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The Sandvik rotary drilling content hub provides you with the information you need to improve the productivity of your blasthole drilling operation and guide you towards improved TCO. The content on this page will be updated regularly; make sure you bookmark this page so you stay up-to-date on the latest knowledge, advice, explanations and recommendations. We’ll even throw in some fun content from time-to-time. There’s also an option to sign up for updates to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

Rotary Drilling Division 2024 Webinar Schedule

Date Topic
March Digging Deeper: Simulators Role in Transforming Surface Drill Rig Training. On-Demand
April 25 The Sustainable Evolution: Exploring the Future of the iSeries. On-Demand
July 23 It's Electric! Introducing the DR416iE On-Demand
November Meet the next member of our xSeries family
November Introducing the next member of our iSeries family

Previous webinars

It's Electric - Introducing the DR416iE

Get ready to experience the future of drilling! We're thrilled to present the revolutionary DR416iE electric rotary drill. This innovative drill rig is poised to transform your drilling operations, delivering unparalleled performance, enhanced efficiency, and a commitment to sustainability. The DR416iE isn't just another drill – it's a culmination of cutting-edge engineering designed to address your most pressing drilling challenges.

Watch the webinar now!

The Sustainable Evolution: Exploring the Future of the iSeries

Dive into the Future of Mining with Our Exclusive Webinar: "The Sustainable Evolution: Exploring the Future of the iSeries!"

Are you ready to electrify your operations to help achieve your sustainability goals? Join us for an enlightening online event tailored just for you.

Discover the power of electrification in surface mining and how we are applying it to our family of iSeries rotary drills. Gain invaluable insights, broaden your perspective, and unlock groundbreaking strategies to help you on your electrification journey.

Watch the webinar now.

Digging Deeper Simulators Role in Transforming Surface Drill Rig Training

The Sandvik Drill Simulator Console is designed to keep teams ready for field operations without disrupting production. This user-friendly simulator minimizes downtime by enhancing operators' skills in a secure training environment.

Register for this webinar to learn more and view a real-time demonstration.

Get Fit with Data - Sandvik Digital Solutions

"Get Fit with Data" will explore the power of data-driven operations. Attendees will discover how leveraging data can optimize performance, prolong component life, and enhance uptime. The webinar also highlights its ability to pinpoint training opportunities and accurately forecast maintenance requirements, empowering your mine to operate at peak efficiency and reduce downtime. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can use data to revolutionize your operation and drive success.

Get Fit with Data - Sandvik Digital Solutions

Using Data Analytics to Boost Results and Mineral Recovery

Your measure while drilling data is worth its weight in gold (or copper, iron or platinum). Learn how to exploit this valuable intelligence to improve your blast results and your mineral recovery efforts when you watch our on-demand webinar Using Data Analytics to Boost Results and Mineral Recovery.

Your expert panel for this webinar consists of:

  • Demetre Harris – Product Line Manager, Surface Drilling Automation, Rotary, Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions
  • Jeff Averett – Sr. Manager Bulk Products & Delivery Systems, Dyno Nobel Inc
Using Data Analytics to Boost Results and Mineral Recovery

Meet our newest iSeries blast hole drill, the Sandvik DR413i

Featuring a new, robust, and structurally optimized mast design along with a dual-stage rotary head and feed system, the DR413i is purpose-built for iron ore and copper applications and delivers 100,000 lbs of pulldown to support optimal penetration in hard rock applications.

Watch our on-demand webinar to learn more about the DR413i and explore how it's set to redefine the industry.

Meet our newest iSeries blast hole drill, the Sandvik DR413i

Drilling Parameters and Their Effect on Productivity

Join a diverse panel of Sandvik experts who will discuss the importance of determining, setting and adjusting drill parameters to help achieve the highest levels of productivity while improving the TCO of the drill rig.

After attending this webinar attendees will be better equipped to improve the performance of any OEM blasthole drill.

Drilling Parameters and Their Effect on Productivity

Cost Savings from Drilling Smaller Diameter Holes

While there are many instances in mining where the old adage ‘bigger is better’ rings true of equipment, there are a growing number of applications where efficiency trumps size.

Listen as Paul Morgan, Sales Support Manager at Sandvik’s Rotary Drilling Division explains how one customer achieved remarkable savings in their drill and blast operation while simultaneously setting, then breaking site drilling records simply by approaching a common practice with an open mind and a willingness to try something new.

Cost Savings from Drilling Smaller Diameter Holes

Data Interoperability and Third-Party Interfacing Within the Digital Ecosystem

Listen as our automation, digitalization and product specialists discuss our digital solutions, their interoperable capabilities, and the value these solutions bring to your organization.

Data Interoperability and Third-Party Interfacing Within the Digital Ecosystem

Solve Your Surface Drilling Puzzle

Join us for a lively conversation about our complete surface drill offering and how it can help solve your surface drilling puzzle.

Solve Your Surface Drilling Puzzle

Intelligent Rigs. Impressive Results. How iSeries Blasthole Drills Deliver Value to Your Organization

View our webinar "Intelligent Rigs. Impressive Results. How iSeries Blasthole Drills Deliver Value to Your Organization". You’ll learn how the iSeries family of rotary blasthole drills combine intelligent features with automation to deliver impressive results to your mining operation.

Intelligent Rigs. Impressive Results. How iSeries Blasthole Drills Deliver Value to Your Organization

Customer Support in the Digital Age

Learn how Sandvik continues to leverage the latest digital technology to improve the customer support experience. Our technical services experts will discuss the latest developments in remote support, training and continuous product improvement.

Customer Support in the Digital Age

The Future of Rotary Blasthole Drill Technology

Learn how the technologically advanced DR410i blasthole drill helps mine operators take the guesswork out of daily operation and deliver reliable high-yielding production results.

The Future of Rotary Blasthole Drill Technology

WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO EPISODE #7

Episode #7 introduces you to Keith Wallace, Training Manager. Keith gives us an inside look at our training department and how they impact numerous people, starting with our employees, including our customers and everyone in between.

WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO EPISODE #7

WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO EPISODE #5

Woodrow Collett our EH&S specialist tells you a little about himself (you never will guess what he has done in the past) and what he does to help ensure that the Alachua facility staff remains as safe and healthy as possible.
WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO EPISODE #5

WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO EPISODE #4

Listen as Patricia Bambace, our eLearning Developer explains what her job entails (it's really cool) and what lead her to Sandvik from her previous role in academia. She will also give a glimpse into a future Sandvik training initiative.

Be on the look out for episode #5 in this series.

WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO EPISODE #4

WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO EPISODE #3

In this episode we learn a bit more about Alma Herbig, Production Manager. She will tell us a bit about her career journey and how it lead her to Sandvik in Alachua, Florida. Alma also offers her perspective on why Sandvik is a great place to work.

Make sure you check back soon for episode #4 of Who I Am And What I Do.

WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO EPISODE #3

WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO EPISODE #2

In this episode we learn a bit more about Atif Khan, Sr. Automation Manager. He will relate how he became interested in engineering and more specifically computers. He will also share some thoughts on the value of data to a mining operation.

Make sure you check back, we plan to offer these behind the scenes interviews regularly.

WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO EPISODE #2

Who I am and What I Do Episode #1

The Who I am and What I do series consists of a series of short interviews with the folks working at the Alachua, Florida, USA Rotary Drilling Manufacturing site.

Who I am and What I Do Episode #1

Expert Articles

The road to automation and electrification

Discover how Sandvik is evolving its surface mining offering to adapt to changing customer requirements.

The road to automation and electrification

DRi Platform unifies iSeries rotary drills

Read this Mining Magazine article featuring Demetre Harris, product manager, of automation and technology, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and Nellaiappan Subbiah, Product manager for rotary drills where they discuss Sandvik’s latest digital offering that unifies all Sandvik iSeries rotary drilling solutions

DRi Platform unifies iSeries rotary drills

New tech improves blast outcomes

Advanced software helps users optimize blasts for improved fragmentation, productivity and safety.

New tech improves blast outcomes

Open, interoperable & automation ready

Open, interoperable & automation ready.
Data interoperability is critical in reaching the next stage of mining’s digitally-enabled, autonomous future. Read on to learn how we are helping our customers leverage the power of their data.

Open, interoperable & automation ready

Surging through the digital era

Demetre Harris, Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology, USA, explores how technology has changed and improved mining operations

Surging through the digital era

Making waves in Minnesota

Learn how the combination of a customer willing to "think outside the box" and Sandvik technology generated record breaking results and substantial savings.

Making waves in Minnesota

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