Frequently asked questions
Your questions about AIRL and MineDash™.
Find out how our applications, integrations, and consulting services fit your operation, and how to get started.
AIRL and MineDash™
What is the difference between AIRL and MineDash?
AIRL Technologies Inc. provides mining technology, consulting, integration, and implementation services. MineDash™ is our software platform, bringing connected information into applications that support planning, daily operating decisions, and performance analysis.
Do I have to buy it all?
No. Applications and integrations can be purchased individually. Pick and choose what best suits your operation, start with the business problem that matters most, and add more as your needs evolve.
Where should we start?
Start with the operating challenge you want to address, such as production delays, drill and blast execution, stockpile visibility, or reporting. AIRL can help identify the applications, source information, and implementation work relevant to that priority.
Applications and integrations
What is the difference between an integration and a module?
An integration is the connection that brings data from an existing system into MineDash™. A module, or application, is the supporting package that puts connected data to work to solve one or more business problems. For example, an integration can bring in fleet activity, while Short Interval Control uses that information to help teams identify production losses and prioritize corrective action.
Can MineDash work with our existing systems?
AIRL can scope data connections around your existing systems and operational requirements. Each integration depends on available interfaces, data access, and the information needed by the application. We assess those requirements with your team before defining the scope.
Do we need to replace our fleet management or dispatch system?
MineDash can complement existing fleet management and dispatch workflows by using available information for operational analysis and decision support. The appropriate approach depends on your systems and objectives; adopting MineDash does not automatically require replacing them.
How is Reporting different from Short Interval Control?
Short Interval Control supports live shift check-ins, forward analysis, and immediate corrective action. Reporting connects operational results with historical trends to help teams investigate recurring losses and assess whether improvements are sustained.
Consulting, implementation, and training
Can we work with AIRL without buying MineDash?
Yes. AIRL consulting engagements can support your existing site systems and tools. Services include operational improvement, planning and optimization, data integration, custom software, analytics, reconciliation, and implementation support. A MineDash licence is not required for every engagement.
Can AIRL train supervisors and dispatchers?
Yes. AIRL can train supervisors and dispatchers to interpret operational information, identify constraints, prioritize corrective actions, and follow through. For short interval control, this includes everyday dashboard check-ins and assessing which actions took place and how performance changed.
Is the Training application the same as implementation training?
No. MineDash Training is an application for tracking operator experience, certifications, and progression. AIRL’s Implementation & Training service helps people configure, validate, and adopt technology and operating workflows.
How do we arrange a demo or discuss a project?
Use our contact page to share your site priorities, current systems, and the decisions you want to improve. AIRL can then discuss the relevant applications or consulting scope with your team.
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