Digital solutions
Mixed fleet telemetry-Newtrax Mining Data Platform (MDP)
OEM-agnostic data management platform that enables real-time monitoring of people, equipment and the environment in underground operations. Built on a robust suite of technologies, the solution delivers actionable insights that empower proactive decision-making, providing mines with the digital foundation for safer, more productive, and data-driven mining.
Features
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Advanced location tracking
Network-agnostic peripherals like GPS antennas and MineHop® modems ensure accurate and continuous positioning throughout underground environments.
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Robust telemetry & productivity monitoring
Telemetry tools, including data loggers, productivity sensors, and tyre pressure monitoring kits, capture and transmit detailed data on machine performance and haulage efficiency. Real-time insights support operational safety, informed decision-making and proactive maintenance.
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Reliable wireless connectivity
The MineHop® wireless network, along with integrated tools like gateways, wireless nodes and gas detectors, enables seamless underground communication, proximity detection, and remote control of ventilation systems to enhance safety and automation.
Platform offering
Location Tracking
Manage your tracking infrastructure with a 3D map that visualizes data in context and supports underground navigation. Gain real-time operational awareness through a dynamic tag board displaying worker locations and positioning tables that monitor vehicles and personnel, even in offline environments.
Worker Lifeline and Proximity Detection
Enhance emergency response with instant, mine-wide evacuation notifications, real-time progress updates, and rapid identification of individual workers. Empower safety initiatives through real-time worker distress alerts and actionable analytics from proximity detection systems that inform training and optimize traffic management strategies.
Machine Productivity
Optimize operational performance with accurate data on machine availability, automated delay detection, and seamless material tracking from stope to stockpile. Improve productivity and reporting through automated operator identification, quality control on truckloads, and actionable insights that reduce manual input and enhance transparency.
Machine Asset Health
Drive proactive maintenance and operational efficiency with automated usage tracking, real-time condition alerts, and diagnostic monitoring. Support informed decision-making through customizable health notifications, fuel and performance insights, and streamlined service reporting and reporting.
Environmental Monitoring and Control
Enhance environmental monitoring with real-time insights into ground stability, water levels, and air quality, reducing manual inspections and improving safety. Optimize energy use and operational efficiency through automated ventilation and pump control tailored to site conditions.
Data management: mining’s biggest digital transformation opportunity
Digital technologies have the potential to radically transform efficiency in mine development and production, improve worker safety and increase equipment and environmental performance. By harnessing the power of data, Sandvik Mining is driving significant improvements in mines with its Newtrax Mining Data Platform.
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