SMS Equipment Part 6: How Does Wabtec's Gen 3 CAS Stop Mining Collisions? #331

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Could your mine's collision avoidance system actually prevent a catastrophe? In this episode, we go beyond the basics and explore the cutting-edge technology designed to achieve true zero-harm in surface mining operations.

Rory Bamford is joined by Craig Hoffman from Wabtec, a global leader in proximity detection systems, and Dillon McKinnon from SMS Equipment, their premier channel partner in Canada. They break down the real challenges of vehicle interactions—a leading cause of fatalities in mining—and why traditional methods often fall short. Discover how the industry is moving beyond simple alarms to integrated, intelligent systems that operators can trust.

Learn how the partnership between Wabtec and SMS Equipment delivers a complete solution, from the advanced Gen 3 hardware and AI-powered data insights to full-scale site implementation and support. They explain the EMESRT framework, the critical difference between situational awareness and Level 9 intervention, and how this technology is being customized for Canadian mines to save lives. If you're responsible for safety, efficiency, or fleet management, this conversation is essential viewing.

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Connect with SMS Equipment:
🔸 Guest Speaker: Dillon McKinnon | Manager. Mining Equipment Technology
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-mckinnon-b-eng-65618050/
🔸 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sms-equipment/
🔸 Website: https://www.smsequipment.com/en-ca/
🔸 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SMSEquipmentInc/featured

Connect with Wabtec:
🔸 Guest Speaker: Craig Hoffman | Principal Consultant, Digital Mine Technology Group
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-hoffmann-86ab694/
🔸 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wabtec-digital-mine/
🔸 Website: https://www.wabteccorp.com/
🔸 YouTube: youtube.com/user/WabtecCorp/

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