ETT Transferencia de Tecnologías

What ETT Transferencia de Tecnologías does

ETT Transferencia de Tecnologías SpA is a privately held Chilean technology company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Viña del Mar. It develops optical instrumentation for industrial process monitoring, with its flagship product being the SAG Scanner — a patented system that uses infrared cameras and computer vision algorithms to monitor the interior of SAG (semi-autogenous) grinding mills without stopping operation. The system provides real-time inputs for process control, metallurgical analysis, and maintenance scheduling in copper mining operations. The SAG Scanner is protected by international patents granted in six jurisdictions (Chile, USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Peru), and a jointly developed Ball Scrap Analyzer (BSA) holds additional patents. ETT also operates a Representations division acting as authorized distributor for international vision and photonics brands including Basler, Thorlabs, SPECIM (Konica Minolta Group), Xenics, Vecow, and Seeed Studio across Chile and Peru.

The company serves primarily large-scale mining operators in Chile and Peru — including BHP (Escondida, Spence), Antofagasta Minerals (Los Pelambres), Teck Resources (Carmen de Andacollo), and Minera Antamina — plus secondary segments in manufacturing automation and academic research (UTFSM, UCSC, UBB). Revenue is generated through project-based SAG Scanner sales with multi-year contracts and quote-based custom pricing, engineering and R&D project services, and hardware distribution margins from the Representations portfolio. Documented customer outcomes include monthly savings of US$1.6 million per mining operation through reduced unplanned downtime and elimination of chute-removal inspection procedures.

ETT's go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales to mining operators, event-driven acquisition at mining conferences (Expomin, FEXMIN, SAG Conference, APC Peru, AIE events), and channel partnerships through its international vendor distribution network. The company was recognized with the Premio Avonni 2020 (Campomar category), AIE Innovation Award 2019, and ACTI Tech Awards 2021 finalist status, and was designated as a CORFO Technological Center in 2024. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

ETT Transferencia de Tecnologías

Legal name

ETT Transferencia de Tecnologías SpA

Website

https://ett.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ETT Transferencia de Tecnologías is a Chilean industrial automation firm that develops the patented SAG Scanner optical monitoring system for SAG mill interiors, sells engineering and R&D services, and distributes international vision and photonics brands for the Chilean and Peruvian mining markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Instrumentation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC), Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Sensors & Modules (IMU, GPS, Camera, RF) Retail (CRACAKAC)

Keywords

• Industrial process instrumentation
• SAG mill monitoring systems
• Optical sensing mining
• Computer vision automation
• Hyperspectral imaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Viña Del Mar

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. SAG Scanner Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of SAG Scanner optical monitoring systems to mining companies. Includes system commissioning, training, and ongoing technical support. Revenue is project-based with significant contract values per installation.
2. Authorized Distribution: Distribution of international vision and photonics brands (Basler, Thorlabs, SPECIM, etc.) in Chile and Peru markets. Revenue from markup on products plus value-added integration and support services.
3. Engineering Services: Custom engineering projects including design, fabrication, assembly, commissioning, and startup for instrumentation and automation systems. Covers mining and industrial applications.
4. Hyperspectral Analysis Solutions: Distribution of Specim hyperspectral imaging systems for mineralogical analysis and geological exploration. Covers Chile and Peru markets as official distributor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ETT Transferencia de Tecnologías develops and supplies industrial instrumentation products—chiefly the SAG Scanner, an optical system that monitors SAG mill interiors via infrared cameras and computer-vision algorithms without stopping the mill—together with the BSA Ball Scrap Analyzer. The company also distributes international vision and photonics brands (Basler, Thorlabs, SPECIM, Xenics, Vecow, Advance Illumination, Midopt, AutoVimation, VS Technology, Microvisioneer, Seeed Studio) in Chile and Peru, and delivers engineering and R&D services for mining and industrial automation projects.

Product overview

ETT Transferencia de Tecnologías is a technology-based company focused on developing instrumentation solutions for the mining and manufacturing industries. The company operates with two core proprietary products: SAG Scanner (optical monitoring system for SAG mill interiors using infrared imaging and computer vision algorithms) and BSA (Ball Scrap Analyzer) for grinding media analysis. ETT also maintains a Representations division distributing leading international brands including Basler, Thorlabs, Specim, Xenics, Vecow, and Seeed Studio for computer vision, photonics, hyperspectral imaging, and IoT/Edge AI applications. The company provides R&D and engineering project services for monitoring, instrumentation, and process automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAG Scanner: Optical monitoring system for the interior of SAG (semi-autogenous) grinding mills, enabling real-time visual inspection without stopping the mill, using infrared cameras and artificial vision algorithms for process control, metallurgical analysis, and maintenance scheduling.
• SAG Scanner BSA (Ball Scrap Analyzer)

Products and services

• SAG Scanner Optical instrumentation system that monitors the interior of SAG (semi-autogenous) grinding mills using infrared cameras and artificial vision algorithms, providing parameters for process control, metallurgical analysis, and maintenance scheduling without stopping the mill. Sold to large-scale mining operators.
• BSA (Ball Scrap Analyzer) System for analyzing ball and scrap material in SAG grinding mills, forming part of ETT's instrumentation suite for closing the steel feed-consumption-recharge loop. Patented in multiple jurisdictions.
• Specim Hyperspectral Imaging Systems Distribution of Specim hyperspectral cameras, imaging spectrometers, software and accessories for mineralogical analysis, geological exploration, agriculture, research, oceanography and environmental applications in Chile and Peru.
• Thorlabs Photonics Equipment Distribution of Thorlabs' photonics catalog (optomechanics, fiber optics, optics, light analysis, lab tools, lasers, imaging systems) for Chilean and Peruvian academic and industrial customers.
• Basler Computer Vision Components Distribution of Basler's industrial cameras, lenses, image capture boards, software, and integrated vision solutions for industrial automation, medical, traffic control, logistics, retail, and robotics applications in Chile and Peru.
• Xenics Infrared Technology Distribution of Xenics infrared sensors, OEM modules, and cameras covering vSWIR, SWIR, and LWIR wavelengths for machine vision, scientific research, transportation, process monitoring, security, and medical applications.
• Vecow AI/VA Processing Units Distribution of Vecow open-architecture processing units for artificial vision and AI applications, incorporating GPU Mobile PCI Express Module (MXM) technology for platform-based VA and AI deployment.
• Advance Illumination LED Lighting Distribution of LED lighting solutions for machine vision, biomedical and industrial imaging applications, including latest-generation LED components, intensity mode controllers, and strobed power supplies.
• Midopt Optical Filters Distribution of precision optical components and machine vision filter solutions from Midwest Optical Systems for industrial machine-vision applications.
• AutoVimation Camera Enclosures Distribution of German-made industrial camera enclosures with mounting accessories for flexible camera, laser, and component positioning in harsh industrial environments.
• VS Technology Industrial Lenses Distribution of over 500 machine-vision lens models, custom lenses, and illuminators from Japanese manufacturer VS Technology for artificial vision applications.
• Microvisioneer WSI Software Distribution of German whole-slide imaging software for microscope-slide scanning used in digital pathology, histology, research, and education applications.
• Seeed Studio IoT/Edge AI Solutions Distribution of Seeed Studio open-source hardware, advanced sensors and deployment-ready devices for IoT, Edge AI, and embedded systems prototyping and industrial applications.
• R&D Project Services Research and development services for monitoring, instrumentation, and automation of mining and industrial processes, including innovation work with technological risk suitable for intellectual property registration.
• Engineering Project Services Engineering project execution including design, documentation, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning for mining and industrial monitoring, instrumentation, and automation applications.
• SAG Scanner Installation and Commissioning Services On-site installation, commissioning, training, and technical support services for SAG Scanner systems at mining operations, including safety-compliant deployment.

Quantifiable outcome

• US$1.6 million/month savings for a single customer
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered emerging, core, strategic and minor.

• Seeed StudioemergingTechnology or Integration · 13 May 2026New strategic partnership with Seeed Studio, international company specializing in open-source hardware and IoT/Edge AI solutions. Enables development of prototype and scalable industrial IoT projects using modular platforms, advanced sensors, and deployment-ready devices.
• SPECIM (Spectral Imaging Ltd., Konica Minolta Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 April 2024Official distributor of SPECIM hyperspectral imaging systems for Chile and Peru. SPECIM is a Finnish pioneer in hyperspectral imaging, part of Konica Minolta since 2020. Partnership enables ETT to offer advanced spectral imaging solutions for mining, agriculture, research, oceanography, aquaculture, food inspection, and environmental applications.
• ThorlabscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 June 2023Strategic alliance with US photonics leader Thorlabs, celebrating one year anniversary. Thorlabs manufactures over 22,000 photonics products. Partnership enables Chilean universities and research centers to purchase equipment in local currency with direct delivery, simplifying international procurement.
• CORFOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCORFO is Chile's economic development agency. ETT is designated as a CORFO technology center, providing access to government innovation funding, research grants, and recognition as a technology-based company.
• LMINGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for BSA (Ball Scrap Analyzer) system. LMING brings metallurgical expertise in SAG grinding processes. Joint innovation has received patent protection in multiple countries.
• Altoya Ltda.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for BSA system alongside LMING. Altoya specializes in environmental management and road infrastructure, contributing to comprehensive grinding media solutions.
• Expande (Fundacion Chile)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovation platform that connects ETT with mining company operations. Enabled ETT to enter Los Pelambres and Escondida through open innovation model. Provides credibility and market access that ETT achieved faster through Expande than through direct sales efforts over 6 years.
• Universidad Catolica de la Santisima Concepcion (UCSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration agreement for R&D and human capital formation. Part of Fondef project for 'Energy and Environmental Diagnostic System based on Embedded Optical Sensor Networks' led by UCSC engineering faculty.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stemmer Imaging: European machine vision technology provider that combines proprietary software with distribution of major vision component brands. Closely comparable to ETT in operating a 'proprietary vision IP + value-added distribution' hybrid model.
• Keyence: Global manufacturer of industrial automation, machine vision, and sensors. Comparable in vision-based inspection and process monitoring; relevant as a potential competitor for ETT's manufacturing-vision work and as a benchmark for vision-system business models.
• Cognex: Pure-play machine vision company providing industrial cameras, vision software, and inspection systems. Comparable to ETT in the vision/inspection layer and represents the most direct technology analogue, although ETT is application-specialized to SAG mills.
• Endress+Hauser: Specialist in industrial process instrumentation and measurement for process industries. Comparable in industrial measurement instrumentation sold to mining and process customers, with a similar niche, premium-instrumentation positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Metso: Global leader in mining and aggregates processing equipment, including SAG/AG mill technology and process optimization. Directly relevant as a potential integrator of optical mill monitoring and as the incumbent that ETT's SAG Scanner must sell alongside or against.
• ABB: Global industrial automation, robotics, and process control vendor serving mining and metals. Relevant as a broad incumbent in mining process control and a potential integrator of vision-based monitoring.
• FLSmidth: Major supplier of mining and mineral processing equipment and digital process optimization solutions. Comparable as it serves the same SAG mill customer base with adjacent process-monitoring and digital offerings.
• Emerson: Global provider of process automation, measurement, and control solutions for mining and metals. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same mining process-control category where ETT competes for monitoring budgets.
• Rockwell Automation: Large industrial automation and process control provider with growing vision and analytics offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent that could bundle SAG mill monitoring into a full plant-control stack.
• Hexagon: Provider of sensor, software, and autonomous solutions for mining, manufacturing, and geospatial markets. Comparable through its mining process measurement and autonomy offerings that overlap with SAG mill optimization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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