IRON WATCHDOG

Transforming Drilling with Smart Sensors and Cloud Integration

Full system overview

Retrofitted onto any drill

Transforming equipment into smart assets

Robust system of sensors, instruments, mobile controllers, and touchscreen displays

All working together to provide real-time drill data for optimized operations in the mining and drilling industries

Access our web-based portal where data is collected, stored, and displayed seamlessly for instant insights

Built-in analytics enable faster decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and operational efficiency

Smart sensor integration

The rig is equipped and retrofitted with advanced smart sensors that continuously track critical drilling parameters in real time

Smart driller console

These sensors are paired with an on-rig console that provides the driller with instant visibility, displaying actionable insights and performance indicators

Cloud connectivity

Real-time data from the rig is seamlessly transmitted to the cloud, ensuring secure storage and global accessibility

Dynamic dashboards

Information is visualized in interactive dashboards and charts, making it easy to monitor performance and detect trends at a glance

Analytics & insights

Built-in analytics and reporting tools transform raw data into meaningful insights, enabling faster decision-making and operational optimization

Impact

Unlock faster drilling, reduced costs, improved safety, and scalability across rigs

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Operating efficiency

10-30% faster drilling cycles

Faster drilling cycles through real-time monitoring and operating within optimal parameters

Real-time visibility and measurement of the most critical parameters to detect anomalies and adjust drilling practices

Data-driven cross-functional collaboration across drillers, superintendents, operators, geologists, and bit/mud suppliers

Performance consistency across crews and rigs: identifies best practices by comparing data across rigs, wells, and crews

Continuous improvement: understand the causes of delays, stuck rods, or poor performance

10% lower downtime

Prevent downtime through real-time insights, data visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and an "operate it right" approach

Less damage to rods, bits, and rigs due to optimal operation

Fewer stuck rods, collapsed wells, or failed holes

Increase uptime by identifying issues early

5-8% lower OPEX

Lower energy costs, consumable usage (bits, mud, fuel), same footage with fewer shifts

5-8% lower energy costs via an "operate it right" approach

Lower consumables spend while maintaining productivity (bits, mud, fuel)

Consistency in operations by elevating underperforming crews and rigs to internal best-in-class levels

Improved safety & accountability

Sensor visibility ensures drillers operate rigs safely and within limits

Captures data for safety audits, compliance, and transparent reporting

Support for data-driven investment decisions

Quantifies whether a new bit, fluid, or rig technology actually provides value

Avoids wasted spend on "black box" technologies by validating improvements through measured results

Success factors

Success factors to fully unlock benefits of the smart rig

Full system potential

To unlock the system’s full potential, we follow six principles: frontline adoption, scaling across multiple rigs, durable hardware, reliable technical infrastructure, and a continuous improvement mindset

Frontline adoption, combined with a data-driven culture, creates a faster pathway to results

Durable hardware built for harsh conditions and reliable infrastructure ensure uninterrupted data collection and analytics

Continuous improvement, powered by insights from multiple rigs, accelerates learning, benchmarking, and best-in-class operations

Frontline adoption & operator buy-in

Training & change management
Simple dashboards
Incentive alignment
Feedback loops enable

Culture of data-driven operations

Embed the mindset: “You can’t improve what you can’t measure.”
Make transparency and cross-rig learning a part of operational DNA
Augment with existing data (e.g. shift reports)

Accelerated learning at scale and best practices

Accelerated learning at scale: common patterns, recurring issues, practices
Best practices: benchmark your rigs and crews against one another, consistently raising the bar
Typically, 10+ rigs are needed to reach a sufficient knowledge network
Centralized oversight with local execution

Continuous improvement & automation readiness

Regular review of depth vs. time curves, ghost traces, and incident logs to identify improvement opportunities
Start with measurement → move to benchmarking → partial automation of repetitive tasks (RPM/weight adjustments) → selective autonomy

Reliable technical infrastructure

Reliable connectivity to ensure real-time or near-real-time transmission, especially for remote sites
Fallback options (local data storage + periodic sync) where connectivity is impossible

Durable hardware for harsh conditions

Sensors and cabling must withstand harsh environments (dust, vibration, water)
Local mechanics must be able to swap out parts with minimal training (e.g. replacing a cable)

Why WatchDog

6 elements to fully unlock the potential of the smart rig

Why Iron WatchDog is the right partner for you

IWD delivers plug-and-play smart drilling technology with universal compatibility, zero upfront costs, and seamless integration into any rig type

Backed by an experienced team, we provide comprehensive training, interoperability with existing systems, and continuous innovation to maximize value

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Contact

Connect With Us

Office

4200 Research Forest STE 190, The Woodlands, TX 77381

Email

info@ironwatchdog.com

Phone

+1 713 206 6967