CANADIAN TECHNOLOGY
Bosch Rexroth and MEDATech Engineering are collaborating to offer customers access to fullspectrum electrification solutions
electrification solutions, from componentry and software to application-specific design, build, and commissioning.
Bosch Rexroth’ s products deliver an end-to-end high-voltage portfolio for offhighway applications, including a full range of electric motor-generators, inverters and accessories, as well as tailored gearboxes, hydraulics and software modules. MEDATech Engineering’ s EV drivetrain design and integration know-how has contributed to customer deployments of 100 + battery electric and hybrid battery electric vehicles, across multiple industrial verticals and vehicle categories.
“ Electrification is becoming central to building the next generation of sustainable mobile machinery,” says Ted O’ Donnell, Head of Mobile Hydraulics, Bosch Rexroth Canada.“ By combining Bosch Rexroth’ s complete portfolio of electric and hydraulic systems with MEDATech’ s specialised offroad integration expertise, we empower customers to adopt proven, real-world electric solutions more quickly and confidently.”
“ Through our decade-plus of EV drivetrain product development, we’ ve learned that the potential of electrification is often limited by a lack of integration capacity, where deep application knowledge is as crucial as technological know-how,” notes Paul Cholewa, AltDrive Divisional Manager, MEDATech Engineering.“ Leveraging the latest electric drivetrain technologies to deliver optimal safety, economic, and environmental benefits is in MEDATech’ s innovation program, and we are excited to collaborate
18 with Bosch Rexroth to bring viable heavy mobile equipment electrification options to the world.”
Holistic fragmentation analysis from WipWare
Fragmentation analysis is a critical driver of mine performance, profitability, and sustainability. Accurate measurement and control of rock fragmentation from drill and blast to crushing and milling directly influence throughput, energy consumption, equipment wear, and operating costs.
North Bay, Ontario-based WipWare’ s fragmentation analysis solutions use advanced image processing and AI-driven technologies to deliver high-quality, realtime particle size distribution( PSD) data. This enables mining operations to optimise processes across the entire value chain, from pit to plant, while maximising life-ofmine value. WipWare says it provides a fully integrated fragmentation monitoring ecosystem, offering consistent, accurate
WipFrag is the standard industry solution for post-blast fragmentation analysis in open pit and underground mines
PSD measurement at every stage of material handling. By connecting blasting performance with crushing and processing outcomes, operations gain unmatched visibility and control over their production system.
Solo 6 delivers continuous, online particle size distribution analysis for conveyor belts across the comminution circuit, including: primary crushers; secondary and tertiary crushers; pebble crushers; and screen decks. With real-time fragmentation data at any conveyor belt location, Solo 6 allows operators to quickly detect changes in feed size, optimise crusher settings, and maintain consistent plant performance.
Reflex 6 measures the particle size distribution of post-blasted rock as it is delivered to the primary crusher, bin and stockpile. This real-time monitoring capability ensures effective management of the critical transition from pit to plant, reducing variability, minimising crusher blockages, and improving overall throughput.
WipFrag is the standard industry solution for post-blast fragmentation analysis in open pit and underground mines. It enables engineers to accurately quantify particle size using mobile phones, PCs or drones( UAVs). WipFrag provides fast, reliable fragmentation assessments directly in the pit, supporting blast design validation, performance benchmarking, and continuous improvement.
MailFrag is a service that offers a simple and efficient solution for teams who like to get results with the help of WipWare in-house image processing specialists. By leveraging WipWare’ s experienced analysts, MailFrag delivers professional fragmentation size distribution reports, allowing operations to focus on decision-making rather than data processing.
WipJoint, a powerful feature within WipFrag, extends value beyond fragmentation by applying AI imaging technologies to geotechnical analysis. It supports the identification and characterisation of rock mass structures, joints, and discontinuities, contributing to safer blast design and improved rock mass understanding.
BlastCast enables predictive fragmentation modelling using the Swebrec distribution, allowing engineers to simulate blast outcomes before execution. This supports optimisation of blast design; reduction of oversize and fines; alignment of fragmentation with plant requirements; simulation-driven planning leads to improved consistency, lower costs, and better downstream performance.
By integrating measurement, analysis, and simulation, WipWare says its fragmentation solutions transform raw images into actionable intelligence. This
International Mining | APRIL 2026