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Welcome to Mining Now hosted by Roy Slack. In this episode, filmed live at CIM MTL 23 in Montreal, Canada, our guest is François Bolduc-Teasdale, the Co-Founder & President of Optis Engineering.

In this informative discussion, Roy Slack delves into François' background and how he got involved in the technology revolution. François shares his journey as a mechanical engineer with a passion for aerospace and aviation, including his internship experiences at Georgia Tech and his decision to co-found Optis Engineering.

François explains how Optis Engineering, established in 2015 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, aims to drive innovation and introduce new technologies to the market through multidisciplinary system optimization. He highlights their focus on rotating machines, such as fans, pumps, propellers, and compressors, with a particular interest in the mining industry.

The conversation reveals the fascinating challenges associated with optimizing and maintaining mining equipment, especially considering the harsh operating conditions and critical safety requirements. François emphasizes the parallels between the mining and aerospace sectors, where safety and uptime are paramount.

Additionally, the episode explores Optis Engineering's approach to research and development, with a strong emphasis on agile innovation. François discusses the seamless integration of research, development, and commercialization within their company, allowing them to explore new ideas and bridge technology gaps effectively.

Throughout the episode, François shares examples of Optis Engineering's innovative solutions, derived from their expertise in various sectors. From on-site problem-solving to automation and advanced data analysis using AI, Optis Engineering aims to optimize equipment performance and maximize uptime.

Don't miss this insightful episode of Mining Now where you'll gain valuable insights into the mining industry, technological advancements, and Optis Engineering's trusted partnership as a provider of cutting-edge solutions. Stay tuned for the launch of their monitoring software, LiveFlow, designed specifically for critical fans and pumps in the mining industry.

Connect with Optis Engineering
🔸 Guest: François Bolduc-Teasdale - Co-Founder & President
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francoisbolducteasdale/
🔸 Company: Optis Engineering
🔸 Website: https://www.optisengineering.com/
🔸 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optisengineering/

Chapters
0:23 - Introduction to François Bolduc-Teasdale
1:12 - Engineering journey of François Bolduc-Teasdale
1:45 - Founding of Optis Engineering
3:20 - Team behind Optis Engineering
4:05 - François Bolduc-Teasdale's innovation philosophy
5:00 - Technology and digitalization in engineering
5:53 - Optis Engineering's involvement in other industries
7:30 - Importance of sustainability in mining
9:05 - Challenges of working in mining
10:01 - Integration of R&D, innovation, and commercialization
12:00 - Optis Engineering's R&D processes
12:45 - Highlighted projects
13:35 - Introduction to LiveFlow software
15:20 - Future goals of Optis Engineering
16:05 - Closing remarks

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Mining Now is a joint mining podcast and web series produced by CIM/ICM and Crownsmen Partners. Join us to learn about the latest innovations in operating mines to increase energy efficiency and production. We look into modern mining and processing equipment including autonomous vehicles and IOT technology. Experts tackle everything from skilled labour shortages to team building to meeting evolving safety regulations. This is the mining of today that will shape the mines of tomorrow.

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