Mining Magazine July 2019 | Page 76

GLOBALDATA SCORE : 56 %
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08 Komatsu

GLOBALDATA SCORE : 56 %

Engineering giant Komatsu produces specialist machinery and vehicles
for the mining industry , integrating technologies such as autonomous controls into many of its systems . Komatsu has developed automated haulage systems and won awards for the safety benefits of its automated processes . This year it announced the launch of a global Centre of Excellence for Autonomous Haulage Systems in Arizona . Komatsu has also unveiled the first of a new line of surface mining drill rigs featuring autonomous capabilities for safer operation and greater productivity . Designed to work in a wide range of applications , from coal to hard rock mining , the P & H 77XR has a bit loading of 35,000 kilograms and has been designed for maximum versatility .
JULY 2019