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Precision Mapping: The Mechanics of SLAM and Its Applications in the Mining Industry
As industries increasingly lean towards automation, the mining sector stands at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies, like autonomous robots, to enhance operational efficiency and safety. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies breaks down what Simultaneous Localization and Mapping means and exploring how they enable robots to ‘see’ and ‘understand’ their surroundings, thereby revolutionizing the…
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Five Benefits of Implementing DCS in Mining Operations
Today’s mines face mounting pressure to optimize their operations. In many cases, doing so means embracing digital technologies to unlock new levels of efficiency and insight. One of the most impactful of these technologies is the distributed control system (DCS). This week’s Blog defines what a DCS is and then gives us five ways they…
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Enhancing Electrical Safety and Efficiency in the Mining Industry: MELTRIC® Plugs and Receptacles for the Win
Written by Grant Zwicke, MELTRIC® Corporation While the mining industry continues to evolve, the challenging aspects of prioritizing safety and efficiency remain. To keep pace with the increased focus on worker safety, innovative solutions are essential to remain on schedule. Rugged and reliable electrical connectors are one piece of the puzzle – one that offers…
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A Great Future in Potash
Harvey Laberge was part of the shaft-sinking crew and employed at the Potash Company of America, Patience Lake, which was the first potash mine to sink a shaft and go into production in Canada. This week’s Blog – which was originally published in Folklore magazine – takes a look at Harvey’s career and the history of…
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Attracting The Next Generation of Mining Talent
Mining companies are increasingly incorporating innovation that is changing the industry for the better. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies looks at how their technology can make operations safer, more productive, and more sustainable, as well as more attractive to the next generation of mining talent.
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Preventing Silicosis: Safeguarding Respiratory Health and Understanding the Risks
Silicosis is a debilitating lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, which is preventable with proactive measures. Whether you work in construction, mining, or other silica-exposed industries, understanding prevention strategies is crucial. This week’s Blog from the experts at ConsumerNotice.org discusses the disease and what can be done to prevent it from happening.
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ABB introduces ABB Ability™ Smart Hoisting to take mine hoist performance and reliability to the next leve
ABB is launching a new digital suite of applications for hoist monitoring and optimization, now rebranded to ABB Ability™ Smart Hoisting, which opens it up for further integration to other cloud solutions and extended offerings that significantly increase the operational performance and reliability of mine hoists. The new digital suite is an important milestone in…
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RufDiamond Ltd. taps Cambrian R&D to make its Fat Truck more functional
RufDiamond Ltd.’s Fat Truck can go just about anywhere. But when it comes to off-loading this off-road specialty vehicle, RufDiamond has turned to Cambrian R&D to fork over a creative solution. “The Fat Truck is built specifically for extreme off-road environments for such tasks as mining exploration, remote hydro work, and even humanitarian and military…
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Komatsu adds WX11 LHD to underground hard rock lineup
Komatsu is excited to introduce to the global market the new WX11 LHD, a powerful, 11-tonne machine that offers best-in-class breakout force and best-in-class payload helping to maximize productivity and provide a lower total cost of ownership. The WX11 showcases Komatsu’s commitment to providing underground hard rock miners with an exceptional load, haul, and dump…
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