The Smart Grinding Controller “SGC” is an AI based autonomous expert controlling solution. SGC assures that the grinding circuit works at its optimum performance and more importantly, maintains that level of performance over long period of time. SGC controls the whole grinding circuit from feeders up to hydrocyclones to ensure optimum grinding.

Optecs has developed a unique advanced control solution for accurate froth flotation control and grade prediction. At the base of this success are innovative and in-house developed deep-learning and Mask R-CNN image recognition techniques for accurate detection of froth properties.