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Nanotron and Marco collaborate to improve longwall mining operations

Nanotron Technologies and Marco are working closely together to deliver solutions for the mining industry, helping to improve both safety and productivity in longwall face operations

Staff reporter
 Nanotron's swarm bee smart RF sensor module for proximity detection and positioning

Nanotron's swarm bee smart RF sensor module for proximity detection and positioning

PRESS RELEASE: Marco has integrated Nanotron's proximity detection and positioning functions into its Longwall Face Control solution. Nanotron's swarm bee, a smart radio frequency (RF) sensor module, is integrated into Marco's longwall controllers, worker tags, remote control units and excavation units.

The integrated solution means that the location of tagged underground equipment and mining personnel is known accurately at all times. Real-time tracking of mining workers, roof support and excavation units improves worker safety and drives compliance. It also increases longwall operational efficiency, by safely accelerating work sequences and increasing operator flexibility.

Dr Jens Albers, CEO of Nanotron, said: "Both Nanotron and Marco are currently experiencing a sharp increase of the demand for their products in Russia and China, the two biggest mining markets worldwide. By combining our products, we can offer a market-leading solution that combines high technology with a strong understanding of the needs of the mining sector."

Martin Reuter, CEO of Marco, added: "In Marco's automated longwall controls, each device is connected directly into the network, and communicates in real-time online. Our system integration is our customers' largest benefit and our innovations are at least two steps ahead of any competitors' solution."

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