A new benchmark for chemical analysis of molten metals
Until now, process control in the metal industry has been limited by the need to manually cast a solid sample from the melt for off-line analysis, delaying the feedback of vital information about the chemical composition of the molten metal.
DTE’s industry-leading LP-LIBS™ technology solves this decades-old industry problem by delivering instant elemental analyses directly from the molten metal.
DTE´s revolutionary technology delivers real-world improvements in process efficiency, sustainability and safety for metal manufacturing and recycling. We’re setting the new benchmark for in-line chemical analysis of molten metal.
Elemental analysis in a powerful platform
Our breakthrough LP-LIBS™ technology is uniquely able to deliver elemental analysis directly from liquid metal in less than 60 seconds from sampling. Seamless IT/OT integration combines our proprietary elemental analysis with a powerful analytics platform. This provides unprecedented real-time and predictive insights for process control.
Guaranteed consistency
For typical process conditions, the precision and accuracy of DTE’s LP-LIBS™ technology is comparable to that of conventional laboratory analysis of solid process samples. Unlike OES instruments, our analyzers do not require frequent standardization, even in harsh conditions. Industry studies suggest that roughly 70% of measurement uncertainty in the conventional spark-OES analysis of solid samples arises from the sampling process itself. DTE’s solution eliminates that uncertainty.
Improved safety
Almost one fifth of recorded plant operator injuries are burns caused by contact with molten metal. DTE’s fully robotic sampling and analysis solutions eliminate operator risk from exposure to liquid metal during sampling.
Enhanced
process insights
Combining melt composition information from all critical process points—from reduction cells and transport crucibles to furnaces and launders—DTE’s cloud platform transforms these signals into high-value, predictive decision-making insights.
Greener, safer and
more efficient
Global aluminum production alone consumes about 3% of the world’s electricity, and aluminum casting typically generates scrap of up to 5%. DTE’s solutions address these challenges and enable metal manufacturers and recyclers to create more valuable products in a greener, safer, and more efficient way.
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