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changes at the office. We use the package to year seems to be a turning point, with many new make niches( areas of the tunnel with larger cross SandvikAutoMine Loading Lite systems being section). This makes the work more precise”, he ordered. Within this challenging business concluded. climate, mines are looking for reliable, easy-toimplement solutions that deliver higher

“ The Dynamic Tunnelling package is very easy to use. It is two keystrokes and you are started. productivity and efficiency in mining. We are The contour turns out very accurate. The end proud that SandvikAutoMine has already result is identical to the drawing. Dynamic delivered well on these requirements for many Tunnelling has made my work a lot easier, says customers and there are more in the pipeline.” Kent Simensen, drill rig operator, Veidekke.

SandvikAutoMine Loading Lite is a simple, Today all tunnelling models exist in a 3D single-loader automation solution that helps model. Previously you imported the model into ensure safer operation and high productivity. It is Underground Manager( Atlas Copco software easy to set up, operate and maintain. The used for planning and reporting of drill rig data solution can also be easily expanded to and information) and then made all the drill applications that require more than one loader, plans manually in Underground Manager. With operated by a single operator. SandvikAutoMine Dynamic Tunnelling you still import the 3D model Loading Lite works in a wide range of mining but you only need to set up a set of rules( a rules methods including development, open stoping file) in Underground Manager. The set of rules and sub-level caving. and the 3D model is then transferred to the drill It was recently updated with a unique new rig by USB or WiFi-connection. The drill rig will function, Automatic Bucket Loading Assistant then make its own drill plans. The drill plans will that completes the fully automated loading cycle always be precise for the section and size that by bringing in technology that enables a loader should be excavated. to fill its bucket without any help from the remote operator in the control room. This new feature

And loading and hauling makes the full loading cycle much more consistent The first Sandvik AutoMine loading installations and allows operators to focus on the overall were delivered more than 10 years ago and the process supervision instead of a need to automation system continues its success story. continuously load buckets over tele-remote At MINExpo last year Riku Pulli, VP Automation, connection. Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology said: " This Atlas Copco focused on automation at

MINExpo, showcasing a wide range of solutions aimed at tackling many of today’ s toughest with RockMore challenges in the mining industry. The booth had the slogan The Future of Mining is Now.

Johan Halling, Senior Executive Vice President of Atlas Copco and President of the Business Area Mining and Rock Excavation Technique said Atlas Copco’ s mission is not just to develop solutions that increase

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The recently improved Scooptram Automation

system with multi machine capabilities gives full control of the underground loading operation. Through the mine data network, up to 35 LHDs located in several production areas can be connected and controlled from one or several control rooms.

Hard-Line offers the Teleop system that can be built up in stages of complexity as users become familiar with it.

Hard-Line’ s Teleop teleremote control system allows tele-operation of heavy machinery( e. g., rock breakers, drills, excavators, LHDs, wheel loaders, dozers) from a remote control station, allowing the operator to be totally out of the proximity of danger.

The stand-alone WiFi based infrastructure has the ability to easily expand with a mine’ s progression, and the capability of interconnecting mine-wide for eventual surface control. The system saves time, heightens operator safety,

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A ONE TO ONE SYSTEM STEM. ONE CONTROL STATION OPERATES

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IT CAN BE ANY TYPE OF MACHINE( rockbreaker, lhd, drill, etc.)

A ONE TO ONE SYSTEM STEM. ONE CONTROL STATION OPERATES ONE DRIVING MACHINE( lhd, truck, etc.).

WITH THE AUTO UPGRADE, THE MACHINE HAS AUTO SPEED,

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