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KSB GIW breaks ground on new IoT and Automation Lab for slurry transportation

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KSB GIW, a leader in the design, manufacture and application of heavy-duty centrifugal slurry pumps, has marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for its IoT and Automation Lab.

The event celebrated KSB GIW’s commitment to advancing sensor and automation technologies in slurry transportation. Attendees experienced live demonstrations of the company’s GIW® SLYsight and GIW RAMSL technologies, while executives Wolfgang Demmler, Head of KSB Mining; Jonathan Samuel, KSB GIW President and CEO; and Robert Visintainer, KSB GIW Vice President of Engineering, shared their visions for the lab’s impact on the company and the industry.

In his remarks, Demmler underscored the company’s commitment to customer-focused solutions, stating, “KSB GIW’s investment in the new lab is an investment in our customers. We are committed to helping customers achieve their objectives, with a key priority being the digitisation 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. This data helps operators make safe, effective adjustments during operation, ultimately extending pump life. GIW RAMSL is a mechanical system that automates pump adjustments, allowing engineers and maintenance teams to optimise 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, according to the company. Visintainer highlighted the lab’s potential to deliver breakthrough mining solutions, noting, “This lab represents a significant step forward in providing innovative IoT solutions to the mining industry. 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 maximise uptime and reduce costs.”

KSB GIW says its 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. Samuel reiterated the lab’s alignment with KSB GIW’s mission to lead in IoT-driven innovation, stating, “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.”

KSB GIW looks to IIoT developments with AIMS/PIP360 share buy

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KSB GIW Inc, a leader in the design, manufacture, and application of heavy-duty centrifugal slurry pumps, has announced its successful acquisition of a significant stake of shares in AIMS/PIP360, an electronics designer and specialist in ultrasonic sensors and analysis.

This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between the companies, which have previously collaborated on the development of GIW® SLYsight pump wear monitoring technology, the company says.

Established in 2009, PIP360 began with a proof-of-concept wireless pipe wall thickness monitor designed for real-time wear and corrosion tracking. Since then, it has evolved into a predictive maintenance solution, integrating high-resolution ultrasonic sensors and solar-powered wireless data transmission.

Today, PIP360 processes millions of sensor readings annually, primarily for oil and gas clients, transmitting data to a secure cloud where proprietary algorithms analyse and recommend maintenance actions. Its focus on automated erosion and corrosion monitoring, analysis and reporting sets it apart as a leading tool in the industry, the company says.

AIMS/PIP360 systems have been effectively implemented across hundreds of slurry pipelines and products that require wear or corrosion monitoring. In recent years, AIMS/PIP360 has partnered with KSB GIW Inc to develop hardware for GIW SLYsight, a cutting-edge slurry pump wear monitoring technology. GIW SLYsight provides precise data to help operators make efficient, safe internal clearance adjustments, eliminating the guesswork and optimising pump performance. SLYsight sensors measure actual pump wear so maintenance personnel know exactly which parts need attention and when replacements are necessary, extending pump wear life and preventing unexpected outages.

KSB GIW’s acquisition of a significant stake in AIMS/PIP360 will allow for a deeper level of collaboration between the two organisations, significantly enhancing the evolution of GIW SLYsight and other future IIoT products and projects.

“This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for KSB GIW as we strengthen our partnership with AIMS/PIP360,” Robert Visintainer, Vice President of Engineering and R&D at KSB GIW, Inc, said. “By joining forces, we are uniquely positioned to drive innovation more effectively and accelerate the development of IIoT projects. This strategic move underscores our dedication to growth and our vision to stay on the leading edge of industry advancements. Ultimately, it enables us to deliver enhanced products and solutions that better serve our customers and their evolving needs.”