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Wabtec and SMS sign Canada CAS deal

Wabtec's CAS system uses GPS constellations

 Wabtec CAS system uses multiple GPS constellations

Wabtec CAS system uses multiple GPS constellations

Wabtec's Digital Mine organization, which markets the company's suite of mining technology products, will leverage SMS Equipment's market presence in Canada.

Wabtec's CAS system uses GPS constellations for situational awareness of all traffic. Other features include redundant receivers and antenna, and continuous self-tests to increase the system's reliability.

Four cameras provide 360-degree vision around a haul truck, GPS & V2V Radio
provide long-range predictive proximity alerts, and four RF units provide 360 degree
automatic object detection.

"Our collaboration with SMS Equipment allows us to better serve the mining industry by enabling operations," said Doug Hanson, GM & vice president, Wabtec Digital Mine. "We are helping mine operators realize the value of safety, operational control and business productivity by collaborating with a strategic solutions provider within the heavy equipment industry."

"SMS Equipment is excited to collaborate with Wabtec to bring their industry-leading CAS solution to all major mining areas and customers across Canada." added Mike Brown, EVP, Technology & Innovation.