A robust data interfacing solution to easily store and retrieve plant data using a wide variety of tools (Part 2)

28 November 2024

This is Part 2 of our case study on enhancing efficiency in platinum processing. If you have not read Part 1, click here to discover how the IDX Nexus Historian optimised real-time data logging to support Advanced Process Control (APC).

A global mining company aimed to enhance efficiency and sustainability across its operations by integrating real-time data into its Advanced Process Control (APC) toolkit. However, challenges arose with unreliable Open Platform Communications Data Access (OPC DA) servers and the lack of robust mechanisms for interfacing their G2 expert system with industrial control layers and real-time systems.

The IDX Nexus Framework provided the ideal middleware solution, enabling seamless real-time data connectivity. With a native G2 connector, support for various protocols, and optimised handling of unpredictable OPC DA servers, IDX Nexus ensured reliable data exchange, simulation capabilities, and integration with diverse systems.

In this case study, explore how the IDX Nexus Framework revolutionised the mining company’s process optimisation toolkit, supporting digital transformation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

<a href="https://blog.idx.co.za/author/alex/" target="_self">Alex Thalmann</a>

Alex Thalmann

Development Manager

Alex has close to twenty-five years of experience in the industrial automation and communication industry, where he has gained extensive knowledge and expertise. In his free time, he enjoys staying active through running and finds relaxation in gardening.

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