Danfoss Drives has announced its new VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 low-voltage drive, now available with embedded condition-based monitoring. This new feature turns the drive into a smart sensor, allowing for early issue detection of maintenance problems and enhancing efficiency and reliability in a wide range of industrial applications. Engineered for simple drive applications, the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321…
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The Immersive Technologies IM360+ was recently unveiled for the first time publicly at MINExpo International 2024, along with never-before-seen visual system innovations to drive value for underground miners. This solution is designed for underground miners, who often face unique challenges in equipment operator training, the company said, and was equipped to combine stereoscopic 3D, photo-realistic graphics and RealView head tracking…
Read MoreNewmont has agreed to sell its Cripple Creek & Victor operation in Colorado to SSR Mining for up to $275 million in cash consideration. The mine is expected to add 170,000 ounces in annual gold production to SSR’s platform. “The acquisition of the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold mine represents a rare opportunity to add a high-quality producing asset in…
Read MoreAccording to a study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, the exposure of drivers to whole-body vibration and the resulting health risks when moving excavators can be significantly reduced by using Sleipner dollies instead of driving on the excavator’s own tracks. The vibration measurements were conducted at a Finnish mine at the end of May 2023. The aim of…
Read MoreThe Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections in October 2024 at 15 mines in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wyoming and issued 286 violations. Inspections occurred at plants owned by Arcosa, Holcim and Mid-Michigan Materials, among others. The agency conducts impact inspections at mines that merit increased…
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Kennametal recently confirmed an expansion of its comprehensive product line of tooling and wear protection solutions for mining applications with three products: picks to meet diverse customer demands and an innovative round drill steel system designed to improve efficiency and safety. PrimePoint features a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tip, enabling longwall operators to mine longer. With increased hardness over traditional tungsten…
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RPMGlobal (RPM) recently unveiled its new fleet optimization solution at MINExpo International 2024 in Las Vegas. FleetOptimiser continues RPM’s journey toward cloud-based solutions, offering a product designed for customers to calculate and optimize their trucking requirements for a shift. The solution combines a 3D, visual user interface with RPM’s universal fleet calculation wrapped up in a secure, web accessible, cloud-based…
Read MoreAspen Technology has introduced the AspenTech Microgrid Management System (MMS) solution for customers with heavy electrical power requirements to manage on-site conventional and renewable power generation, active load management and energy storage. Based on the company’s proven AspenTech OSI monarch SCADA platform, the solution empowers customers to maximize operational performance and accelerate net-zero goals. A part of AspenTech’s Digital Grid…
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Franklin Electric’s Pioneer Pump brand has broadened its product portfolio with the launch of the Minetuff Electric Submersible Pumps – its first electric submersible product. The Minetuff Series includes pumps ranging from 8 to 140 horsepower that can be used in wells as deep as 245 feet. The series utilizes submersible pump and motor engineering technology from Franklin Electric, including…
Read MoreAlabama-based Motion Industries has announced it has increased its footprint in Canada with its agreement to purchase hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder manufacturer and repair group Stoney Creek Hydraulics. The deal was expected to close by October 31, the company confirmed. “We are excited to begin a new chapter as part of the Motion team,” SCH owner Patric Gauthier said. “It…
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