Matrix Design Group has released to the market the Matrix Dust Demon, a pull-behind 36-volt electric blanket duster with a 1,000-pound capacity. The unit can dust belt heads, belt lines and take-ups, and features an onboard charger and foam-filled tires. It additionally has air vibrators that allow for a 100% clean-out. A user can blanket dust remotely with 15 feet…
Read MoreGlobal technology and software company Emerson is building upon its innovative technologies and solutions in the DeltaV distributed control system (DCS) with the release of DeltaV Version 15 Feature Pack 1. This feature pack release includes new technology and enhancements to current capabilities that not only improve control system situational awareness and performance, but also help ensure more efficient, sustainable…
Read MoreHenry Pratt and Mueller Water Products have confirmed the release of the Pratt P77 Perimeter Seated Bi-Directional Knife Gate Valve for industrial applications to handle tough slurries and abrasive materials. The company said the P77 meets the rigorous MSS SP-81 standards and offers a range of features and benefits that make it an excellent valve for industrial applications across various…
Read MoreTrimble has introduced Trimble IonoGuard, a next-generation technology designed to mitigate ionospheric disruptions in positioning and navigation by minimizing performance impacts caused by scintillation or signal noise. Referred to as solar activity, ionospheric disturbances peak every 11 years. The next major disruption, Solar Cycle 25, is expected to peak between 2024 and 2026. Ionospheric activity can directly impact the quality…
Read MoreSandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing AutoMine Core, a comprehensive automation platform for mass mining applications to support customers ramping up from manual operation to fully autonomous production. Built on Sandvik’s proven AutoMine Fleet and Manual Production Monitoring (MPM) solutions, AutoMine Core provides users with multiple levels of interoperability for Sandvik and third-party OEM fleets. It provides access to…
Read MoreIndiana-based Franklin Electric has expanded its operational capabilities dedicated to producing its deep-set FVT Series vertical lineshaft turbines (VLST) to facilitate increased speed of product delivery to customers. Franklin Electric’s VLST line, which the company said is considered one of the most advanced in the industry, is a critical tool for moving water in mining, industrial, municipal and agricultural applications.…
Read MoreUsers of Orica’s eDev II and uni tronic 600 electronic blasting systems (EBS) will now experience more efficient and productive operations, as the updated versions of both have been integrated with the field-proven Blaster 3000 currently used with the i-kon III system. The Blaster 3000 will serve as a common blast box platform to deliver an improved user experience and…
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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced two new virtual training simulators to its popular Digital Driller offering. The new Sandvik DD322i and Sandvik DD422i Dual Controls simulators feature the latest software and advanced training methods for underground drill operators and maintenance teams. Digital Driller simulators offer an authentic, safer learning environment for operator training across all underground hard rock…
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MineHub has unveiled a predictive AI-based model to help customers improve visibility into critical raw material flows with reliable ETAs for all shipments. The Canadian-based group, a provider of digital supply chain solutions for the commodity markets, has launched Enhanced ETAs on its own platform. The meticulously built, robust model calculates estimated time of arrival for specific routes, taking the…
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Orica is taking another step toward its purpose to sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources by announcing the commercial release of what it said is the world’s first lead-free non-electric detonator range, Exel Neo. Orica has upgraded its Exel product range to a safer, more sustainable product by removing lead while maintaining the same consistent and reliable product performance. Neo is…
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