Tag: AI

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AI and the mining industry

July 27, 2023By and

Turner Staffing Group president Thomas Haun offers his take on how AI will ultimately fit into operations and impact jobs.

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Using drones to reduce drill and blast costs

January 18, 2022By

Strayos COO Brad Gyngell explains how blasting operations can take the next step with a drone to reduce their costs.

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Firmatek acquires Kespry

October 25, 2021By

Kespry’s aerial intelligence software will be integrated into Firmatek, bringing cloud-native AI together with Firmatek’s capabilities.

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Trimble launches venture fund aimed at innovation

August 31, 2021By

Trimble Ventures will deploy capital to accelerate the growth of innovative companies and partners.

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Caterpillar, Champion Iron partner for advanced drilling technologies

August 17, 2021By

Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of the technology that will be implemented on Cat equipment due to the company’s upcoming partnership with Champion Iron.

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Next-generation emulsions present new possibilities

April 8, 2021By and

Anthony Konya of Precision Blasting Services talks about new developments in emulsions and what those mean for the future of blasting.

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After a shot is executed, data on the fragmentation, muckpile shape, vibration and noise can automatically be integrated to allow AI to refine its models for use in the next drill-shot plan. Photo: Picsguru/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Cutting-edge approach to achieve the perfect ton

January 12, 2021By

How AI can enhance everything from blast design and drilling plans to fragmentation and flyrock prevention.

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Manufacturing trends to watch in 2021

January 7, 2021By

From a brand-new customer experience that’s here to stay to cutting-edge technology, Syncron’s Venkat Eswara offers a look at what 2021 has in store for manufacturers and, ultimately, end users.

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Concrete sensors are helping to more precisely determine when new concrete pavement is ready to handle heavy traffic. Photo: Purdue University/Erin Easterling

How ‘intelligent’ concrete could impact road repairs, traffic

May 21, 2020By

Purdue University’s Luna Lu is researching unique ways to build artificial intelligence into concrete-paved bridges and highways, enabling them to prevent and repair their own damage.

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