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TOMRA digitization in mining
TOMRA is tapping the potential of digitalization with a constantly expanding offer of digital services to help mining operations improve their efficiency and profitability – most recently with the introduction of the new augmented reality tool for remote assistance , TOMRA Visual Assist .
In a challenging market , mining companies under increasing pressure to improve the environmental performance , efficiency , and safety of their operations are turning to digitalization and advanced analytics . Data captured in their mines provides valuable insights , enabling them to make fact-based strategic decisions , improve their processes , reduce downtime , shrink their environmental footprint , and enhance safety . Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are proving useful in training and problem solving on-site .
The mining sector is in the early stages of digitalization , but the Covid-19 crisis has dramatically accelerated the process as companies have looked for solutions to protect employees and address mobility restrictions to maintain effective sales and service support to customers . For example , in October 2020 , Management consulting firm McKinsey wrote that mining companies seeking to mitigate the impact of the pandemic had started to relocate around 15 to 20 percent of their on-site workforce by setting up “ control towers ” to facilitate remote working . It noted a renewed interest in
Klaus Berns , Head of Service at TOMRA Sorting Mining
remote operating centers that build on remote working capabilities , with some companies implementing cloud-based systems that enabled the collection and analysis of data from the mines for decision support . The process of digitalization is set to continue , as more mining companies become aware of the huge potential in operational and financial benefits .
TOMRA Sorting Mining : a constantly expanding offering of digital services TOMRA is applying its holistic approach to helping customers to unlock the potential of digitalization , with digital services covering the complete customer journey – from sales support and technical consultations to remote service and training . All its digital solutions collect , manage and store data securely following data security best practices .
The cloud-based data platform , TOMRA Insight , turns sorting machines into connected devices that generate valuable process data , which is gathered in near real-time and can easily be accessed on a desktop computer or mobile device . It transforms sorting into a strategic management tool that helps processors in near real-time and retrospect . On the one hand , machine operators can take prompt action in response to changes
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