Nishimatsu Construction has developed a system that automatically supplies explosives to remote charging equipment used in mountain tunnels. The initiative is aimed at unmanning the process, which previously required workers to supply explosives to each charging hole.
Construction Tsushin Shimbun reported that Nishimatsu Construction has developed a system that automatically supplies explosives to remote charging equipment used in mountain tunnels. The new system is intended to automate work that previously required explosives to be supplied manually to each charging hole.
The article outlines the automated supply system and reports that supplying explosives to the remote charging equipment is expected to reduce the workload at the site and improve safety. It does not provide details of the system's specific operating procedures at the site.
The article was published on 22 October 2026 and reportedly appeared on page 3 of the newspaper. It is followed by information on related series and articles in the newspaper, as well as guidance on newspaper coverage.