Sandvik + Nokia: Mining Gets a High‑Speed Make‑Over
Picture a mining pit with endless tunnels and machinery that would make Star Trek jealous. Now imagine that entire setup—tunnels, drills, robots—connected through a super‑fast, low‑latency 5G network. That’s the reality Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology are living at their Tampere test mine, thanks to Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC).
Why 5G is a Gamechanger in the Dirt
- Lightning‑fast voice & video: Operators on the surface can talk to those underground crews in real time, with crystal‑clear 4K video, even when the radio is usually… slow.
- Remote machine ops: No more “your drill’s stuck” drama. Machines run remotely, and operators feed back instantly through high‑bandwidth links.
- Robotics & autonomy: Robots navigate the maze of tunnels, and the network pings them with sub‑second commands.
- Full‑fleet automation: Every machine talks to the cloud, making logistics a breeze.
- Safety shout‑out: Alerts trigger in the blink of an eye, improving safety protocols.
Key Voices From the Frontline
Patrick Murphy, President of Rock Drills & Technologies, hits the high note:
“Deploying Nokia’s 5G SA private network with DAC lets us test and brag about a whole new wave of game‑changing tech right here. 5G is the key to unlocking robotics, remote ops, fleet automation, analytics and – honestly – a safer mining life.”
Stephan Litjens, the big cheese at Nokia DAC, adds his excitement:
“Working with a titan like Sandvik on top‑tier digital automation is a dream. 5G SA brings speed, low latency and edge computing—ready for the next leap in mining.”
How Nokia DAC Rolls Out the Tweaks
Nokia’s plug‑and‑play system’s sleek, compact hardware sits in your mine. The cloud‑based operations monitor keeps everything tight and secure—no data lost, all on‑site. Think of it as the exoskeleton for the mine, keeping data flowing smoothly while hugging security protocols.
Sandvik’s 40‑Year‑Old Legacy Meets Modern Tech
- Founded in 1972, the Tampere test mine spans kilometers of real underground chaos.
- It hosts training, knowledge sharing, equipment trials, and in‑depth failure analysis.
- Now, with Nokia’s 5G at its core, the test mine becomes a living lab where every drill can run, record, and report back instantly.
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