MMC Norilsk Nickel has launched a remote automated drilling system at the Norilsk mines. This is reported by the company. The system includes remote control of a self-propelled drilling rig, improves ...

Minnich's new remote control drill allows the contractor to be away from the machine allowing the user the ability to view the drilling process from in front or around the unit Mar 5, 2014 Minnich's ...

Dubbed a “smart rig for smart operators”, Sweden-based Epiroc’s SmartROC T30 R surface radio remote drill rig was officially released today with the promise of offering contractors more metres per ...

Continued innovation in modeling and algorithm development has led to new process control for the Cyberbase/SDI drilling command center. Collaboration between the International Research Institute of ...

Drilling dynamics and vibration control constitute critical aspects of modern drilling operations to ensure enhanced efficiency, safety and longevity of drilling systems. Research in this field ...

Wireless technology is a critical component in “smart-field” operations, such as in producing fields operated by Shell in Gabon, West Africa. Shell’s smart-field vision has many intertwined technology ...