Transforming the cement production process with a digital twin

Results

• USD 12M+annual savings
• 0.61 kWh/tlower energy consumption
• 2–4%lower environmental emissions
• 2–3%higher production

Case video

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Why

The variability of natural raw materials prevents uniform production, creating a critical challenge: ensuring every batch of cement meets the minimum strength standards required for sale.

How

We implemented a digital twin solution that virtually replicates the production process, optimizing production variables in real time and compensating for the natural variability of raw materials.

What we achieved

• Savings of more than USD 12 million per year.
• Energy consumption reduced by 0.61 kWh per ton.
• Environmental emissions reduced by 2% to 4%.
• Production increased by 2% to 3%.

Recognition

The project received the 2022 Portafolio Award in the Digital Transformation category, granted to Cementos Argos for its digital twins project.

Project overview

Updated: 2026-10-23