Digitalization comes of age

The game changer in almost any industry one can name is automation and digitalization – and the drilling industry is no exception. As one of the world's leading suppliers, Epiroc is driving the transformation needed for 21st century construction, quarrying and surface mining.

Industry 4.0, better known as the age of connectivity and automation, has prompted a paradigm shift in the way industry works. Previous methods, tried, tested and trusted over many years, are going through a massive transformation as new technologies that previously only existed in our imaginations enter the mainstream (Figure 1).

Today, not only are these advanced technologies readily available, they are also more affordable, which mitigates risk and increases the advantages.

As a major supplier to the construction, quarrying and mining industries, Epiroc has a significant role to play in ensuring that our customers are aware of these technological advancements and get full access to them through our products.

The evolution of manufacturing processes

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