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New Project Aims to Improve Perception of Mining

Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems Efforts Kick Off

June 4, 2017

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Project funded by the European Union focuses on sustainability in mining.

Drilling Rig Manufacturer Demo Sets New Drilling Record

100 Meters Drilled in Less than Two Hours

May 17, 2017

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Atlas Copco SmartROC crawler rig drills to 100 meters in less time than expected, using less fuel than expected.

‘Pilot Drillers’ Tech Makes Drilling Jobs Safer, More Productive

Brock Yordy

December 1, 2016

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It is the end of 2016, and time to reflect on the past business year. Did the year turn out the way you expected?

Surveying, Inspection Drones Can Help Cut Costs During Oil, Gas Bust

Valerie King

November 14, 2016

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The oil and gas drilling industry is in the midst of what many consider a devastating bust tied to increased production and lower prices per barrel.

How to Optimize Drilling Solids Control

Brock Yordy

February 2, 2015

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Often research and design in the water well drilling industry is driven by necessity.

How to Choose the Right Drilling Method

Brandon Wronski

December 9, 2014

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Necessity is the mother of invention.” This popular maxim has proven true in the drilling industry year after year.

Drilling Jobsite Innovations for the New Year

Brock Yordy

December 9, 2014

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By the year 2020, the world population will be 7.5 billion people.

College Student Internationally Recognized for Mining Drill Concept

Valerie King

November 17, 2014

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Canadian industrial design major designs mine drill concept and recieves international recognition.

Deployable Fiber Optic Systems Boost Oil and Gas Industry

October 1, 2014

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As the use of fiber optics has increased in the oil and gas industry to enhance production via better data reliability, availability and performance than traditional copper communication systems, so have the number of “deployable” systems used in remote locations.