Future of autonomous mining is here
Thank you for attending Future of Mining 2026, Sandvik’s global customer event in Tampere!
In our automation demonstrations, you experienced how automation, digitalization and connected technologies are redefining mining operations. From underground to surface, Sandvik's solutions are advancing autonomous workflows, connected digital ecosystem, intelligent equipment and data-driven insights can work together to improve performance, enhance safety and drive operational excellence.
Underground automation
From mine planning to autonomous execution, Sandvik's underground automation demo showcased the power of a connected digital ecosystem in underground operation. Featuring AutoMine® Aura, Deswik, underground drilling automation and mixed-fleet integration with Universal Field Robots, the demonstration highlighted how automation can improve safety, productivity and operational visibility across the mining cycle.
Get in touch with our underground automation experts
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Ross Clements
Product Manager and Mechanical Engineer, Universal Field Robots
ross.clements@sandvik.com | LinkedIn -
Kerry Doherty
Sales and Legal Specialist, Universal Field Robots
kerry.doherty@sandvik.com | LinkedIn -
Jouni Koppanen
Head of Automation Product Line, AutoMine®
jouni.koppanen@sandvik.com | LinkedIn -
Robert McEwan
Product Manager, AutoMine® Underground
robert.mcewan@sandvik.com | LinkedIn -
Michael Zirbel
Head of Operational Systems, Deswik
michael.zirbel@deswik.com | LinkedIn
Surface automation
Autonomous drilling, intelligent fleet control and connected workflows came together in Sandvik's surface automation demo. Featuring Deswik planning software, autonomous drilling and advanced fleet control, the demonstration highlighted how automation and connected ecosystems advance tomorrow's surface mining towards safer, more productive and more predictable operations.
Contact our surface automation experts
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Nick Anderson
Product Line Manager Deswik.CAD & GeoTools, Deswik
nick.anderson@deswik.com | LinkedIn -
Severi Eerola
Product Line Manager, AutoMine® Surface
severi.eerola@sandvik.com | LinkedIn -
Anu Niittynen
Product Line Manager, Rotary Digitalization
anu.niittynen@sandvik.com | LinkedIn -
Nellaiappan Subbiah
Product Line Manager, Rotary Equipment
nellaiappan.subbiah@sandvik.com | LinkedIn -
Jan-Douwe Wansink
Director of Business Development, Automation
jan-douwe.wansink@sandvik.com | LinkedIn
Want to know more?
Talk to our experts and step to the future of autonomous mining.