Immersive Technologies
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DATA: Immersive Technologies’ OPA driving improvements at Ok Tedi
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – At the PNG-owned Ok Tedi open pit mine, there is a heavy focus on operator safety. As part of this commitment, the operation has established the first fully-integrated Operator Performance Analytics (OPA) system through a long-term…
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TRAINING: Komatsu to acquire Immersive Technologies
AUSTRALIA – Komatsu Ltd., through its wholly owned subsidiary in Australia, has agreed to acquire global mining technology and workforce optimization firm Immersive Corporation (Immersive Technologies), which specialises in increasing mine profitability by optimizing the safety and productivity of equipment…
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TRAINING: Immersive Technologies fosters growth in North America
AUSTRALIA – The installed base of Immersive Technologies mining simulators in North America has seen consistent growth since the deployment of the first generation units in the early 2000’s. Today, early adopters are upgrading their technology to the latest models…
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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…
