Liebherr Partners with Hexagon to Deliver Next Generation Mine Automation
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Hexagon’s Mining division and Liebherr announced at MINExpo in Las Vegas a global framework agreement that advances the next generation of mine automation. Hexagon technology, including its autonomous mission management system, will be used in the mine automation options offered by Liebherr to customers. A high level of safety, flexibility and seamless integration are the hallmarks of Liebherr’s offerings, which includes its complete autonomous haulage solution.
“The autonomous mission management system will orchestrate autonomous fleet and unmanned mine traffic movements throughout the mine for optimized autonomous haulage. It is fully integrated with our fleet management and enterprise analytics and reporting portfolio products,” said Hexagon.
“We are thrilled to partner with Liebherr, which shares our vision of an autonomous future and is equally committed to the safety of miners,” said Andrew Crose, VP-Autonomous, Hexagon’s Mining division.
“We’re very proud of the autonomous mission management system. From one platform integrating multiple life-of-mine solutions, it embodies our mission to empower an autonomous future,” added Crose.
“Integration of Hexagon’s technologies enables Liebherr to provide autonomous mining solutions, consistent with our vision of open architecture next generation mine automation,” said Scott Bellamy, Head of Product Management – Mining Trucks, Liebherr Mining.
“Today’s announcement is an exciting milestone for both Liebherr and Hexagon, underpinning the next phase our collaborative partnership,” added Bellamy.
Integrating the power of Hexagon’s technologies with Liebherr’s interoperable solutions delivers the next generation of mine automation with enhanced on-board intelligence, reducing dependency on site infrastructure and centralized supervisory systems.
About Liebherr
The Liebherr family business was established in 1949 by Hans Liebherr. The great success of his first mobile, easy-to-assemble and affordable tower crane was the foundation on which the company flourished. Today Liebherr is not only one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction machinery but is also an acknowledged supplier of technically innovative user-oriented products and services in numerous other fields. The company has now grown into a group with more than 39,000 employees in more than 130 companies across all continents.
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About Hexagon
Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. They are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications. Its technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.
Hexagon’s PPM division empowers its clients to transform unstructured information into a smart digital asset to visualize, build, and manage structures and facilities of all complexities, ensuring safe and efficient operation throughout the entire lifecycle.
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