Atlas Copco collaborates with Saab and Combitech to develop safe mining digitalization solutions
October 4, 2017
"This collaboration is fully in line with our vision of the digital mine of the future," said Helena Hedblom, President of Atlas Copco’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area. "Many of our customers have already begun the digitalization process, and plenty of others will soon be on board. Our aim is to support our customers along the way and to meet their increased demands for cyber security and integrated solutions. To shorten the lead time, we’re choosing to team up with the best in the industry. We see great potential in combining our company’s products and experience with Combitech's technologies,” concluded Hedblom.
“The fact that a world-leading Swedish industrial company has chosen us to be its digitalization partner feels like a real acknowledgment,” said Combitech’s Deputy CEO, Lars Ydreskog, who is in charge of digitalization at the company. “It shows that the unique experience we gained while digitalizing the Gripen E fighter, in combination with being a leader in cyber security, makes us very attractive to global industry. The collaboration with Atlas Copco is an important step toward achieving our goal of becoming a knowledge hub for the digitalization of Swedish industry," concluded Ydreskog.
This collaboration is yet another example of Atlas Copco's increased focus on the safe digitalization of mining operations. Earlier this year, Atlas Copco acquired a stake in Mobilaris MCE, a business whose software solutions provide users with a comprehensive picture of the mining operations, real-time positioning, and status information about vehicles, equipment and personnel.
- Helena Hedblom, Business Area President, Mining and Rock Excavation Technique
helena.hedblom@se.atlascopco.com - Andreas Nordbrandt, President, Underground Rock Excavation division
andreas.nordbrandt@se.atlascopco.com - Ann-Sofie Andersson, Global Communications and Brand Manager
ann-sofie.andersson@se.atlascopco.com