As a leading OEM in underground mining, Sandvik continues to drive innovation that supports the industry’s shift toward safer, greener and more autonomous operations.
Meeting the growing need for skilled, tech-ready operators, Sandvik’s Digital Driller simulator is redefining how underground drill training is delivered – offering a realistic, portable, and cost-effective solution to build operator capability before equipment arrives on site.
Compact yet powerful, Digital Driller replicates the experience of operating Sandvik’s intelligent i-series underground rigs – including the DL432i longhole drill – using authentic rig controls and the same onboard software found in the machines themselves.
Trainees can progress from basic boom control to full automation in a safe, simulator environment, gaining confidence and proficiency without consuming rock tools or fuel.
The system integrates seamlessly with Sandvik DrillConnect and Knowledge Box, enabling operators and maintenance teams to simulate end-to-end data flow, transferring drill plans, reviewing diagnostics, and generating performance reports.
This strengthens both technical and digital skills, ensuring teams are ready to deliver optimal rig performance from day one.
Fully transportable in one or two rugged cases weighing around 50 kilograms, Digital Driller makes high-impact training accessible anywhere, even in remote mining regions.
The benefits are tangible: up to 35% lower training costs, 5% higher annual productivity, and the flexibility to train safely and efficiently, regardless of site constraints.
With Digital Driller, mining operations can fast-track operator readiness, improve equipment utilisation, and drive safer, more productive underground performance.
See the Digital Driller DL432i training simulator in action at IMARC 2025 and connect with Sandvik’s underground drilling experts at Booth K19.
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