The mining industry has witnessed remarkable technological advancements in recent years, transforming the way mining operations are carried out. From enhanced efficiency to improved safety and sustainability, the latest innovations in mining equipment are reshaping the sector. As these advancements continue to drive change, companies like AM Industries are at the forefront, positioning themselves as a leading manufacturer of mining machinery components. Recognizing the significance of staying ahead of these innovations, AM Industries ensures its products reflect the latest trends and cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of mining.

The Three Biggest Technology Advancements in Mining Equipment

RTLS Technology and Its Role in Optimizing Mining Equipment

Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) are revolutionising the mining industry by precisely tracking mining equipment, personnel, and materials. Using GPS, RFID, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. This technology ensures workers are kept out of potentially hazardous areas, enhancing machinery efficiency by optimising resource allocation. The technology benefits companies through its ability to streamline logistics and reduce overhead costs. 

Due to the immense safety risks involved within the mining industry, companies must maintain strict records and accounts of mining equipment usage, maintenance schedules, worker locations, asset locations and more. RTLS technology will automatically generate these reports with greater accuracy in real-time. The detailed reporting ability of RTLS technology allows companies to make more informed decisions with a greater understanding of each aspect of their mining operation.

Using 3D Mapping and Digital Twin technology  to make informed decisions about mining machinery 

1. 3D Mapping

3D mapping works in tandem with the previously discussed Real-Time Location Systems. Mining operators can use RTLS, drones, and other advanced imaging software to create virtual three-dimensional models of their operating sites. The 3D-generated models detail valuable insights into ore distribution, structural integrity of the site, terrain conditions, and more. These 3D site maps again help companies optimise operating costs and enhance worker safety by identifying hazardous and structurally unstable areas of a site before mining operations can commence.  

Every mining operation must maintain mining machinery, which is a costly liability. Thankfully, 3D mapping has significantly streamlined this process, allowing operators to conduct wear analyses.

Wear Analysis is a digital scan of mining machinery used to move earth, like dozer blades, bucket teeth, jaw crushers, and mils. The scan can interpret the material’s size and the speed at which the machinery is being operated to forecast when maintenance will be required. Wear analysis is a quick process that helps site operators develop efficient maintenance plans, ensuring machine downtime is kept to a minimum.

2. Digital Twin Technology

Digital Twin Technology operates as a further advanced form of 3D mapping. The biggest drawback of 3D mapping is its static nature, primarily focused on creating a virtual representation, 3D mapping is not updated with real-time data after the mapping has been executed. Digital twin technology, conversely, is a virtual presentation of a physical object that is continuously updated with real-time data to reflect any changes in performance and/or operational procedure. The active nature of digital twin technology allows companies to simulate real-world mining conditions to test mining machinery and develop safety measures and plans for when hazardous accidents occur. Digital Twin Technology, ultimately, can act as a far superior training regimen for new operators to learn heavy machinery without placing themselves or other workers at risk.

Automation of Mining Equipment

As an industry, mining continues to embrace technological advancements in automation. Autonomous vehicles like drilling rigs, hauls, trucks and loaders have been increasingly equipped with AI-driven operating systems. Implementing autonomous vehicles will reduce human intervention, improve occupational health and safety, and remove the possibility of human error-caused accidents on a worksite. Autonomous Mining Machinery can optimise mining operations by using data analyses similar to 3D mapping technology. Companies that have already moved towards integrating automation into their mining equipment technology have benefited from the technology’s ability to reduce overhead operational expenses and energy consumption alongside automation’s ability to produce a higher output.

AM Industries Vietnam specialises in metal fabrication and metal casting with extensive and ongoing projects manufacturing components for Mining Machinery. AMI will always strive to provide dependable custom parts for mining equipment, ensuring all products adhere to International standards. 

We can supply a wide range of mining spare parts and components used for mining equipment including:

• Mining Drills: Rotary Drilling Rigs and Rock Drills
• Mine blasting tools
• Crushing equipment
• Online elemental feeding, conveying and analysis equipment
• Large mining truck
• Engine sorters and more
• Steel platform system

With recent developments in mining equipment technology, we strive to continue adapting and developing ourselves to ensure we supply the manufacturing you desire.

If you require more information about AM Industries Vietnam or would like to speak with our team about your manufacturing needs, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at contact@aminds.com.