IOT Solutions World Congress Barcelona

Author: Ariana Carrazana Di Lucia

May 21-23 2024

MiningiDEAS was present at this congress and extended the invitation to all its clients to access digital transformation trends and disruptive technologies that allow us to understand the future of industries. In this 2nd edition in which our CEO participates, the fair was dominated by the application of IoT and IIoT. For this reason we share the following reflection.

The Importance of Applying IoT in Mining: A Call for Innovation

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming our cities, and now is the time to bring that transformation to mining. Despite significant advances in IoT for smart cities, few mines are benefiting from this revolutionary technology.

Ariana Carrazana, CEO of MiningiDEAS, shares her perspective on the opportunities she observed at the IoT Solutions World Congress held in May in Barcelona. Here are some of her key comments:

"It deeply concerns me that after three editions of IOTSWC, our industry has not participated in these types of events. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find a single stand with concrete solutions for underground mining."

"It is incredible how many devices surround us in our homes and cities, but it amazes me that we still question how to solve problems in mining that are already optimized in our daily lives."

"It was very rewarding to talk with experts in the sector and hear how they solve problems for other industries that we also face in our mines."

Why IoT in Mining?

In light of common challenges in mining, Carrazana emphasizes the need to adopt IoT that has been developed and tested in urban environments.

"We must engage in dialogue with companies from other sectors that have already implemented IoT solutions. In large-scale mines, we face similar challenges to those of small cities, such as optimizing infrastructure, transportation, and health."

"It is crucial to seek tools that have resolved problems in large cities and adapt them to our mining realities. With current advancements, we can bring remote connectivity to any location and obtain data that allows us to make better decisions."

Examples of Application in the Industry

Carrazana highlights some devices and solutions from the congress that could be immediately applied in mining:

Operational Efficiency

• Cities: Smart traffic management through sensors.
• Mining: Optimization of machinery through real-time monitoring.

Safety and Health

• Cities: Cameras for public safety.
• Mining: Health monitoring of workers with wearable devices.

Predictive Maintenance

• Cities: Maintenance of urban infrastructure using sensors.
• Mining: Prevention of machinery failures with condition-based maintenance.

Energy Efficiency

• Cities: Smart public lighting.
• Mining: Management of energy consumption in mining operations.

Environmental Sustainability

• Cities: Monitoring air quality.
• Mining: Monitoring environmental impact and efficient waste management.

💡 Implementing IoT in mining is not just a technological advancement; it is a necessity for a safer, more efficient, and sustainable industry.

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