In the decade since early adopters undertook the first deployments of Cat® automation technology for heavy haulage equipment, utilisation across industry has come in leaps and bounds.
Today, the technologies initially targeted to haul fleets and top tier miners have been scaled to enable implementation across a broader range of equipment, while becoming far more accessible to, and accepted by, operators of all sizes.
That broader adoption is in part due to improved understanding of the processes and new skillsets required to roll out and manage autonomous solutions, including close collaboration with OEMs and service providers.
When Pilbara-based SX5 Group decided to implement a remote dozing solution to enhance its mine site rehabilitation services, an additional commercial opportunity came to light to address the growing popularity of remote operations.
When Thiess embarked on its first autonomous rollout more than 10 years ago, there was no ‘how-to’ manual to guide the organisation through the project. But with the benefit of experience, the utilisation of data and close collaboration on the development and rollout of the technology, the mining services provider has become a leader in automation and autonomy for mining services.
Machine automation for mining operations has been one of the biggest developments in technology over the last decade, and significant benefits can be realised with even the simplest of applications.
Individual technologies can be used alone or combined in multiple ways to take advantage of immediate productivity, safety and sustainability benefits and serve as the building blocks leading to autonomous operations. All of which is covered in detail in our whitepaper above.
Whether you're planning to take your first steps into automation or you're already on the journey, our team can help. Click the link below to learn more about WesTrac's mining automation solutions.
MineStar Command provides remote control, semi-autonomous and autonomous systems for both surface and underground mobile mining equipment.
Command is the world's leading mining automation technology. By implementing it on your site, you'll see improvements in sustainability, safety, productivity and availability. No two operations are alike, so Command gives you the capability to adapt what’s working elsewhere to suit your site-specific needs.
Whatever your needs, there is a MineStar Command automation solution that, when combined with WesTrac's support, will help you achieve your goals.
