Douglas Manufacturing, based in Pell City, Ala., has been acquired by Rulmeca Holding Spa. Douglas Manufacturing stated that it was “excited to be a part of the group and to leverage both companies’ talents, experience and resources to immediately build on the value that they offer their customers.” With this acquisition, Douglas benefits from integration into a financially sound international group,…
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The brakes of proper maintenance
Hilliard shares with NAM its thoughts on brake system best practices for maintenance that can help can ensure the best safety for workers. Often overlooked, brake systems are one of the most important components of the mining industries’ most utilized equipment. If you’re a mining engineer, you know that brakes are an essential part of your operation. Brake systems need to…
Read MoreA hub of innovation
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and miner Teck Resources have partnered once again for mining research, this time for a new facility at the university: the Teck Copper Innovation Hub. By Donna Schmidt Post-use of minerals, especially those that can help make life easier, safer and healthier, never fade into the background – society is always looking for…
Read MoreNo more ‘bubble zones’: Matrix unveils collision avoidance using VAI
An intelligent collision avoidance system is in testing now that not only makes miners safer – without using tags and personal devices – but also allows users to pool data from machine interactions for use anytime. Edited by Donna Schmidt Matrix Design Group has created a system ideal for any mobile equipment unit, using Visual Artificial Intelligence (VAI) to detect…
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