What if your mining equipment could predict its own failure and tell you how to fix it? In this episode of Mining NOW, we sit down with Wimpie Olivier and Ole Knudsen from WEIR to uncover how their NEXT Intelligent Solutions digital platform is turning data into actionable foresight, preventing catastrophic downtime, and boosting production.🔸 Visit Weir to Learn More: https://www.global.weir/

Mine sites face a critical water dilemma: too little water creates dangerous fugitive dust, but overwatering can cause massive haul trucks to slide uncontrollably in "unplanned movements." How do you solve it?

Host Jerrod Downey showcases Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE) with Danny Irvine and Matthew Gray. They unveil ADE's core solution: intelligent spray systems that use precise ground-speed control to deliver the perfect "coverage rate," eliminating the guesswork from dust suppression for optimal safety and traction.

🔸 Learn More about ADE: https://www.ade.net.au/

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🔹 CIM | Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum: https://www.cim.org/

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Chapters

00:00 – Intro & ADE Engineering History

06:58 – ADE Spray: Dust Control Solutions

13:56 – Precision Nozzles & Efficiency Features

20:54 – Testing, Training & Global Expansion

27:52 – Nozzle Tech & Market Performance

34:50 – Design Process & Customer Feedback

41:51 – Troubleshooting & Peer Reviews

48:49 – Product Support & Operator Training

Jerrod Downey talks with SafeGauge’s Dan Hawkins about their problem-solving design process. They dive into how products like the Push Rod sensor and MultiTool Pro tablet were created from direct customer feedback to solve specific issues, like the critical Steering Shake Down test. See how this turns a dangerous, lengthy job into a safe, one-person task that provides precise data in minutes.

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Most industry content is either too serious to be engaging or too casual to deliver real value. Leaders want insight, not noise. Partners want visibility that actually converts. Entrepreneurs want lessons they can apply now, not theory.This Crownsmen Show Christmas Special solves that gap.GET 20% OFF ON YOUR CONEXPO TICKETS - USE OUR PROMO CODE: TCS26 https://www.conexpoconagg.com/conexpo-con-agg-construction-trade-show🔸 Visit Crownsmen Partners to Learn More: https://www.crownsmen.com/Voice of Industry Tour Partners🔹 Savona Equipment: https://www.savonaequipment.com/en/🔹 Corporate Traveller Canada: https://www.corptraveller.com/en-gb/services/industry-expertise/miningStudio Partner🔹 @petrocanadalubricants : https://petrocanadalubricants.com/Episode Sponsors:🔹 TOMCO Systems: https://tomcosystems.com/🔹 Kaizen Safety Group: https://kaizensafety.ca/🔹 Cutsforth: https://www.cutsforth.com/🔹 Mining NOW: https://www.crownsmen.com/mining-now/

Discover what a true industrial "fuel island" is and why it needs rugged, reliable technology built for harsh environments. Our guests break down Gasboy's comprehensive solution, featuring their innovative Atlas X all-in-one dispenser and the powerful ECOS cloud software platform. Learn how this integrated system provides total fuel security, precise access control, automated transaction tracking, and detailed usage reporting to turn a major cost center into a managed asset.🔸 Visit Gasboy to Learn More: https://www.gasboy.com/us/constructionVoice of Industry Tour Partner:🔹 Orica Digital Solutions - OREPro™ 3D: https://www.orica.com/Products-Services/Digital-Solutions/orepro-3dEpisode Sponsors:🔹 InnoDredge: https://innodredge.com/🔹 Drylet: https://www.drylet.com/🔹 Pedrollo: https://pedrollousa.com/🔹 VOSKER: https://www.vosker.com/us/en🔹 Mining Now: https://www.crownsmen.com/mining-now/

Jerrod Downey sits down with Chris Callahan of Richards Manufacturing and Kia Aghai of Warn Industries at the Utility Expo to explore the solution: a power-assisted portable winch designed specifically for utility work. Discover how the combined expertise of a utility giant and a 77-year-old winch legend created the Lineman's Drill Winch. This tool isn't just about efficiency; it’s a mission-driven answer to ergonomic injuries, stored energy hazards, and the simple goal of getting every crew member home safely to their family each night.🔸 Visit Richards Manufacturing to Learn More: https://www.richards-mfg.com/products/medium-voltage-products/ldw/

In this episode of Building Energy, host Jerrod Downey is on location at The Utility Expo with Bill VanScoy, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Spartan Composites. They dive into the groundbreaking SYSTEM7 XT™ heavy-duty composite mat, a product designed to withstand the toughest environments. Discover how this robust, interlocking matting system is replacing thousands of wood mats and even expensive helicopter lifts on major transmission and distribution (T&D) projects, offering unmatched durability with a 750 PSI rating and a 15-year lifespan.

🔸 Visit Spartan Composites to Learn More: https://spartancomposites.com/

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🔹 Orica Digital Solutions - OREPro™ 3D: https://www.orica.com/Products-Services/Digital-Solutions/orepro-3d

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We’re joined by Paul Ellis from VOSKER to showcase the revolutionary VKX camera. This isn't your average security camera. It’s a standalone, solar-powered system built specifically for the toughest locations—places with zero existing infrastructure. Paul breaks down exactly how the VKX uses its built-in LTE cellular connection and advanced AI to detect intrusions and send high-resolution image and video alerts directly to your phone, no matter where you are.

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