We connect your IT and operations to help you work smarter and more efficiently

Use what you have, add only what’s needed

The mineral processing facility already employs a wide range of sensors and instruments. However, integrating additional components could enable comprehensive operational visibility. To further enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability, the following additions may be considered:

  • Conveyor belt control and monitoring: vibration sensors, load cells, tempearature sensors, cameras, sound detectors, frequency converters, etc.
  • Monitoring and control of crushing plants (assuming they’re equipped with relevant sensors) can include: cameras, sound decetors, etc
  • Vehicle monitoring: GPS trackers, etc

Our IT and  OT team possesses the knowledge and experience needed to provide reliable guidance.

Connect it all into one common control system

Many production control systems (OT systems) weren’t built for modern integration, but rather to lock customers into specific vendors. Their use of proprietary protocols makes not only integration between OT systems difficult, but also make connecting OT with IT systems more challenging.

We’ve used OPC UA – an open standard for industrial communication, since 2012 to break down these integration barriers and enable seamless connectivity. OPC UA acts as a universal communication standard that allows different systems from different vendors like sensors, PLCs, SCADA, MES, and ERP, to exchange data reliably and securely.

Connecting IT and OT powers Industry 4.0

Connecting IT and OT is a key enabler of Industry 4.0. It allows real-time data from machines and sensors (OT) to be analyzed and acted upon by digital systems (IT), enabling smarter automation, predictive maintenance, and improved efficiency. This integration transforms traditional processing facilities into intelligent, connected, and adaptive production environments.

We combine deep expertise, hands-on experience, and proven solutions to seamlessly connect IT and OT unlocking the full potential of Industry 4.0:

  • Expertise in developing PLC and HMI software using standardized, open technologies, with a focus on reusing proven functions to ensure efficiency and consistency
  • Expertise and solutions for structured data storage and secure transfer to IT systems like MES and ERP

We help you harvest low-effort, high-impact results

  • Can oil and gas solutions be applied in the mineral industry?

    Absolutely! Our experience in drilling operations includes delivering control systems that ensure well integrity and automate drill cuttings handling – processes that closely align with those in the mineral industry. The oil and gas industry has equipped us to meet strict HSE and quality standards. This expertise is highly relevant and transferable to other industries.

  • How does Industry 4.0 drive greater value creation?

    Industry 4.0 creates value in the mineral industry by enabling real-time monitoring, automation, and data-driven decision-making. This leads to improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced safety across operations. Industry 4.0 relies on OPC UA for secure, standardized communication between industrial devices and IT systems. All our development is based on the OPC UA standard.

  • How to protect industrial automation from cyber threats?

    IEC 62443 is an international standard for industrial cybersecurity. It provides guidelines and requirements to protect industrial automation and control systems (IACS) from cyber threats. The standard covers everything from system architecture and risk assessment to secure development and operations, making it essential for ensuring safe and resilient Industry 4.0 environments. We collaborate closely with oil operators to ensure the highest level of secure communication.

  • Why is IT-OT integration progressing slowly?

    Integrating OT with IT to build data analytics systems in industrial environments offers significant potential for improving operational efficiency. However, this integration is not without its challenges. These often arise from fundamental differences in the goals, architectures, and cultures of OT and IT departments. With the right strategies, organizations can overcome OT-IT barriers, enabling collaboration, aligned goals, and smarter data-driven decisions.

  • How to maximize uptime?

    Maximum uptime is achieved by shifting from planned to condition-based maintenance (CBM) and implementing regular self-tests of the process facility. We’ve developed advanced, reusable CBM solutions for process plants. By integrating self-testing with defined process repetitions, we gain deeper insights into plant health and performance.