
CIM-Tech
Redefining Industry Standards in Engineering & Design
About the firm
CIM-Tech is an industrial engineering and design partner founded in 2006, specializing in ironmaking, blast furnace engineering, and industrial services. Headquartered in Valparaiso, Indiana, it combines over 450 years of collective engineering experience to serve Midwestern U.S. and international clients. The practice offers ironmaking and blast furnace consulting, 3D laser scanning, atmosphere optimization systems, refractory design and supply, and water-cooled system design.
- Established
- 2006
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Process Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Combustion Engineering · Thermal & Heat Transfer
People
Rudy TolkampCo-Founder
Andrew LayneDirector of Business Development
Kelly BoynakOffice Manager
Capabilities
Ironmaking Engineering
Service websiteBlast furnace consulting and ironmaking process optimization for clients in the iron and steel industry.
- Blast Furnace Design & Engineering
Tailors custom blast furnace designs that maximize efficiency, reduce emissions, and extend furnace operating life.
- Process Optimization
Utilizes advanced analytics and real-time monitoring to optimize blast furnace operations and improve production yield.
- Maintenance & Upgrades
Provides furnace maintenance and technology integration services to keep operations at peak performance.
- Environmental Solutions
Implements advanced technologies to minimize environmental impact and maintain regulatory compliance.
3D Laser Scanning
Service websiteIndustrial 3D scanning services converting structural steel, ductwork, equipment, and piping into precise 3D CAD models.
- Point Cloud Data Acquisition
Acquires high-precision on-site scan data with sub-millimeter accuracy using state-of-the-art equipment.
- As-Built Documentation
Creates detailed, updated drawings and records of existing conditions in facilities.
- Scan-to-Model
Converts point cloud datasets into SolidWorks and CAD-compatible 3D models to guide new routing and designs.
- Reverse Engineering
Captures precise dimensions from existing objects to reproduce or modify industrial parts.
- Quality Control
Verifies fabricated and installed components against precise engineering specifications.
- Design & Prototyping
Streamlines product and system development workflows with high-accuracy spatial models.
Atmosphere Optimization
Service websiteProvides combustion atmosphere optimization systems designed to reduce furnace fuel use by up to 5% to 10% and minimize energy waste.
Refractory Design & Supply
Service websiteEngineers custom refractory solutions and sources materials optimized for high-temperature and demanding industrial environments.
Water-Cooled System Design
Service websiteCombines 3D piping design with thermal analysis to develop cooling, piping, and pumping solutions for high-temperature industrial setups.
- Pumping System Design
Designs robust industrial pumping setups integrated with high-temperature process requirements.
- Piping Design
Applies 3D layout tools to engineer practical, clash-free piping routing for industrial operations.
- Cooling System Design
Combines thermal analysis with hydraulic calculations to develop highly efficient cooling networks.
Industries
Metals · Industrial · Manufacturing
Projects
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