Epiroc announced in late November it extended its electrification solutions portfolio by adding a wide range of charging products for mining equipment. The products encompass several different models, fixed and mobile, to ensure that Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) have the flexibility to charge at any given time or place. “We want to be a total solutions provider when it comes…
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Epiroc, in partnership with ASI Mining LLC, introduced Mobius for Drills, a new platform to convert data into useful, actionable information. Mobius for Drills will lead mines toward automation and connectivity.
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Epiroc recently announced the launch of a collision avoidance system (CAS) interface that it said can support underground mining safety. It said that proximity detection system (PDS) suppliers compliant with ISO 21815-2 Draft (March 2018) can interface with an Epiroc RCS Materials Handling TMM (Trackless Mobile Machinery) to enable functionality for slowing and stopping when the PDS perceives a hazardous…
Read MoreIn early June, equipment producer Epiroc confirmed it had acquired Canadian wireless connectivity company 3D-P. 3D-P, based in Calgary, focuses on surface mining with its wireless network that can enable mining automation, including teleremote and autonomous operations. It is currently active in North America, Chile, Peru and Australia. “Having reliable, high-quality wireless connectivity is key for mining companies that invest…
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In early May, Epiroc announced that, to better improve its U.S. exploration customers’ experience, it had joined with exploration drilling tool maker Fordia Powered by Epiroc to form the Exploration Competency Center in Elko, Nev.
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