Immersive Technologies
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TRAINING: Immersive Technologies simulators build remote operator skills
INDONESIA – Freeport McMoRan (FMI) in Indonesia is using training simulators from Immersive Technologies to prepare operators for Caterpillar’s semi-autonomous load-haul-dump operations with Cat Command for Underground. Command for Underground automates the tramming and dumping component of an underground loader’s load-haul-dump cycle.…
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TRAINING: Immersive Technologies rolls out operator performance analytics
AUSTRALIA – Every hour a mine captures hundreds of data points measuring operator performance but too often sites don’t take action due to data overload or lack of understanding about the value that can be unlocked by managing operator variability.…
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TRAINING: Immersive adds LX6 to medium fidelity simulator family
AUSTRALIA – Immersive Technologies the world’s largest supplier of surface and underground mining equipment simulators is proudly announcing the latest addition to its medium fidelity simulator range. The LX6 is a brand new medium fidelity simulator platform which offers the…
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TRAINING: Immersive Technologies marks 25 years of innovation
AUSTRALIA – From a suburban garage 25 years ago to now having 15 global offices, 300 global mining customers and more than 150,000 operators trained worldwide, Immersive Technologies is celebrating 25 years in the mining industry. Immersive was the first…
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VIRTUAL REALITY: Worksite VR training at Oyu Tolgoi mine
AUSTRALIA – Immersive Technologies developed a series of WorksiteVR Quest virtual reality scenarios designed to facilitate a blended learning model in conjunction with eLearning and practical activities. Mine site inductions are necessary however often dry, boring, and forgettable. Mining operations are now…
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TRAINING: Immersive Technologies boosts operator skills at Hounde mine
BURKINA FASO – The greenfield Hounde gold operation of Endeavour Mining in has recently gone into development and with quick timelines to get equipment to site and operators trained. Endeavour Mining has selected operator training solutions from Immersive Technologies. Operators…
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TRAINING: Immersive Technologies ups reliability, lowers fuel use at Mexican mines
MEXICO – At an accelerating rate, Mexican mines are taking advantage of advanced simulation technology along with skilled people and proven process from Immersive Technologies to optimize their equipment operator workforce. Mine sites are measuring significant improvements in reliability and…
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TRAINING: Immersive Technologies embeds simulators, staff at Canada Fluorspar
NEWFOUNDLAND – Immersive Technologies has mobilized a managed training solution which includes advanced equipment simulators and embedded staff at Canada Fluorspar near the town of St. Lawrence. Immersive Technologies’ embedded training staff have already aided the recruitment and assessment of…
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TRAINING: Immersive Technologies to launch new simulator at MINExpo
LAS VEGAS – Immersive Technologies’ advanced equipment simulators are at the heart of the mining industry’s leading operator training and workforce development solutions. These solutions have a track record beyond compare in the delivery of quantified safety, efficiency and unscheduled…
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SIMULATION: Vale chooses Immersive Technologies to train truckless system operators in Brazil
BRAZIL – The S11D project in Canaã dos Carajás is in the world spotlight as truckless mining production is slated to begin in 2016. S11D will be one of the biggest mines in the world and this new production method…
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TRAINING: Immersive Technologies introduces virtual reality
Virtual reality will be one of the most rapidly adopted technologies of 2016. Immersive Technologies has already seen results from applying this technology to improve knowledge retention of vital safety and risk assessment procedures. Their product WorksiteVR™ is being used…
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PRODUCTIVITY: Use data analytics and targeted training says Immersive Technologies
PERTH, Australia – It’s one of the biggest challenges facing mine sites today: “How can we increase productivity without compromising safety or increasing cost?” Immersive Technologies, a leader in mining training solutions,…
