Research and Development
Matrix is committed to the practical application of technology for the mining industry. At Matrix, Research and Development is a continual effort and partnership with mining operators that yields cost-effective solutions for the mining community. Below are just some of the milestones and approvals that demonstrate our ability to turn R&D into useful, cost-effective solutions for the mining industry.- 2006, December – METS 1.0 working in first production mine
- 2006, December – METS 1.0 MSHA Tag Approval
- 2007, April – METS 1.0 in production use at multiple mining operations
- 2008, METS 2.1 in testing various mines
- 2008, August – MSHA Approval for METS 2.1
- 2008, August METS 2.1 in production use at several mine sites
- 2008, September – METS 2.1 installations in multiple states
- 2009, March – MSHA IS Approval for S1000 CO Sensor
- 2009, April – MSHA Approval for R2100W Wireless Node; in use at several producing coal mines
- 2009, May – MSHA Approval for METS 2.1 Textpager, in use at production mines
- 2009, July – MSHA Approval for Backup Power Unit, One-Port node, Low-Profile node
- 2010, Current – METS 2.1 in use at 150+ mines, sales at ~200 mines, over 500 S1000 IS CO sensors in production use, over 4000 2WC-T textpagers in production use, Matrix M3 Proximity Detection System in production use on 10+ Continuous Miners and OEM’d by Joy Mining, Belt Control System (BCS) installed
R&D Partnerships:
If your mining company has a technology need and you’re looking for practical, cost-conscious partner, please call or email.
R&D Thanks:
Matrix solutions, as offered today, are much better than they were in their initial designs. They are better because of feedback and suggestions from operators. Matrix R&D is your R&D, and Matrix offers its thanks to operators for their contributions.
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