Mining

Cadence works with various mines to increase their production rate and efficiency of mining processes through automation.

Our Offer

Specializing in automation, we support manufacturers by developing application modules and distributing high-tech products to help them overcome challenges related to production throughput, efficiency, and product quality.

Our modular approach simplifies and accelerates the adoption of automation, while fostering the transfer of the skills needed to make companies self-sufficient in using the deployed technologies.

How does Cadence help optimize operations in manufacturing plants?

  • By eliminating unplanned downtime in ore extraction processes​
  • By optimizing and stabilizing the production “flow”​
  • By providing access to production data​
  • By reducing human intervention and operations in underground environments​
  • By eliminating the risk of breakdowns and accidents

 

Our Services

At Cadence, all services are offered under one roof.
  • Automation Modules

    ​Design and sale of pre-programmed standard automation modules for the mining industry to increase mining efficiency.

  • Distribution​

    Distribution of high-tech industrial automation components with guidance and support.

  • Consulting

    Consulting on technological approaches. Analysis of operational processes and automation complexity to reduce risks. Project prioritization based on gains, impacts, and difficulty levels.

  • Training

    Ongoing training to keep you informed about new technologies.

  • Outsourcing

    Provision of personnel for our components and modules to transfer knowledge and expertise.

  • Laboratory

    Over $2M in equipment for feasibility studies, technological risk analysis, and validation of your applications.

Our Application Controller Modules

Standard modules. Customized applications. Automation that evolves with your needs.

Our standard modular approach is based on our MC4, MC12, and MC24 controllers, each of which supports up to 4, 12, or 24 specialized and proven industrial apps and hardware. Designed to simplify and accelerate the deployment of advanced automation functions, they can be deployed according to your projects’ needs, priorities, and pace, allowing you to benefit from:

  • greater flexibility
  • fewer technical risks
  • better cost control
  • faster deployment
  • a smarter, more connected, and more scalable factory.

Description and Technical Specifications
MC4 / MC12 / MC24

Available Apps & Hardware, Our Best Sellers:

DETECTION OF CONTAMINANTS IN ORE

  • check Reduced risk of mechanical breakdowns
  • check Fewer blockages
  • check Less human supervision required
  • check Improved operational efficiency
  • check Optimized production flow

SILO OCCUPANCY LEVEL

  • check Continuous material level measurement to optimize operations
  • check Real-time detection of abnormal conditions
  • check Recording of measured volumes for performance analysis
  • check Reduced need for human supervision
  • check Improved system usage and occupancy

VEHICLE RECOGNITION AND TRACKING

  • check Automation of asset recognition and identification
  • check Eliminates errors related to labeling and manual data entry
  • check Automatic tracking of materials at every stage of the process
  • check Long service life, even under harsh conditions
  • check Instant access to truck arrival and departure data for inventory purposes

MEASURING VOLUME OF MINERALS ON CONVEYOR

  • check Accurate volume measurement to optimize production flow
  • check Optimization of equipment usage
  • check Traceability and performance analysis (OEE)

Other Available Apps & Hardware:

  • Verification of truck positioning for loading zones
  • Crusher utilization rate
  • Asset recognition and traceability
  • Conveyor belt misalignment detection
  • Condition of conveyor wear parts and fasteners
  • Validation of truck positioning for loading areas
  • Energy management
  • OEE & performance

Our Distribution Partners

Yaskawa offers a range of variable frequency drives (AC drives) designed for abrasive environments.

Safety equipment for abrasive environments.

Various detection sensors and LiDAR systems designed for harsh environments and resistant to strong vibrations.

High-capacity gear reducers with exceptional shock resistance for extended lifespan.

Encoders with various communication protocols, programmable and highly resistant to shocks for long service life.

Vision cameras, with or without AI, easy to implement for multiple ore inspection applications.

3D vision cameras with a wide field of view for inspection and volume validation in ore transport.

Protective enclosures and accessories ensuring reliable vision system performance in abrasive, dusty, and demanding environments.

High-speed, high-resolution 3D vision cameras for imaging moving ore.

Robust, high-precision servo motors designed for reliable operation in harsh industrial environments, with excellent resistance to shock, vibration, and abrasive dust.

Yaskawa industrial robots: precise, fast, and reliable, designed for demanding applications in abrasive environments.

Equipment sets for factory optimization and data analysis.