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Power Systems Research Forecasts 13% Rebound in Mining Equipment Production in 2021
Machine replacement and electrification will provide growth opportunities for the North American mining equipment market.
Mining
Better Times Ahead for North American Mining Equipment Market
Electrification
ABB Collaborating with Hitachi on Electric Mining Equipment
Batteries, Capacitors
Fortescue Partnering with Engineering Firm to Develop Battery-Electric Mine Trucks
Mining
Epiroc Taking New Approach to North American Mining Market
Mining
Epiroc Electric Mining Equipment Supports Sustainable Underground Mining Initiative
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Software
Siemens System Simulation Technology Allows Accurate Assessment of Off-Highway Equipment Designs
Simcenter Amesim provides quick simulation capabilities to evaluate interactions between components and their impact on overall machine designs.
Trends
From the Editor's Desk: Awards Season in the Heavy Equipment Industry
Recent international design award announcements shine a spotlight on engineering and innovation in the heavy-duty on- and off-highway mobile equipment industries.
Market Analysis
Increased Equipment Demand Leads to Positive First Quarter 2021
Global economic recovery has lead to an increase in heavy equipment demand and a more positive outlook for 2021.
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Smart Systems
RCT Earthtrack Information Monitoring Tool Aids Productivity at Australian Mine
The solution provides machine operators with real-time information about payload distribution and optimal load weights.
Tires & Wheels
Michelin Further Expands XTRA LOAD Tire Line for Rigid Dump Trucks
The new 21.00R33 size tire completes this tire line for customers which provides increased load capacity and accommodates more distance per hour to help improve productivity.
Tires & Wheels
MICHELIN XD MINEWORKS 27.00R49 Tire
The MICHELIN XD MINEWORKS 27.00R49 tire features a new tread pattern and tread depth which provide even wear on hard soil.
Smart Systems
ABB Provides Electrification and Automation Solutions for Sustainable Underground Mining Project
ABB electrification and automation solutions have been employed in a mine of the future project, which aims to reduce emissions and increase productivity 50%.
Transmissions
Allison Equips Autonomous Rigid Dump Truck with Fully Automatic Transmission
The Allison 8610 Off Road Series fully automatic transmission aids with the machine's autonomous operation and enables it to achieve a maximum speed of 47 km/h.
Smart Systems
Caterpillar to Highlight Mining Technology Solutions at 2021 Consumer Electronics Show
During CES, Caterpillar looks to inform a new audience about the mining industry and the advanced technologies used to increase safety, efficiency and productivity.
Electronics
Leece-Neville Starters and Alternators Ensure Optimal Performance for Mining Equipment
The PowerPro Extreme 10 starters and IdlePro Extreme alternators are specifically designed to meet the harsh operating requirements of mining equipment.
Automated Systems
RCT Remote Control Technology Integrated onto Dozer in Gold Mine
RCT's ControlMaster solutions allows operators to remotely control the CAT D10T dozer from a safe location.
Automated Systems
Epiroc Partners with Orica on Semi-Automated Explosives Delivery System
Avatel is a twin boom, semi-autonomous development charging solution that allows a single operator to complete the entire charging cycle from the safety of a cab encolosure.
Tires & Wheels
MAXAM MS412 Mining Haulage Tire
The MAXAM MS412 mining haulage tire features deep tread grooves to provide a cooler running tread and longer tire life.
Automated Systems
Use of Epiroc Automated Equipment Expands at Underground Mining Operation
Epiroc customer Newcrest Mining has expanded the number of automated mining machines operating in its fleet.
Smart Systems
Digitisation in Mining
RCT examines the growth and significance of digitisation in the mining industry.
Engines
Volvo Penta Stage V Solution Powers New Normet Underground Equipment
Volvo Penta and Normet worked closely together to ensure the engine solution and equipment work seamlessly to maintain productivity and reliability.
Mining
Epiroc Wins Large Mining Equipment Order in Russia
The order includes several of Epiroc's Boltec machines which will be equipped with the new automated pumpable resin system to aid safety in unstable ground conditions.
Mining
Sandvik Establishing New Businesses
The company aims to improve business operations through the creation of its new business units.
Mining
Sandvik Divesting Exploration Business
The deal includes exploration rigs, consumables and production stock, along with selected trademarks and patents.
Mining
Brokk 200 Aids Productivity in Mining Operations
The compact size and SmartConcept system help to improve safety and productivity in ultra-deep mining applications.
Batteries, Capacitors
Epiroc Battery-Electric Mining Equipment Completes Field Trial Near Arctic Circle
A Boomer E2 Battery, Scooptram ST14 Battery and Minetruck MT42 Battery have completed field testing in Europe's largest gold mine located in Northern Finland.
Tires & Wheels
MAXAM MS453 Open Pit Mining Tire
Enhanced casing construction with advanced compounding technology on the MS453 tire ensures durability in mining operations.
Smart Systems
Komatsu Mining Breaks Ground for New Manufacturing Facility and Headquarters
Contractors building the new facility are using Komatsu’s new Smart Construction technologies to remotely optimize their processes.
Trends
Volvo CE Partners with Futurists and Students to Present Visions of the Future
“In order to build tomorrow, that means having a good sense of what tomorrow may look like,” says Stephen Roy, Senior Vice President for the Americas, Volvo CE.
Automated Systems
Komatsu Customers Surpass 3 Billion Metric Tons of Material Moved Autonomously
Mining companies using Komatsu's FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System have now hauled more than three billion metric tons of materials.
Automated Systems
RCT to Automate Underground Mining Fleet in Australia
RCT will commission its ControlMaster Guidance Automation with the latest Auto Dump feature onto three Sandvik LH203 underground loaders to operate in the narrow-vein underground mine.
Automated Systems
Sandvik Collaborating with Exyn to Enhance Autonomous Mining
Sandvik’s OptiMine will be combined with data collected by Exyn’s aerial robots to improve visualization of mine environments.
Automated Systems
SANY Developing Autonomous Mining Equipment
SANY is currently testing autonomous operation of SKT90E mining trucks in coordination with a 5G controlled excavator.
Mining
Epiroc Receives Large Mining Equipment and Service Order in Chile
Epiroc will provide underground loaders, face drill rigs, rock bolting rigs and mine trucks, as well as several years of technical support and training for use at the Chuquicamata underground mine project.
Mining
Epiroc Phasing Out Concrete Spraying Line
Epiroc will phase out all six products within its concrete spraying business during 2020.
Smart Systems
Caterpillar Launches MineStar Edge Mine Management Technology Platform
MineStar Edge leverages cloud computing and technologies such as data fusion, machine learning and artificial intelligence to identify patterns and learn to make decisions which best fit a mining operation's needs.
Automated Systems
Epiroc Recognizes Achievements in Automation and Electrification Development
Epiroc has honored employees with innovation awards for their efforts to apply automation and electrification technology to improve mining equipment productivity and efficiency.
Automated Systems
RCT Integrates Autonomous System into Underground Loader
RCT has successfully automated a CAT R1700K underground loader which will be used in Western Australia.
