Atlas Copco Launches 6th Sense Digital Path for Systems Integration in Mining, Quarrying, Tunneling
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Automation and digitalization are the future of the mining industry. But automation is not just about remotely controlled machines. Atlas Copco offer smart connected products and with the new concept 6th Sense takes a leap in getting all systems connected.
“We are now taking a big step on the digital path for systems integration in mining, quarrying and tunneling. With 6th Sense you are able to improve your operation in a completely new way,” said Olav Kvist, vice president Mining Technology.
INCREASED SAFETY, PREDICTABILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY
6th Sense, is all about interoperability, advanced data analytics and a work process where they help customers take the right steps towards improved operations. Every little step results in the clear benefits of 6th Sense: increased safety, increased predictability and increased productivity.
TEAMING UP
With 6th Sense, Atlas Copco integrates equipment, services and automation with advanced analytics and management systems. To be able to do this Atlas Copco is investing both internally and teaming up with external partners.
“We are not alone in this. We are developing collaborations and key partnerships with a number of companies with excellence in performance and capabilities,” added Kvist.
Atlas Copco has entered partnerships and collaborations with Mobilaris MCE, Dassault Systemes and IBM. With this eco-system view on automation Atlas Copco will continue being a long term partner to its customers on their journey towards increased safety, predictability and productivity.
6th Sense digital path customers are currently on different productivity levels and are continuously seeking new ways of improving their operations. This is where Atlas Copco with its 6th Sense digital path will be a key enabler to meet customer specific needs.
“The key thing is that most can take significant steps on their existing fleets,” said Joe Farrugia vice president Global Technology Operations.
6th Sense can be defined in four levels, Machine function, Machine autonomy, Process autonomy, and System integration.
In short, the levels can be described as follows:
• Machine Function
The first level – Machine function – is operator assist through automated machine functions. Monitoring systems provide easy access and collection of data while control systems provide operator assist functionality improving the value of the machine in use.
• Machine Autonomy
Moving to the next level – Machine autonomy – it’s automation of a complete machine and remote control of one or several machines at the same time. You optimize your equipment’s full capacity by not having to adjust to the normal staff time schedules. On top of this autonomous operation means the machine is run consistently to its specifications improving the life and reducing wear and tear from manual use.
• Process Autonomy
Automation of a complete process The third level – Process autonomy – is when machines start to become connected from a working perspective. This is automation of a complete process with a mixed fleet communicating machine to machine, with real time positioning integrated to planning and decision support systems. Such as complete interoperability in a drill – blast cycle process.
• System integration
Whole of systems interoperability The final and highest level – System integration – is complete integration of processes and systems across the entire value chain. This includes advanced analytics, traffic management, total asset management and the whole operation management.
About Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and services focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries.
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