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Caterpillar’s New Control System for 7495 Series Rope Shovels Boosts Performance
October 24, 2016
For mine operators, keeping an electric rope shovel in the bank is essential for optimum productivity and profitability. Recognizing this vital requirement, Caterpillar has developed the Operator Assist — Enhanced Motion Control system, standard on new 7495 Series shovels and
Thiess invests in Maptek I-Site Laser Scanner for Oyu Tolgoi Project in Mongolia
October 20, 2016
Maptek and IT Experts LLC have delivered an I-Site 8200 3D laser scanning system to Thiess for the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold project in Mongolia’s South Gobi Desert. Thiess, in joint venture with local contractor Khishig Arvin, is delivering
Cummins Rolls Out Game-Changing X15 Series Engines
October 14, 2016
Cummins Inc. has rolled out the latest generation heavy duty engine, the 2017 X15, at its Jamestown Engine Plant in Jamestown, NY. The 2017 X15 is a game-changer in terms of reliability and fuel economy. The next-generation X15 heavy-duty engines
Caterpillar Develops New High Torque Drive System for Longwall Armored Face Conveyors
October 14, 2016
The new Cat® HTD4100 High Torque Drive System for longwall armored face conveyors enables a higher level of automation for enhanced speed and torque control and real-time monitoring, and its modular design simplifies installation and maintenance. The innovative system offers
Esco Releases New MILLHOG® Tools Catalog for Pipe & Tube Beveling and Fabricating
October 13, 2016
Esco Tool has introduced a new catalog featuring their broad line of pipe machining tools for end prepping pipe and tube along with saws and accessories for cutting pipe up to 60” dia. The MILLHOG® Precision Pipe and Tube Beveling,
Caterpillar Updates Cat MineStar Terrain, Features Optimize Mining Productivity & Operating Costs
October 10, 2016
Caterpillar has upgraded Cat® MineStar™ Terrain, one of the capability sets that makes up the company’s integrated mine operations and mobile equipment management system. Terrain combines GNSS guidance technologies that help operators work efficiently and accurately with integrated office software
VAMOS Consortium Reaches Design Freeze Stage to Build Mining Equipment Prototypes
October 7, 2016
VAMOS, the Viable Alternative Mining Operating System, is a 42-month research and development project launched to enable the opening and rehabilitation of underexploited European mineral deposits, using a safe, clean and low visibility method. The project is funded by the
Volvo Debuts Its Largest North American EC750E Excavator to Date at MINExpo 2016
October 5, 2016
MINEExpo 2016 saw the debut of Volvo’s Largest Excavator to date - the 75-ton EC750E. The EC750E was designed to deliver heavy lifting power and high productivity without sacrificing the benefits for which Volvo is known, like best-in-class fuel efficiency,
Tsurumi Highlights Pump Durability During MINExpo 2016
October 5, 2016
Tsurumi Pump is displaying the durability of its pumps at MINExpo International 2016 in Las Vegas, NV, from September 26 to 28. The pump manufacturer is occupying booth #935 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Glenn
Maxam Tire North America to Expand U.S. OTR Tire Distribution
October 5, 2016
Maxam Tire North America Inc. is expanding its product portfolio to include the company’s giant radial OTR product lines for the first time. “The addition of the new size ranges in the MS401, MS402 and MS403 product lines marks an
