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Sandvik adds new intelligent solution to its industry-leading AutoMine™ portfolio

Sandvik is introducing AutoMine Tele-Remote for underground loaders, a new smart entry-level addition to its industry-leading AutoMineTM product family. AutoMineTM Tele-Remote provides an easy way to start exploring the full potential of Sandvik equipment automation while improving productivity, safety and cost efficiency in mining operations.

AutoMine™ Tele-Remote

The new AutoMine Tele-Remote provides functionality for smart teleoperation and monitoring of a single loader from the safety of a remote location. It is easy to set up, operate and maintain without a need for advanced technical skills. Designed specifically for quick production area deployment, AutoMineTM Tele-Remote is particularly suitable for continuously changing mining environments, such as applications with small stopes or mine development.

"AutoMine Tele-Remote makes remote loader operating simple thanks to a number of smart system functionalities assisting the operator," says Jarkko Ruokojärvi, Product Line Manager Automation at Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology. "The advanced features – such as automatic steering and predictive wall collision avoidance – ensure easy and smooth operation of the loader, reducing strain on the operator."

As the intelligent operator-assisting AutoMine Tele-Remote system automatically steers the loader in environments previously unknown to it, loading can start immediately after site installation without a need for area definitions. In addition, the solution enables additional productive hours each day by allowing continued remote operation of the loader during blast clearance times.

Equipment utilization is also increased as operators can hand over between shifts much faster, without the need to locate and travel to the equipment. The intelligent features of the system assisting the operator also help to avoid wall collision damage that would otherwise lead to expensive downtime for repairs and maintenance. This translates into cost savings and higher productivity. The system's compact onboard package is integrated into the intelligent control system of Sandvik loaders, allowing full monitoring and control functionality as well as straightforward retrofit installations.

As with the complete AutoMine™ offering, AutoMine Tele-Remote is designed to improve safety. With open interfaces, AutoMine™ can also be integrated to other mining IT systems.

AutoMine™ Tele-Remote is compatible with other AutoMine packages, so it can be easily upgraded to higher level Sandvik load and haul automation. AutoMine Tele-Remote is an ideal solution for mines looking for a simple yet powerful way to gain more efficiency with remote operation as well as to those who may want to take the next step to even higher performance at a later stage.

Tampere, Finland, September 14, 2017

For more information, contact:
Jarkko Ruokojärvi
Product Line Manager Automation
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
Tel +358 408 429 106
E-mail: jarkko.ruokojarvi@sandvik.com

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Sandvik Group
Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools and tooling systems for metal cutting; equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries; products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating. In 2016, the Group had approximately 43,000 employees and sales of 82 billion SEK in more than 150 countries within continuing operations.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, crushing and screening, loading and hauling, tunneling, quarrying and breaking and demolition. In 2016, sales were approximately 31 billion SEK with about 14,000 employees in continuing operations.

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