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Hawk Measurement Releases a New Firmware Upgrade Package for the Sultan Acoustic Wave Level
May 22, 2012
Hawk Measurement has released a new firmware upgrade package for the Sultan Acoustic Wave Level will allow for up to 22 different applications as diverse as ROM Bins, Process Slurry Sumps, Primary Crushers, Stockpile Monitoring and Positioning that can start up…
Champlain Cable Develops UV Resistant High-Voltage XLPE Cables for Mining Vehicle Applications
May 18, 2012
Orange high-voltage XLPE cables used in the automotive industry have historically been unsuitable for exposure to direct sunlight. The need for UV resistant high-voltage power cables has been rapidly increasing in military, construction, mining, and agricultural equipment where exposure to direct…
NDT Granted U.S. Patent for Colloidal Coal in Water as the Basis of Fuel Related Technologies
May 17, 2012
Nano Dispersions Technology Inc. (NDT) has been granted a U.S. patent (#8177867) for “nano-dispersions of coal in water as the basis of fuel related technologies and methods of making same” according to Pacific Coal Resources Ltd. The patent was issued on…
Westport Has New Product Enhancements on Its Flagship HD15L LNG Engine for Class 8 Trucking
May 17, 2012
Westport Innovations Inc. has a broad range of product enhancements to meet customer needs in its best-in-class solution for natural gas Class 8 trucks: — Higher Horsepower and Torque -The Westport HD 15L will now be available in North America with…
Enerpac SyncHoist for Cranes Enhances Precision While Reducing Risk and Cost
May 16, 2012
Enerpac has introduced a new high precision hydraulic load hoisting and positioning system to Australasia designed to enhance crane performance and safety while reducing costs. Superior in performance, efficiency, and capabilities to conventional load positioning systems, the Enerpac SyncHoist hydraulic load…
Haulmax Answers the Mining Industry’s Haulage Needs, Australia
May 15, 2012
In a report in Business Review Australia, Haulmax has answered the mining industry’s call for purpose built, extended distance haul trucks. “There is an acknowledged void within the industry between traditional mining dump trucks and the on-highway alternative. Attempts have been…
SolveIT Software Goes Live at Fortescue Metals for Mine-to-Port Supply Chain Optimization
May 14, 2012
SolveIT Software’s Supply Chain Network Optimiser (SCNO) and Advanced Planning & Scheduling system (APS) has gone live on time and on budget at Fortescue Metals Group. SolveIT Software’s APS and SCNO applications are configured for optimizing Fortescue’s mine-to-port supply chain and…
PCTEL Expands Its Wireless Network Connectivity Solutions Portfolio
May 10, 2012
PCTEL, Inc. has expanded its wireless network connectivity solutions offering. PCTEL’s new product lines include lightning protection, high performance coaxial cables and cable assemblies, engineered enclosure systems, and custom configured kits. PCTEL’s network connectivity solutions are utilized in several industries, including…
Process Systems Enterprise Releases Major Update of gSOLIDS for Solids Process, Design, & Operation
May 9, 2012
Process Systems Enterprise (PSE) has released gSOLIDS 2.0, a second-generation integrated drag and drop graphical flowsheeting environment for model-based engineering and optimization of solids processes. Developed in conjunction with Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, and Novozymes, gSOLIDS is aimed at process engineers…
Rajant Connects Massive N. American Mine With the World’s Largest Deployed Kinetic Mesh Network
May 9, 2012
Rajant Corporation has successfully deployed the world’s largest Kinetic Mesh Network, spanning more than 115 square miles with plans in place to expand to nearly 150 square miles. The network is situated in one of the largest coal mines in North…
