06/05/24

Visionary Alliance: INTOCAST and Sapotech Team Up for AI Real-Time Monitoring Solutions

Ratingen, Germany May 5 2024 – INTOCAST AG, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Finland-based Sapotech, an innovator in analytical visualization technology. This collaboration is set to raise quality and efficiency in steel production processes to a new level by introducing unmatched real-time visualization and monitoring of manufacturing processes.

The partnership leverages Sapotech’s IoT solutions, enhancing real-time visibility of product-quality or -performance. Real time monitoring is performed by AI with algorithms individually programmed for the specific application. This rapid visibility allows for immediate adjustments and precisely highlights the effectiveness of all components directly on the production line.

«Our collaboration with Sapotech extends beyond technology integration; it’s a strategic move to showcase the real-time capabilities and superior performance of our products,» stated Matthias Normann, CEO of INTOCAST AG. “This enhanced visibility not only provides an advantage but also challenges us to continuously improve our entire range of products and related equipment.”

Saku Kaukonen, CEO of Sapotech, added, «By combining our strengths, we not only enhance the production processes of our clients but also set new standards in precise real time monitoring, quality assurance and occupational safety in the metals industry.»

INTOCAST and Sapotech are committed to this long-term strategic partnership, which will drive innovation and provide enhanced solutions to the metallurgical industry. This collaboration marks a milestone in INTOCAST’s strategy to integrate high tech visualization and AI technology that complements its high-performance refractory approach.