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A Battery-Electric Locomotive for Precision Mining
June 8, 2021AltDrive Rail Locomotive When Fred Stanford, former 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 mining … Read more
GeoDrilling International on the WS6000
April 30, 2021We’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 … Read more
Fast charge-ready EV version of Western Star 4900XD
March 17, 2021Canadian 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.
Borterra RodBot™
March 11, 2021Robotic 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. … Read more
The World’s First Fast Charge-Ready 100% Electric Haul Truck
December 3, 2020Along 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.
Fast charging beats battery swapping for underground electric haul trucks
August 11, 2020August 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 … Read more
Remembering Barry Hawton
July 18, 2020I 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 … Read more
MEDATech Co-Sponsors 2020 Raymond James Women’s Nor-Am Cup
February 13, 2020Medatech 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 … Read more
Facilities Expansion Underway
April 24, 2019The 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!
MEDATECH to supply innovative drilling system for rehabilitation of aging dam infrastructure
January 14, 2019January 14th, 2019: MEDATECH is excited to announce that they have agreed to terms for the supply of an innovative drilling system. The system will be used for rehabilitation of aging dam infrastructure in the southern United States. The customer has been conducting extensive on-site assessment of their existing drilling systems for dam rehabilitation. With recent … Read more