# Transforming the cement production process with a digital twin

> Digital twin of the cement process: USD 12M+ in annual savings, lower energy use and emissions and 2–3% more production. 2022 Portafolio Award.

URL: https://www.summan.com/en/case-studies/cementos-argos-digital-twin/

## Results

!kpi USD 12M+ | annual savings
!kpi 0.61 kWh/t | lower energy consumption
!kpi 2–4% | lower environmental emissions
!kpi 2–3% | higher production

## Case video

Video: [How Cementos Argos modernized its production with Digital Twins (in Spanish)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qMyA1vM-QA) — How a digital twin of the cement production process lets Cementos Argos compensate for raw material variability and optimize production in real time (7:10)

## 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

| Client | Industry | Solution | Technologies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cementos Argos | Manufacturing – Cement | Digital Twins | IoT, Machine Learning, Digital Twin |