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Seven Trends for the Future of Mining Automation - Schneider Electric

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<strong>Seven</strong> trends <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> future <strong>of</strong> mining automation<br />

Evolving Operations<br />

These seven technologies are a snapshot <strong>of</strong> how automation will contribute to advance mining operations.<br />

Properly integrated automation technologies, combined with an evolution in extracting and refining<br />

technologies, certainly will help users be more safe, productive, cost efficient and environmentally friendly.<br />

<strong>Schneider</strong> <strong>Electric</strong> USA, Inc.<br />

About <strong>the</strong> Author<br />

Fabio Mielli is <strong>the</strong> U.S. mining, metals and minerals segment manager <strong>for</strong> <strong>Schneider</strong> <strong>Electric</strong>.<br />

An electrical engineer, Mielli has been with <strong>Schneider</strong> <strong>Electric</strong> <strong>for</strong> 16 years and is based in<br />

Georgia. He has 20 years <strong>of</strong> experience in speed drives, automation, and industrial control,<br />

and has worked closely with <strong>the</strong> major mining and metals producers. He can be reached at<br />

fabio.mielli@us.schneider-electric.com.<br />

<strong>Automation</strong> and Control Center <strong>of</strong> Excellence<br />

8001 Knightdale Blvd.<br />

Knightdale, NC 27545<br />

Tel: 919-266-3671<br />

www.schneider-electric.us<br />

Reserved.<br />

Rights All <strong>Electric</strong>. <strong>Schneider</strong><br />

This document has been 2011<br />

printed on recycled paper ©<br />

Document Number 8000HO1075 February 2011 tk

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