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ABM WEEK 8 Recap: A successful event for Sapotech and partners
On the first week of September, Sapotech had the honor of participating in ABM WEEK 8, Latin America’s largest event for metallurgy, materials, and mining, held in São Paulo, Brazil. Our CEO, Saku Kaukonen, and Sales Director, Hannu Suopajärvi, were representing...
Sapotech is heading to ABM WEEK 8 in São Paulo!
Our partnership with Intocast AG is off to an excellent start, and we are proud to be part of their esteemed group of experts. As part of this collaboration, we will be participating in ABM WEEK 8 – Latin America’s largest event for metallurgy, materials, and mining –...
High precision profile measurement with Reveal CAST
In the demanding environment of a hot plate rolling mill, precise profile measurement of plates is essential to ensure quality standards and operational efficiency. When a customer approached Sapotech with the need for such a system, Sapotech took action to meet the...
Sapotech’s Reveal CAST system continues to thrive in Japan!
Sapotech’s Reveal CAST system continues to enhance surface inspection processes in Japan. Installed on a grinding machine used for processing steel ingots of various shapes and sizes, the Reveal CAST system has not only met but exceeded the high performance standards...
Sapotech and Intocast at AISTech2024
Sapotech and Intocast participated together at the AISTech 2024 fair last week, showcasing the new strategic partnership. AISTech was a success, and we are particularly pleased with the enthusiastic reception of the news. This partnership opens new opportunities for...
Visionary Alliance: Sapotech and INTOCAST Team Up for AI Real-Time Monitoring Solutions
We are excited to announce a strategic partnership between Sapotech and Intocast AG, a German company with over 40 years of expertise in refractory products and plant engineering on a global scale. Together, Intocast and Sapotech will challenge the current ways of...
Reveal TAP – Freeboard Measurement: Increasing precision in metal production
In this article we will be discussing about the use of Reveal TAP system in freeboard measurement and how it is increasing safety and efficiency in metal production. Description In context of molten metal processes, “freeboard measurement” typically refers to the...
Reveal TAP – Ladle Well Area Monitoring: Simple and powerful solution to ensure high free opening rate of ladles
This article introduces a more detailed description of Sapotech’s Reveal TAP for Ladle Well Area Monitoring, explaining its functions and different benefits that it brings to its users. From improved ladle opening rates to real-time feedback and systematic...
Reveal TAP – Metal/Slag Detection: Applications and System Advantages for Improved Metal Production
The article series continues, and this time, the focus is on the utilization of the Reveal TAP system for metal/slag detection. Detecting and separating metal from slag during tapping in metal production is important when considering product quality, cost and energy...
Reveal TAP – Tuyere Area Monitoring: Enhancing Converter Process Efficiency
Sapotech’s article series continues by delving into the various applications of Reveal TAP. This article discusses the use of Reveal TAP for tuyere area monitoring, providing more detailed information about the system’s capabilities and benefits. Description Stainless...
Reveal TAP: A Machine Vision AI Solution for Real-Time Monitoring and Analysis of Metal Production Processes
Sapotech is launching an article series on its solutions, where a comprehensive overview of Reveal TAP and Reveal CAST is provided, along with a detailed exploration of their various application areas. The series begins with an introduction to Reveal TAP. In this...
METEC2023 highlights
The highly anticipated METEC, the world’s leading trade fair for metallurgical technology, took place in Düsseldorf from the 12th to the 16th of June 2023. The fair was brimming with stimulating conversations and fruitful exchanges with various companies. This year,...
New advancements for Sapotech’s Deep Learning technology
In august 2022 Sapotech announced the Reveal CAST - Deep Learning module for surface defect detection. Today, in 2023, the module has now become our de facto module for all future Reveal CAST deliveries and can be easily retrofitted to all our existing installations...
Sapotech successfully commissions surface inspection system in Japan
Sapotech’s first Reveal CAST system in Japan was successfully commissioned at the beginning of January. The first Reveal CAST surface inspection system has been successfully taken into use in Japan. The system was installed on a grinding machine that processes steel...
Sapotech at Ankiros 2022
In October 2022, we participated Ankiros fair. Ankiros is one of the most respected metal fairs in the world. The 2022 fair was held in October in Istanbul, Türkiye. Sapotech’s CEO Saku Kaukonen attended the fair, where he shared the latest news about Sapotech’s...
Evertz and Sapotech agree on strategic cooperation
We are excited to announce that The Evertz Group and Sapotech Oy have entered into a technology and business partnership whereby Evertz has taken a strategic stake in the Finnish company. Mr. Saku Kaukonen, CEO of Sapotech, said, "We are delighted to share this news...
Sapotech active at its sales efforts
One option to demonstrate to customers and interested parties the capabilities of our Reveal CAST and Reveal TAP is through a demo project. Lately, we have been quite active in these campaigns. For example, last week, our experts have started several projects for...
Sapotech experts presenting their work at ECCC 2020 in Italy!
Our Sales Director Dr. Hannu Suopajärvi and our CEO Saku Kaukonen will be presenting their papers at the 10th European Continuous Casting Conference – ECCC 2020. This event is organised by AIM, the Italian Association for Metallurgy in Bari (Italy) on 17- 19 June...