Komatsu to acquire mining optimization software developer

To expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and help customers optimize their mining operations, Komatsu announced its intent to acquire Octodots Analytics, a Chile-based digital solutions provider. The announcement comes as the company debuts its new Modular ecosystem, a bold vision for the future of mine site optimization and data sharing, at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. Building upon Komatsu’s industry-leading DISPATCH…

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Major Drilling signs strategic partnership with DGI/Kore

Mining drill services company Major Drilling Group has inked a new partnership with premier downhole technology company DGI Geoscience and its affiliate company, artificial intelligence-powered core logging tech innovator KORE GeoSystems. This strategic partnership positions Major Drilling at the forefront of AI advancements in the drilling industry, and the combination of Major Drilling’s fleet, skilled drilling teams and its TrailBlazer…

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Emerson adds to automation, tech line-up

Global technology and software leader Emerson has announced the first of a series of new technology releases that build upon its Boundless Automation vision and serve as the foundation of its next-generation, software-centric industrial automation architecture. The new technology releases will transcend a traditional control system, creating a more advanced automation platform that contextualizes and democratizes data for both people…

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Volvo releases new fluid analysis program

Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled its new fluid analysis program, a comprehensive process it said will result in improved uptime and total cost of operation (TCO). The new fluid analysis service expands on its existing oil analysis program and now encompasses lubricants, diesel fuels, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and coolants. Up to 75% of repair costs and downtime are related…

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Eclipse releases SourceOne EKPS enhancements

Data technology solutions provider Eclipse Mining Technologies, developer of the SourceOne Enterprise Knowledge Performance System (EKPS), has announced the launch of its latest release of enhancements, a significant expansion of its product capabilities.  This milestone comes as mining and other similar big data industries continue to face increasingly complex data challenges that coincide with the exponential acceleration in the development…

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GMG, EMC team up

The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) has teamed with the Electric Mine Consortium (EMC) to further their shared mission of accelerating electrification and decarbonization in the mining industry worldwide. The pair announced their memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 17 July. “We aim to leverage our collective expertise, resources, and networks to drive collaboration and create innovative solutions that address the…

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Strayos, Quantum Systems announce strategic partnership

AI-powered software maker Strayos and drone designer Quantum Systems have entered into a strategic partnership that both said will transform mining operations through advanced technology and automation. The partnership, according to the pair, will bring together the capabilities of both companies, combining Strayos’ expertise in artificial intelligence and data analytics with Quantum Systems’ state-of-the-art UAV technology, and will empower mining…

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NLT, Talpa ink cooperation agreement

Canadian-headquartered underground communications developer NLT Digital Solutions has come together with artificial intelligence technology platform creator Talpa Solutions for a new partnership that both believe will bring global mining clients more complementary, extensive solutions. NLT said in a recent announcement on social media the agreement will see it and Talpa collaborate on delivering machine and fleet data analytics solutions worldwide…

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CR Digital adds AI to Titan 3330

Software and manufacturing group selected MINExpo 2021 to announce the next generation of its Titan 3330 Load Haul Optimization system, now powered by artificial intelligence. The company said the addition of AI to the real-time payload monitoring system will aid it in improving capabilities to identify a productive load, and to learn and optimize further with each bucket. The new…

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