Annoucing the Austmine Innovation Zone
CORE Innovation Zone’s exists to give small to medium sized businesses the opportunity to take part in some of the energy and mining industrys’ largest and most important conferences and exhibitions.
Since the Innovation Zone’s inception in 2022, CORE has partnered with some of the sectors leading events including WA Mining Conference, IMARC and Austmine to give the companies within our ecosystem a chance to showcase the technologies and innovations they are working on to transform the industry.
The 3 day conference hosted by Austmine brings together industry leaders, experts, and professionals from across the mining and METS sectors to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in the industry. The conference provides a platform for networking, sharing knowledge and expertise, and exploring opportunities for collaboration and growth. Widely regarded as one of the most important events for the mining and METS industries in Australia, Austmine attracts delegates from around the world and provides a valuable opportunity for attendees to stay informed about the latest developments and innovations in the industry and to connect with others in the sector.
MEET THE COMPANIES TAKING PART IN THE AUSTMINE INNOVATION ZONE
CAN AUTOMoTION
CAN Automotion is a leading supplier of Distributed Control Systems and related components that work with field bus technologies such as CAN Bus and Industrial EtherNet. They are an Australian-based company that was incorporated in 2003 and operate nationally, as well as selling some of their products and solutions across the APAC region. With a background in CAN Bus for Industrial and mobile machine control, they have developed their expertise in these areas to provide distributed control systems for heavy mobile and industrial machinery.
The company aims to provide customers with a comprehensive solution by offering all the necessary components, systems, and solutions required for a complete control system. Additionally, they offer Teleservice and Telematics, which provide customers with information about their machines' performance through data logs, reports, remote access, and Over the Air update of software through Cloud.
Econmical Energy utilises VIPER technology, which is a type of underground gravity energy storage technology. The technology utilises well-established physics and engineering principles to provide energy storage solutions that leverage both large height and mass capacities. The technology involves the excavation of an underground cavity that can be accessed through an existing mine or purpose-built access tunnel.
The technology uses granular mass material made from earth or mine waste, which provides numerous advantages over alternatives. The granular material can be transported with ease, allowing for high flow rates and power capacity through small vertical shafts. The bucket elevator used in the system can transport the granular material through a much larger elevation than pumped hydro, with a height capacity of up to 2,000 meters.
The use of granular material also ensures that less than 1% of the total mass is suspended by the bucket elevator, which is important for structural reasons. The bucket elevator can operate at a single continuous speed, improving efficiency and allowing it to help stabilize the grid. Overall, the company provides innovative and efficient energy storage solutions that leverage the fundamental physics of gravity storage to provide reliable and cost-effective energy storage.
Hermes and Soteria specialises in providing security and risk management services to businesses and organisations. They offer a range of security consulting services, including threat and vulnerability assessments, security planning, and security training.
Hermes and Soteria also provide specialised security solutions, including security technology integration, executive protection, and crisis management. They use state-of-the-art technology and equipment to enhance security measures and provide real-time threat assessments.
Hermes and Soteria's team includes experienced security professionals who have worked in a variety of industries, including government, military, and law enforcement. The company's services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, and they work closely with their clients to develop comprehensive security strategies that minimize risk and protect assets.
LAAMP is a learning and assessment management platform that aims to modernise training, induction, and assessment for people in the mining, energy, and resources sector. The platform, which is powered by Cortex Interactive and was founded three and a half years ago, has experienced steady revenue growth since its inception. LAAMP's software is designed to help organisations manage their distributed teams, providing necessary training and support to ensure employees succeed in their roles
At LAAMP, they recognise that organisations across mining, energy, and resources are faced with many challenges. These common challenges include:
De-centralised, disconnected, and disengaged workforces
Significant cost in training and development, with little visibility on ROI
Duplication and overlap across training and assessment
Lack of shared resources and transferable skills
Skills shortage
Risk and exposure for organisations operating in mining, resource, and other high-risk environments
The need to keep up with rapidly evolving technology and changing industry regulations
Soft Rigging Solutions is an Australian company that produces synthetic lightweight shackles and slings for various industries, including mining, rail, shipping tugs, aquaculture, and agriculture. The founder, Josh Leppard, created the shackles after experiencing safety challenges with heavy steel d-shackles during a rescue operation.
The Poseidon, Orion, and Erebus shackles are safe replacements for heavy steel d-shackles, with a minimum break strength of 550,000 kg and a weight of only 12.7kg. Soft Rigging Solutions also offers a tray retention system for dump trucks and custom-built gear to suit different attachment points and uses.
All the shackles are made in Australia with Dyneema core and cover for high strength, UV and chemical resistance, and chafe tolerance. The products improve safety, increase productivity, and enable inclusion by reducing the risks associated with heavy lifting and manual handling while eliminating the need for multiple personnel to manage traditional heavy steel d-shackles.
Solar Energy Robotics (SER) has developed an Autonomous Solar Cleaning Robot (ASCR) that addresses the challenges of dust and harsh environments on the efficiency and lifespan of solar panels used in the Australian mining industry. The ASCR is a fully autonomous, waterless, and self-powered cleaning robot designed for remote operations in harsh conditions. It has been operating for over four years, and its waterless cleaning system eliminates logistical challenges and conserves water. The ASCR operates autonomously, eliminating manual handling, working from height, and heat exposure-related health and safety risks.
It has been proven reliable in harsh conditions, including operating continuously at BHP’s Jimblebar mine site. SER is a specialty division of Innovative Energy Solutions (IES), which provides industrial energy solutions across Australia. The ASCR is a game-changing technology that can help accelerate the clean energy transition in the Australian mining industry, enabling the sector to use abundant solar energy resources while reducing emissions and promoting a sustainable future.
Tan Ninety aims to help mining and resource companies and their contracting partners discover and implement innovative solutions to unlock latent performance and increase productivity across the whole of mining activities.
Tan Ninety, with it’s flagship 1TASK app, helps mining and resource companies connect their blue-collar workforce, eliminate paper and get better task data.Tan Ninety is on a mission to help mining and resource companies and their contracting partners discover and implement innovative solutions to unlock latent performance and increase productivity across the whole of mining activities.
Having worked across the full spectrum of the resources sector, Director Brett Ellacott identified a clear gap in the capture and transfer of critical task information from front-line workers. This delay in critical task reporting, in one case resulted in an estimated throughput loss of $8.9 million (104,000 tonnes of Iron Ore). Moreover, this delay in task capture and reporting hampers the efforts of real-time data analytics and automation is made near impossible without real-time task information.
Heading to AUSTMINE? NEED A SPACE TO GET SOME WORK DONE?
CORE Innovation Hub Members in Perth and Newman will have access to our Adelaide Hub and will be able to use the space as they need. Contact Libby to arrange your access.
Not a member? Sign up to our Austmine co-working packing and get access to the Hub for 3 or 5 days.