NEWS & INSIGHTS #19

If you missed our blog posts, or simply have been too busy at work, below you will find our latest articles to catch up with the news from the industry. Enjoy them as you're enjoying your coffee!

Mining

Safety and preparation are really important in underground mining. Emergencies deep in the mine can be deadly. The mining industry recognises these risks and tries to simulate them with innovative tools and techniques. This practice not only prepares miners for crisis scenarios but also improves safety protocols and response strategies, while being great safety training for supervisors. Cave-ins, gas explosions, flooding, and equipment failures are just a few of the risks. A real emergency is unpredictable and stressful, so conventional training isn't enough to prepare people for them. It's crucial to react quickly and effectively in an environment like this. It's for this reason that advanced simulation tools are available. Each one is tailored for a different underground mining problem. You can learn safety in the mining industry using simulation software replicating underground conditions, augmented and virtual reality systems that immerse you in realistic scenarios. Let`s have a look at them, shall we?

Energy

Hydrocarbons are processed and stored on floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units offshore. These sophisticated, floating industrial complexes with high-tech equipment and systems make it hard for them to do complex offshore production tasks. They're exposed to unpredictable weather and hurricanes because they're located in the sea. A specialised Emergency Response Team is even more important when there are dangerous substances around. Their presence is crucial not just for crew safety but also for protecting the environment. In crises, the ERT has experts trained to act fast and efficiently. So what kind of emergency response team jobs are out there?

Smart Factory

Time availability of manufacturing information in the right place is crucial in how production resources are used to impart economic value to the end product. Most organisations have lots of localised information, but, unfortunately, most of this information is not available for immediate use. There is thus a need, within the Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) architecture construct, for a whole and adjustable information flow, capturing the processes for each task. Several Automatic Identification (AIDC) technologies exist to aid in dealing with information capture and dissemination in an automated production environment. This blog post will examine how Auto ID technologies such as bar code technology, radio frequency technologies and others fit into the structure of CIM architecture.

Logistics, Marine & Ports

Dependable systems for monitoring temperatures in cold chains are critical for maintaining the integrity and adherence to regulations of cold chain elements, both during storage and while they are being transported to their final destination. In this whitepaper, we delve into the technologies behind mobile reefer tracking.

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