In the second in a three-part series, Schneider Electric BDM Pacific, Shane Ayerst explores how process automation systems can evolve mining plants and help address the process operation challenges faced by mining industry today.
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What if intelligent machines could learn from each other?
So what happens when we introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into the mix? With AI, these devices can evolve their behaviour in response to changing contexts. Just like how living beings optimise their behaviour to their surroundings, even smaller IoT devices around us can run AI machines that evolve their software over time.
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Automation can leave us complacent, and that can have dangerous consequences
Automation is seen as a panacea for all of mining's problems, but can an over-reliance on the technology lead to complications?
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BHP launch coal remote operations centre
BHP has launched an integrated remote operations centre in Brisbane for its coal business.
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How machines destroy and create jobs
Visual Capitalist's Jeff Desjardins examines the impact of automation, and the changing nature of the workforce as technology evolves.
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The next four trends for the Industrial Internet
As the mining industry suffers under depressed commodity prices, the Industrial Internet of Everything is helping operators to shave costs and lift productivity. Cole Latimer examines the next four trends leading the sector.
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Atlas Copco launches new compact drill
Atlas Copco has released its new radio remote control drill rig, the FlexiROC T20 R (Mark II).
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Australian mining technology investment to grow
A new survey is forecasting a growth in equipment related technology by Australian miners in the next two years.
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Volvo lets four year old ‘test drive’ truck
Following on from using Jean-Claude Van Damme and hamsters to demonstrate its truck’s steering precision, Volvo has let a four year old drive its trucks to showcase its toughness.
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Remote operations centre opens in Adelaide
IPACS Australia has opened a new mining remote monitoring operations centre in South Australia.
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Siemens releases new protection and management platforms for automation and remote networks
Siemens presents two new products designed to secure remote management applications as well as protect industrial networks and automation systems.
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New operators safer with simulated training
Machinery operator training may become safer and cheaper thanks to remote control solutions which enable trainees to build their skills without needing to use a machine.
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World’s first hangup clearance robot launched
A new robotic unit has been designed to make block caving hangup clearance safer.
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What is next for key technology investments in the mining industry?
A senior analyst at Trimetric examines the next major technology investments in mining, region by region.
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Ericsson to launch 5G tech for mining
Ericsson has teamed up with a number of Swedish companies to launch 5G technology for the mining industry.
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How the marriage of mining and technology is inevtiable [video]
Jeanette McGill gives a talk for TEDxJohannesburg on the future of the mining industry, and how it can become more productive.
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Atlas Copco releases new drilling remote operator stations
Altas Copco has release new remote operator stations for surface drill rigs.
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The next LEAP forward in automation
A new development by Honeywell Process Solutions is changing the miners approach process control solutions on site, allowing them to change the way they build automation infrastructure.
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GPS blackout in Pilbara: Update
Claims that a solar flare disrupted signals from the GLONASS satellite network on Tuesday may not be the case.
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Vermeer launches surface miner remote controls
Vermeer has developed a new full function remote control system for its system of track trenchers and surface miners
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