Tag: AI

Caterpillar, Champion Iron partner for advanced drilling technologies

August 17, 2021 By Jack Kopanski

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.

Next-generation emulsions present new possibilities

April 8, 2021 By Carly Bemer and Kevin Yanik

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

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, 2021 By Ravi Sahu

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

Manufacturing trends to watch in 2021

January 7, 2021 By Venkat Eswara

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.

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, 2020 By PQ Staff

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.

Volvo Group, Nvidia partner on autonomous technology

July 2, 2019 By Zach Mentz

The Volvo Group entered into a joint agreement with Nvidia to develop artificial intelligence for autonomous commercial vehicles and machines.

Intelligent Plant incorporates OptiMax technology, a recent addition to CDE Core. Photo courtesy of CDE

Latest CDE plant utilizes AI to make smart decisions

April 12, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

The wet processing equipment manufacturer debuted an intelligent plant at Bauma 2019.

The opening general session of the NSSGA Annual Convention took place Monday at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Tech entrepreneur opens NSSGA Annual Convention

February 11, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

Gigaom’s Byron Reese, a keynote speaker, addressed emerging tech categories that should have an impact on all businesses in the years to come.

Determining who will run your future mine

October 31, 2018 By Kevin Yanik

As the use of autonomous vehicles and other advanced technologies increases, the profile of the future mining workforce could change by up to 80 percent by 2024.