To facilitate the development, Metso PTI has relocated its global head office to the Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies (QCAT) facilities in Brisbane. The Metso PTI group is involved in advanced consulting services, customer driven product innovation, research and development.
QCAT is a collaborative research precinct linking the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Queensland State Government, Co-operative Research Centres and other research and development (R&D) organisations. It is one of the largest integrated R&D centres for the resources and associated advanced technology industries.
Metso’s move to QCAT strategically places the company in the heart of technological innovation for the resources industry and provides access to state of the art laboratory and pilot plant facilities.
“Metso’s people at QCAT are involved in process innovation and consulting in mining. They will share QCAT’s infrastructure and collaborate with the CSIRO on process improvement and innovation in minerals and energy,? Dr Mike McWilliams, executive manager of QCAT, explained. ?There are many opportunities for future joint CSIRO-Metso projects.?
Working with CSIRO will help Metso take several aspects of its R&D project investigating eco-efficient mining and processing technologies and services (aimed at reducing water, energy consumption and associated carbon emissions) to the next level.
“This collaboration represents an opportunity for the industry to access cost-effective R&D, specialised consulting, technical services and products,? said Jo?o Ney Colagrossi, the president of Metso?s business line, mining and construction services. ?Mining companies, CSIRO and Metso can work together now to fast-track technology transfer, product development, commercialisation and support to enhance operational performance.?
For the CSIRO, it forms a link to the industry and provides another possible commercialisation conduit. Rio Tinto Alcan, BHP Billiton and Defense Science and Technology Organisation are examples of other occupants of QCAT. Metso is the only equipment manufacturer and technology supplier represented within the facility.
Using this approach, mining companies, CSIRO and Metso can work together to fast-track technology transfer, product development, commercialisation and support.
Source: Metso