Mining

Cadence works closely with mining companies to increase production throughput and improve the efficiency of their extraction processes through automation.

Our Offering

Specializing in automation, our team supports mining companies by distributing high-tech products and application modules designed to address challenges related to production throughput, operational efficiency, and process quality.

Our modular approach simplifies and accelerates automation adoption while promoting the transfer of the skills required to make companies self-sufficient in operating the technologies they deploy.

How Does Cadence Help Optimize Mining Operations?

  • Eliminate unplanned downtime in ore extraction processes.
  • Optimize and stabilize production flow.
  • Facilitate access to real-time production data.
  • Reduce manual intervention and human operations in underground environments.
  • Reduce the risk of equipment failure and workplace accidents.

Our Services

At Cadence, you will find all the services you need under one roof.
  • Automation Modules

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

  • Distribution​

    Distribution of high-tech components designed to withstand demanding mining environments, backed by expert advice and technical support.

  • Consulting

    Consulting on technological approaches. Analysis of operational processes and the level of difficulty involved in automating them to reduce risk. Project prioritization based on expected gains, impacts, and level of complexity.

  • Training

    Ongoing training to keep you informed about the latest technologies.

  • Technical Staffing

    Technical personnel available to support the components and modules sold, with the goal of transferring the required expertise and knowledge to your team.

  • Laboratory

    More than $2 million in equipment dedicated to feasibility studies, technological risk analysis, and application validation.

Our Application Controller Modules

Standard modules. À-la-carte applications. Automation that evolves with your needs.

Our standard modular approach is built around our MC4, MC12, and MC24 controllers, which can support up to 4, 12, or 24 specialized and field-proven industrial Apps & Hardware solutions, respectively.

Designed to simplify and accelerate the deployment of advanced automation functions, they can be implemented according to your needs, priorities, and project timeline, allowing you to benefit from:

  • greater flexibility;
  • fewer technical risks;
  • better cost control;
  • faster deployment;
  • smarter, connected, and scalable operations.

Description and Technical Specifications
MC4 / MC12 / MC24

Available Apps & Hardware — Best Sellers

Contaminant Detection in Ore

  • check Reduced risk of mechanical failure.
  • check Fewer blockage situations.
  • check Reduced need for human supervision.
  • check Improved operational efficiency.
  • check Optimized production flow.

Silo Fill Level Monitoring

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

Truck Recognition and Traceability

  • check Automated asset recognition and identification.
  • check Elimination of errors related to labelling and manual data entry.
  • check Automatic tracking of materials at every stage of the process.
  • check Long service life, even under demanding conditions.
  • check Instant access to truck entry and exit data for inventory management purposes.

Ore Volume and Flow Measurement on Conveyors

  • check Precise volume measurement to optimize production flow.
  • check Improved equipment utilization.
  • check Traceability and analysis of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Additional Apps & Hardware Available

  • Truck positioning validation in loading zones
  • Crusher fill level measurement
  • Asset recognition and traceability
  • Conveyor belt misalignment detection
  • Monitoring of conveyor belt wear and splice condition
  • Energy management
  • OEE and performance

Our Distribution Partners

Yaskawa offers a range of AC drives designed for the mining industry, featuring protective coatings engineered to withstand abrasive environments.

Industrial safety equipment designed for harsh and abrasive environments.

Detection sensors and LiDAR systems engineered for demanding environments and high-vibration conditions.

Heavy-duty gear reducers offering exceptional impact resistance and extended service life.

Programmable encoders compatible with multiple communication protocols, delivering outstanding shock resistance and long service life.

Machine vision cameras, with or without AI, that are easy to deploy and support a wide range of ore inspection applications in the mining industry.

Wide-field 3D machine vision cameras designed for multiple inspection and volume validation applications during ore transport.

Protective enclosures and accessories that ensure the reliability of vision systems in abrasive, dusty, and demanding environments.

High-speed, high-resolution 3D machine vision cameras for imaging ore in motion.

Rugged, high-precision servo motors engineered for reliable operation in harsh industrial environments, with exceptional resistance to shock, vibration, and abrasive dust.

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

A complete range of equipment designed to optimize operations and support data analysis.