Projects
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Starter Stripping Sheet Automation Driving Safety and Efficiency in Copper ProductionStarter Stripping Sheet Automation Driving Safety and Efficiency in Copper Production By Daniel Chaplin, General Manager at EPCM Engineering In...
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Transforming Zinc Refinery Operations: Implementing an Automated Cathode Transfer SystemTransforming Zinc Refinery Operations: Implementing an Automated Cathode Transfer System by Bill Torrens, General Manager EPCM Automation EPCM has recently...
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Elevating Copper Refining with EPCM’s Anode Scrap Wash SystemIn the mining industry, the drive for change and improvement is constant. We developed our "Anode Scrap Wash (ASW) System" in response to the request of one of our major clients in Europe. This project stands out for its innovation, incorporating cutting-edge technology to provide our clients with the results they need. The ASW system provides effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability, firmly establishing EPCM's ASW system as the industry leader.
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Robotic Saw Sampling System: EPCM’s Innovative SolutionThe Robotic Saw Sampling System's will increase our clients safety, quality and productivity. The system is capable of performing repetitive tasks with speed and precision. This dynamic capability substantially increases overall productivity, empowering clients to streamline operations, reduce downtime, and maximize output.
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Charging ahead: driving low carbon nickel solutions for the electric transportation revolutionAs concerns about environmental issues escalate, the global race is on to shift to greener, more sustainable economies. With electrification of transportation as a vital tool to combat these issues, the need for metals to be mined and processed using a clean, low carbon approach is critical.
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Modernizing obsolete control systems with minimal downtimeIndustrial operations around the globe often face substantial challenges with equipment and processes that rely on obsolete control systems. Because this equipment is typically critical to operations, it can’t incur significant downtime or be easily replaced.
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Cathode edge strips: Minor decision. Major implications.Decisions made at the design and supply stage of a project can have far-reaching consequences down the line. When it comes to cathode design, edge strips are a small but critical consideration that’s often overlooked upfront – but ends up having a major impact on safety, cost, productivity, and the environment.
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Revolutionizing a Chilean copper mine with high-tech heap leaching solutionsChile is home to the world’s largest supply of copper, but the process of extracting it can be time-consuming and dangerous for workers – a challenge EPCM tackled with high-tech solutions at one major mine. The key to success was re-visioning how the mine handles a process called “heap leaching irrigation.”
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Safety and efficiency equal success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution“Industry 4.0” refers to combining the automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices with the power of leading-edge communications technology, the Internet, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. For the team here at EPCM, Industry 4.0 is much more than a buzzword; it denotes real, positive change for companies and their employees.
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Implementing AI at Codelco revolutionizes mine with copper sorting machineAs the world’s largest copper producer, Codelco produces 1.7 million tons of fine copper per year. Headquartered in Chile, Codelco explores, develops, extracts and processes mineral resources that are converted into refined copper and by-products. The Radomiro Tomic Mine in Calama, Chile produces high grades of copper sold on the global market. The client had previously installed an automated copper cathode sorting machine system with little success.
