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Elsayed +971 56 868 4573 Mohammad +971 56 976 3664 Anand +971 52 591 4776CONTENTS 03 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021 20 Insight Design and development of the next generation of trucks 06 Insight A view to the future of mining in the Middle East 33 Cranes Sany claims world record with 4500-t crawler crane 38 Product development The INEOS Grenadier prototype arrives in the UAE DECEMBER 2021 VOLUME 15 • ISSUE 12 24 Cover story UD Trucks get Euro 5 upgrade 28 Crane rental O.rentals takes delivery of its fi rst Bauer duty-cycle crane 31 Crane rental Aertssen Machinery Services orders 11 Tadano rough terrain cranesEDITOR’S LETTER 04 BY DENNIS DANIEL PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021 I f the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that self-reliance is the way forward. The global semiconductor shortage is likely to continue well into next year extending lead times and delaying product deliveries. In a recent interview with CNBC, Martin Daum, chairman of the board of management of Daimler Truck AG, said he was more concerned about semiconductors than the pandemic. Martin is not alone with this view. Most manufacturers haven’t been able to meet customer demand this year due to the parts shortage, and therefore, view this situation as the single biggest crisis to overcome by next year. Vehicles nowadays are increasingly becoming connected and smart, which makes them computers on wheels, and semiconductors, their core components. This is a relatively new application of semiconductors, unlike the consumer and industrial electronics industries that exisit only due to the existence of these parts. With the emergence of the automotive industry as a leading buyer of semiconductors globally and the technological leadership of manufacturers heavily dependent on the availability of these parts, there’s a need to scale-up semiconductor manufacturing globally. A McKinsey & Company analysis points out that lack of capacity is the cause of the shortage. While the total capacity in the semiconductor industry has expanded steadily by around 4 percent annually, in line with sales, it is not enough to keep up with demand because semiconductor utilization has been consistently high, at or above 80 percent, in the past decade. The utilization in 2020 was close to 90 percent, which many industry leaders regard as full utilization, since exceeding that level oft en results in disproportionately longer lead times. 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No part of this publication or any part of the contents thereof may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form without the permission of the publishers in writing. An exemption is hereby granted for extracts used for the purpose of fair review. Published by and © 2021 ITP MEDIA GROUP FZ-LLC. capacity by nearly 180 percent since 2000, its total capacity is nearly exhausted at the current high utilization rate. Major American automakers are looking at new partnerships to secure their future supply of semiconductors. Ford Motor Company is collaborating with GlobalFoundries and General Motors has entered into a supplier agreement with Wolfspeed. These alliances are aimed at advancing semiconductor manufacturing and technology development within the US. Governments have a major role to play in attracting investment in local semiconductor production. Texas, which recently attracted Tesla to set up its headquarters in the state, has signed up Samsung Electronics to invest $17 billion to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility. This will be the largest investment by Samsung in the US; the manufacturer chose Texas because of the local semiconductor ecosystem, infrastructure stability, government support and community development opportunities. Japan is supporting the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Sony Semiconductor Solutions to set up a $7 billion semiconductor fabrication plant in the Kumamoto prefecture to secure a stable supply of logic wafers for the entire Japanese industry. India is off ering new incentives to global manufactures to set up an alternative production hub to China. Meanwhile lawmakers in the EU and US are pushing for legislation, called ‘Chip Acts’ to reduce their dependence on Asian manufacturers and enhance their local production capacities. 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In mining, the desire to accelerate electrifi cation tied together with automation and digital solutions is there. Electrifi cation stands as the enabler, but it is not a straightforward choice, with many barriers to execution. However, Saudi Arabia stands in a position where it has established industrial infrastructure and can attract international expertise and investment too. It has a widely reported $1.3 trillion worth of potential mineral value, including copper, gold, iron ore, phosphate and rare earth minerals, which are in demand for the technologies to establish a sustainable future. Taking the Paris Agreement goals on climate change, the global supply of some metals and minerals will have to rise at least fourfold on current production – but again Saudi Arabia has these in its geology and can go some way to supporting global requirements. Actions taken in industry are also increasingly following and feeding into the Saudi Green Initiative3, which has the objective to unify the Kingdom’s sustainability eff orts to increase reliance on clean energy, off set the impact of fossil fuels and combat climate change. It has goals to reduce carbon emissions by 4 percent of global contributions, plant 10 billion trees and raise protected land areas to 30 percent of total land area. At ABB we are drawing on 130 years of experience in the industry to help design mines where electrifi cation and digital are integrated, from hoists to grinding and from conveyors to vehicles. It is possible to optimize all processes and equipment, integrating stable and effi cient systems to maximize energy and resources use. We can support operators to meet their targets and stay competitive, with high productivity and a sustainable approach from the beginning of their projects. Energy effi cient and CO₂-free mining is possible and the challenge to make this happen in every world region is on. The benefi ts are not only environmental, but also fi nancial, with leaders already recognizing that the use of diesel machinery with high-fuel costs and its associated ventilation requirements – which can account for around 50 percent of a mine’s energy use in some cases – cannot go on. Overall, the industry is responsible for up to 7 percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions4. Electrifi cation provides a chance to move away from this current reality, meeting Paris Agreement and national regulations, but also creating OPEX savings, developing pioneering mine designs and increasing both productivity and long-term profi tability. By Mohammed AlMousa, country managing director, ABB Saudi Arabia; and Ramzi Akkawi, eMine™ transformation manager, ABB A VIEW TO THE FUTURE OF MINING IN THE MIDDLE EAST There is no doubt that electrifi cation within mining is on the rise and operators are on board with the transition, which is essential if the industry is going to supply the many minerals and metals required for electric devices, vehicles and infrastructure in a more sustainable way. Technology leaders can guide on the practical steps needed to navigate the energy transition with regional or country specifi cs in mind. There is no time like the present to build on past mine planning to go all-electric. INSIGHT 6 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021ELECTRIFY TO STRENGTH THE THIRD PILLAR OF SAUDI ARABIA’S INDUSTRY Vision 2030 has objectives to diversify the Kingdom’s industrial off erings and mining is a key area where this will happen. Saudi Arabia’s leaders have committed to a national mineral resources database and their Mining and Mining Industries Development Strategy, which has sparked greater interest and innovative thinking for the future of mining. To date, the strategy has identifi ed nearly 40 initiatives, which are up and running and the national mindset is to meet international requirements for stability and predictability within the mining industry. Saudi Arabia’s legal and regulatory framework for mining is under transformation and is designed to ensure effi cient and transparent licensing. It will make doing business easier and support a dynamic and more sustainable mining industry. Investors and technology leaders can be assured that they will be supported as they navigate through regulations and negotiations. The Kingdom also has signifi cant attractions with a geographical position straddling MENA, Europe and Asia and established roads, rail and port infrastructure. Crucially, for the development of mining, electricity networks are strong. Transitioning to the all-electric mine is going to take such new approaches. This has already begun with industry-academia and industry player partnership groups emerging across mining communities. Deals are also being struck between technology, component and instrumentation companies, vehicle manufacturers and energy providers. New plans and designs are required as operations will have to look very diff erent in the near future. Infrastructure is needed as well as signifi cant upskilling of people so the technology being used is understood to best advance mining operations. ABB ABILITY™ EMINE TO MAKE THE ALL-ELECTRIC MINE POSSIBLE ABB has recently introduced ABB Ability™ eMine, a portfolio of electrifi cation technologies which makes the all-electric mine possible from mine to port and is integrated with digital applications and services to monitor and optimize energy usage. It can be used to electrify any piece of mining equipment across hoisting, grinding, hauling and material handling and the entire process area. Built on decades of electrifi cation experience and expertise, it will include the forthcoming ABB Ability™ eMine FastCharge – currently in pilot phase – which provides high-power electric charging for mining trucks. It also incorporates ABB Ability™ eMine Trolley System which can reduce diesel consumption with trolley- assisted hauling by up to 90 percent compared to purely diesel-driven hauling, thus lowering energy costs and environmental impact. The new fl agship technology ABB Ability™ eMine FastCharge will be signifi cant for the future of mining. Mohammed AlMousa Ramzi Akkawi The ABB Ability™ eMine is a portfolio of electrifi cation technologies which makes the all-electric mine possible from mine to port and is integrated with digital applications and services to monitor and optimize energy usage. INSIGHT 7 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021The eMine™ provides integral design planning and thinking to maximize the value of electrifi cation, helping to design the hauling process in the most optimized way with electrical solutions that match mine constraints and help to meet production targets. ABB is supporting mine operators to map their journey towards the all-electric mine from phasing out diesel to embedding a new mindset and new team skills. By fully integrating electrifi cation and digital systems from the mine to the port it is possible to reduce overall costs and improve mine performance as well as signifi cantly lowering environmental impact. Wider benefi ts include increased safety through automation, lower noise and higher air quality - which results in lower ventilation requirements and associated costs. This milestone electrifi cation portfolio fi ts neatly under the ABB Ability™ MineOptimize portfolio of engineering capabilities, system solutions, digital applications and collaborative services which unifi es and optimizes the lifecycle of any mine, mineral processing plant and enterprise, from design and build to operation and service. It draws on automation and information management platforms, which are based on proven standardized building blocks, deep domain expertise and connectivity, and ensures the right people have the right information at the right time. It off ers a cross- functional, enterprise-wide approach to digital transformation in mining. In the case of electrifi cation, miners are clear that they cannot go on this journey alone. Partnerships and co-creation of solutions with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), other mining companies and governments are needed to successfully integrate electrifi cation in mines. Through eMine™ ABB will constantly conduct new collaborations with known partners – OEMs in most cases – but also with others. This eff ort is to defi ne the best collaborative strategy according to the goals of the project and the specifi city of the target market. We believe we can convince many in the supply chain to work together for mutual benefi t in meeting important challenges and this work has already started. BRINGING OUR ELECTRIFICATION APPROACH FOR YOUR FUTURE We have committed to helping customers realize the all-electric mine, helping mines move towards carbon neutral operations and drawing upon the 130 years of experience in the mining industry. By deploying world-class electrifi cation, automation and digital solutions we are optimizing processes and equipment and integrating stable, effi cient systems. Aligning with national commitments, including those clearly stated by Saudi Arabia, we are on the journey towards the all-electric mine. Our belief is in our electrifi cation approach as we see it as the best route, together with our close collaboration with partners, to meet national and international demands. We’re looking forward to seeing what is possible here in Saudi Arabia and also around the world. 1https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/v2030/vrps/ nidlp/ 2 https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/ 3 https://www.saudigreeninitiative.org/about- saudi-green-initiative/ 4https://www.mckinsey.com/business- functions/sustainability/our-insights/climate- risk-and-decarbonization-what-every-mining- ceo-needs-to-know The ABB Ability™ eMine FastCharge provides high-power electric charging for mining trucks. The ABB Ability™ eMine Trolley System can reduce diesel consumption with trolley-assisted hauling by up to 90 percent compared to purely diesel-driven hauling. 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