Using the same technology used in guided missiles, newer drill bits fashioned with synthetic diamonds and sensors have optimized operations in the Mancos play. WPX Energy uses polycrystalline diamond ...

Howard Hughes Sr. revolutionized the drill bit more than 100 years ago to accelerate the oil boom that made Houston and Texas the nation's energy capital. Today, his legacy company is aiming to make ...

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and construction industries, has unveiled its next-generation PCD (polycrystalline diamond) drill bits. Designed to deliver ...

TerrAdapt bit adjusts to downhole conditions autonomously to enable smoother, faster drilling and extend tool life HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baker Hughes announced today the commercial release of its ...

Drillbit manufacturers are adding multidimensional cutter technologies and small moving parts to fixed diamond-cutter bits to create what they call smarter, stronger bits that recognize different rock ...

Throughout the history of drilling, “Heavy Metal” (not to be confused with the music genre) has been the preferred cutting element for grinding/crushing/chipping formations on literally the leading ...

Dublin, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Mining Drill Bits Global Market Report 2025" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The mining drill bits market is poised for significant ...