2019: Sandvik DD422i and Sandvik DD422iE mining jumbos
Intelligent mining jumbos with a wide range of automatic drilling functions for increased productivity. The drill rigs’ well-designed structures and proven components contribute to a reliable workplace for both operators and maintenance crews. Using the onboard battery, Sandvik DD422iE produces zero emissions while tramming, contributing to the health and safety of underground workers.
Award winners: Tero Yli-Hannuksela, Jarno Kuittinen and Johannes Välivaara
2018: GC 1130 PVD-coated cemented carbide grade for milling products
A cemented carbide grade based on the latest technology within PVD coating, increasing the wear resistance of the cutting edge considerably which results in longer tool life and higher productivity.
Award winners: Karin Andersson, Björn Ericsson, Emmanuelle Göthelid and Marie Pettersson
2017: Powder-based material for high-temperature applications
The development of Kanthal APM™ and Kanthal APMT™ powder-metallurgical dispersion strengthened FeCrAl alloys. The materials enable substantially increased customer productivity and contribute to dramatically reduced energy consumption in a wide range of high-temperature applications.
Award winners: Roger Berglund, Bo Jönsson, Thomas Lewin and Krister Wickman
2016: Development of modular design underground trucks
A new family of trucks with many new features within safety, maintainability and driveability, including enhanced driver comfort and reduced exposure to vibration. The modular design enables truck models to be manufactured in different sizes.
Award winners: Hannu Helen, Minna Pirkkanen and Jouni Teppo
2015: New generation of technology for vibration dampening in toolholders
Further development of Silent Tools® toolholders facilitating the use of longer tools for turning, milling and boring of large components. The technology enables tool customization, longer reach and higher cutting data contributing to increased productivity and improved surface finish.
Award winner: Anders Digernes
2014: Development of Sandvik DPi surface drill rigs for rock drilling
Drill rigs with further developed control system and automated drilling functions enabling easier and more accurate drilling operations, higher drilling reliability and increased productivity.
Award winners: Sami Hanski, Petri Liljaranta and Tapani Sormunen
2013: New generation of oxide-coated inserts
Oxide-coated inserts with significantly increased wear resistance for more efficient machining within, for example, the automotive industry.
Award winners: Silvia Dahlund, Jenni Zackrisson and Sakari Ruppi
2012: Umbilical tubing in Sandvik SAF 2507™ super-duplex stainless steel
Umbilical tubing characterized by very high mechanical strength and excellent corrosion resistance. The grade Sandvik SAF 2507™ has the bending and welding properties required for umbilical tubing and performs successfully in aggressive, chloride-rich subsea environments.
Award winners: Ivan Macháček, Bertil Waldén and Lars Östlund
2011: Submicron cemented carbides with PVD coatings
A new concept for making submicron cemented carbide grades that together with PVD coatings shows excellent balance between toughness and wear resistance. The grades have opened up new opportunities in many application areas and for most workpiece materials.
Award winners: Mats Ahlgren, Marianne Collin and Susanne Norgren
2010: CoroThread® 266 thread turning system
Thread turning system with guide-rail interface between the insert and tip seat eliminating insert movement caused by cutting force variation. The system provides an accurate and repeatable thread profile as a result of rigid insert stability and contributes to higher component quality and consistency.
Award winners: Claes Andersson and Gunnar Jansson
2009: Sandvik MB 600 bolter miner for soft rock underground mining
Bolter miner with lower cutting speeds delivering high torque and higher cutting forces. Combined with a close to fully automated control system, Sandvik MB 600 improves operator's safety, operational reliability and efficiency.
Award winners: Thomas Galler and Gerhard Reiter
2008: CoroDrill® 880 short hole drill with Step Technology
Short hole drill with advanced design for increased feed rates, closer hole precision and longer tool life. The step-by-step entrance into the workpiece results in improved balance and optimized direction of cutting forces, enabling significant reduction of machining costs.
Award winners: Stefan Roman, Klas Tübinger and Leif Widin
2007: AutoMine® loading and hauling system for underground mines
An automated system enabling remote management and monitoring of loading and hauling operations. The system contributes to safer and more productive underground mining.
Award winners: Brett Cook, Riku Pulli and Timo Soikkeli
2006: Tiger-tec® Al203-coated cemented carbide grades
Cemented carbide grades with black rake and gold flank face for improved friction behaviour and wear detectability. Tiger-tec® inserts enable higher cutting speeds and increased productivity in cast iron and steel machining.
Award winners: Jörg Drobniewski and Helga Holzschuh
2005: Safurex™ duplex stainless steel for use in the urea industry
A highly corrosion resistant duplex stainless steel especially developed for the Stamicarbon urea process. The grade is designed to enable an oxygen-less process that increases output and safety.
Award winners: Pasi Kangas and Ad Raatgeep
2004: CoroMill® Century milling cutter developed for high-speed aluminium machining
A fully adjustable milling cutter balanced by design to run high cutting speeds and provide high-quality surface finish.
Award winners: Peder Arvidsson and Lars-Erik Enquist
2003: 88 XLP low-height loaders for underground mines
Highly maneuverable extra-low-profile loaders significantly improving the working conditions in low-height operations in underground mines.
Award winner: Lorne Massel
2002: Wiper inserts for turning
Inserts capable of turning at high feed rates without losing the capability for generating good surface finishes or chip breaking ability.
Award winners: Jan Lundström and Jörgen Wiman
2001: Icutrock mechanical rock-cutting tools
Mechanical cutting tools with super-coarse grades for roadheaders and continuous miners, enabling cutting of harder rock.
Award winners: Egmont Lammer, Mats Waldenström, (Jan Åkerman)
2000: Sandvik 1RK91 stainless steel based on nanotechnology
A precipitation hardening stainless steel specifically designed for applications requiring high strength combined with good ductility in the final product such as suture needles.
Award winners: Anna Hultin Stigenberg, (Jan-Olof Nilsson)
The medal is named after the legendary Managing Director Wilhelm Haglund, who laid the foundations for the Group's successes in the cemented-carbide area. The award is presented to acknowledge and reward important contributions that have created significant customer benefits and commercial value for the Group.