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E Q U I P M E N T G A L L E RY Cabless Track Rig has Extendable Boom trainer station. The new station is a dualmonitor interface that allows a trainer to better manage the simulator during a session. The two-screen setup permits the trainer to administer the simulator on one screen while a view of the session is presented on the second screen. New views of the simulation are part of the enhancement and include multiple fixed views and freeroaming camera settings that allow the trainer to view the learner's performance from any angle. The enhanced trainer station, according to the company, is part of the current PRO3-B and UG360-B platform and available as an upgrade for all owners of PRO3 and UG360 Advanced Equipment Simulators. www.immersivetechnologies.com Multi-function Dredge Offers Versatility Atlas Copco has introduced the T35 E surface drill rig, the latest addition to the PowerROC product family. The PowerROC T35 E, an extendable-boom version of the current T35 rig, is a no-cabin model that is claimed to drill straighter holes and offers improved safety, comfort and easy-access maintenance. The rig features an aluminum feed system that is highly resistant to bending, while the prism shape of the feed profile allows two directional sliding surfaces as a stable guide for the rock drill cradle. The T35 E's feed system also uses a cylinder with cables that drives the rock drill cradle to provide more consistent ground contact with the drill bit for higher quality holes. Drilling and tramming controls are located in three separate areas on the machine, allowing operators to safely control the T35 E in difficult environments. There also is no need for the operator to stand next to the feed, resulting in less dust and noise exposure. According to Atlas Copco, the rig's standard-equipment COP logic control system adjusts to achieve the best drilling performance, and its COP rock drill is designed for mining and tunneling in tough conditions. The combination of the two provides optimal transfer of impact power from bit to rock. www.atlascopco.com 90 E&MJ; • FEBRUARY 2013 Simulator Upgrade Enhances Trainer Convenience Immersive Technologies announced the release of its PRO3-B and UG360-B Advanced Equipment Simulators—upgrades of the company's PRO3 and UG360 models via the inclusion of an enhanced Liquid Waste Technology, LLC has launched its newest Mud Cat dredge, the Mud Cat MFD-1000. This multi-function dredge has multiple interchangeable tool options, including an excavator bucket, a cutter basket with dredging pump, a weed rake, and a pile driver. This one-truck transportable, self-launching dredge has a maximum digging depth of 19 ft. 5 in. www.e-mj.com