This collaboration aims to leverage the latest technological advancements to position India as a leader in mining technology by driving innovation in the mining industry; focus on environmentally responsible and resource-efficient practices; and create new opportunities for technological advancement related to process automation, cost optimisation, governance frameworks, and the adoption of new technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
The collaboration aims to facilitate the establishment of robust research and development (R&D) facilities and programs, empowering students, researchers, and industry professionals to explore and innovate with next-generation technologies in mining, mine mapping, monitoring, geospatial analytics, and surveying.
Pramod Kaushik, President, Hexagon India, said in a statement, “At Hexagon India, we are committed to driving innovation and empowering industries to achieve excellence through advanced digital solutions. This partnership with TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, marks a significant step forward in transforming the mining sector with cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, and geospatial analytics. Together, we aim to create a thriving ecosystem that not only addresses the current challenges in mining but also positions India as a global leader in sustainable and technology-driven mining solutions.”
Dheeraj Kumar, Project Director, TEXMiN & Dy. Director, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, said in a statement, “Today, envisioning any industry transformation leveraging cyber-physical systems is nearly impossible without integrating cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, and big data analytics. The TEXMiN-HxGN CoE initiative aims to set the groundwork for the era of Mining 4.0, bringing cutting-edge technology and computational power to the mining sector. If successful, this collaboration will be a foundational step in revolutionising mining, driving efficiency, safety, and sustainability in previously unimaginable ways.”
