TesMan
TesMan is a privately-owned Canadian mining technology company that builds robotic remote loading, optical drill alignment, and data collection systems for underground mining operators, with complementary engineering consulting and training services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersSudbury, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TesMan does
TesMan is a privately-owned Canadian manufacturing and consulting group headquartered in Sudbury, Ontario, founded in 2011. The company develops robotic mechanization and remote control systems for underground mining operations, targeting safety, productivity, and cost challenges in development and production cycles. Its primary customers are underground mining companies operating at various depths, including enterprise miners such as Vale and Cameco. TesMan's product portfolio comprises three core technology products: the Remote Loader (TRL), a lightweight multi-purpose remote-controlled unit that cleans, inspects, and loads blastholes from at least 5 meters from the face; Right Round, an optically-based drill alignment system using a single cab-mounted sensor with stereo-vision cameras and proprietary software; and Communication Station (TCS), a hardware and software data collection and reporting platform adaptable to nearly every make and model of drill. The company also offers engineering consulting services and standardized workshops covering blast optimization and high-speed development. TesMan's technologies are described as patented, with a Quick-Connect attachment system enabling retrofit to existing mobile equipment and a reported up to 30% reduction in development and maintenance costs for clients.
TesMan generates revenue through two streams: hardware product sales (Remote Loader units and Right Round drill alignment systems, described as complete and ready for market) and professional services (engineering consulting engagements plus standardized workshops). The company employs an enterprise field sales motion, with all inquiries handled through a direct contact form on the website requiring name, title, company, and product/support selection — no e-commerce or self-serve channel is available. The company has no disclosed external funding rounds and operates from a single Canadian office within the NORCAT Centre in Sudbury, with headcount undisclosed. In May 2026, TesMan announced a flagship strategic partnership with Dyno Nobel to co-develop robotic remote loading technology and create a unified blast cycle management system, with Sudbury as the primary development and testing hub.
TesMan firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TesMan
- Legal name
- TesMan
- Website
- https://tesman.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- TesMan is a privately-owned Canadian mining technology company that builds robotic remote loading, optical drill alignment, and data collection systems for underground mining operators, with complementary engineering consulting and training services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TesMan industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining Automation Equipment
- NAICS
- Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114)
- SIC
- Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Underground Mining Equipment (Loaders/LHDs, Continuous Miners, Longwall Systems) (IMAKANAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems (IMAKANAK), Construction & Mining Robotics (HDAAAIAE)
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Where TesMan is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sudbury
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
TesMan business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Hardware product sales: Sale of robotic equipment including Remote Loader units and Right Round drill alignment systems to mining companies. Products are described as complete and ready for market.
- Consulting services: Engineering consulting and project delivery for mining production and development challenges, including specialized engineering studies and on-site problem-solving engagements.
- Consulting workshops: Standardized, repeatable workshop presentations for mine operators and staff, customized to mine operating environments. Topics include optimizing rounds, blast planning, and high-speed development.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
TesMan product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TesMan manufactures and sells patented robotic mechanization systems for underground mining operations, including the Remote Loader (a remote-controlled unit for cleaning, inspecting, and loading blastholes while keeping workers at least 5 meters from the face), Right Round (an optically-based drill alignment system for jumbo drills), and the Communication Station (a hardware/software data collection and reporting package). The company complements these hardware products with engineering consulting services and standardized training workshops for mine operators and staff.
Product overview
TesMan is a privately-owned Canadian manufacturing and consulting group offering robotic mechanization solutions for underground mining. The product portfolio consists of three core technology products (Right Round, Remote Loader, and Communication Station) plus consulting services. Right Round provides optically-based drill alignment using stereo-vision cameras and proprietary software. Remote Loader is a multi-purpose unit for remote cleaning, inspection, and loading of blastholes, keeping operators safe at distance from the face. Communication Station is a data collection and reporting add-on that works with both products to generate performance dashboards and enable real-time operator communication. Consulting services and workshops complement the hardware products by providing training and optimization expertise.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Companies that use TesMan
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
TesMan technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
TesMan partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Dyno NobelflagshipTesMan and Dyno Nobel have formed a strategic partnership to develop robotic remote loading technology for underground mining blast operations. The collaboration integrates TesMan's robotic platforms capable of navigating confined underground headings with Dyno Nobel's explosives products and blast design expertise to create a unified blast cycle management system. The partnership targets the convergence of digital blasting systems and robotic deployment platforms, with Sudbury, Ontario serving as the primary development and testing hub. The stated goals are to eliminate worker proximity to the hazardous blast face during the charging phase, and to improve safety, productivity, and mine longevity.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
TesMan competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Hexagon Mining: Provider of mine planning, fleet management, and autonomous solutions for surface and underground mining, including HxGN MineProtect and collision avoidance. Comparable as a technology-focused peer operating in mining automation and safety.
Direct peers
- Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI Mining): Provider of autonomous vehicle and robotic mining solutions, including hole-drilling and blasthole loading automation. Comparable in offering robotic underground mining technologies to major mining operators.
- MacLean Engineering: Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining vehicles and rock-bolting, drilling, and utility equipment. Closely comparable as a domestic peer targeting the same Canadian hard-rock underground mining customers.
- RCT: Australia-based specialist in mining equipment automation and remote control solutions, including ControlMaster for underground loaders and drills. Comparable as a focused automation vendor in underground mining.
- RDH Mining Equipment: Canadian manufacturer of underground mining equipment (LHDs, haul trucks, scissor lifts) with active electrification and automation programs. Comparable niche peer in the underground mechanization space.
Others
- Dyno Nobel: Global leader in commercial explosives and blasting services, and TesMan's named strategic partner. Comparable as a co-development channel and ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor; relevant given the May 2026 partnership.
Broad incumbents
- Komatsu Mining (Komatsu): Global mining equipment OEM with a substantial underground hard-rock portfolio (including Joy) and an active automation roadmap. Comparable as a deep-pocketed incumbent capable of bundling automation with equipment sales.
- Epiroc: Global mining and infrastructure equipment OEM with a broad automation portfolio including Pit Viper and Boomer drills and 6th Sense automation suite. Directly comparable as a potential competitor and partner for drill alignment and autonomous underground equipment.
- Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Major mining equipment OEM offering DD jumbos with iSeries automation and OptiMine digital platform. Comparable to TesMan as a competing provider of drill automation and underground digital tooling.
- Caterpillar (Cat Mining): Global heavy equipment manufacturer with a significant underground mining division and MineStar automation platform. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering competing automation and digital mining solutions.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
TesMan social profiles
Digital presenceTesMan financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TesMan leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
TesMan funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TesMan M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TesMan
What does TesMan do?
TesMan manufactures and sells patented robotic mechanization systems for underground mining operations, including the Remote Loader (a remote-controlled unit for cleaning, inspecting, and loading blastholes while keeping workers at least 5 meters from the face), Right Round (an optically-based drill alignment system for jumbo drills), and the Communication Station (a hardware/software data collection and reporting package). The company complements these hardware products with engineering consulting services and standardized training workshops for mine operators and staff.
Is TesMan a public or private company?
TesMan is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TesMan founded?
TesMan was founded in 2011. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is TesMan based?
TesMan is headquartered in Sudbury, Canada, in the North America region.
How does TesMan make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware product sales are the primary driver. The others are consulting services and consulting workshops.
Who are TesMan's main competitors?
Hexagon Mining is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI Mining), MacLean Engineering, RCT and RDH Mining Equipment. Dyno Nobel is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Komatsu Mining (Komatsu), Epiroc, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and Caterpillar (Cat Mining).
Does TesMan have an API?
No public API is recorded for TesMan.
What industry is TesMan in?
TesMan's product category is Mining Automation Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKANAB, Underground Mining Equipment (Loaders/LHDs, Continuous Miners, Longwall Systems), with a secondary code of IMAKANAK, Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems. Its NAICS code is 333131 and its SIC code is 3532.