Digital-Innovation Projects

Process Optimization (Autopilot Systems)

Objective: Maximize production efficiency, stabilize operations, and reduce variability

Kiln Process Optimizer (KPO)

Real-time control of kiln stability

Reduces fuel consumption and process fluctuations

Improves clinker quality consistency


Cement Mill Optimization (CMO)

Uses ML soft sensors + MPC control

Optimizes mill output and energy consumption

Stabilizes product quality


Impact: Higher throughput, lower energy cost, more stable operations

Concrete Business Digitalization

Objective: Extend innovation beyond cement into downstream business


Integration with All Concrete Business Software

Data collection to one unified database from:

Quality

Production process

Fleet process

Administrative data


Target:

Predict slump during transit using ML

Stabilize process, reduces quality standard deviation, and reduce energy consumption.


Data Infrastructure & Industry 4.0 (PI System Hub) (Done)

Objective: Create a unified, plant-wide data ecosystem

Centralized data platform using OSIsoft PI System

Covers full data lifecycle:

Capture → Store → Analyze → Visualize → Share

Integration of:

PLC/SCADA data

Quality lab systems

Maintenance data

Plant Analyzers



Impact:Single source of truth enabling advanced analytics and decision-making

Inspection Digitalization (Tablets & Barcode System)

Objective: Transform manual inspection routines into a real-time, traceable, and data-driven process

Deployment of tablets for field operators and maintenance teams

Installation of barcode/QR codes at each equipment and inspection point


Advanced Features (Future Phase):

Automatic alerts on abnormal readings

AI-based anomaly detection from inspection patterns

Predictive maintenance triggers based on inspection inputs

Impact:

Full traceability of inspections (who, when, where)

Elimination of paper-based errors and delays

Faster issue detection and escalation

Strong foundation for predictive maintenance