal system performance. Some of the new JOY service product offerings include: The JoyCut integrated systems solution,[…]

  Chasm Consulting has released Ventsim™ 4.5, the latest version of the best-selling Ventsim mine ventilation simulation software. Chasm says it “is a major release and includes many new features and improvements to help you build better models, create more accurate simulations and save time and money. New features of Ventsim 4.5 include: Over 100[…]

SKF has manufactured and supplied its largest ever spherical roller bearing (bore diameter 1.25 m) to be used within the mining industry. The bearing was manufactured at SKF’s factory in Gothenburg, Sweden. “SKF is a world leader in spherical roller bearings, manufacturing bearings of all sizes and series – from the smallest, with a 20[…]

Translogik’s iTrack ll system is a real-time temperature and pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for off-the-road OTR vehicles. The company says that “iTrack ll provides functionality never previously seen in a TPMS product. After listening to our clients’ requirements, our R&D team have developed a unique system specifically to meet the needs of the industry today.”[…]

Superior Industries, a US based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, debuts its new patent pending Valor™ Vertical Shaft Impactor (VSI). The VSI is Superior’s second equipment solution for crushing bulk materials after launching the compression style Patriot™ cone crusher late last year. Impact style crushers, like the Valor VSI,[…]

A new product line sets higher standard for quality in overlay market with unique product guarantees and production expertise of SSAB, manufacturer of Hardox® wear plate. Duroxite overlay was introduced at MINExpo. With this new overlay product, Hardox Wearparts now provides a holistic wear offering for end users. Offering both the industry leading Hardox® wear[…]

In 2014, thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions in Atlanta received an order to supply a POLYCOM® HPGR for the Soledad Mountain gold-silver project. The machine features studded rolls with dimensions of 1.7 m x 1.2 m and is equipped with two variable speed drives. The Soledad Mountain project, operated by Golden Queen Mining Company, is located outside[…]

The global mining industry has lost some $1.4 trillion of shareholder value in the last five years. This is easily explained by the sudden end of the 2004-2011 commodity super-cycle. But such cycles are bound to repeat themselves. Will they have the same consequences? Can we learn from the past? Are there decision-making processes that[…]