13 OCTOBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Sandvik Acquires Universal Field Robots Sandvik has acquired Universal Field Robots (UFR), a fast-growing Australiabased provider of autonomous interoperable solutions for the surface mining and underground mining markets. UFR will be part of Digital Mining Technologies, a division within Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. This acquisition will help strengthen the position of Sandvik AutoMine® - the world’s leading mining automation platform. UFR will significantly expand the number of compatible third-party equipment types, providing customers with opportunities to optimize the performance of their mining equipment fleets, regardless of the manufacturer. “Universal Field Robots is an important strategic addition to Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, which will strengthen our growth potential and provide key capabilities in the development of our mining automation solutions portfolio going forward,” said Stefan Widing, president and CEO of Sandvik. For a link, click on this box in our online issue. No online issue? Register at worldwidedrillingresource.com WHO’S IN THE NEWS For additional announcements from VMAC, Aries Industries, DFI, and the Texas Oil & Gas Association, click on this box in our online issue. No online issue? Register at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Diedrich Drill Kevin Chadderdon has been promoted to director of product management. Craig Pickett has been promoted to lead Diedrich Drill’s customer service team. Kevin and Craig are now part of the Diedrich Drill leadership team alongside Ryan Kelso, Bill Siar, Greg Miracle, and Tom Klemp. Kevin Chadderdon Craig Pickett
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