“KSB GIW’s investment in the new lab is an investment in our customers,” said Wolfgang Demmler, head of KSB Mining. “We are committed to helping customers achieve their objectives, with a key priority being the digitization of their entire mining process. This lab will be an incubator for technologies that make this objective a reality.”
The lab’s initial focus will be on enhancing KSB GIW’s flagship IoT-enabled offerings, GIW SLYsight and GIW RAMSL. GIW SLYsight, a pump wear monitoring solution, uses proprietary sensors to measure real-time wear rates in slurry pump parts. GIW RAMSL is a mechanical system that automates pump adjustments, allowing engineers and maintenance teams to optimize pump performance.
With the new lab, KSB GIW plans to integrate these two technologies, creating a combined solution that provides mining operators with accurate recommendations for pump maintenance while reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.
The IoT and Automation Lab will also offer dedicated space and resources to explore new technologies that improve operational decision-making.
“This lab represents a significant step forward in providing innovative IoT solutions to the mining industry,” noted Robert Visintainer, KSB GIW vice president of Engineering. “With a dedicated space for R&D around IoT and automation, KSB GIW can significantly accelerate its development of these technologies. The goal is to give our customers the ability to maximize uptime and reduce costs.”
KSB GIW’s investment in the IoT and Automation Lab underscores its commitment to remaining at the forefront of mining technology and delivering industry-leading solutions in slurry transport.
“We are differentiating ourselves as a slurry pump company by providing IoT technologies. When customers visit KSB GIW Inc and view the new lab, they’ll see that we are more than a mechanical pump company and foundry – we are a technology-driven hub for mining solutions,” said Jonathan Samuel, KSB GIW president and CEO.
