AI predictive maintenance expands in African mining

Razor Labs, a global pioneer in AI-powered predictive maintenance for heavy industries, has entered into a strategic alliance with Process Automation (Pty) Ltd, a long-standing specialist in industrial instrumentation and automation systems

Under this partnership, Process Automation becomes Razor Labs’ official partner and system integrator in Africa, tasked with deploying DataMind AI, Razor Labs’ advanced predictive maintenance platform, across mines and processing facilities throughout the continent.

With more than four decades of experience and a workforce exceeding 240 employees, Process Automation has established itself as a reliable partner to Southern Africa’s mining industry. The company operates through five regional offices and a centralised manufacturing and service facility in Johannesburg, with projects extending into Africa, Australasia, Europe, and South America.

This collaboration marks an important milestone in Razor Labs’ growth strategy in Africa, combining state-of-the-art AI innovation with strong local expertise.

"This partnership extends well beyond deploying technology, it's about enabling the digital transformation of mining in South Africa," said Tomer Srulevich, chief business officer at Razor Labs. "Building on Process Automation's long history of success and our fantastic results to date, I am confident this partnership will drive mutual growth and lasting success. Together with Process Automation, we are equipping South African mining operations with the AI tools they need to move from reactive to proactive and ultimately to autonomous maintenance."

DataMind AI is designed specifically for industrial environments, harnessing AI Sensor Fusion technology to integrate information from vibration, pressure, temperature, current, oil analysis, and camera systems. By doing so, it delivers early fault detection, identifies root causes, and provides actionable performance insights that help mines increase uptime, cut maintenance expenses, and enhance workplace safety.

"We are excited to partner with Razor Labs to bring world-class AI-driven predictive maintenance solutions to our clients," said Larry Smith, CEO of process automation. Process Automation has built its reputation delivering reliable, sustainably accurate process measurement instrumentation solutions that drive efficiency and enhance operational control. This long-standing commitment has earned the trust of many of the largest mining houses in Africa and around the world. Through trusted partnerships, we've provided customised solutions that add value to our customers' operations. Our partnership with Razor Labs is going to add even greater value to our customers by reducing downtime, lowering