Robust system of sensors, instruments, mobile controllers, and touchscreen displays to provide real-time drill data for optimized operations and geology insights.
Advanced sensors track 30+ parameters at 1-sec resolution. Installs on RC, Diamond Core, Rotary, or Sonic rigs.
Ruggedized display gives drillers real-time visibility — optimal WOB/RPM envelopes and instant alerts.
Secure real-time data transmission with local fallback storage for remote sites.
Interactive charts to monitor performance across rigs, shifts, contractors, and drillers on any device.
Derives ROP, MSE, fuel efficiency, bit life, and automated time tracking. Scorecards drive decisions.
Installs on any exploration rig type—RC, Diamond Core, Rotary, Sonic—without custom hardware overhauls. Unlike rigid OEM systems, we work with the rigs you already have.
We can work on a zero upfront cost model — handling hardware, installation, and support. Flexible subscription-based pricing lets you get started without capital expenditure.
Built by experts in drilling technology with deep experience across mining and exploration. Reliable deployment and insights tailored to your operating environment.
We train operators, mining clients, geologists, and all stakeholders for quick adoption—fostering buy-in from day one and ensuring value is realized immediately.
User-friendly web console visualizes all captured and derived data, providing actionable geophysical and performance analytics accessible on any device.
Empowers operators with performance tracking, geologists with geophysical data, and clients with transparent reporting—delivering measurable gains without vendor lock-in.
Installed the Iron Watchdog package on two of Boart Longyear's new LF-160s. Commissioning these systems was a straightforward process thanks to the level of coordination from the drill crews, mechanics, and supervisors on-site.
We look forward to working with the team as they begin using the system.
Alford Drilling, LLC took Iron Watchdog integration to the next level. They flush-mounted the smart driller console directly into their CT20 rig panels for a single, clean line of sight.
✅ 20+ parameters tracked in real-time
✅ Data sent to the cloud every second
✅ Total transparency between drillers, supervisors, and office staff
You can't improve what you can't track.
We retrofit any rig with smart sensors and an on-rig driller display. We capture 30+ drilling parameters every second. That data is streamed securely to the cloud.
Core or RC? Surface or Underground? No problem. Iron Watchdog universally retrofits any rig. Field-proven across North America.
Iron WatchDog is a mining technology company that retrofits exploration drilling rigs with smart sensors and cloud-based analytics. The system tracks 30+ drilling parameters at 1-second resolution, providing real-time visibility, ML-derived performance metrics, and geological insights through Mechanical Specific Energy (MSE) analysis.
We track 30+ parameters across Drilling Mechanics (RPM, Torque, WOB, Pulldown/Holdback Pressure, Hammer BPM), Depth & Handling (Head Position, Wireline Counter, Mainline/Wireline Pull), Circulation (Water Pressure/Flow, Mud Temperature, Air Compressor data), and Engine & Hydraulics (Engine RPM/Load/Fuel via ECU, Hydraulic Temperature/Pressure). Our ML engine derives additional metrics including ROP, MSE, fuel efficiency, bit life, and automated time tracking.
MSE (Mechanical Specific Energy) measures how much energy is needed to destroy a cubic inch of rock using Teale's equation. We use it as a "geologist's radar"—sudden MSE spikes indicate quartz veins or silicified zones before core is logged. MSE picks formation tops, identifies lithological boundaries, detects geopressure zones, and correlates with Unconfined Compressive Strength for real-time rock strength logging.
Iron WatchDog can work on a zero upfront cost model. We handle hardware, installation, training, and ongoing support — and offer flexible subscription-based pricing so you can get started without capital expenditure.
Iron WatchDog has universal retrofit compatibility and installs on any exploration rig type including RC (Reverse Circulation), Diamond Core, Rotary, and Sonic rigs. No custom hardware overhauls needed.
Iron WatchDog stands apart through universal retrofit compatibility, vendor-neutral design, and a flexible commercial model. We work with the rigs you already have — no OEM lock-in, no custom hardware overhauls. Our ML engine delivers geological insights through MSE that most platforms don't offer, and we provide proven ROI for operators, geologists, and mining clients.
Our telemetry system captures data at 1-second resolution and streams it to the cloud in real time, covering everything from drilling mechanics and depth tracking to engine diagnostics and hydraulic monitoring. What makes it unique is universal rig compatibility, local fallback storage for remote sites, and an ML engine that derives performance and geological metrics on top of raw sensor data.
Our analytics platform turns raw sensor data into actionable insights through interactive cloud dashboards and KPI scorecards. Key capabilities include cross-rig performance benchmarking, contractor scorecards, "operate-it-right" parameter envelopes, predictive maintenance alerts, and automated time tracking that replaces manual shift reports with sensor-verified data.
OEM systems only work on the manufacturer's own rigs and typically track 5–10 parameters. Iron WatchDog is vendor-neutral, retrofits onto any rig type, and captures significantly more data. The key advantage is standardized analytics across a mixed fleet — you get the same dashboards, scorecards, and geological insights whether you're running RC, Diamond Core, Rotary, or Sonic rigs from different manufacturers.
The system is designed for real-time or near-real-time data transmission. For remote sites with limited connectivity, Iron WatchDog includes local data storage with periodic sync capabilities as a fallback, ensuring no data is ever lost.