- Joint initiative aims to improve cement and concrete quality while supporting carbon reduction targets
- Supports the implementation of AI and digital technologies in the cement industry, aligning with future segment transformation efforts
- Collaboration combines ABB automation expertise with Alcemy’s AI and ML-based quality prediction technology
ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with industrial decarbonization company Alcemy to explore AI solutions determining cement and concrete quality. Combining ABB’s automation and process control expertise with Alcemy’s predictive technology, the agreement aims to improve process optimization while reducing emissions in cement production globally.
Integrating predictive quality insights into plant operations lies at the heart of this collaboration. Alcemy’s solution will extract process and quality data from ABB Knowledge Manager, analyze it using machine learning models, and feed setpoints back to ABB Ability™ Expert Optimizer. This closed-loop approach is designed to help operators better manage variability by refining product consistency and enhancing overall plant performance.
With more precise control of production parameters, the collaboration supports more efficient use of raw materials and energy while reducing process variability. By combining domain expertise with emerging technologies, the partnership aims to close the gap between data and process optimization.
Alcemy software will combine with ABB's technologies to further improve process optimization and support emissions reduction in cement. Image Alcemy 
Leadership team members from Alcemy and ABB met to discuss and sign the recent agreement. Image ABB 
A range of user interfaces can be made available, including the concrete web app. Image Alcemy 
Digital solutions will continue to support cement producers to unlock a future of efficiency and productivity. Image Adobe Stock 
Founded in Berlin, Germany, Alcemy is an industrial decarbonization and AI start-up focused on cement and concrete production. Image Alcemy
“Artificial intelligence is becoming an important enabler for the future of cement production,” said Bodil Recke, Global Manager, Business Unit Cement, ABB’s Process Industries division. “Bringing together ABB’s expertise in automation, process control and optimization with Alcemy’s AI and industry expertise, we aim to help cement producers improve performance while supporting their decarbonization targets.”
“Working with ABB allows us to bring predictive quality insights closer to plant operations,” said Leopold Spenner, Co-Founder and CEO at Alcemy. “Together, we want to help the cement industry achieve more consistent results – improving efficiency while reducing environmental impact.”
As part of the collaboration, ABB and Alcemy are establishing a framework to explore technical and commercial synergies, including the development of a joint value proposition for cement and ready-mix concrete customers.
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