From electric mining equipment and digital component manufacturing to eco-efficient rock processing: President and CEO Stefan Widing outlines how Sandvik will excel in tomorrow’s world.

In this podcast we will learn more about the world of metal powders and additive manufacturing (3D printing), innovative technologies that create huge opportunities in many areas. Our guide to this exciting topic is Pasi Kangas, Head of Technology at Sandvik’s metal powder and additive manufacturing business.

Within the Digital Mining Technologies division, Sandvik brings together offerings in areas such as automation, mine planning, and collision avoidance. Elen Toodu’s task is to tie the different pieces together so that they contribute to creating the mine of the future.

Predictive maintenance that increases safety and durability of equipment. Expanded analysis possibilities that can optimize process and decrease energy consumption. These are just a few examples of how AI can help companies across the world. Rahul Kedia is spear-heading the rapid advancements Sandvik is doing in this area.  

”Engineering has the potential to change the world” is an expression that feels more true than ever when  describing Engineers Without Borders. Marianne Grauers is committed to the cause of using technology and engineering skills to improve the situation in rural and poor areas of the world. Her story is truly fascinating.

Melita Hegarty is committed to making the world a more diverse and inclusive place. Being a first nations women from Australia herself, she has the perfect background to help first nations people thrive and get respect in society.

Meghan West is the CEO of CNC Software, a US-based company Sandvik acquired in 2021. She believes the two companies share the same approach to manufacturing and the same passion for customers.

Sandvik has set up ambitious sustainability targets. Lots of initiatives are ongoing across the company, aiming towards the targets, and the Rock Tools division within Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has high sustainability ambitions.

Digitalization and Industry 4.0 are focus areas for Sandvik and as President for Sandvik Coromant, Helen Blomqvist works at the center of the transformation. She explains how an automated and connected digital offering across the manufacturing value chain will improve customer productivity and sustainability.

Sustainability and working with reducing CO2 emissions is not only positive for the planet, it’s also a huge business opportunity. In this episode, Stefan Widing, President and CEO of Sandvik Group, explains how sustainability and business go hand-in-hand and why it was a given for Sandvik to sign up for the Science Based Targets initiative.