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CONTENTS

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VOLUME 34, NO.6 | SEPTEMBER 2016

FEATURES News Brief: Mergers & Acquisitions

12 Synergy and Global Expansion

On February 1, 2016, WABCO announced it had acquired MICO Inc. Six months later, we checked in to see how the progress was going.

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Automated Systems: Autonomous Mining Equipment

20 The Growing Potential for Fully Autonomous Mines

Cover Story: Battery-Electric Scooptram

14 A Matter of Survival

Development of a battery-electric scooptram enables emissions-free operation in underground mining operations.

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The use of unmanned equipment in mining operations continues to increase as the benefits and reliability of autonomous technology become more apparent.

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Safety: Camera Systems

28 Mirrorless Vehicles are Closer Than They Appear Replacing side mirrors with advanced camera systems bring opportunities for improved visibility and vehicle efficiency.

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Smart Center: Data Management Solutions

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32 Unique Data Needs for Mining As vehicle connectivity becomes commonplace, industry-specific data management solutions are becoming essential for optimizing performance in an individual application.

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36 Tracks & Tire Products The latest tracks, tires and tire pressure monitoring systems for heavy-duty on- and off-highway equipment.

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EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK www.oemoffhighway.com/12244382

Market CONTRACTION Continues T here are certain years that stand out as significant years of market consolidation with considerable amounts of mergers and acquisitions. 2016 has been one of those years.

Just take a look at the list of acquisitions from the past 8 months alone, and I’m sure there are plenty we have missed: January 20, Certified Power Acquires Cirus Controls (12160995) February 1, Siemens to Acquire CD-adapco (12164556) February 2, WABCO Announces Acquisition of MICO (12165362) February 3, Pure Power Technologies Acquired from Navistar (12165616) February 11, Federal Signal’s Environmental Solutions Group Acquires Westech Vac Systems Ltd. (12169217) February 15, Hexagon Composites Acquires Fuel Systems Integrator in Brazil (12169904) February 22, Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Texas Hydraulics (12172622) February 22, Southco Completes Acquisition of CounterBalance Corp. (12173029) March 1, FORCE America Acquires Atlanta Powertrain & Hydraulics (12178815) March 29, John Deere Forms Joint Venture with Hagie (12187943) April 19, WABCO Acquires Laydon Composites Ltd (12196615) May 17, Taylor Dynamometer Acquires Dyne Systems (12208865) June 1, Trelleborg Finalizes Acquisition of CGS Holding (12215310) June 3, Westport Innovations and Fuel Systems Solutions Complete Merger (12216548) June 20, Knorr-Bremse Acquiring GT Group (12223644) June 23, Telogis Acquired by Verizon (12224639) July 5, Camso Acquires Eurowheel (12228212) July 6, PPG Acquires MetoKote (12230741) July 8, Timken Acquires Lovejoy Inc. (12229829) July 12, Danfoss Acquiring White Drive Products (12231272) July 21, Komatsu to Acquire 100% Ownership of Joy Global (12234869) August 1, Douglas Acquisitions LLC Completes Acquisition of Quantum Fuel Systems (12238630)

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OCTOBER • State of the Industry Q&As with top executives and industry leaders • Looking Ahead at CONEXPO & IFPE 2017

August 2, Trimble Acquires GNSS Service Provider AXIO-NET GmbH (12239289) There are several reasons for the acquisitions, from broadening a product line to increasing global reach. It will be interesting to watch how the remainder of 2016 continues and to see what further consolidation there is on the horizon. |

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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK www.oemoffhighway.com/economics

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nfortunately, there is not a lot of good news, however, the bad news is getting less bad. Agricultural machinery production continues to weaken through the U.S., Europe and China. The agricultural industry was recently deemed “the new mining industry” due to a forecast of several years of decline as crop surpluses keep profits low.

U.S. construction machinery production is stable, but the longer-range prospects may be limited. Ultimately, production in the U.S. will recover, but falling new orders could limit the industry’s gains for the remainder of 2016. Mining’s low commodity prices will continue to limit the growth of mining machinery production into 2017 for both the U.S. and Europe.

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U.S. Leading Indicator: • The U.S. Leading Indicator ticked up in June 2016, more data is needed to confirm whether this is definitive rising trend.

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• If the rising trend in the Indictor holds it will suggests growth for the U.S. economy in 2017.

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U.S. Total Industrial Production:

Private Nonresidential New Construction:

Housing Starts:

• U.S. Total Public New Construction is down 3.1% in the three months through June compared to the same quarter last year.

• U.S. Housing Starts for the three months through June totaled 324 thousand starts, 1.1% above the year-ago level.

• U.S. Private Nonresidential New Construction increased 4.6% in the three months through May to total $102.4 billion.

• Federal Government Construction currently offers more potential for growth opportunities than State and Local Construction.

• A strong consumer and low interest rates will support rising starts into at least early 2017.

• Construction is in a slowing growth trend but will avoid recessionary conditions through at least 2017.

Construction Machinery, New Orders:

Farm Machinery & Equipment Shipments:

• U.S. Construction Machinery New Orders for the three months through May are 20.8% below the same quarter last year.

• U.S. Farm Machinery & Equipment Supplies is up 1.8% in the second quarter from the same time last year.

• Weaker domestic and international demand is placing downward pressure on U.S. manufacturers.

• U.S. demand for food products is supporting recovery in Farm Machinery & Equipment Supplies. However, foreign demand for U.S. equipment is dampened by a strong U.S. dollar hindering exports.

Total Public New Construction: • Public construction experienced a modest reversal in March; it fell 1.9%.

• The sector has been struggling to find direction over the last six months.

• This follows a strong run up during the first half of 2015.

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Heavy-Duty Truck Shipments: • U.S. Heavy-Duty Truck Shipments declined 13.8% in the three months ending in May from the year-ago level.

• Heavy-Duty Truck Retail Sales are falling, which will contribute to decline in shipments in the second half of 2016.

Defense Industry, New Orders:

Mining, Oil & Gas Field Machinery New Orders:

• U.S. Defense Capital Goods New Orders totaled $35.5 billion for the three months through May, a 45.4% increase from the same quarter last year.

• U.S. Mining, Oil, & Gas Field Machinery New Orders for the three months through May totaled $1.1 billion, falling 77.6% below the year-ago level.

• New Orders will grow through the end of 2016. However, not all areas of defense are growing. U.S. Defense Communications Equipment New Orders fell 1.4% from the prior year.

• Low commodity prices and oversupply in markets suggest limited demand for equipment into the second half of 2016.

Industrial Production, United Kingdom:

Europe Leading Indicator: • The Europe Leading Indicator is in mild decline.

• Mild decline in the indicator suggests the rising trend in the European economy could falter in 2017.

• U.K. Industrial Production rose 1.7% in the three months ending in May, but preliminary data suggest the Brexit vote may have weakened production in June.

• Current data signals expansion in the U.K. However, we will monitor the effects of the Brexit vote as new data becomes available.

Industrial Production, Germany: • Germany Industrial Production increased 1.6% in the three months through May against the same quarter last year.

• Overall expansion in Automobile and Machinery Production are supporting growth in the German economy.

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SYNERGY and Global Expansion

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onsolidation is a natural part of a slow-to-recover market. Sometimes market consolidation happens when companies leave the industry altogether, such as what China is currently experiencing. Other times it happens through partnerships, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions. Seeking an opportunity for expansion in its product portfolio and geographic reach, WABCO acquired MICO Inc.—a perfect fit for its goal to become a market leader in the brake control business.

“The acquisition came about because of the complementary nature of the two companies,” explains Hubert Flahaux, Vice President of WABCO’s Off-Highway Business Unit. Both companies are centered around braking control systems; WABCO is predominantly pneumatic and MICO focuses on hydraulic-based brake systems.

Since hydraulic brake systems were the most dominant medium for brake control in mining and construction vehicles, WABCO saw that as an opportunity for market expansion beyond its current on-highway-centric market reach.

“We needed to get into the mining and construction space more strongly, and we figured we were better off finding someone with legacy engineering expertise who knew the market and its custom12

WABCO

On February 1, 2016, WABCO announced it had acquired MICO Inc. Six months later, we checked in to see how the progress was going.

Jon Morrison (left), WABCO President, Americas, and Brent McGrath, MICO President, after WABCO acquired MICO.

ers,” says Flahaux. “WABCO wants to be a market leader in the brake control business, not just pneumatic on-highway applications.”

Another benefit to the acquisition beyond the technological synergies is the geographic expansion. “Even though WABCO is an American company, our North American presence is limited. MICO’s strong foothold in the U.S. was a huge benefit, and in return MICO can leverage the WABCO company network in Asia and Europe,” Flahaux says.

Since the acquisition in February (read more, 12165362)—and the

official showcase of the merger at bauma 2016—the two brands have been cross-promoting one another’s product portfolios to their individual customer bases around the world. “WABCO customers in Europe have expressed an increased interest in MICO technologies, especially in the areas of agriculture and construction. We’ve noticed the same trend for WABCO customers in the construction business in China. We hope to leverage these developments into growth opportunities for WABCO’ off-highway business,” Flahaux says.

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The WABCO acquisition allows it to add MICO’s MOBEUS product line, for example, to supplement its onhighway systems, both providing the safety and reliability of anti-lock braking (ABS), traction control, and electronic stability control (ESC).

Beyond the geographic and product portfolio synergies gained with the acquisition, Flahaux notes that the “DNA” of the two companies are a good match, both emphasizing strong engineering capabilities and a commitment to excellence in execution. “We’ve learned a great deal from each other in the integration process,” he says. “For example, applying the WABCO Operating System (WOS) and related standards at MICO, we have further advanced MICO’s production quality standards to zero PPM and a delivery fill-rate in line with the automotive-like expectations of the global off-highway OEMs. In turn, WABCO team members have learned from MICO’s playbook on rapid prototyping and integrated engineering.”

Several new product development projects have been discussed following the acquisition. One such example is an electro-hydraulic traction control system that would allow dump truck manufacturers to significantly reduce tire wear and improve their total cost of ownership (TCO).

As the on- and off-highway mobile equipment industries continue to pursue smart vehicle technologies and automated system integration, the opportunities to leverage the unique pneumatic, electric and hydraulic brake control systems will continue to expand. |

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The 975 Omnia Battery Powered Bolter has a battery pack which can be scaled to fit the needs of specific customer applications.

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A Matter of

SURVIVAL

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Development of a battery-electric scooptram enables emissions-free operation in underground mining applications.

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The Scooptram ST7 Battery includes a 165 kWh battery capable of operating for more than 4 hours on a single charge.

s mines continue to go deeper underground, diesel powered equipment will become less viable for profitability. This is because the cost of ventilation increases almost exponentially the deeper a mine goes, says Erik Svedlund, Global Product Manager, Electric Vehicles – Underground Material Handling at Atlas Copco. “[Ventilation] is one of the major cost points in mining operations.”

He says that 80% of the fuel burned in an underground mine is being burned by loaders or trucks. Since these machines are commonly used in underground mining operations, Atlas Copco began investigating a way to electrify the equipment in order to help customers reduce ventilation costs

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Electric underground mining equipment has been in existence for some time now, however, Svedlund says that 99% of the world market is still diesel powered. “And that is because today’s electric machines are not flexible. They are attached to the wall with a cable which only solves the production part. But machines need to be flexible, go anywhere and do anything.

“The solution to this is battery equipment,” he continues. “It has all of the benefits of an electrical machine but none of the drawbacks of a cable. [The machine is] free to go anywhere.”

In May of this year, the company introduced its Scooptram ST7 Battery (learn more, 12216146). The ST7 features a large battery as the energy source instead of a diesel engine, enabling emissions-free operation.

The technology Atlas Copco worked together with Artisan Vehicle Systems—a manufacturer of electric and hybrid powertrain systems—to develop the ST7.

Artisan supplied the battery, as well

as the electric motors and drives.

Two 630V AC electric motors are used within the machine, one for the drive system and one for the hydraulics. Both are variable speed motors designed to run only when

Battery Powered Bolter At MINExpo 2016, MacLean Engineering introduced its 975 Omnia Battery Powered Bolter. The company developed the machine to improve safety, productivity and ground support installation quality, as well as provide a solution for the mining industry’s movement toward addressing mine ventilation costs and reducing diesel fine particulate matter.

Anthony Griffiths, Product Manager – Fleet Electrification at MacLean Engineering, says the company’s traditional bolters are always designed as diesel/electric units, making it a natural progression to complete electric propulsion. All other functions and capabilities of a traditional bolter will still be hydraulically driven in the new machine, making it an easy transition for operators and mechanics.

Advances in battery technology and DC motor drives made it possible for MacLean to develop the machine, which features a Lithium-Ion NMC (nickel, manganese, cobalt) battery chemistry.

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size fits all” system. “Our system is designed as a unit-specific solution to suit individual mine and unit requirements, and has the scalability to have the battery pack increased or decreased to suit the customer’s applications,” says Griffiths.

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necessary and at the speed required for operation, making the system more energy efficient. Svedlund says the machine is capable of doing the same amount of work as a diesel but uses 80% less energy.

It also generates 80% less heat, helping further reduce operational costs for mines. “The diesel machines generate so much heat you have to optimize your air conditioning system which is also very expen-

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Heat generation is eliminated because the company was able to completely remove the engine and its associated components—including the fuel tank, oil filter, belt and

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The 165 kWh battery is able to operate for more than 4 hours on a single charge. Recharging can be done by either plugging the vehicle into a charger, or swapping the battery out for a new fully charged one, enabling continuous operation. Battery swapping can be done in about 10 minutes, says Svedlund, typically through the use of an overhead crane within a designated battery swap area of the mine. The battery is then plugged in for recharging, which takes around 2 hours to complete if fully depleted.

In addition to the emissions and efficiency benefits, electrification of the scooptram also provides for quieter operation. Unlike a diesel machine, the electric version enables

other people working in the mine to easily talk to the operator while the machine is running, helping increase safety. “You will be able, without yelling, to have a conversation with the machine operator,” explains Svedlund. “[With a] normal machine you can’t even yell to each other.”

Adapting to the times Automation features are included in the machine, as well. It can be operated via radio remote control in which it is controlled from a distance but still within an operator’s line of site. Tele-remote control can also be used, enabling the machine to move underground while operated by someone on the surface.

Svedlund says this is particularly beneficial when blasting work needs to be done. After a blast, the mine has to be emptied for two hours to ensure all toxins are removed from

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the environment, which means two hours of downtime for the mine.

Having the ability to control mining equipment from the surface, however, means the mine does not have to lose any working time; the machines can continue to operate within the recently blasted mine while workers safely control the equipment above ground.

Fully autonomous operation can also be done with the ST7 using Atlas Copco’s Scooptram Automation system.

Developed in-house, the system uses sensors and software controls to enable tele-remote control of the machine from anywhere in the world as long as the internet connection is strong enough.

“Mine[s] have to adapt to stay attractive to employees,” says Svedlund. Finding skilled workers or young people willing to go into the mining field is becoming more difficult because it’s dirty, hard work, has health hazards associated with it, and is not considered to be environmentally friendly. By employing automation and tele-remote technologies, however, work within the mine can be done from the comfort and safety of an office setting, making it more appealing to potential employees.

He adds that making the machines cleaner and greener also helps make mining more attractive.

The ST7 will first be released in North America, with expansion into other global markets as interest in the technology grows. Svedlund says the machine is ready for use “as is” in any market since its charger is designed to accept any voltage in the world. There will be no need to develop new models for different voltages, as is often the case with cable connected electric machines.

Atlas Copco also plans to bring the battery-electric technology to other vehicle types including trucks and drills, and has already had requests from customers to electri-

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While he doesn’t believe diesel powered equipment will be eliminated completely, the availability of electric machines as a complement to their diesel counterparts will enable a more cost-effective means for mines to continue going further underground.

“The savings in ventilation is going to be the biggest driver for this kind of equipment because that is where you will save a lot of money,” says Svedlund. “That’s important to stay competitive and justify new technology because it’s always a little more expensive than what’s been built [previously].

“We’ll definitely see more models in the coming years, and I think other manufacturers will come out with battery-electric models,” he concludes. “In my opinion, it’s not a question of if you’re going to have a battery operated machine; if you’re going to be mining, it’s going to be a matter of survival.” |

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The use of unmanned equipment in mining operations continues to increase as the benefits and reliability of autonomous technology become more apparent.

Two Cat 793F CMD autonomous trucks operating at the Fortescue Metals Group mine in Western Australia.

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ining has been leading safe maneuvering both above and ing productivity while at the same the way for the develunderground. Its transport system time reducing labor costs. opment of fully autonalso gathers data to further optimize Working on autonomous vehicles omous vehicles due in the truck’s route and traffic safety. enables Volvo CE to develop new part to the operational efficiencies it Jenny Elfsberg, Director of Emerginnovations it can bring to market, can offer. Even the smallest improveing Technologies at Volvo Construcincluding semi- and fully-automated ment can bring about large savings tion Equipment (Volvo CE), says functions, which support short- and to a mining operation. OEMs such the company has been working on mid-term developments before it’s as Caterpillar, Komatsu and Volvo research projects for an autonomous possible to realize the ultimate goal. have been developing and testing wheel loader, hauler and excavator “Although this technology may still autonomous vehicle technologies for for some time now. “Our autonomous be years away from production, the several years, including both semiwheel loader can reach the equivprogress being made is exciting,” and fully-autonosays Elfsberg. mous machines.

Caterpillar Inc. The technologies has fully autonoinvolved mous mining truck Caterpillar currentfleets operating ly has three types at two mines in of autonomous Western Austramachines in use at lia—an iron ore mine mine sites around operated by BHP the world. These Billiton and one by include the semi-auFortescue Metals tonomous D11T Group. Fortescue dozer and semi-auhas 45 Cat 793F tonomous underCMD trucks running ground load haul at its mine, which dumper (LHD) in is currently the addition to the fully only fully autonoautonomous 793F mous commercially CMD trucks. available machine All of the autonoCaterpillar offers. mous machines use In its June 2016 the Cat MineStar An autonomous haul truck in operation at Rio Tinto’s West Angelas mine site.

Quarterly Product System—CaterpilReport, Fortescue lar’s mine operaannounced the autonomous fleet alent of 70% of a skilled operator’s tions and mobile equipment mantransported its 200 millionth metric productivity levels for around one agement system. Within this system tonne of material since first commishour when loading and unloading,” are various features for fleet tracking, sioning the machines in 2013. she says. The wheel loader has been proximity detection, remote machine Caterpillar also operates a small used at a customer’s asphalt plant operation, as well as the capabilifleet of autonomous trucks at its in Sweden to test its capabilities in a ties for semi- and fully-autonomous Tucson Proving Grounds in Arizoreal-world working environment. operation. MineStar’s Command for na. At this site the company tests Autonomous machines are hauling enables fully autonomous the machines and potential softcontrolled more efficiently and operation of the 793F CMD trucks. ware updates for the autonomous precisely than even the most skilled A map of the entire mine and all systems before installing them at human-operated vehicle allowing possible haulage routes is built into customers’ operations. for increased efficiency gains such the system, and is continuously The Volvo Group announced in as fuel economy, overall machine updated in real time as the trucks May it would demonstrate a fully performance, productivity gains and complete their loading and dumping autonomous truck for use in mining vehicle durability, especially during cycles. Each autonomous truck is operations (learn more, 12203161). repetitive tasks. Elfsberg says in the equipped with GNSS hardware and Sensors and GPS technology continfuture it will be possible to have a software for accurate guidance along ually read the vehicle’s surroundings single operator control three or four the haul road, loading and dumping and navigate around obstacles for machines at a time, further increasareas. Onboard systems communiOEM Off-Highway|SEPTEMBER 2016

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which are currently operating at a Newmont mine in Nevada and various other locations around the world, and will soon also be operating at mines in Ontario. The Cat MineStar Command for underground system enables the LHDs to autonomously carry out the travel and dump phases of a

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cate with a central control system where operators monitor the fleet and take over control when necessary, such as if a breakdown or blockage of the haul road occurs.

Command for dozing is the semi-autonomous dozer system employed on the D11T dozer.

These machines have been operating at the Arch Coal Thunder Basin Coal Company - Black Thunder mine in Wyoming. Since August of last year the machines have logged more than 25,000 hours of operation and moved over 23 million loose cubic yards of material (learn more, 12242901). Command for dozing enables an operator in a remote location to control four dozers at a time. Once the dozer’s task has been set up, the machine operates autonomously until the task is completed.

Among the benefits offered by the use of this system is improved safety. By remotely controlling the dozers from a distance, operators can be located in an office setting where they are protected Remote operation of a Caterpillar dozer. from various environmental hazards. Automation of the machines also enables them to be load-and-carry duty cycle. Similar to run for more hours because they do the dozers, the operator is remotely not require rest periods like a human located at the surface of the mine operator does. and uses tele-remote control to For improved safety in undermaneuver the machine. Caterpillar ground mining, Caterpillar has says automation allows faster travel developed semi-autonomous LHDs speeds and near-zero damage to 22

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the machine since the potential for running into walls is reduced. It also has a potential application in underground construction projects.

Depending on the application, automating the full duty cycle is not always achievable or cost effective. The LHD requires remote control by an operator because the shot rock being loaded is not homogeneous, making it difficult to automate the bucket loading function.

In the case of the dozer, the rapidly changing environment in which it works necessitates a remote operator to make the first pass with the dozer in order to identify where to start and end each pass.

As part of its Mine of the Future program—aimed at finding new ways to mine and extract materials efficiently while also reducing environmental impacts and increasing safety—mining group Rio Tinto is operating a total of 71 autonomous machines at three of its sites in Western Australia, as well as seven fully autonomous drills. The trucks move about 20% of the operations’ material.

Rio Tinto is using Komatsu mine trucks equipped with the Komatsu Autonomous Haulage System (AHS). The system—developed jointly by Komatsu Ltd., Komatsu America Corp. and Modular Mining Systems Inc.—consists of vehicle controllers, high-precision GPS, an obstacle detection system and wireless network system.

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not only keeps operators safe, but also enables loads to be delivered in an efficient manner. The trucks move along a predetermined route and at a set speed, eliminating potential for fluctuations that might otherwise occur with a human operator and negatively affect fuel efficiency or productivity. “These new technologies bring value and productivity benefits through decreased variability, improved schedule efficiency and early identification of bottlenecks in the system. The autonomous truck fleet also delivers significant savings in maintenance, tire life and fuel,” said Andrew Harding, Rio Tinto’s Chief Executive of Iron Ore - China, Korea and Japan, in a 2014 press release announcing the company’s autonomous fleet had moved its 200 millionth tonne of material since going into operation in 2012.

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With this increased productivity, the company says it has been better able to manage the highs and lows of the mining industry’s business cycle, and positioned itself as the lowest cost iron ore producer in the region.

As a provider of autonomous systems, RCT works directly with both OEMs and end users to integrate its technologies. It offers line-of-sight, tele-remote and multi-machine automation systems for both surface and underground mining equipment.

In March of this year, RCT released

Volvo CE’s autonomous wheel loader has been working at an asphalt plant in Sweden to test its use in a real-world application.

its ControlMaster Independent Guidance system to meet the growing demand for mining automation technologies, particularly in underground mining. Steering, braking and speed

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In July, Scania announced it will participate in the EU-funded research project ADAS&ME aimed at studying how human users interact with autonomous vehicles.

As part of the research, participants will develop systems which detect when a driver is tired, ill or being influenced by strong emotions, such as anger, that could adversely affect driving abilities. Sensors designed to detect pupil dilation, changes to body temperature and changes in the direction of a driver’s gaze are among the technologies to be studied.

Scania, for its part, will demonstrate how the technologies developed through the project can be deployed in an autonomous long-haul truck. “Scania considers the human to be a key player in proficient autonomous driving solutions. There’s still a person in there, and this is about giving the user better support when it is needed,” said Stas Krupenia, Cognitive Engineer at Scania, in a press release announcing the company’s involvement in the project.

Work on the project is anticipated to begin in September and final demonstrations of the technologies involved by Scania and other participating OEMs will occur in 2020.

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follow without the need for operator input during tramming. Use of laser technology within the system keeps the machine centered on its path and prevents it from running into walls or other obstacles.

The company also recently retrofit its ControlMaster Line-of-Sight Remote Dozer System onto a 15-year old Caterpillar D8R at a coal mine in Kentucky (learn more, 12239896).

RCT’s system enables operators to remotely control the dozer from a safe distance using a handheld controller.

Integration of the system required the company to custom make several of the components.

Cullen says it was necessary to modify cabling, as well as install linkages, cylinders and sensors to allow the remote control system to interface seamlessly with the machine and not affect its operating systems.

Autonomy is the way of the future Full vehicle automation will continue to expand within the mining industry as it looks to find ways to increase productivity and safety—particularly as underground operations move further beneath the earth’s surface.

Caterpillar says it is continually working to refine the operation of all three categories of autonomous machines it currently has available. It is also working to fully automate other types of mining machines. Rotary blasthole drills will most likely be the next to be fully automated.

In addition to productivity and safety, the need for skilled labor is among the primary drivers for automation in mining. Finding qualified machine operators has become increasingly more difficult over the years. By providing the ability to operate autonomous machinery from more desirable locations, such as an office that is not in as remote a location as the mine site may be, mining operations will have an easier time attracting new hires. Brian Fox, Vice President, Marketing – Automation within Atlas Copco’s Mining &

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While autonomous vehicle operation is becoming more prevalent and anticipated to grow into the foreseeable future, Fox said one of the reasons mining hasn’t been as quick to adapt automation as industries such as manufacturing is because of the ever-changing geological and environmental conditions in which the machines work. Additionally, there has not been a large demand from customers. Though safety is important to them, the industry has done a good job of developing safety procedures and regulations. However, the industry has now reached a point where automation will be necessary in order to achieve any further safety improvements.

Cullen notes that one of the constraints associated with integrating autonomous control within mining is the interaction of machinery and personnel on existing sites. “Some functions of the mining process still need human control and will for the foreseeable future,” he says. “While most autonomous machinery has numerous safeguards in the event of an unplanned movement, the machinery can’t always control the interaction it has with human-controlled machinery and vehicles.”

He adds that while integration into existing mine sites has its challenges, if a mine is designed around autonomous control, those challenges can be overcome during the mine planning stage.

Justifying the cost and ensuring reliability of autonomous technology have also been factors hindering more widespread adoption. As more results from long-term testing start becoming available, and development and testing of these systems continues to grow, so will the presence of autonomous vehicles in mining operations. |

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Earlier this year, Orlaco announced it will introduce its MirrorEye technology in 2017 to replace side mirrors on trucks (learn more, 12191788).

The system consists of two high definition (HD) cameras placed on either side of the vehicle cab. Images are displayed in real time on an HD monitor mounted inside the cab on the window stile. Orlaco consulted vehicle manufacturers’ cab-styling and human machine interface (HMI) experts to determine the best placement for the monitor.

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Henrie van Beusekom, Executive Director of Orlaco, says the high degree of safety requirements and legislation associated with camera systems required the company to start with a blank sheet and design all new components. New camera image sensors were developed, as well as new image signal processing (ISP), digital real-time interfaces, optical systems and night vision LEDs. Extensive work was also required on the software and hardware.

Software functions such as cropping, stitching, scaling and image recognition were newly built into the system. Connectivity with the vehicle network enables functions such as diagnosis and panning. The panning feature activates when the vehicle begins turning or reversing, automatically adjusting the cameras to provide better visibility. Sophisticated software algorithms designed

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The company uses 3D CAD simulation environments to realize the legal fields of view its systems need to provide, then adds a safety zone around the legally prescribed field to ensure optimal visibility.

Nighttime visibility is one of the key advantages MirrorEye and other similar systems offers. The Orlaco system activates LEDs and a special camera filter to allow visibility of the full length of the vehicle and objects next to it. The full safety zone around the vehicle is illuminated and visible to the operator via the system, van Beusekom says. “This is a spectacular advantage compared to traditional glass mirrors which do not allow any vision in the darkness.”

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The Bosch Mirror Cam system, introduced at this year’s IAA Commercial Vehicle Show (learn more, 12239453), changes the range of visibility based on where a vehicle is located. When a truck is driving on the highway, the driver is able to see further behind the vehicle, whereas when it’s in a city, the angle of view is made as large as possible to provide increased safety.

Keeping mirrors clean can often be a challenge for vehicle operators, especially in dirtier, off-road applications. The camera lens in the MirrorEye system, however, is equipped with a nano-coating, heating element and washing system to prevent dirt and ice from building up on the optical surface so that visibility is possible in any type of environment or weather condition.

Shock and vibration can also cause visibility issues with mirrors, whereas camera images will not move no matter what type of terrain a vehicle is driving on.

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Bosch also notes that removal of the mirrors keeps operators facing forward because the camera system’s monitor is within their line of sight, improving both safety and comfort.

While the Orlaco system is initially being introduced for heavy-duty trucks, van Beusekom says its use is not limited to on-highway applications. He says the company is testing the system on many types of heavy machine platforms. The system’s automatic panning capability is particularly advantageous for articulated dump trucks due to their large size and often restricted visibility. He also notes that mirrors are commonly knocked off of large equipment, making the compact and safely integrated camera system an alternative solution for this issue.

Autonomous vehicles are also a key target application as they rely on cameras to guide their movements, and don’t have a need for mirrors since they are often unmanned.

Though side-view mirrors on heavy-duty vehicles will not immediately disappear, the solutions available from Orlaco, Bosch and MEKRA Lang show that advancements in camera systems will continue to make drivers and work sites safer. |

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The mining industry has a number of aspects that differentiate its data needs from other off-road industries such as construction and agriculture. According to Michael Roff, High Precision Product Manager for Hexagon Mining, one of the most significant differentiations is the inter-dependency between equipment that exists to efficiently complete different mining operations. The most common example of this is a haulage fleet of trucks and shovels that depend on real-time information from each other to ensure the trucks are loaded to, but not over, capacity. The

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If fleet managment systems and high precision technologies are not already considered mandatory, that time is not far off. With Rio Tinto and BHP already exploring autonomous fleet operations, the future is in computerized scheduling and deployment of mining fleets in order to survive the lows and reap higher profits during the highs. reliable capture, storage and transfer of data between different groups within the mine. Such data includes site planning and designs, operational statistics such as material movement and volume dig rates, machine health data for vehicle maintenance, and real time safety systems.

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Data solutions The effective operation of a mine is accomplished through the effective use of its resources, both vehicle and mineral. Well-rounded data solutions feature data gathering, management and analytics capabilities. Hexagon Mining features data solutions for planning, safety and operations on the mine site. Download a free brochure to learn more about Hexagon Mining’s suite of data solutions at oemoffhighway.com/12247638.

The aforementioned FMS and HP systems contribute to a mine’s overall operation. FM systems allow the complete fleet of mining equipment to be coordinated from a central location, delivering real-time positional and production information, allowing for real-time decisions to be made for the optimized coordination of the mine fleet for maximum production and minimal downtime.

More advanced FM systems feature optimization programs that collate data from every system on the mine site and can dispatch trucks and shovels automatically to improve site productivity, and conversely can park ineffective trucks to minimize operational waste.

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HP systems extend the capabilities of FM systems “by generating real-time position data for equipment such as drills, shovels and dozers, and presenting this against production designs [such as] drill patterns, grade blocks or planned surfaces,” Roff explains. “The ability to digitally project a vehicle’s position against a virtual design in real-time enables operators to make decisions on the fly to maximize their efficiency and minimize re-work.

“As access to more sophisticated spatial systems becomes standard in mines, the need for more integrated and intelligent data management systems will be essential. Without such systems, the benefit that can be derived from these newfound capabilities will be lost due to the ever shifting nature of the physical mine itself.”

Roff suggests that if the FM and HP systems are not yet considered a necessity for mine site operation optimization, the time is not far off before it’s mandatory. “With the likes of Rio Tinto and BHP already exploring autonomous fleet operations, the stage is set where the future is in computerized scheduling and deployment of mining fleets in order to survive the lows and reap higher profits during the highs.”

Hexagon Mining is currently working on the next generation of mining solutions which includes sophisticated data processing and management to provide real-time terrain mapping. This innovation will spawn a new level of awareness on the mine enabling mine managers to make more informed decisions and to more closely align and adapt the short-term mining plan based on production actuals. “I predict that real-time terrain will become a central focus for many groups within the mine who will leverage it for planning meetings, progress reports, surface design, material management, stockpile management, hazard detection and many more innovations that haven’t been thought of yet,” concludes Roff. |

Hexagon Mining’s fleet management systems (FMS) and high precision (HP) solutions connect vehicles to one another and back to the office.

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• Provides tough traction to the ground and superior floatation when needed

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Rubber Track ContiTech has launched a re-designed rubber track to the market, Trackman XP. • Designed as a positive drive track • Specially adapted to requirements of off-highway sector • Reduces vibrations and improves ride comfort • High-performance structure features positive-locking drive lugs • Anti-vibration technology reduces vibrations and increases driver comfort, particularly when pulling heavy loads • Optimized rubber compound of treads ensures low wear and offers protection against damage • Constructed with Maxxtuff, a trademarked process that includes several layers with a great density of steel cords • Patented Armorlug technology ensures long service life • Features two layers of reinforced fabric ply without overlaps or adhesion • Fabric strengthens all four sides of drive lugs, and stretches into carcass in order to ensure additional protection • Zinc-coated cord ensures high level of corrosion resistance oemoffhighway.com/12200631

High Capacity Municipal Tires Mitas has unveiled its HCM (High Capacity Municipal) tires for urban use, representing the company’s future expansion into the municipal tire segment.

• Universal design enables use on various terrains mounted on different machines and applications • Can be fitted on agricultural and industrial tractors, handlers, loaders, etc. and is suitable for agricultural, municipal, construction, forestry, and other heavy-duty applications • Cascade shape of tread lugs ensures traction in snow, muddy and wet conditions, and provide optimal self-cleaning properties • D speed category (65 km/h [40.39 mph]) for road transportation • Different length of pitches and their alignment along the circumference enable low noise emissions and vibration • Can be equipped with spikes in winter conditions • Capable of carrying loads of 7,875 kg (17,361.4 lbs.) under 3.2 bar (46.4 psi) and speed 10 km/h (6.2 mph)

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Scraper Tire The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduces its RL-3J (E-3) scraper tires for construction and mining/earthmover applications.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System WABCO has introduced the next generation of its OptiTire tire monitoring system.

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Radial Tire for Underground Mining Loaders Yokohama Tire Corporation’s R69 L5-S off-the-road radial tire for loaders in underground mine applications is now available in size 18.00R25.

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OFF-HIGHWAY HEROES

The First Successful Crawler Tractor

by Thomas Berry, Archivist, Historical Construction Assn.

Soft soil led to the development of a tracked tractor to maintain traction without sinking, as well as a very wellknown company, the Caterpillar Tractor Company.

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This 1913 Holt 60 illustrates the original front steering design.

t the turn of the last century, Benjamin Holt of Stockton, CA, was a leading manufacturer of steam traction engines. These machines operated on the same principle as a steam locomotive, with a boiler providing steam to engines that powered the wheels upon which it traveled. These machines were used in a wide variety of applications, including construction, logging, heavy overland hauling and agriculture.

A traction engine had to combine weight and firm traction in order to do its work most efficiently, and the largest traction engines were quite impressive in the effort to optimize both forces. On firm, stable ground, this was no problem. But they encountered a difficulty in the Sac-

ramento-San Joaquin River Delta west of Stockton.

Much of the land in the Delta consisted of marshy islands that had been reclaimed for farming.

The resulting peat soil was wonderfully fertile, but too soft for the traction engines. The considerable weight necessary to work agricultural implements caused them to sink in. Modifying them with larger and/or wider wheels gave them better flotation, but they tended to lose traction; and the added weight offset somewhat the improved flotation. A smaller traction engine would be less prone to sink, but would not be sufficiently powerful.

In 1904, Holt solved this problem by building what led to the first commercially successful crawler tractor.

Other inventors were also developing

crawlers, but Holt’s was the idea that lasted. The logic of the design was that a gas-powered machine weighed less than steam, in addition to all its other operating advantages over steam, and mounting it on a pair of continuous, cleated steel belts gave it the necessary flotation and traction.

There was no means of steering through the crawlers at the time, so it was equipped with a front steering wheel. Holt’s crawler tractor entered production in 1906. Watching Holt’s prototype at work, a photographer commented to Holt that its motions reminded him of a caterpillar walking. The comment inspired Holt to trademark the caterpillar name, and the 1925 merger between Holt Manufacturing Company and C. L. Best Tractor Company formed Caterpillar Tractor Company. |

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