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Northern Ontario Mining Showcase

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Interactive exhibits on display within the Mining Showcase pavilion at PDAC 2026.

Borgford Equipment Services

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Battery-Powered Mini Excavator

Borgford Equipment Services Inc. is showcasing a zero-emission, battery-powered mini excavator designed for tight underground spaces where air quality is at a premium. With guidance, visitors will have the opportunity to see the equipment up close and understand how it supports cleaner, more efficient mining operations.

Cambrian College

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Tele-Operation Simulation Chair

Cambrian College is showcasing a Tele-Operation Simulation Chair, allowing visitors to remotely operate equipment located in Sudbury using live LTE connectivity. This hands-on experience demonstrates how remote operation can improve safety, enable work in hazardous or remote environments, and support the future of mining and industrial operations.

Ionic Technology Group

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Underground Drilling Tool Simulator

Ionic Technology Group is bringing its underground raisebore drilling tool simulator. Visitors can operate a specially modified scooptram in a realistic 3D environment and experience the intricacies of raisebore drilling firsthand.

LoopX

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Interactive Collision Avoidance Solution

LoopX is showcasing an interactive collision-avoidance solution that uses Vision AI, LiDAR, and edge computing to detect people, vehicles, and hazards in real time. Visitors can experience live demonstrations showing how dynamic warning and exclusion zones help prevent vehicle–person and vehicle–vehicle incidents in underground mining.

NORCAT

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VR & AR Training Tools

NORCAT is showcasing award-winning virtual and augmented reality training tools, including a virtual underground mine tour, safety programs, and skills-based training. Visitors can try the VR and AR experiences firsthand and explore underground mining through an immersive guided ride-along.

Teleco

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AI-Powered Safety Monitoring

Teleco is showcasing intelligent camera solutions designed for mining environments, featuring live, hands-on demonstrations of AI-powered PPE detection, thermal imaging, and portable camera systems. Visitors can experience real-time safety alerts, see thermal imaging in action, and explore how modern camera technology supports safer, smarter mining operations.

Villeneuve Engineering Services

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3D Scanning & Drone Technology

Villeneuve Engineering Services is showcasing hands-on 3D scanning and drone technology, giving visitors the chance to experience Creaform handheld scanning and DJI drone-based 3D data capture. Attendees can also see live demos of Buggy Whip Inc.’s innovative LED-lit buggy whip—setting a new standard in visibility and durability.