As mines realise the power of the ‘digital twin’ to help optimise surface operations, the field of Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) is set to play a central role in this technological journey. Booyco Electronics’ Graeme Jardine explains how the data collected over the years through PDS now provides a valuable pathway to digital twin modelling.

Booyco Electronics, a leading provider of innovative safety solutions in the mining industry and pioneer of Collision Prevention Systems (CPS), is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar in partnership with Mining Review Africa. Titled “Human Touch in High-Tech: Mastering the Crucial Role of People in Collision Prevention Systems” this webinar will shed light on the indispensable contribution of human expertise in the realm of cutting-edge collision prevention technology.

It was clear from the recent Collision Avoidance Forum in New South Wales, Australia, that the global mining sector is steadily embracing proximity detection systems (PDS) as a tool in their safety journey. As a speaker at the event, Booyco Electronics CEO Anton Lourens reminded delegates that applying PDS was as much about people as it was about technology.

Health and safety efforts on mines are being significantly enhanced by ongoing developments in Proximity Detection Systems (PDS). The power of PDS to gather operational data, for instance, takes the technologies well beyond the direct prevention of collisions. By giving insights into each operation’s specific traffic patterns and risks, PDS paves the way to creating even safer workplaces.

By leveraging developments in the IoT space, Proximity Detection System (PDS) technology is moving well beyond its primary role of preventing accidents, thus expanding its value proposition to the mining industry. According to Anton Lourens, CEO of Booyco Electronics, the technology is proving to be an invaluable tool which is of great value to the industry.

Leveraging a ‘voice of customer’ strategy, proximity detection system (PDS) and collision prevention system (CPS) specialist Booyco Electronics has over the years evolved its offering to meet the exact needs of both surface and underground coal mining operations.

The rapid evolution of Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS) for surface mines has embraced technologies like satellite positioning systems, radar and smart vision. Leading CAS specialist Booyco Electronics also points to the value of sensors and tracking technology. By capturing and processing more data in real time there is growing potential for these systems to make surface mining even safer.

With its foundations firmly rooted in the coal mining sector, Booyco Electronics has over the years led the revolution of proximity detection system (PDS) and collision prevention system (CPS) solutions that speak directly to the needs of both surface and underground collieries.