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Nanotron and Marco Improve Safety and Productivity for Longwall Mining Operations

Sensera Limited (ASX: SE1, “Sensera” or “the Company”), an Internet of Things (IoT) solution provider that delivers sensor-based products transforming real-time data into meaningful information, action and value, is pleased to advise of revenue-generating new customer traction in the Mining sector for its location awareness business, nanotron Technologies GmbH.

Nanotron and leading mining equipment provider marco GmbH are working closely together to deliver solutions in the mining industry which help to improve both safety and productivity in longwall face operations. The longwall solution is part of a growing list of specific mining based applications taking advantage of the nanotron location aware technology.

Marco has integrated nanotron’s proximity detection and positioning functions into its Longwall Face Control solution. Nanotron’s swarm bee, a smart RF sensor module, is integrated into marco’s longwall controllers, worker tags, remote control units and excavation units.

The integrated solution means that the location of tagged underground equipment and mining personnel is known accurately at all times. Real-time tracking of mining workers, roof support and excavation units improves worker safety and drives compliance. It also increases longwall operational efficiency, by safely accelerating work sequences and increasing operator flexibility.

Dr. Jens Albers, CEO of nanotron, said: “Both nanotron and marco are currently experiencing a sharp increase in the demand for their products in Russia and China, the two biggest mining markets worldwide. By combining our products, we can offer a market-leading solution that combines high technology with a strong understanding of the needs of the mining sector.”

Martin Reuter, CEO of marco, said: “In marco’s automated longwall controls, each device is connected directly into the network, and communicates in realtime online. Our system integration is our customers‘ largest benefit and our innovations are at least two steps ahead of any competitors‘ solution.”