In excess of 2,200 total attendance, with over 500 high-level registrants for the West Virginia Coal Association Symposium by Donna Schmidt That’s a wrap once again. The third West Virginia Coal Show, co-located with the 52nd annual West Virginia Coal Association symposium, is now in the books and planning for the 2027 event is already under way. The two-day event…
Read MoreCheck out the fifth part in our six-part set of exhibitor listings for the West Virginia Coal Show, set for March 31-April 1 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. We hope you’re planning to join us. Komatsu 325Komatsu, through its Joy brand, provides advanced mining equipment, automation, and smart technologies to support the evolving coal industry. With a legacy…
Read MoreMatrix Design Group is set to unveil an array of groundbreaking technologies at MINExpo 2024. Visitors to Booth 13045 in West Hall will experience the future of mining firsthand, including innovative products and collaborations envisioning the next generation of industry advancements. “Since its inception, Matrix has consistently offered transformative technological solutions to its customers. MINExpo offers an opportunity to reiterate…
Read MoreMatrix Design Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new headquarters in Newburgh, Indiana, on April 18. The event, led by key stakeholders in Matrix as well as its parent company Alliance Resource Partners, was also attended by local community leaders. When complete, the headquarters office will include a new product testing lab, expanded office space for growth and an…
Read MoreMatrix Design Group has unveiled OmniPro Vision AI collision avoidance system, designed to provide alerts when pedestrians, vehicles and other potential hazards are detected in the path of mobile equipment. OmniPro Vision AI allows for fully customizable zones and the ability to work in low-light and all-weather conditions, making it suitable for a wide range of equipment applications and operating…
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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…
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An intelligent collision avoidance system is in testing now that not only makes miners safer – without using tags and personal devices – but also allows users to pool data from machine interactions for use anytime. Edited by Donna Schmidt Matrix Design Group has created a system ideal for any mobile equipment unit, using Visual Artificial Intelligence (VAI) to detect…
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