Cidi has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with industrial tech firm Schaeffler to work together on heavy-duty vehicle electrification and automation built on distributed electric drive systems. The partnership will cover the development of efficient, reliable, and scalable E/E architectures for autonomous trucks, along with distributed control technologies designed to enhance dynamic control precision and stability. Together, the companies said…
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Lomas Bayas begins autonomous operations
Glencore has announced that, through Lomas Lab, it is seeking to become a world leader in the development of technologies associated with Mining 4.0, centered from its Minera Lomas Bayas copper operation in Sierra Gorda within the Antofagasta region. After its launch on the 25th anniversary, Minera Lomas Bayas has continued to develop the Lomas Lab, the technology creation initiative…
Read MoreKomatsu debuts concept autonomous water truck
Komatsu announced it has been trialing an autonomous water truck, based on its proven Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). The OEM is working to introduce the HD785-7 truck as a commercial offering in 2022 to help enhance safety and productivity in mines. The technology on the concept HD785-based water truck autonomously controls both the truck’s movement and water disbursement through the…
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