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LIMS are key to Industry 4.0

How do you ensure your cement sampling and analysis systems are ready to support your Industry 4.0 ambitions? It all starts with the system responsible for collecting, organising, and tracking sample data: the Production Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Jens Asbjørn Pedersen, Global Product Manager – Sampling, Preparation, and Analysis, and Claus Østergaard, Global Technical Manager – Laboratory Automation Software, at Fuller explain.

Industry 4.0 – Are we there yet?

The world is currently experiencing the fourth industrial revolution – or Industry 4.0. This is an era of digital transformation characterised by the introduction of AI and machine learning, connectivity (the Internet of Things or IoT), and big data – all of which are powered by cloud computing. To put it another way, there is much more computing power and much more storage. And, combined together, this is giving us data analytics at a whole new level. These are exciting times and we see examples in nearly all facets of our lives.

Structured acquisition of sample data - presentation by Jens Asbjørn Pedersen

In this presentation, Jens Asbjørn Pedersen explores structured acquisition of sample data across automated and manually operated laboratory equipment in cement production. Pedersen shows how the QCX® System is covering the complete value chain from sampling to quality optimization, contrasting traditional selective data capture with current industry trends demanding comprehensive acquisition from all laboratory sources. This shift is driven by efficiency requirements, documentation demands, and the growing need for well-structured datasets to support AI applications in Industry 4.0 environments. The presentation covers Production LIMS characteristics for high-throughput cement laboratories, the fundamental differences between process data and complex sample metadata, automation level trade-offs, and the critical importance of careful sample data infrastructure planning for future technology integration.

The Fuller Automation Evolution

Explore the evolution of automation in the cement industry. This Video traces key technological milestones – from the first analog controls to today’s AI-powered process optimization – and shows how each step contributed to greater efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Automation That Powers Sustainability in Cement Production

Discover how our Automation offerings such as QCX® Laboratory solutions and ECS/ProcessExpert® Software are essential in the decarbonization of the cement industry. From optimizing clinker quality to maximizing alternative fuel usage, this video shows how smart control systems make complex processes efficient - helping you lower emissions, reduce energy costs, and build a more sustainable future for cement.

There is No Green Transition Without Digitalisation - by Anders Noe Dam

Anders Noe Dam,Head of Global Product Management for Automation Technologies at Fuller, demonstrates why digitalization is essential for cement decarbonization. Drawing on 50 years of automation expertise, he explains how advanced process control unlocks the full potential of clinker substitution, alternative fuels, and carbon capture. Anders addresses five key barriers—from cybersecurity to organizational silos—and provides actionable strategies for bridging the gap between green ambitions and operational reality.