Becker Mining Systems and Ericsson supporting the digital transformation of mining
Becker Mining Systems and Ericsson advancing connected and data-driven mining operations
The mining industry is undergoing a rapid digital transformation. Increasing demands for safety, efficiency and sustainability require modern communication infrastructures, intelligent data platforms and seamlessly connected systems. Becker Mining Systems and Ericsson are working together to support this transformation by combining advanced connectivity technologies with mining-specific digital solutions.
The partnership between Becker Mining Systems and Ericsson began in 2020, when both companies joined forces to explore the use of advanced communication networks in mining environments. Since then, the collaboration has focused on enabling reliable connectivity and integrating digital technologies that support the modernization of mining operations.
Modern mines rely on a growing ecosystem of connected technologies, including industrial IoT sensors, automation systems, environmental monitoring tools and data analytics platforms. These technologies generate large volumes of operational data that must be transmitted securely, processed efficiently and transformed into actionable insights.
Reliable connectivity plays a key role in enabling these digital applications. Advanced communication networks allow equipment, sensors and personnel to remain connected across both surface and underground operations, supporting applications such as remote equipment operation, fleet management, environmental monitoring and real-time safety systems.
At the same time, digital platforms are becoming essential for integrating and visualizing operational data. Becker-LASEC’s smartflow® platform acts as a central hub that brings together data from multiple sources into a unified system. This enables real-time monitoring, advanced analytics, digital twin applications and predictive maintenance, helping mining companies improve operational transparency and optimize production processes.
By combining reliable connectivity with intelligent data integration, Becker Mining Systems and Ericsson are helping to create one possible solution for the connected mine – where systems, machines and data work together to improve safety, efficiency and operational insight.
