Promising autonomous vehicle fleet supervision even in the most remote environments, ABD Solutions is releasing its newest development, the Indigo Drive mobile supervisory system. The system allows mining vehicles to be automated anywhere in the world without the need for existing infrastructure. The compact Mobile Supervisory System consists of the servers and operator stations that enable a site to manage…
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Trimble X9 scanner for georeferencing
The Trimble X9 scanner is built on Trimble’s proven laser-scanning technologies, engineered to enhance performance in more environments while leveraging innovations such as Trimble X-Drive technology for automatic instrument calibration, survey-grade self-leveling and laser pointer for georeferencing. The new Trimble X9 expands on the industry-proven Trimble X7, delivering longer range, higher accuracy, shorter scan times and exceptional sensitivity, improving scan…
Read MoreXylem launches breakthrough dewatering solution
Global water technology company Xylem unveiled Flygt Bibo Alpha – a breakthrough dewatering pump with built-in intelligence for the United States market. As the latest addition to Xylem’s portfolio of smart solutions, Flygt Bibo Alpha is set to revolutionize drainage in mining and construction operations and pioneer the next generation of smart pumps by bringing innovation and new capabilities to…
Read MoreMonitoring block progress real-time with BME Xplolog
Mining solutions specialist BME has released a new version of its popular Xplolog system for capturing and analyzing data on blast holes and decks. BME, part of Omnia’s mining segment, developed Xplolog as a powerful tool for mines to monitor their block progress in real time, providing the necessary data to track trends and continuously improve the quality of blasts.…
Read MoreEpiroc introduces the MTVR
Epiroc has unveiled the new MTVR, a mobile hydraulic powerpack for electric blasthole drills. Designed to enhance the utilization and productivity of Epiroc electric drills, the self-contained, wagon-mounted powerpack enables off-grid operation for high-voltage drills without requiring extensive electrical infrastructure. The MTVR’s key feature is its radio remote control (RRC), allowing operators to propel the unit from bench to bench,…
Read MoreRPMGlobal releases next-gen mine scheduling solution
RPMGlobal has released its much-anticipated next generation mine scheduling solution, RPM MinePlanner. RPM MinePlanner is built on the foundation of XPAC, the world’s most utilised mine scheduling engine. This scheduling engine has been continually refined for over forty years and is used globally across virtually every commodity and mining method. MinePlanner combines all of those mining methods and commodity types…
Read MoreConveyor Components releases bucket elevator alignment control
Conveyor Components has unveiled bucket elevator belt alignment made simple with the model VA and VA-X bucket elevator alignment control. Designed with a rugged heavy duty cast aluminum housing, the model VA and VA-X is designed to indicate when the head or boot section of a bucket elevator drifts too far out of alignment. This unit can be used to…
Read MoreWabtec unveils Generation 3 CAS
Wabtec Digital Mine has launched its latest Generation 3 Collision Avoidance System (CAS) to enhance safety and productivity, as well as provide a new level of performance with a rules and intelligence capability. The Generation 3 CAS incorporates a brand new, cleaner, simpler user interface with context-based voice alerts that have been built using the latest human factor design. It…
Read MoreMine Safety LLC launches site to analyze MSHA data
Mine Safety LLC, a company that promotes mining safety through high-quality software tools and solutions, has launched “Mine Lookup,” an application to analyze Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) data in various ways. “I have been in the industry as a software engineer since 2007 and I have felt this information should be more accessible to miners and to mining…
Read MoreDräger releases portable personal gas detector
Dräger has released the X-am 5800, which provides measurement options for several gases and can transfer data directly via Bluetooth. The portable multi-gas detector simultaneously measures up to six gases, depending on the sensors installed. It represents a new addition to the Dräger X-am series, which already includes the X-am 2800. The newly developed Catalytic Ex-Sensor (CatEx SR) is robust…
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