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Frost & Sullivan Examines Uptake of Drones in Power and Utilities Sector
April 29, 2020
An analysis by Frost & Sullivan, Drones in the Global Power and Utilities Industry, Forecast to 2030, reveals that the market for drones in the power and utilities industry will continue to expand at a compound annual growth rate of
Rio Tinto Strengthens Communications Between Bauxite Operations with Motorola Solutions
April 28, 2020
Rio Tinto Aluminium is determined to keep Australian operations going during the coronavirus pandemic. The company partnered with Motorola Solutions to develop a back-up communications solution for its integrated operations center in Brisbane, Queensland. The center provides 24/7 monitoring of
Caterpillar Enhances Safety with Its News AD63 Underground Truck
April 21, 2020
Caterpillar has armed its new equipment release, the Cat AD63 underground articulated truck with safety features. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) redesigned the AD63’s access ladder and fold-flat handrails to enhance safety during maintenance. The truck, which is set for
Wind River and TAGE Technology Team Up to Advance Autonomous Mining
April 15, 2020
Wind River® announced its collaboration with leading open-pit mining solutions provider Beijing TAGE Idriver Technology. The companies are teaming on a cutting-edge software platform for the development of next-generation autonomous mining vehicles. The mining industry has been an early adopter
Wishing Everyone a Blessed Easter Holiday!
April 10, 2020
May His love fill us with renewed hope and eternal love. May your heart and soul be blessed with the holy spirit of Easter time! Rejoice and celebrate the miracle and triumph of Christ’s resurrection. May God fill your home
Scientists Claim New Lithium Brine Extraction Technology Could Cut Process to Hours
April 6, 2020
The speed of lithium extraction from brine deposits could be significantly increased using a technique recently developed by an international team of scientists. The new filtration technique mimics the capabilities of living cells and has been tailored specifically to filter
Wenco and Hitachi Open an Interoperable Partner Ecosystem for Autonomous Mining
April 3, 2020
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has released its vision for autonomous mining — an open, interoperable ecosystem of partners that integrate their systems alongside existing mine infrastructure. Grounded in support for ISO Standards and a drive to encourage new entrants
GEARWRENCH Officially Launches Highly Anticipated Bolt Biter Extraction Sockets
April 3, 2020
Pro tool users don’t like to be slowed down by anything, and that goes especially for old or worn fasteners. Difficulty removing weathered, rounded or damaged fasteners can keep techs from moving on to the next phase of a job,
Caterpillar Mining Truck Winner of Makers Madness Contest for “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois”
April 2, 2020
The 797F Mining truck made by Caterpillar, Inc. in Decatur has been named the winner of the “Makers Madness” contest to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.” The competition was eight weeks long and consisted of Illinois residents voting
BHP to Introduce 20 Autonomous Trucks to Eastern Ridge Iron Ore Mine, Western Australia
March 17, 2020
BHP is confident that autonomous trucks will deliver safety advantages, with the Eastern Ridge iron ore mine in Western Australia set to be the next operation to benefit from the move. The world’s largest miner intends to introduce 20 autonomous
