Enhancing Production by Digitalisation: DTE Appoints New CCO
DTE, a leading metal analysis company, has appointed Dr. Sohail Nazari as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). His primary focus will be to enhance metal production by advancing digitalisation and automation throughout the aluminium value chain.
This appointment marks a significant step for DTE as the company aims to scale its operations globally in response to the increasing demand for its cutting-edge Liquid-Phase Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LP-LIBS) technology. This technology offers real-time compositional analysis of molten aluminium, which is crucial for improving production efficiency.
In a time of critical change for the global aluminium industry, DTE is keenly aware of the challenges faced by producers. With a push for a 30% export levy on aluminium scrap in the EU and a rising demand for low-carbon metal, manufacturers are under pressure to maximize the utilisation of available materials.
- For contractors and plant engineers, DTE’s LP-LIBS technology improves melt chemistry management, leading to increased efficiency in scrap utilisation.
- Real-time data analytics enable tighter quality control, reducing waste and improving recycling rates, essential for meeting sustainability goals.
- Adoption of advanced automation and digitalisation tools can help contractors and engineers drive profitability and operational excellence in their projects.
Dr. Nazari brings more than 15 years of experience in digitalisation and automation across various sectors, including automotive, mining, and energy, having previously served as Global Vice President at Andritz. His track record includes enhancing production performance and profitability through innovative solutions.
As Nazari states, “Fast, relevant, and accurate data is the foundation of digital transformation. DTE’s real-time analysis technology is a breakthrough innovation that provides aluminium producers with immediate insights into melt chemistry, enabling faster and smarter decision-making that increases throughput and maximizes scrap utilisation.”
Located in Vancouver, Canada, Dr. Nazari will oversee DTE’s expansion across Europe, North America, and Asia, as the company continues to validate its LP-LIBS technology, which streamlines the compositional analysis process, enhances recycling efforts, and boosts the use of post-consumer scrap.
Source: https://www.aluminium-journal.com/enhancing-production-by-digitalisation-dte-appoints-new-cco
