Immersive Technologies and Simtars ink MOU

June 13, 2019 Mining Editor

Immersive Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Queensland Government’s Simtars to jointly develop training and workforce development solutions for the Queensland resources sector and international markets.

According to news sources, the organisations have agreed to work collaboratively from June 2019 to explore technological advancements for optimal mining safety and sustainable practices.

Immersive Technologies chief executive Peter Salfinger said the company believed Simtars deep expertise in mine health and safety, combined with its unique combination of people, process and technology, would make a significant and lasting contribution to the global resources sector.

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“We see this collaboration as highly aligned with Immersive Technologies’ mission to increase our customer’s profitability by optimising the safety and productivity of their personnel,” Salfinger said.

Simtars executive director Nic Ahlstrand said the partnership was a strong strategic fit, leveraging the two companies’ experience and respective strengths in the health and safety, virtual reality, simulator and training markets.

“The combined capacity for developing advanced mine training technologies for industry sets us apart from many providers in the market place. We look forward to working with Immersive Technologies to enhance industry safety and health outcomes through leveraging core competencies,” Ahlstrand said.

The Immersive Technologies and Simtars MOU is likely to provide competitive advantages for both organisations particularly in overseas markets like India.

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