Tag: MPC Kinetic

Going Full Bore

Going Full Bore

Neutron spectroscopy evolved from James Chadwick’s initial discovery of the neutron back in 1932. The evolution of this technology has recently taken another leap forward thanks to its recent application to downhole assaying, which enables near real-time collection of assay data in a fast, semi-autonomous system. Technology Partnership The successful and effective adaptation of this technology to the mineral resources sector was made possible by a partnership between Sodern – the developers of the FastGrade downhole spectroscope and MPC Kinetic – the developers of the semi-autonomous, truck-mounted rig and data logging system, Oresight. BHP were also heavily involved in bringing this technology across from the oil and gas industry and applying it in their iron ore businesses. Ultimately, this joint...

Australian-first autonomous excavators

Australian-first autonomous excavators

Australian-first autonomous excavators AUTONOMOUS excavators have begun work in Queensland in an Australian first, digging pipeline trenches across the Surat Basin. It follows a successful trial by MPC Kinetic in late 2019 of a 30t excavator operating fully-autonomously and guided by artificial intelligence (AI). MPC Kinetic will partner with Built Robotics, the developer of the AI technology, to roll out a fleet of fully-automated excavators. MPC Kinetic business unit leader Richard Butler said the move to autonomous equipment is part of a progressive step for the wider industry. “We see autonomous earthmoving equipment as the key to building a new era of construction here in Australia,” he said. “It’s not about replacing our people, it’s about freeing up our skilled...