Metso Boosts Digital Innovation with New Development Hub in Poland

Metso Boosts Digital Innovation with New Development Hub in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Metso has opened a Digital Design and Development Studio in Krakow, Poland, as part of its strategy to accelerate digital transformation in the minerals processing industry. The new facility will focus on developing advanced solutions using AI, data science, and UX design to enhance equipment performance, optimize processes, and support sustainability efforts. Currently employing 50 experts, with plans to expand, the studio will help Metso continue delivering cutting-edge digital solutions for its global customers. This investment supports Metso’s mission to drive productivity and sustainability across the industry.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 18-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Metso, a global leader in mineral processing and sustainability solutions, has taken a major step in advancing its digital transformation strategy by inaugurating its new Digital Design and Development Studio in Krakow, Poland. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to accelerate the development of cutting-edge digital solutions aimed at boosting operational efficiency, sustainability, and customer value within the minerals processing industry.

Pioneering Digital Transformation in the Industry

Metso’s new studio in Krakow is the latest milestone in the company’s continued commitment to digitalization. The studio serves as a digital hub where experts in software development, user experience (UX) design, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and advanced analytics will collaborate to create solutions that meet the evolving needs of the minerals processing industry. These solutions will help optimize equipment performance, enhance process efficiency, and promote sustainable operations for Metso’s global customer base.

“This marks an exciting new chapter in our digital journey,” said Olivier Guyot, Senior Vice President for Minerals Digital at Metso. “The opening of the Digital Design and Development Studio further strengthens our ability to deliver advanced digital solutions that help customers unlock new levels of productivity, sustainability, and operational excellence. We are building an ecosystem where digital innovation thrives, providing the tools that our clients need to remain competitive in today’s fast-paced industrial environment.”

A Growing Team of Digital Experts

The Krakow office currently employs around 50 digital experts, with plans to significantly expand the team in the coming months. These specialists will work in tandem with Metso’s broader global team of 250 professionals, all focused on enhancing the company’s comprehensive portfolio of digital solutions.

“Our aim is to create digital solutions that not only optimize equipment uptime and improve process performance but also tackle industry challenges such as the skills gap and labor shortages,” Guyot added. “By developing AI-powered tools and data-driven strategies, we can help our clients streamline their operations while minimizing environmental impact.”

Driving Value Through Digitalization

Metso’s digital strategy centers around three core areas:

1. Equipment Performance: Offering digitally enhanced life cycle services, remote condition monitoring, and prescriptive maintenance to improve equipment uptime and extend life expectancy.
2. Process Optimization: Delivering digital solutions that optimize ore-to-metal processes, enhancing productivity while ensuring sustainable operations.
3. Business Enablement: Enhancing customer and employee experiences by integrating data-driven insights and AI-powered tools, improving decision-making and operational efficiency.

The newly established studio in Poland will play a pivotal role in developing solutions across these areas, contributing to Metso’s mission to help customers maximize operational performance and minimize their environmental footprint.

Metso at MINExpo 2024

Metso’s digital innovations, along with its broader portfolio of sustainable technology and aftermarket solutions, will be on display at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024 in Las Vegas. Visitors can expect to see firsthand how Metso is leading the charge in digital transformation within the mining and minerals processing industry. The event will feature presentations on Metso’s digital solutions, with a focus on how they are helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and operational targets.

For more information on Metso’s digital solutions or to explore career opportunities within the company’s growing digital teams, visit metso.com.

About Metso

Metso is a global leader in sustainable technology, providing solutions for minerals processing, aggregates, and recycling. With its commitment to sustainability, digital innovation, and world-class technical services, Metso is a trusted partner for clients across the globe looking to improve productivity and environmental performance. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Metso serves industries worldwide through a vast network of operations, including its new digital hub in Krakow, Poland.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. Metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial

Media Contacts:

Olivier Guyot
Senior Vice President, Minerals Digital, Metso
tel. +33 674 083 906
email: olivier.guyot(at)metso.com

Helena Marjaranta
Vice President, Communications and Brand, Metso
tel. +358 20 484 3212
email: helena.marjaranta(at)metso.com

SOURCE: Metso