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Titan's AI optimiser is rolled out across its portfolio

23 July 2021, Published under Cement News

Titan is creating the smart cement plant of the future with a multitude of cutting-edge solutions leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI), in the context of the group’s digital transformation journey, including the roll-out of its fully-autonomous, real-time optimisers for the entire cement production line. Initially launched at Pennsuco cement plant in the USA starting in late 2017 with a revolutionary prototype, one of the first AI systems to be used in cement production, t...

JSW Cement to sets its sights on IPO and green cement leadership

16 July 2021, Published under Cement News

This week, we look at JSW Cement's plans for the future as it attracts interest from investors, intends to expand its domestic cement capacity and make an entry into India's ready-mix sector. JSW Cement is positioning itself closer to being listed on the bourses as preparations continue to move towards an initial public offering (IPO). It is now starting to dilute minority private equity stakes in the company to a selection of investors.  JSW Cement is estimated to be worth in the regi...

Siam Cement Group targets digital platform and machine efficiency upgrades

23 June 2021, Published under Cement News

Siam Cement Group (SCG) is maintaining its investment budget at THB65-75bn (US$2.04m-2.36m)   for the second half of this year even though the third wave of the pandemic has damaged its businesses. The company is focusing on digital platforms and is asking the government to support e-commerce and other measures to deal with the pandemic. "Businesses must brace for changes caused by virus spread," said Roongrote Rangsiyopash, SCG president and CEO. SCG plans to spend most of ...

The quarry of tomorrow

07 June 2021, Published under Cement News

Are full-scale digital solutions for small- to medium-sized mining operations talk of the future or have they already become a reality? The OEM agnostic smartQuarry suite by German start-up firm talpasolutions uses automated data acquisition from networked mining machines and analytics tools to help operate the quarry of tomorrow. By Dr Michael Suciu and Alexey Shalashinski, talpasolutions, Germany. Figure 1: mounting the datalogger talpacortex on mining equipment When it comes ...

Siemens and Schaeffler to cooperate on drive system diagnostics

12 May 2021, Published under Cement News

Siemens and the automotive and Schaeffler have started cooperation on intelligent diagnostics for drive systems. Through this collaboration Siemens combines its IIoT platform Sidrive IQ with Schaeffler’s decades of experience and expertise in designing, manufacturing and servicing bearings. Sidrive IQ integrates a number of functionalities into one seamless solution and augments drive systems with AI-based analytics and digital content.   For the customer, this means the ability to make...

FLSmidth’s smart moves

26 April 2021, Published under Cement News

With the launch of ECS/ProcessExpert ® V8.5, FLSmidth brings artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to advanced process control. But what exactly does this mean for cement producers? Javier Pigazo Merino, FLSmidth global product line manager, provides the low-down on the new process control software and the importance of AI to the future of industrial digitalisation. By FLSmidth, Denmark. FLSmidth: enabling AI solutions for smarter cement plants FLSmidth recently released t...

INFORM forms joint venture with Chilean partner

20 April 2021, Published under Cement News

I NFORM , an internationally-known software development and business process optimisation specialist with US regional headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, has set up a joint venture with its Chilean partner, Workforce Solutions SpA. The new company has officially been operating as   Indorm Software SpA since 12 April   2021.   The aim is to continue the over 50 year-long success story of I NFORM 's Digital Decision Making technology based on Operations Research and Artificial Intelligence...

Egyptian promise

01 February 2021, Published under Cement News

Lafarge Egypt is among the leading companies in the domestic building materials sector with a long-standing history in the country. Despite current market headwinds and the impact of COVID-19, Solomon Baumgartner-Aviles, the newly-appointed CEO of Lafarge Egypt, explains why the country holds much promise for the group globally and the MEA region, and outlines strategies for overcoming challenges. By Lafarge Egypt, Egypt. Lafarge Egypt provides an insight into the effects of the COVID...

LafargeHolcim to hosts European open innovation day

28 January 2021, Published under Cement News

The European Innovation Council (EIC) and LafargeHolcim are launching a joint EIC Corporate Day dedicated to sustainable construction. With both organisations committed to building a 'net zero' future, they are gathering some of the most innovative start-ups in Europe in their first digital forum together. LafargeHolcim partners with hundreds of start-ups around the world in a unique open innovation ecosystem to scale-up breakthrough ideas in green construction.   The European Commission...

World Cement Association Committees set their 2021 agenda

19 January 2021, Published under Cement News

The World Cement Association’s Professional Committees (Safety & Health, Environment & Climate Change and Technology & Innovation) announced their goals for the global cement industry in the new year at the WCA’s 4th General Assembly Meeting in December, taking the opportunity to review progress made so far and set priorities for the year ahead.   Climate change, decarbonisation and sustainability challenges facing the cement industry led the agenda for the Environment & Climate Change C...