By Brian Hendrix MSHA seems intent on changing the rules for emergency escapeways and the use of refuge chambers in metal and non-metal mines. You may be asking, how do I know this? MSHA hasn’t issued any guidance, posted anything to its website, issued any press releases, or used its new Twitter account to tweet out a notice.
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Martin Marietta Fights Appeal Martin Marietta Materials is looking to develop a 649-acre open pit mine outside of Vanceboro, N.C., but is facing continued opposition. The proposed disposal of wastewater into the nearby Blounts Creek headwaters could destroy the habitat for fish, according to mine opponents. The creek is a popular recreational and fishing destination. Carteret County Superior Court Judge…
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The Multiple-Message Model is More Efficient Because it is More Effective. By Thomas J. Roach
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Do Cellphones Hurt or Help Meetings Go Well? By Steve Schumacher
Read MoreKalfix Adhesives Designed For Pipeline Coatings
Kalenborn Abresist Corp. recently introduced KALFIX, a line of adhesives for pipeline coatings. KALFIX 911 and KALFIX 913 are pressure transfer fillers for repairing high pressure pipelines and offer extreme adhesion, even to underwater surfaces.
Read MoreLuber-finer App Simplifies Filter Replacement
Luber-finer introduced a new mobile app that makes identifying the right filtration technology for light commercial and heavy-duty applications – and locating where to obtain it – both easy and convenient. The new app, which can be downloaded for free on iOS- and Android-powered smart phones and tablets, puts all of the information users need to find a Luber-finer filter…
Read MoreMiller T94 Series Welding Helmets Maximize Comfort, Visibility
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduced the new T94 Series welding helmets, designed to reduce neck strain and fatigue, while improving operator comfort, visibility and productivity.
Read MoreCaterpillar Ventures Invests in Airware for Aerial Data
Airware, which provides end-to-end solutions that turn aerial data into actionable business intelligence for enterprises, announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Caterpillar Ventures. The investment allows Airware to accelerate programs that enable dealers to offer solutions and services within the construction, mining and quarrying industries, and highlights Caterpillar’s commitment in leading the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Read MoreJohn Deere, Kespry Commence Alliance for Aerial Intelligence
John Deere and Kespry announced an exclusive global strategic alliance through which John Deere Construction & Forestry dealers will provide the Kespry Aerial Intelligence System to their customers on job sites around the world. Starting in North America, the alliance enables John Deere customers to use Kespry’s fully integrated industrial drone platform to capture topographic data in minutes with survey-grade accuracy.
Read MoreCoaXPress Integrates Machine Vision into the Industrial Internet of Things
According to market research, there will be nearly 26 billion devices on the Internet of Things by 2020. While the consumer end of the IoT has been the primary focus of attention, the manufacturing subset of the IoT, known as the Industrial Internet of Things or the IIoT, will witness even more spectacular growth. Manufacturing companies are expected to spend…
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