Wenco Showcases SmartCap Innovation at BigBrainData Sandpit

November 3, 2025

Wenco International Mining Systems proudly participated in the BigBrainData Sandpit, where our Principal Scientist, EHS, Emily Tetzlaff, shared how SmartCap technology is supporting operator alertness and workplace safety worldwide.

A group photo of attendees at BigBrainData sandpit 2025

The BigBrainData Sandpit brought together leading minds from academia, industry, and government to explore the future of neurotechnology and its ethical, social, and business implications. Emily joined experts in neuroethics, health policy, human-computer interaction, innovation management, and more to discuss how EEG data can drive meaningful impact in real-world applications.

“Learning and engaging with such inspiring colleagues truly showed the power of diverse perspectives and creative approaches,” said Emily. “I’m excited to bring these insights back to Wenco and continue the conversations.”

SmartCap: Driving Safer Workplaces
SmartCap uses EEG-based technology to monitor operator alertness in real time, helping prevent fatigue-related incidents and improve productivity across mining operations globally. By participating in events like BigBrainData Sandpit, Wenco reinforces its commitment to innovation, safety, and collaboration.
Special thanks to Dr. Alexander Kies, Stephan Sonnenburg, and Petra Ahrweiler for hosting this incredible event, and to Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft for their generous support.

Smartphone showing SmartCap user's fatigue level is two on LifeApp.
Smartphone showing SmartCap user's fatigue level is at two on LifeApp.

Learn more about SmartCap and Wenco’s mission to create safer, smarter mining operations: SmartCap | Safety | Wenco Mining Systems

For more information on BigBrainData, please visit their website: Sandpit Big Brain Data

About Wenco International Mining Systems

For over 40 years, Wenco International Mining Systems has worked with mining companies to extract unrealized value. Under this mission, Wenco has developed an integrated suite of solutions to support the digital transformation of the mining industry. Fleet management, asset health, data analytics, and other technologies join together in the spirit of open interoperability and scalability to raise mine productivity and efficiency, lower routine costs, and establish a safe and smooth mining operation.

Wenco is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

www.wencomine.com

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