Modern mining procurement struggles with resource scarcity and soaring costs

The technologies are helping to optimise machine performance and reduce downtime, resulting in cost savings for mining companies.

Mining equipment has to be durable enough to endure the harsh conditions and the passage of time. Please learn about the IoT and cutting-edge GPS sensing Schwing Stetter India has incorporated into its mining equipment to guarantee lasting dependability.

In the construction and mining equipment industry, what are the most significant technological advancements or trends that have shaped the landscape over the past few years?

The construction and mining equipment industry has seen significant technological advancements recently. Adopting modern technologies such as IoT, GPS sensing, and 3D imaging in equipment has been a game-changer. The construction and mining equipment industry has seen significant technological advancements recently. Adopting modern technologies such as IoT, GPS sensing, and 3D imaging in equipment has been a game-changer. These technologies are improving the efficiency of underground mining operations by providing real-time data on machine performance, location, and status, leading to increased productivity and safety in the mining process.

Can you provide an update on Schwing Stetter India’s involvement in the mining equipment sector?

Schwing Stetter India has been involved in the mining equipment sector for several years. The company has been manufacturing and supplying a range of construction and mining equipment, including batching plants, concrete pumps, concrete mixers, self-loading mixers, excavators, weighbridges, chilling plants, plastering machines, tower cranes, motor graders, drilling machines, horizontal drilling machines, and piling rigs.

What are the key features and technologies incorporated into Schwing Stetter India’s mining equipment to ensure reliability and longevity in challenging mining environments?

IoT, GPS sensing, and 3D imaging improve underground mining efficiency by enabling operators to remotely monitor and control equipment in real-time, reducing human intervention in dangerous and remote locations. Additionally, these technologies are helping to optimise machine performance and minimise downtime, resulting in cost savings for mining companies.

How does Schwing Stetter India ensure that its mining equipment meets the stringent regulatory and safety standards in the mining industry, particularly in a country as diverse as India?

Safety concerns in mining and quarrying activities in India include accidents caused by inadequate safety measures, lack of training and education, and poor working conditions. Addressing these concerns requires a comprehensive approach that involves adopting international best practices in safety, increasing awareness among workers and stakeholders, and implementing strict regulatory measures.

Both construction and mining are labour-intensive sectors. How is technology, such as automation and robotics, integrated to improve labour productivity and safety on job sites?

Safety concerns in mining and quarrying activities in India include accidents caused by inadequate safety measures, lack of training and education, and poor working conditions. Addressing these concerns requires a comprehensive approach that involves adopting international best practices in safety, increasing awareness among workers and stakeholders, and implementing strict regulatory measures.

How are construction and mining equipment companies addressing supply chain challenges, especially in the context of global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic?

Procurement constraints in the modern mining world include increasing competition for limited resources, rising raw materials and energy costs, and the need to adhere to stricter environmental and safety regulations. As a result, mining companies must adopt more sustainable and cost-effective procurement strategies to remain competitive.

Spokesperson – V.G. Sakthikumar, Managing Director, Schwing Stetter Sales and Service Private Limited