The first Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of Demo A was nothing short of thrilling. This was the moment we’d been working towards for so long—years of hard work and dedication finally becoming reality. Watching the key components—singularization, LIBS, robotic gripping, and air ejection—working together in real-time, we couldn’t help but feel proud. It’s not just a machine; it’s a symbol of how far we’ve come, and it gave us a powerful glimpse of the future we’re building. To share some of these impressions, it’s best to have a quick look at this short video:

First impressions of Demo A: Cutting-Edge Sorting Equipment for Refractory Recycling

While singularization showed promising results, there’s still some fine-tuning ahead to perfect particle separation. The LIBS system also delivered encouraging data, with spectra aligning well with our calibration, though we know there’s more precision to unlock. And while the system’s overall speed can still improve, we’re confident that these are small hurdles we’ll overcome in the next optimization phase. With the progress we’ve made so far, the path ahead looks bright, and we’re excited to push Demo A to its full potential.

A big part of this progress is thanks to the relentless efforts of our partners at LSA. They’ve been pushing the system to its limits, spending every available minute refining the equipment together with their suppliers. Their dedication and passion for this project are truly inspiring, and it’s great to have such committed partners in this journey. As the coordinator, RHI Magnesita is excited to see how the team is pouring their energy into finishing Demo A.

Looking ahead, we’ll be focusing on fine-tuning the system to ensure optimal performance across all units. Once those adjustments are made, we’ll move forward with demounting and shipping Demo A for further validation. While there’s more work ahead, we’re feeling optimistic about the progress so far, and it’s exciting to see the pieces coming together.

Stay tuned as we continue pushing forward toward the full-scale realization. The delivery to Austria is just around the corner, bringing us one step closer to the next exciting chapter for Demo A.