Outotec is a global leader in minerals and metals processing technology.
“By combining the expertise of Scanalyse and Outotec we can offer new value added services to our common customer base. There are good opportunities to multiply the business volume of grinding mill and crusher monitoring services and to further develop applications for other process equipment,? said Outotec CEO Pertti Korhonen.
Scanalyse was established in 2005, based on Curtin research into the application of laser scanning technology to monitor the wear of equipment used in mining and mineral processing operations.
The first two products developed were world firsts for in-situ measurement, modelling and management of grinding mills and gyratory crushers and have been sold internationally.
Rohan McDougall, director of Curtin?s Office of IP Commercialisation and Scanalyse board member, said this was a great example of Curtin University and Western Australian innovation making an international impact.
McDougall told Quarry that there were no plans to relocate the head office for Scanalyse as the expressed intention of Outotec is to continue to operate and grow the business out of Perth. He also said that the reason behind the sale was to facilitate the next phase of growth for the business.
?Curtin is known for its close collaboration with industry and this is a fantastic example of how technology developed in the University environment can, with the right ingredients, make a substantial economic impact and benefit industry,? he said. ?This is also a good Western Australian story, again demonstrating our strengths in mining innovation.
?I am sure the original Curtin development team of Jochen Franke and Garth Johnson, who are now both key Scanalyse employees, Derek Lichti and Michael Stewart will be pleased with the impact of their work and the success of Scanalyse.?
Scanalyse products
MillMapper was the original Scanalyse product, which combines laser scanning technology with an integrated software suite to provide accurate measurement of liner thickness, weight and condition for the entire mill surface.
CrusherMapper was the second, using similar technology but providing accurate forecasting and wear rate modelling on gyratory crusher mantles and concave liners.
Scanalyse CEO Peter Clarke, said the acquisition would mean enhanced services to Scanalyse customers and further rapid growth could be expected.
The acquisition is to be completed later this month. The price was not disclosed.
Sources: Scanalyse, Outotec