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Sandvik acquires GWS for tools portfolio

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 admin

Mine equipment manufacturer Sandvik has agreed to acquire US-based GWS Tool Intermediate Holdings (GWS), a provider of made-to-order round cutting tools to the general engineering industry, to improve its position in the advanced components sector. Stefan Wilding, chief executive officer and president of Sandvik, described the acquisition of GWS as “an important step” in its growth strategy in North America. The acquisition will be reported in Sandvik’s Walter division, an area of its Manufacturing and Machining Solutions segment. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The company explained that… Read More Here

Indian technopreneurs to make EV battery cost a ‘non-issue’ with sodium-ion tech

November 21, 2021November 21, 2021 arnbethnic

Engineer-entrepreneurs Ravi Pandit, chairman of Sentient Labs, incubated by KPIT Technologies, and Bala Pachyappa, CEO, Sodium Energy, are betting on Sodium-ion chemistry to bring down the cost of battery, the single most expensive component in an electric vehicle. Sentient Labs, a new research and technology company in Pune, led by veteran technocrat Ravi Pandit, is working on a suite of ‘exciting innovative technology solutions’ for the industry. One of the technologies that the company has been working on is that of sodium-ion battery to make its cost a ‘non-issue’ in… Read More Here

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Epiroc earns validation for 2030 carbon-cutting goals

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 admin

Epiroc, a manufacturer of technology for mining and infrastructure industries, has received validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its carbon emissions-cutting strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2030. The company’s chief executive officer, Helena Hedblom, said it is “driving the industry’s transition toward a climate-friendly future” and credited its battery-electric equipment for its progress. “Epiroc is committed to halving CO2 emissions from the use of our equipment as well as in our own production and in transport by 2030,” Hedblom said. “With the approval of our goals… Read More Here

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UNDERSTANDING VERTICAL SHAFT MOUNTING FOR BEARINGS

November 18, 2021November 19, 2021 admin

When mounting bearings, one of the most common procedures is to use a vertical shaft mounting position and work with heat. Considering all common mounting methods, as many as one in six bearings may fail because of inadvertent damage sustained during mounting. Commonly used as is, the vertical shaft procedure presents some lesser-known risks. This article discusses potential problems and how to overcome them. Hot mounting of bearings and other components such as couplings and gears has proven to be very practical. The heating, mounting and shrinking of components is… Read More Here

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Metso Outotec launches new Crossover feeder

November 18, 2021November 19, 2021 admin

Metso Outotec has launched its latest Crossover feeder, a hybrid feeding solution for greenfield and brownfield mine sites designed to cut costs and increase reliability for bulk material transportation. The company said the Crossover feeder design features a reduced height of up to 50% compared to conventional feeding technology. The lower height requirement provides an opportunity for CAPEX savings by decreasing required excavation works. Additionally, it said the Crossover feeder complements its already “versatile feeding portfolio,” including Apron feeders and Belt feeders. Brian Bookamyer, director, bulk materials handling at Metso… Read More Here

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Omnia’s BME launches its most advanced electronic blast detonation system

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 admin1 Comment

Safe and efficient blasting has taken a momentous step forward with Omnia Group company BME’s launch of AXXIS Titanium™, one of the world’s most advanced electronic blast detonation systems. BME Managing Director of the SADC region Ralf Hennecke has hailed AXXIS Titanium™ as a significant advance for the company’s ever-evolving technology offering, securing BME’s position among the global leaders in electronic delay detonator (EDD) design. “Our release of AXXIS Titanium™ raises the bar globally for the electronic detonator market,” said Hennecke. “This flagship product reflects our continued focus on digital… Read More Here

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Newmont Mining forms net-zero partnership with Caterpillar

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 admin

US-based gold producer Newmont Mining has collaborated with mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar to deliver a zero-emissions mining system to improve safety and productivity in the industry. The collaboration will contribute to Newmont’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. Newmont previously pledged to reduce more than 30% of its GHG emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero carbon operations by 2050. The partnership will enable the two firms to validate equipment, infrastructure, technologies and processes that would help transform surface and underground mining operations. As part of the strategic alliance, Newmont will initially invest… Read More Here

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How robots and automated equipment are mining the future

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 admin

When declaring robots are the future of any industry, you will often be met with strong reservations and fears of redundancy, with suggestions of a fully automated future striking fear into any employee. But automation does not necessarily mean a decline in employment, rather a change in expertise for operators who can benefit from learning new skills and improved safety measures. This is especially true in mining. Improving safety, sustainability, and productivity are key factors robotic developers are striving for in the industry, and automation proves particularly useful when it… Read More Here

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How mining electrification will impact mine safety and machinery

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 admin

In recent years, mine safety and the shift to clean energy have been major focuses for the mining industry. As an industry that is generally quick to adopt new technology to improve efficiencies and workplace safety, the question of whether the industry can move quickly toward clean energy and electrification of mine sites remains unanswered. Last year, State of Play, the largest mining platform on strategy and innovation globally, released a report on electrification and the importance for mine sites making the shift toward clean energy. In the report, it was found… Read More Here

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Team Caterpillar Develops First Fully Autonomous Water Truck

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 admin

According to Craig Watkins, MineStar Commercial Manager, “We are all working towards the autonomous mine of the future.” Why? Because for mining customers operating trucks in remote and rugged environments, autonomous and fleet monitoring solutions like MineStar keep operators safe and mining operations running better than ever. When an important mining customer requested autonomous technology to be applied to water trucks on their site in addition to the mining trucks themselves, Team Caterpillar got to work developing the first fully autonomous water truck, the 789D. Product engineers and software developers… Read More Here