# TEXMiN Foundation & Carlson Software Inc. join hands to set up TCL Lab. to spearhead innovative technologies for mapping, monitoring and surveying in mines.
# A world-class Centre to promote digitalisation, research, skill development, start-up ecosystem and new technology development in mining, advanced surveying, and related industries.
# The state-of-the-art hardware & software will enable a holistic learning and growth environment for professionals and industry consulting from mining, surveying & allied industries.
ANS: TEXMiN (Technology Innovation in Exploration & Mining) Foundation –Technology Innovation Hub of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has partnered with Carlson Software Inc., to set up a world-class lab in India which will provide technology support to Industry and prepare a workforce of the future, specific to mapping, monitoring, and surveying in mines and allied industries.
As a technology and solution partner, Carlson will provide learning through its state-of-the-art hardware & software to support the industrial and startup ecosystem with a focus on mapping, monitoring, and surveying showcasing, informed Rajni Singh, Dean, Media & Branding of ISM.
With the advent of precise and high-speed instruments available in the present time, surveying technology has undergone revolutionary changes. With the innovations in tools and technologies leading to mass and rapid production from the mine, the job or surveyors has increased manifold.
This can only be achieved by accelerating the advanced practices in mine surveying technology. This partnership will empower professionals with unique learning opportunities, preparing them for this fast-paced industry, delivering a single source to unlock the capabilities of complete mapping, monitoring and mine surveying – experiencing the new reality of safe, smart and sustainable mining.
“We are excited to collaborate with Carlson for setting up the TEXMiN – Carlson Lab and giving professionals and the mining community at large the opportunity to experience and enhance the technological know-how required for delegating responsibilities efficiently, ” said Prof Dheeraj Kumar, Deputy Director, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad & Project Director & Director, TEXMiN.
“We are committed to training the new generation of innovators, startups, and professionals with future-ready innovation technologies, and We are proud to partner with TEXMiN to bring a renowned line of powerful and versatile solutions, software and machine control solutions for the mine surveying industry, supporting mining communities to develop the skills needed to participate in the digital economy of the future fully,” shared Alexander Efimov, Regional Sales Director, Carlson Software Inc.,” he added.
About TEXMiN Foundation:
TEXMiN (Technology Innovation in Exploration & Mining) Foundation is a Section 8 company, the Mining Technology Innovation Hub of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, established by the funding support of DST, GoI under the NMICPS mission. It aims to address the issues and challenges of the mining and exploration industry through the intervention of CPS-based technologies. With this objective, TEXMiN has developed several world-class COEs (Center of Excellence) and partnered with some of the leading institutions in the Global mining industry like DGMS, Coal India, Dassault Systemes, Sandvik Mine Automation, Western Australian School of Mines (Curtin University, Australia), ESRI, Adani Enterprises etc.
Carlson Software Inc.
Founded in 1983 with a corporate office in the USA operating worldwide, Carlson Software specializes in CAD design software, field data collection, and machine control products for the land surveying, civil engineering, construction, and mining industries worldwide, providing one-source technology solutions from data collection to design to construction. Carlson Software’s renowned dedication to customer service is unique in the industry.