Hitachi Invests in AI Company

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. announced that it has invested $3 million in Rithmik Solutions, a Canada-based AI company working to accelerate the capabilities of data analytics for mining equipment. 

Their technology is meant to help mine sites across the globe turn complex equipment data into clear, actionable guidance that improves fleet performance and prevents machine failures earlier. 

“Rithmik Solutions’ technology is among the most advanced globally,” says Simon Wilson, COO of Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas. “Their approach to building an open platform for collaboration with diverse partners aligns perfectly with our vision as we move towards the future. We remain committed to delivering solutions that truly address our customers’ challenges.”

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Rithmik Solutions’ technology has the potential to enhance Hitachi Construction Machinery’s Landcros Connect Insight platform for mining operations. The platform already provides real-time data analysis and remote monitoring solutions for mining equipment. By integrating the advanced AI from Rithmik Solutions, the platform will be able to find the root cause of issues to suggest proactive maintenance earlier preventing major problems in the future. 

In a demonstration testing conducted at a mine site between August 2024 and July 2025, operational data from 40 dump trucks and six ultra-large hydraulic excavators were analyzed, confirming the accuracy of early-detected anomalies.

Using this data, Hitachi says, Landcros Connect Insight will be able to suggest proactive measures that resolve these abnormalities so that machines can run at their full capacity. 

The investment follows Hitachi Construction Machinery’s announcement that in April 2027 their brand name will change to Landcros.