Caterpillar acquires Skycatch to boost mining data and AI tech for better site performance.

Caterpillar has acquired Skycatch, a company specializing in spatial data capture and AI solutions for mining, enhancing its mining technology portfolio after acquiring RPMGlobal. This acquisition allows Caterpillar to integrate near-real-time, high-resolution spatial data into its existing software, improving mine safety, productivity, and operational predictability. Skycatch's technology provides miners with up-to-date digital twins of mine sites, enabling faster, more accurate decision-making and better alignment between planning and execution. This move strengthens Caterpillar's position in delivering advanced, data-driven mining solutions to optimize material movement and operational efficiency.