The other day，Sandvik formally signed the agreement，AcquisitionUniversal Field Robots (UFR)。UFRIt is a rapidly developing industrial robot company.，Located in Australia，Primarily providing automated operation solutions for open pit and underground mining markets, etc.。The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.，At that time，UFRIt will be part of the Digital Mining Technology Division of Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology。

UFRIts products‍

UFRThe combined solution is built on a universal platform of automated robots.，This will provide a strong complement to Sandvik's automation products.，Including those applicable to differentOEM（Original equipment manufacturer）Robotic solutions and trucks、Automation solutions for scrapers and auxiliaries。

The acquisition will help Sandvik accelerate the development of potential markets.，And further strengthen the world's leading mining automation platformSandvik AutoMine®Market position。AtSandvik AutoMine®The platform integrates the functions of existing third-party devices.，UFRWill greatly expand the number of compatible third-party device types，Flexible opportunities for customers，To optimize the performance of its entire fleet of mining equipment，And not byOEMLimitations of。

Sandvik AutoMine®Schematic diagram of operation

Sandvik President and Chief Executive OfficerStefan WidingExpress：“AcquisitionUniversal Field Robots，It is an important step in Sandvik's development strategy for mining and rock technology.。Its addition，WillGive new impetus to our continued growth，It also provides Sandvik with a key capability to develop a better portfolio of mining automation solutions in the future.。”

Sandvik President and Chief Executive OfficerStefan Widing

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UFRIt was founded in 2015，Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia，About 40 employees，Its robotic products use cutting-edge sensing and computing technologies.，For mining、Agriculture、Provide services for construction and other industries。In the mining industry，UFRThe product can realize the sensing of blasting holes in open pit mining.、Underground mining blast hole cleaning and gauging、Transport truck refueling、Logistics support、Multiple applications such as truck loading and road maintenance。ExpectationUFRAfter joining the Sandvik family，Can create more wonderful.！