Industry Blog
Explore the latest news about drone technology, data solutions, and Firmatek’s perspective across a range of industries.
Firmatek’s 5 Keys to Safety
Contributed by Firmatek CDO, Andrew Maximow For decades Firmatek has maintained a strict compliance with Mining Safet...
How to Ease Employee Fears about New Mining Technology
Technology is adding unparalleled value to the mining and aggregate industries. Executives and plant managers are ab...
Elevating Your Tech Company with the Human Element
As seen in the Huffington Post. (Read it here.) Despite the constant stream of technological advancements we enjoy, t...
How Tech is Making Mining More Efficient
In this post, we explore several types of mining technology to examine what each one does and how well it works.
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Drones and Natural Disasters: How Our Tools Have Helped Disaster Relief Efforts
In the heavy industries, we rely on drones every day — and so do our colleagues in emergency and disaster relief.
Data Security in Mining and Aggregates: Keep Cybercriminals Locked Out
Data security is essential for mining and aggregates companies to survive in the digital workplace.
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How Smart Highways Present Big Opportunities for the Aggregates Industry
In this post, we explore smart highways, the future of roadway construction, maintenance and durability — and where...
Real-Time Analytics is Making Aggregates and Mining Operations Smarter
This piece explores three primary business cases for real-time data analytics in mining and aggregates, and how these...
How Waste Companies Can Improve Operations with Drones
Through faster, more accurate data collection, drones help waste companies get ahead of the competition.
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How Advances in Technology Are Making Safer Mines
Several companies are developing technologies like smart devices and automation that are helping create safer mines.<...
Aggregates 101: How Innovation in the Industry Affects Everyone
People need aggregates for the roads they drive on and the buildings they live and work in. Industry developments acr...
Safety, Intel, Efficiency: 10 Reasons Drones Are a Must-Have for Stockpile Management
Drones are creating operational efficiencies, providing a new level of business intelligence, and making aggregates a...
Big Data Challenges: Turn Your Stockpile Data Into Business Intelligence
In this post, we explore how top-performing companies evaluate and manage their stockpile data, then turn those numbe...
Women in Mining and Aggregates: 17 Leaders to Follow
We feel it’s important to celebrate the women who are currently shaping the mining and aggregates industries with t...
Creativity in Waste Management: Companies Improving Landfills for Neighbors
Landfill management is a tough job that often requires creative thinking, especially at scale, over entire lifecycles...