CIM-Tech

Redefining Industry Standards in Engineering & Design

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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

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Blast 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

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Industrial 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

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Provides combustion atmosphere optimization systems designed to reduce furnace fuel use by up to 5% to 10% and minimize energy waste.

Refractory Design & Supply

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Engineers custom refractory solutions and sources materials optimized for high-temperature and demanding industrial environments.

Water-Cooled System Design

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Combines 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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