GeoDrilling International on the WS6000
We’re not the only ones who like the new…
Torex ALTDRIVE Rail Locomotive When Fred Stanford, President & CEO of Torex Gold Resources first imagined a more efficient way to mine ore, he foresaw a return to rail. The culmination of this thought, over 30 years later, is the Muckahi System engineered by MEDATech in close collaboration with Stanford. Muckahi is a monorail system that Torex has put to … Read more
We’re not the only ones who like the new WS6000 hybrid sonic / DTH water hammer drill rig, a world first. The rig combines robotic rod handling for increased safety and speed, remote access to drill data, and switching between drilling methods with the push of a button. The rig, ordered by Southern Company, is now in use in Alabama. … Read more
Canadian Mining Journal just published BEVs emerge from underground, a feature article detailing the development of our fast charge-ready 24-tonne Western Star 4900XD for open-pit mining…. Read more
Robotic drill-rod handling boosts workplace safety, supercharges productivity One of the great things about technology is that it’s quickly making workplace injuries into a thing of the past. Better ventilation systems protect miners from fumes and dust, while all manner of mechanized equipment puts operators safely into the driver’s seat and out of harm’s way. One big exception, until recently, … Read more
Along with partners Tardif and ABB, we are pleased to release a 24-Ton all-electric haul truck that is super-fast charge capable. Runs 24/7 with no delay in operations. If you are looking for sustainable material handling, we’ve got you covered. … Read more
August 11, 2020 Share This We co-authored a paper that summarizes the results of battery swapping versus fast charging for the hardest-working vehicles underground. It turns out the fast charging provides a 48% savings over battery swapping when productivity rates are equal. Investigation of Fast Charging and Battery Swapping Options for Electric Haul Trucks in Underground Mines Md Ahsanul Hoque … Read more
With approximately 5,000 embankment dams over 40 years of age, utilities and local governments in the eastern United States have their work cut out for them. There are many methods of stabilizing dams that are leaking. One of these involved the consolidation of the bedrock upon which the dam is situated as well as the earth, boulders, gravel and rock … Read more
I first met Barry Hawton when I moved to Collingwood in February of 1992. I was starting my new job at MacLean Engineering and back in those days, MacLean was still located on Mountain Road. As I began to get to know the guys in the shop, it became apparent to me that Barry had special status. That status came … Read more
Medatech Engineering is proud to have co-sponsored the 2020 Raymond James Women’s Nor-Am Cup in Collingwood, Ontario. Athletes in Nor-Am Cup events come from all corners of the ski racing world, including the Canadian National Ski Team, the US Ski Team and future stars on the many regional FIS Teams in Ontario. A video of the event can be found … Read more
The building is well underway! We’re adding 5,000 sq-ft of new shop space and a 10-ton crane to better serve MEDATech’s clients around the globe, and we’re excited about it!
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