Cement News tagged under: digitalisation
Command Alkon acquires Marcotte Systems11 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsCommand Alkon has acquired Marcotte Systems, a technology leader providing best-in-class software solutions for producing and delivering concrete. This strategic acquisition includes all Marcotte’s products and reinforces Command Alkon’s dedication to supplying the ready-mix/concrete, aggregates and asphalt technology industry with global software solutions. “Joining forces with Command Alkon marks a significant milestone, not only for our company, but for the heavy building materials in... |
alcemy secures US$10m funding to enter US market05 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsDeeptech start-up alcemy has raised a US$10m funding round to scale its artificial intelligence (AI) decarbonisation solution. This news follows a recent update on alcemy’s partnership with Spenner Zement , Germany’s fifth-largest cement manufacturer. The two companies produced a low-clinker, low-carbon cement mixture in a commercial setting, a first for the industry globally. Led by Norrsken VC, the funding round will be used for continued research and development, and to support alcemy’s... |
FLSmidth Cement and Carbon Re sign cooperation agreement04 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth Cement and Carbon Re have announced a cooperation agreement to integrate FLSmidth’s Cement's ECS/ProcessExpert ® advanced process control software, known as PXP, with Carbon Re's AI-powered cloud platform. This will provide cement producers with access to state-of-the-art process optimisation capabilities that will see artificial intelligence and machine learning uncover energy efficiencies and reduce costs and carbon emissions in industrial processes. The cooperation will unlo... |
Holcim ramps up use of AI28 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim is scaling up its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing across more than 100 plants worldwide over the next four years, improving efficiency and reinforcing capacity for customers. With AI already deployed at 45 plants to predict and prevent failures before they occur, Holcim will deepen and broaden this application to boost operational resilience. This will entail Holcim further rolling out a state-of-the-art predictive maintenance solution from leading AI platform s... |
CEMEX develops Generative AI tool23 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsCEMEX has developed the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool of its kind in the building material industry, transforming how its salesforce interacts with clients by providing real-time support for a superior customer experience. The tool is an advanced knowledge assistant using Microsoft’s artificial intelligence and trained with CEMEX’s product information and expertise in construction regulations. Built on a robust data management system, it offers tailored so... |
Carbon Re highlights importance of digitalisation in net zero30 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsCarbon Re has published its latest white paper titled “Digitalization: The Pathway to Net Zero”. The paper explores the significant role that digitalisation can play in reducing carbon emissions within the industry. It also advocates for industry-wide adoption of digitalisation as a means to secure a resilient, profitable and sustainable future. Drawing on case studies from leading cement producers, Carbon Re highlights successful strategies and common pitfalls in digital transformati... |
Sabanci's growth to be driven by digitalisation and sustainability12 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsTurkish conglomerate, Sabanci, is accelerating investments across its business portfolio - including major investments into the cement division. This is comprised of CIMSA and Akcansa - its joint venture with Heidelberg Materials - making it the third-largest player in Turkey. These transformative investments aim to expedite the digitalisation process and to modernise the assets of its cement businesses, as well as improve their sustainability. Digital transformation Digital and art... |
Titan launches new company logo12 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsTitan has unveiled its new logo, designed to embody “the group’s purpose to make the world around us a safe, sustainable, and enjoyable place to live and reflects its Green Growth strategy”. According to the company, with its globe-shaped emblem and new colour palette, Titan’s refreshed logo also stands for Titan’s international presence, promise to create value for all its stakeholders, thirst for innovation, and determination to grow. The company has also introduced a new baseline, “... |
Kunak wins SantanderX Global Challenge06 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsKunak, a leading environmental monitoring and Internet of Things (IoT) specialist, has won the SantanderX Global Challenge, an international competition that promotes the advancement of the digital economy through innovative solutions in the IoT. In the challenge Kunak competed with participants from 11 countries, where our proposal was recognised in the category of growing technology companies. Kunal’s CEO, Javier Fernández Huerta, received the award during the 4YFN event, held as part ... |
Continental Cement Co chooses CemAI16 January 2024, Published under Cement NewsCemAI Inc has teamed up with Summit Material subsidiary Continental Cement Company LLC to install CemAI's predictive and prescriptive maintenance solution at the cement producer's Hannibal plant in Missouri. The project combines a unique licensed software with a continuous monitoring and incident resolution service to further enhance the plant's cement manufacturing performance. The CemAI solution uses Continental Cement's existing historical and real-time manufacturing data and appli... |