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Sandvik buys ICAM Technologies

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 admin

Mining equipment supplier Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire Canada-based ICAM Technologies, a solution provider that translates CAM data into optimised coding for guiding CNC machining operations. Sandvik said the acquisition would enable it to provide more productive solutions within the component manufacturing process. It said that ICAM’s software combines post-processing, machine simulation and tool path optimisation into solutions that programming and part machining time. The software is complementary with the verification and optimisation technology of CGTech, a global leader in software for numerical simulation, verification and optimising, also… Read More Here

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Sandvik launches Europe’s first BEV trial

November 25, 2021November 25, 2021 admin

Mining equipment manufacturer Sandvik has partnered with Boliden to launch the first BEV loader trial in Europe at the Garpenberg zinc mine in Sweden. The Sweden-based company said its Mining and Rock Solutions segment had agreed to a 12-month collaborative trial period for the new 18-tonne Sandvik LH518B battery-electric loader. The objective of the trial is to support Boliden’s sustainability efforts by cutting greenhouse gas emissions underground. It is planned to start in late 2022. It described the Sandvik LH518B as “easy to implement” in most underground operations because it… Read More Here

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Sandvik eyes 2030 deadline for all-electric mining equipment

November 25, 2021November 25, 2021 admin

Global mining solutions provider Sandvik is optimistic that almost all of its underground mining equipment could be electric by the end of the decade With the mining industry’s focus fixed firmly on tackling operational emissions and sustainability concerns, global mining solutions provider Sandvik is full of optimism regarding its ability to deliver electric-powered equipment by 2030. The Swedish mining company’s ambitious target of the majority of its underground mining equipment being run on electricity signals a shift in the technological outlook for the sector, and the welcoming of a new, sustainable, mining… Read More Here

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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

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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