Inovação
Innovation is part
of our reality
Vale seeks to incorporate innovation into its processes and operations to ensure growth and competitiveness in the domestic and international markets. Today this is done through artificial intelligence, advanced computational analysis and collaborative work.
The company also invests in research and development of innovative projects. These initiatives are changing the mining landscape, connecting people and bringing greater operational efficiency.
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Do you know what Industry 4.0 is and how is Vale inserted in it?
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is already a reality in most large companies, adding intelligent machines, systems and networks to production, storage and distribution processes. Vale digital change in its work model is divided into the following pillars:
Pillars
Productivity
Safety
Innovation
Financial Performance
Productivity
We develop initiatives that focus on operational efficiency and sustainability of the company with:
- Increase of equipment availability
- Reduction of fuel use
- Reduction of equipment maintenance time
Safety
The well-being of employees is essential. Therefore, we invest in improving health and safety indices with:
- Mitigation of ergonomic risks and accidents
- Reduction of absenteeism
- Improvement of working conditions through remote operation
Innovation
To keep up with continuous improvements worldwide, we apply resources in disruptive technologies, such as:
- Integrated Operations Center (COI)
- Artificial Intelligence in operations
- Drones for safety
Financial Performance
As a result off all these actions, Vale expects do reduce costs and increase profit margins.
The expected investment from 2018 to 2023 is approximately USD230 million and the expected return during this period is USD 500 million.
- Productivity
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Productivity
We develop initiatives that focus on operational efficiency and sustainability of the company with:
- Increase of equipment availability
- Reduction of fuel use
- Reduction of equipment maintenance time
- Safety
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Safety
The well-being of employees is essential. Therefore, we invest in improving health and safety indices with:
- Mitigation of ergonomic risks and accidents
- Reduction of absenteeism
- Improvement of working conditions through remote operation
- Innovation
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Innovation
To keep up with continuous improvements worldwide, we apply resources in disruptive technologies, such as:
- Integrated Operations Center (COI)
- Artificial Intelligence in operations
- Drones for safety
- Financial Perfomance
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Financial Perfomance
As a result off all these actions, Vale expects do reduce costs and increase profit margins.
The expected investment from 2018 to 2023 is approximately USD230 million and the expected return during this period is USD 500 million.
Get to know some of our Cases
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- Autonomous Trucks
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Autonomous mining
Mining of the future, now!
Vale is responsible for the first mine in Brazil that will operate autonomous trucks, only. An innovation full of benefits.
- Drones in the Railroad Yard
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Railroad yard
The use of drones brings efficiency and safety gains
This tool has brought facilities to Tubarão railroad yard (in Espírito Santo) by monitoring wagons with ore.
Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
- Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
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Advanced Analytics
Artificial intelligence in favor of tire optimization
The Advanced Analytics system has been used to develop a methodology that has extended the useful life of off-road truck tires.
- Integrated Operations Center (COI)
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Integrated Operations Center (COI)
Where results are optimized
Located in Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, the Integrated Operations Center started its operations to increase the profit margin throughout the iron ore chain.
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- Digital Lab
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Digital Lab
Understanding the new technologies coming to Vale
By using the best technology, engineering and design, we work in a collaborative and agile manner to deliver exponential and sustainable value for Vale.
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Hubology: Integrated Work Environments
- Hubology: Integrated Work Environments
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Hubology
Stimulating innovation within the work environment
New working method in Canada – connecting with people, troubleshooting in a collaborative and agile manner, as well as using information and technology in decision-making process.
Remotely Controlled Underground Excavators
- Remotely Controlled Underground Excavators
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Autonomous Excavators
Building the future of mining
We have implemented controls via tablets and remote operations in Totten mine, in Canada. By remotely operating an excavator, we increase safety and mitigate the risks of musculoskeletal injuries.
Hackathon: To Boost Innovation
- Hackathon: To Boost Innovation
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Hackathon
Searching for ideas that move us forward
The aim is to create disruptive mobility projects. Enthusiasts of creativity and technology are brought together for a programming marathon.
- Snolab
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Snolab
The largest underground laboratory in the world.
The lab is nestled in the depths of our Creighton mine, in Sudbury, Canada. With huge tanks full of cooled gases, the laboratory expands the production of scientific research, as well as generating and disseminating new mining knowledge.
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Autonomous mining
Mining of the future, now!
Vale is responsible for the first mine in Brazil that will operate autonomous trucks, only. An innovation full of benefits.
Railroad yard
The use of drones brings efficiency and safety gains
This tool has brought facilities to Tubarão railroad yard (in Espírito Santo) by monitoring wagons with ore.
Advanced Analytics
Artificial intelligence in favor of tire optimization
The Advanced Analytics system has been used to develop a methodology that has extended the useful life of off-road truck tires.
Integrated Operations Center (COI)
Where results are optimized
Located in Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, the Integrated Operations Center started its operations to increase the profit margin throughout the iron ore chain.
Read more
Digital Lab
Understanding the new technologies coming to Vale
By using the best technology, engineering and design, we work in a collaborative and agile manner to deliver exponential and sustainable value for Vale.
Read more
Hubology
Stimulating innovation within the work environment
New working method in Canada – connecting with people, troubleshooting in a collaborative and agile manner, as well as using information and technology in decision-making process.
Autonomous Excavators
Building the future of mining
We have implemented controls via tablets and remote operations in Totten mine, in Canada. By remotely operating an excavator, we increase safety and mitigate the risks of musculoskeletal injuries.
Hackathon
Searching for ideas that move us forward
The aim is to create disruptive mobility projects. Enthusiasts of creativity and technology are brought together for a programming marathon.
Read more
Snolab
The largest underground laboratory in the world.
The lab is nestled in the depths of our Creighton mine, in Sudbury, Canada. With huge tanks full of cooled gases, the laboratory expands the production of scientific research, as well as generating and disseminating new mining knowledge.
Read more
Depositions
Ozzy Flores - Digitization
Ricus Grimbeek - Hubology
Filipe Baeta - Digital Lab
Valor Innovation Award 2018
We finished in first place in the Mining, Metallurgy and Steel category of the Valor Inovação Award. In the same year, Vale rose from 42nd place to 17th as the most innovative company in Brazil. We will continue to invest to evolve.
Research and Development
Vale maintains and supports initiatives and institutions focused on research and project development in the Innovation area. Learn more about some of them such as the Ferrous Technology Center, the Mineral Development Center and the Vale Technology Institute.
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