Category: Product Launch

AFEX unveils compact fire suppression monitoring unit

Francesca Mills
AFEX unveils compact fire suppression monitoring unit

AFEX Fire Suppression Systems has launched its next-generation Compact Panel for fire suppression systems on heavy equipment with smaller cabs and limited installation space. The redesigned monitor panel introduces an integrated on-panel press-to-discharge actuation button for immediate system discharge. “Operators working in compact and mid-sized equipment face the same fire risks as larger machines, but often with fewer space and…

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Weir brings next-gen Motion Metrics to P&H shovels

Francesca Mills

Weir has launched next‑generation Motion Metrics payload monitoring support for P&H electric mining shovels, bringing precision loading to a significantly larger share of the global mining fleet.  “We’re proud to bring our most advanced payload monitoring technology to P&H shovels. This expansion unlocks shovel‑based loading intelligence for a much larger share of the global fleet, helping mines move more material…

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Sandvik introduces upgraded Toro LH208L loader

Francesca Mills
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Sandvik Mining announced the launch of a significantly upgraded Toro LH208L loader, designed to deliver higher productivity, improved operator comfort and lower cost-per-tonne in low‑profile underground mining operations. The new release is engineered for tunnels with headroom as low as 1.8 meters and combines a high payload‑to‑weight ratio with enhanced powertrain performance. The loader now has a Volvo Penta Stage…

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Metso introduces advanced lithium carbonate process

Francesca Mills
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Metso said it has introduced the next generation of its lithium carbonate production process, a proven single-pass technology designed to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from spodumene concentrate with high yield, low operating costs, and in a more sustainable way.  The enhanced process contributes to Metso’s portfolio of lithium processing solutions and strengthens its position as a leading provider of technologies…

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Voith rolls out new fluid temperature sensor OnSens.SmarTemp

Francesca Mills
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Voith has introduced OnSens.SmarTemp, its energy self-sufficient sensor for constant-fill fluid couplings. Since constant-fill fluid couplings typically operate in demanding applications like belt conveyors, crushers and shredders, ensuring an optimum coupling fluid temperature is vital for reliability and productivity. However, the temperature of the operating medium often remains hidden, meaning the actual load on the coupling during operation goes unnoticed.…

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ARLYX introduces autonomous underground material handling machine

Francesca Mills
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Canadian-based ARLYX Technologies has released what is says is the first complete autonomous solution for material handling in underground operations, and one which can operate continuously, even during blasting periods. The fully electric solution was developed over two years in Quebec and tested under real conditions at a Tier 1 mine. Its utility vehicle and AutoLatch module handle transport, loading,…

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Sandvik launches AutoMine Aura platform

Francesca Mills
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Sandvik has launched AutoMine Aura, a first-of-its-kind underground mining automation platform fully engineered for the future and the most significant evolution of AutoMine since its introduction over two decades ago. AutoMine Aura transforms every layer of the AutoMine platform, delivering full situational awareness with zero blind spots, enabling higher utilization and consistent productivity in complex underground environments. The platform introduces…

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Via Technologies Debuts VIA Detect Safety Solutions

Francesca Mills

VIA Technologies Inc. debuted VIA Detect at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026. This rugged, retrofit-ready safety solution is designed to transform backing safety in the construction, mining and aggregates industries. Reversing incidents are a primary cause of injury and operational stoppages. VIA Detect addresses this issue by combining advanced people detection with predictive Time-To-Collision (TTC) radar. The result is a system that acts…

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Continental launches PC125i crimper

Francesca Mills

Continental’s group sector ContiTech has introduced the PC125i crimper, the company’s newest smart service crimper. It has been launched on the heels of the successful PC160i released in 2024, designed and manufactured in the United States to support efficient, precise hose assembly in the field and shop environments. The PC125i crimper features ContiTech’s latest CrimpIQ Pro Mode technology, offering over-the-air…

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Emerson introduces Inmation industrial data fabric

Francesca Mills

Global automation company Emerson has announced major advancements to the AspenTech Inmation OT Data Fabric, establishing it as the foundational enterprise-scale intelligence layer for the AspenTech Inmation Data Platform. The enhanced Inmation OT Data Fabric creates a modern industrial data backbone designed to scale with customers as their digital needs evolve, supporting advanced analytics, AI capabilities and the development of…

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