Sudbury, ON. – Rajant Corporation and ESG Solutions are proud to announce the completion of another significant phase in implementing Precision Time Protocol (PTP) technology at the NORCAT Underground Centre in Northern Ontario, Canada. This milestone highlights the organizations' commitment to driving underground automation, communication, and seismic monitoring advancements.
The integration of PTP, a system that enables microsecond-level precision, marks a transformative step in the evolution of underground mining technology. Leveraging Rajant's wireless Kinetic Mesh® network, the PTP technology provides the foundation for scaling to more advanced systems, prioritizing productivity, privacy, and security.
This breakthrough enhances the ability to perform real-time seismic and micro-seismic ground monitoring, delivering unparalleled accuracy and reliability. The innovation underscores the companies' joint mission to empower industries with cutting-edge technologies that optimize operations and safety in underground environments.
"Both PTP and wireless communications are critical for large-scale automation. Rajant's extremely low latency and high reliability are essential for enabling wireless PTP over multi-hop, mobile wireless networks," said Marty Lamb, Rajant.
"Offering to our mining clients wireless PTP time synchronization of our micro-seismic data, as well as wireless transfer of the data, will give our clients the flexibility to rapidly and cost-effectively expand a micro-seismic monitoring system to new excavations in a mine and lower network maintenance costs," said Chris Hawryluck, ESG.
Greg Major, Director of the NORCAT Underground Centre, added, "We are thrilled to support Rajant and ESG in their mission to develop transformative technologies at our Underground Centre. This implementation exemplifies the innovation we aim to foster, benefiting the mining industry and beyond with advanced solutions that improve efficiency and safety."
About Rajant Corporation
Rajant Corporation is the exclusive provider of private wireless networks powered by Kinetic Mesh®, BreadCrumb®, and InstaMesh® networking technology. With successful deployments in over 80 countries for critical industries such as military, mining, ports, and transportation, Rajant enables real-time connectivity and mobility for industrial operations. For more information, visit rajant.com.
About ESG Solutions
ESG Solutions is a leading provider of microseismic monitoring solutions, serving industries such as mining, oil and gas, and geotechnical applications. Founded in 1993, ESG is dedicated to helping clients optimize performance, enhance safety, and increase productivity through innovative seismic solutions. For more information, visit esgsolutions.com.
About NORCAT Underground Centre
Located in the City of Greater Sudbury, the NORCAT Underground Centre serves as the global one-stop shop operating mine designed to enable start-ups, small / medium enterprises, and international companies to develop, test, and demonstrate emerging technologies that are poised to transform the global mining industry.
MEDIA CONTACT
Cynthia Furlotte |Marketing & Communications | NORCAT | (705) 521-8324 ext. 293 | cfurlotte@norcat.org
Gizzy O’Toole | Event Marketing Director | Rajant Corporation | (484) 595-0233 ext. 225 | gotoole@rajant.com