LoaderMetrics™ can already detect
missing teeth with high accuracy –
but it could do much more if it could
perceive, learn and think like a
human. To achieve this, Motion
Metrics built a deep neural network
by inputting hundreds of thousands
of real bucket images from mines
worldwide. The images are analysed
pixel by pixel, detecting patterns and
more accurately predicting behaviour.
Using a new patent-pending deep
learning algorithm, system
calibration is no longer needed. Users
simply enter the total number of
bucket teeth and the algorithm takes
care of the rest. As a result, the
system can detect whether a tooth is
missing with more accuracy than
ever before.
Lastly, the inclusion of a Lens
Cleaning System was essential. When
compared to Motion Metrics
ShovelMetrics cameras,
LoaderMetrics cameras are exposed to
significantly more debris given their
positions beneath the bucket looking
upward. The Lens Cleaning system is
integrated into our Motion Metrics
embedded systems and uses
anti‑freeze wash fluid and pressurised
air to remove dirt, mud, snow, grime
and mist. The Lens Cleaning System
is capable of connecting to a local
LAN or any embedded systems
through an ethernet port to be
operated remotely.
Company news
Thyssenkrupp rebrands
German engineering giant,
thyssenkeupp, has launched a global
rebrand, merging the old Thyssen and
Krupp signets to form a single logo.
“thyssenkrupp has changed in
recent years. We are a different
company today. We have become
more diversified and as a result more
stable,” said Dr Heinrich Hiesinger,
CEO of thyssenkrupp. “However, we
are not yet perceived everywhere as
the high-performance industrial
group we are and want to become
even more. That’s why we decided to
redevelop the brand,” added
Communications Chief, Alexander
Wilke.
Jennmar affiliate, CSA, buys
Price Mine Services
Jennmar affiliate, Compliance Staffing
Agency (CSA), has acquired Price
Mine Service, strengthening its
position as the premiere staffing
service provider in the energy and
industrial industries. CSAwill now
have reach into the western US
markets adding to its offices in the
midwest and east.
“We now have the necessary
platform to provide Jennchem variable
labour in every market we serve,” said
Jennmar’s Executive Vice President
and CSA Principal, Tony Calandra.
“This acquisition will help push our
new mine seal approvals that are
yielding 15 – 20% savings in the
material and installation to mine
operator’s in the midwest and western
coalfields.”
Sandvik signs global
distribution deal with
Getman
Sandvik Mining and Getman Corp.
have entered into a global distribution
agreement under which Sandvik will
be the exclusive global distributor of
Getman’s products (with exception of
a few geographies). Getman, based in
Bangor, Mississippi, US, is a leading
supplier of production and production
support equipment to the
underground mining industry.
Terex Trucks appoints
southern Africa distributor
Terex Trucks has appointed Babcock
International as the official distributor
of its rigid and articulated haulers in
southern Africa. In addition to
supplying new machines, Babcock
will provide parts and other
aftermarket support services to
customers in South Africa and
neighbouring countries. Terex Trucks
will support Babcock by providing a
range of commercial and technical
resources, including technician
training to support the complete
product range.
Altra
2
Samson
–
Aumund Group
21
Bosch Rexroth
OFC, 33 Scantech
35
Coal Prep International 2016
47
Sandvik
OBC
FLANDERS
25
SME Annual Conference & Expo 2016
51
Jennmar
IBC Thermo Scientific
4
Loesche
IFC Tsubaki
7
Palladian Publications
13, 55 Wirtgen
15
Advertiser’s Index
56
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