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ThoroughTec Simulation, the world’s leading supplier of advanced, mine workforce training technologies, will be ‘breaking new ground’ at MINExpo in Las Vegas, this September. The company plans to reveal a number of exciting new products that emphasise its commitment to providing mines with the most powerful workforce performance development technologies available on the market.
“The star of the show will undoubtedly be our brand new, CYBERMINE Workforce Excellence (WX) platform, or ‘WEX’ as we like to call it,” says Richard Bellengere, head of operations at ThoroughTec. “This first-of-class system will revolutionise the way mines approach Workforce performance management, finally providing decision makers and managers with an end-to-end tool for the continuous, scientific measurement and improvement of heavy equipment operator performance.”
Also on display will be the latest version of ThoroughTec’s hugely popular CYBERMINE Full Mission Simulator (FMS) System. “These advanced, fourth generation operator training simulators remain the cornerstone of our integrated training system, allowing us to directly influence workforce performance by shaping operator behaviour in a highly-realistic yet safe, cost-effective and controlled environment,” notes Bellengere.
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ThoroughTec has also confirmed rumours that there will be a second CYBERMINE FMS exhibit at the show, this one on the OJSC “BELAZ” stand, where the world’s first and only BELAZ 75135 haul truck driver training simulator will be available for demonstration. BELAZ is a major manufacturer of mining equipment, including the world’s largest capacity mine truck, the 7571. “This simulator is the latest in a string of new developments and features some very sexy new features, including the CYBERMINE Motion Tracking System and Mission Planner,” says Bellengere.
Back on ThoroughTec’s stand and the enhanced CYBERMINE Operator Familiarisation Trainer (OFT) will be available for demonstration, along with some of their latest E-Learning courses. Both of these product lines are supplementary to the core FMS system and ensure that students properly acquire the foundational knowledge and psycho-motor skills necessary to excel in their chosen roles. “E-learning systems have evolved considerably over the years and our in-house, Training Systems team prides themselves in staying ahead of the market as new technologies and methods emerge,” says Bellengere.
“We believe in the power of technology and the potential of people,” says CEO, Justin Collins. “It’s this philosophy that drives us to develop fantastic new products like CYBERMINE WX, tools that harness that power and unlock that potential.”
Potential customers will be able to experience these advanced products hands-on at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, Las Vegas between 26-28 September in the North Hall, Stand 808. To book your personal demonstration contact [email protected]
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About ThoroughTec Simulation:
The team at ThoroughTec Simulation has been designing simulator based training systems for over twenty-five years. During this time the company has grown into one of the world’s leading training simulation organisations, supplying the mining, construction and military sectors.
Providing Operator Training Systems and Tactical Training Systems for a range of vehicles and applications, ThoroughTec is the de facto supplier of simulator systems to the South African Military as well as supplying a number of European militaries. This military engineering has been utilised in the development of CYBERMINE mining equipment simulator systems, elevating them above competitors through military grade quality, reliability and low cost of ownership.
ThoroughTec’s range of CYBERMINE mining simulators is the broadest in the industry, encompassing all aspects of both surface and underground mining operations for hard and soft rock and capable of replicating a mine’s entire working fleet from load and haul through to the most complex production and ancillary equipment. CYBERMINE mining simulator systems are designed and engineered to make mines safer, more productive and more cost effective.
ThoroughTec’s R&D efforts have been focussed in recent years in providing complete heavy equipment workforce optimisation solutions. They have added Operator Familiarisation Trainers and E-Learning to their CYBERMINE product range, complementing the CYBERMINE Full Mission Simulators and answering the call from the mining industry for optimised heavy equipment workforces who reduce costs per tonne and improve overall mine safety.
ThoroughTec’s headquarters and R&D and production facility are in Durban, South Africa, with global sales and support subsidiary offices in Perth, Australia; Santiago, Chile; Toronto, Canada; Salt Lake City, USA and Moscow, Russia.