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Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain
BENCHMARK PDM News

Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum in Saskatoon, SK on April 15–16, 2026 

The 18th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum will take place on April 15 & 16, 2026 at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This event is hosted by the Saskatchewan Mining Association, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Trade and Export Development, and the Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA). It is recognized as the primary mining supply chain event in Western Canada, bringing together mining companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers to explore procurement opportunities and strengthen industry connections.  Read more

PDAC Conference 2026 Toronto
BENCHMARK PDM News

PDAC Annual Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention in Toronto, ON – March 1-4 2026 

 The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) will host its world‑leading Annual Convention from March 1–4, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Recognized as the largest mining and mineral exploration trade show in Canada, PDAC brings together more than 27,000 attendees from over 125 countries for four days of technical presentations, exhibits, training, and networking. 

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xt440 shaft alignment
Shaft Alignment

Maximizing Equipment Longevity with Precision Shaft Alignment

Maintaining optimal machine performance is crucial for the smooth operation of any rotating machinery. Misalignment in rotating machinery can lead to increased energy consumption, premature wear, breakdowns and unexpected downtime. To address these challenges, the EASY-LASER XT770 Shaft Alignment Tool has become a game-changer for industrial maintenance teams, ensuring precise alignment and helping prevent costly disruptions in production. Learn more about its various shaft alignment applications here.

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xt app xt11
BENCHMARK PDM News

New XT Software Update for your EASY-LASER equipment! Machine Train, Bore Center, Shaft Horizontal programs added to and updated.

Easy Laser has released another free XT equipment and XT App software update. If your XT11/XT12 display unit or XT App has v.10.1.1 or lower, you are eligible to update your equipment with improved software features, programs, graphics and more! In this post you will find the release notes for each update and the download instructions.

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