Fieldwork, talks and research life.

The Electra Mining presentation shared how RAMMS uses systems thinking and digital-twin methods to connect mechanised mining data with safer, more productive decisions.

At AFRICOMP 2026, RAMMS presented a multi-physics digital-twin approach for turning brake-wear measurements into earlier, more actionable maintenance decisions.

The presentation used a skid-steered ultra-low-profile mining vehicle to show why terrain-aware traction estimates matter for braking, stability, collision avoidance and autonomy.

The Mandela Mining Precinct’s 2024 showcase, held at the CSIR International Convention Centre on 18 November, brought together mining researchers, technology developers, government and industry. Its theme—accelerating mining RDI by connecting research excellence with innovation—matches RAMMS’ focus on moving engineering evidence toward practical adoption.

At INCOSE 2024, Professor Stephan Heyns and Luke van Eyk used a keynote format to connect systems engineering, digital-twin design and the practical realities of mechanised mining. The gallery uses cleaned screenshots and selected still frames rather than publishing the original video.

After laboratory calibration, the team moved to instrumented vehicle runs. The images and short loops show the transition from workshop preparation to field measurements that can support traction estimation, utilisation analysis and actionable digital twins.

The laboratory phase established repeatable calibration and testing runs for the measurement system. These controlled checks helped the team understand sensor behaviour before collecting instrumented vehicle data on site.

RAMMS was present at Mining Indaba 2024 in Cape Town. The programme used the event to meet technology providers, mining organisations and fellow researchers, with fruitful discussions across the exhibition floor and wider African mining community.