Thecne SpA

What Thecne SpA does

Thecne SpA is a Chilean mining automation and process optimization company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile (Carrera Pinto 1929, Ñuñoa). The company specializes in the automation and optimization of crushing plants and material handling processes for large-scale mining operations, with a particular focus on copper mining. It serves enterprise mining clients directly through field sales and technical engagement, addressing pain points such as process variability, inefficient truck dumping cycles, suboptimal stacker positioning, and operator safety risks. A disclosed reference customer is Zaldívar, and the company maintains SICEP Category A certification (since 2016) qualifying it as a provider to the mining sector.

The company's product portfolio rests on three proprietary core solutions: AutoCrusher® (an autonomous virtual operator that sensorizes the crusher operating area and uses machine learning to maximize truck dumping cycles, delivering a claimed 20% increase in effective operating time), the Apilador Autónomo / Autonomous Stacker (a radar-based control system for precise Stacker Tripper Car positioning to produce homogeneous heap leach stacks that improve copper recovery), and Telecomando (a remote control and autonomous movement system for large mining machinery including crushers, bucket-wheel excavators, spreaders, and stackers). These are complemented by five service lines: engineering (control system design, multivariable controls, mathematical modeling), industrial networking, on-site commissioning and diagnostics, software development (including PLC/HMI programming, industrial historians, and ML-driven advanced controls), and panel construction. Underlying technologies include radar positioning, GPS, computer vision with neural network training, PLC/DCS control systems, and machine learning. Key technology partnerships are with Radwin (industrial wireless connectivity) and Navtech Radar (high-resolution industrial radar for harsh environments).

Thecne generates revenue through a mix of one-time licensing/sales of proprietary automation systems (notably AutoCrusher®) and professional services (engineering design, on-site commissioning, software development), supplemented by hardware panel sales. Pricing is fully customized and quote-based for enterprise clients, with no public pricing disclosed. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-enterprise through technical sales teams and on-site field service. AutoCrusher® is a registered trademark. The company is privately held with no disclosed external institutional investment, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Thecne SpA

Legal name

Thecne SpA

Website

https://thecne.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thecne SpA is a Chilean mining automation company founded in 2014 that builds proprietary autonomous control systems and engineering services for crushing plants and material handling, serving large-scale mining operators. Its flagship product AutoCrusher® automates truck dumping at primary crushers using machine learning and radar-based sensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Automation Services

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Support Activities for Mining (213)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems (IMAKANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Mining automation systems
• Crushing plant optimization
• Autonomous truck dumping
• Industrial control systems
• Material handling automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: Custom engineering services including control system design, industrial networking design, control room design, mathematical modeling, multivariable controls, basic and detail engineering.
2. Automation Solutions (AutoCrusher®): Sale and implementation of proprietary automation systems including AutoCrusher® for primary crusher optimization, autonomous stacker systems.
3. On-site Services: Commissioning, start-up, diagnostics, and process tuning services delivered at customer sites.
4. Panel Construction: Design, assembly, testing, and packaging of automation, IT, and electrical panels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Thecne SpA develops and deploys proprietary automation and autonomous control systems for large-scale mining operations, specializing in crushing plants and material handling processes. The company's core offering centers on three flagship solutions—AutoCrusher® (autonomous truck dumping at primary crushers), Apilador Autónomo/Autonomous Stacker (radar-based ore stacking control), and Telecomando (remote control for large mining equipment)—supported by engineering, industrial networking, on-site field, software, and panel construction services. These solutions integrate machine learning, computer vision, radar positioning, and industrial networking to optimize productivity, safety, and equipment availability for mining operators.

Product overview

Thecne SpA is a Chilean mining automation company offering a portfolio of three core proprietary solutions and five service offerings. The core products are AutoCrusher® (autonomous truck dumping automation for primary crushers), the Autonomous Stacker (radar-based ore stacking control system), and Remote Control (telecomando for large machine operation). These are complemented by engineering services, industrial networking, on-site field services, software development, and panel construction services. The company specializes in crushing plants and material handling processes for large-scale mining, utilizing technologies including radar, GPS, computer vision, and machine learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AutoCrusher®: Autonomous virtual operator solution that automates truck dumping process at primary crushers, increasing effective operating time by 20%.
• Apilador Autónomo
• Telecomando

Products and services

• AutoCrusher® An autonomous virtual operator system that automates the truck dumping process at primary crushers. It sensorizes the crusher operating area and applies machine learning to maximize truck dumping cycles and increase effective operating time by 20%. Designed for large-scale mining operations seeking to optimize crushing productivity and safety.
• Apilador Autónomo (Autonomous Stacker) An advanced control system for the Stacker Tripper Car used for ore stacking. It enables precise positioning and movement of the Stacking Bridge using radar technology to create efficient and homogeneous heap leach stacks, improving copper recovery. Targeted at copper mining heap leach operations.
• Telecomando (Remote Control) A remote control solution for large-scale mining machinery, including crushers, bucket-wheel excavators, spreaders, and stackers. Enables operators to control equipment from a distance, improving safety and enabling machines to reach autonomous operation states.
• Engineering Services (Ingeniería) Engineering services including control system design via PLC and DCS, industrial communication network design, control room design, process mathematical modeling, multivariable controls, and basic and detailed engineering. Delivered to mining operators requiring custom automation design.
• Industrial Networking (Networking Industrial) Industrial and wireless network solutions for mining operations including assessment, design, implementation, integration, and monitoring of resilient and secure industrial communication architectures. Uses Radwin's Fiber in Motion technology for high-traffic mobile devices in mining environments.
• On-site Services (Servicios en Terreno) Field services including commissioning and start-up of control systems, measurements and variable recording, machine diagnostics for electrical, electronic and hydraulic problems, and process evaluation for crushing and material handling. Delivered on-site at mining customer operations.
• Industrial Software Services Software services for industrial processes including programming of controllers and HMI, industrial computer programming, industrial historians and databases, and development of advanced controls and virtual instruments using machine learning and computer vision.
• Panel Construction (Construcción de Tableros) Design, assembly, testing, and packaging of panels for Automation, Information Technology, and Electrical systems with component management and technical support throughout the design and construction cycle. Provides hardware integration for mining automation projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% more operability in primary crusher truck dumping operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Corporación Alta LeyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Alta Ley's Portafolio de Proveedores de la Minería de Exportación initiative, developed with Ministry of Mining and ProChile. Enables international expansion and visibility at global mining trade shows including PDAC, Expomina, Imarc, and Exponor.
• RadwincoreTechnology or IntegrationThecné is an integrator of Radwin's Fiber in Motion technology for high traffic on mobile devices in mining environments. This partnership enables robust wireless connectivity solutions for mining operations.
• Navtech RadarcoreTechnology or IntegrationHigh-resolution industrial radar provider for reliable performance in adverse conditions such as rain, fog, dust, or dirt. Used in Thecné's autonomous stacker and positioning systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RCT: Australian-headquartered provider of autonomous and remote-control solutions for mining equipment, including loaders, dozers and drilling fleets. Closely matches Thecne's product-line scope (autonomous truck dumping, remote control, custom control software) and go-to-market motion with large mining operators.
• ASI Mining: Specializes in autonomous vehicle solutions for mining haulage and equipment, with a ControlMaster platform for autonomous operations. Directly comparable to Thecne on autonomy-for-mining-equipment positioning and on-site integration model.

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik AutoMine: Mining OEM with AutoMine for autonomous loaders, trucks and drills. Comparable to Thecne on autonomy for mining equipment, but operates at global OEM scale across equipment categories beyond crushing/material handling.
• Metso: Major crushing and materials handling equipment OEM with increasing automation and digital offerings (Metso Metrics). Directly overlaps with Thecne's crushing plant focus and primary crusher context, but is a global incumbent with vastly larger R&D and customer footprint.
• Hexagon Mining (now part of Hexagon Geosystems): Provides autonomous haulage, positioning, and mine operation software to large mining operators globally. Competes with Thecne on positioning and autonomy technology, but serves a much broader surface (fleet management, survey, safety) than Thecne's crushing/stacking focus.
• FLSmidth: Global mining and cement equipment supplier with automation and process optimization offerings, including for comminution and material handling. Overlaps with Thecne's crushing and process automation niche but competes from global OEM scale.
• Caterpillar (Cat MineStar Command): Global mining OEM offering MineStar Command for autonomous hauling and equipment integration. Directly competes with Thecne's autonomous truck-dumping value proposition, but bundles it with a much larger equipment fleet sale.
• ABB Mining: Provides industrial automation, electrification, and digital solutions to mining customers globally, including hoist, grinding and process control. Comparable to Thecne on control systems and process automation, with much broader scope and customer base.
• Komatsu (FrontRunner / Smart Mining): Mining OEM with FrontRunner autonomous haulage system and P&H/Wenco fleet management. Overlaps with Thecne on autonomy-for-truck-dumping and remote operation, but competes with broader equipment offerings and balance sheet.

Regional players

• HLC Ingeniería y Construcción: Chilean engineering, construction and industrial services provider to the mining sector with automation and electrical scope. Most comparable domestic peer to Thecne in terms of geographic focus (Chile), enterprise customer base, and engineering-services-led go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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