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The origin of a patent
unique in the world

Konatec is born of a deep conviction: that mining can't optimize what fails to measure. In 2018, as a spin-off of the University of Concepcion, we transform more than a decade of scientific research in a technology unique in the world: the first in-Line Rheometer capable of operating in real conditions of ground.

We detected a critical gap in the industry -the lack of information rheological real time - and we decided to close it. Since then, we combine science, engineering, and artificial intelligence to convert data invisible in making concrete operational.

Today we are a key player in the ecosystem of intelligent mining, helping the operations to move from reaction to prediction, impacting directly in recovery, water efficiency, energy and operational continuity.

The team behind the innovation:
Founders and experts

miguel parra ceo de konatec

miguel parra

CEO of Konatec and Founding Partner

Industrial engineer and MBA from the University of Development. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, she has successfully led technology companies and investment projects, serving as director and promoter of high-impact initiatives. 
Leopoldo Gutiérrez ingeniero en metalurgica

Leopoldo Gutierrez

Academic Department of Metallurgical Engineering UdeC and CTO of Konatec

Phd in Metallurgy from the University of British Columbia and professor in the University of Concepción. With over 44 publications, 7 patents and more than 30 services and consultancy in the industry, leads projects of technological innovation applied to the processing of minerals. 
arturo rock dvc konatec y fundador

arthur rock

DVC Konatec and Founding Partner

Mechanical engineer and MBA in Production of the University of Concepción. With more than 20 years of experience in installation of plant, equipment development and growth of technology companies, providing a strong vision for operational and industrial. 
Sebastián Haristoy gerente analytics

Sebastian Haristoy

Manager, Advanced Analytics

Civil industrial engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. With more than 10 years of experience leading initiatives of digital transformation in environments that are highly demanding. Combines executive leadership, management of multidisciplinary teams and a deep understanding of the operational challenges and technological organizations face.
Tomás Stüven Piedra subgerente de operaciones

Thomas Stüven Piedra

Assistant manager of operations 

Mechanical engineer (U. de Concepcion) and Executive MBA (U. of Development), with more than 15 years of experience. Deputy director of Operations in Konatec, focused on technology, rheology, smart, advanced analytics and AI for operational optimization in mining. 
Claudio Fernández Fuentes Gerente de administraciones y finanza

Claudio Fernández Fuentes

Administration and Finance manager

Commercial engineer (U. de Concepcion) and a Diploma in Business Management (U. de Chile), with more than 20 years of experience leading areas of Administration, Finance, Control, Management, Projects, Procurement, IT, and People in industrial and service companies. He is currently Manager of Administration and Finance in Konatec. 
Walter Díaz Pérez Research Scientist

Walter Díaz Pérez

Research Scientist

Metallurgical engineer (PhD, MSc – U. de Concepcion) with over 13 years of experience in metal mining (Cu-Mo). Currently in Konatec (Chile), in R & D applied to optimization of flotation, thickening and tailings, with experience in BHP billiton and Codelco. 
miguel parra ceo de konatec

miguel parra

CEO of Konatec and Founding Partner

Industrial engineer and MBA from the University of Development. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, she has successfully led technology companies and investment projects, serving as director and promoter of high-impact initiatives. 
Leopoldo Gutiérrez ingeniero en metalurgica

Leopoldo Gutierrez

Academic Department of Metallurgical Engineering UdeC and CTO of Konatec

Phd in Metallurgy from the University of British Columbia and professor in the University of Concepción. With over 44 publications, 7 patents and more than 30 services and consultancy in the industry, leads projects of technological innovation applied to the processing of minerals. 
arturo rock dvc konatec y fundador

arthur rock

DVC Konatec and Founding Partner

Mechanical engineer and MBA in Production of the University of Concepción. With more than 20 years of experience in installation of plant, equipment development and growth of technology companies, providing a strong vision for operational and industrial. 
Sebastián Haristoy gerente analytics

Sebastian Haristoy

Manager, Advanced Analytics

Civil industrial engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. With more than 10 years of experience leading initiatives of digital transformation in environments that are highly demanding. Combines executive leadership, management of multidisciplinary teams and a deep understanding of the operational challenges and technological organizations face.
Tomás Stüven Piedra subgerente de operaciones

Thomas Stüven Piedra

Assistant manager of operations 

Mechanical engineer (U. de Concepcion) and Executive MBA (U. of Development), with more than 15 years of experience. Deputy director of Operations in Konatec, focused on technology, rheology, smart, advanced analytics and AI for operational optimization in mining. 
Claudio Fernández Fuentes Gerente de administraciones y finanza

Claudio Fernández Fuentes

Administration and Finance manager

Commercial engineer (U. de Concepcion) and a Diploma in Business Management (U. de Chile), with more than 20 years of experience leading areas of Administration, Finance, Control, Management, Projects, Procurement, IT, and People in industrial and service companies. He is currently Manager of Administration and Finance in Konatec. 
Walter Díaz Pérez Research Scientist

Walter Díaz Pérez

Research Scientist

Metallurgical engineer (PhD, MSc – U. de Concepcion) with over 13 years of experience in metal mining (Cu-Mo). Currently in Konatec (Chile), in R & D applied to optimization of flotation, thickening and tailings, with experience in BHP billiton and Codelco. 

Path
with impact

Our approach:
lead mining sustainable and efficient

Commitment

Inspirar un cambio significativo al entregar soluciones que transforman la mentalidad del procesamiento de minerales hacia una operación más sostenible, impulsada por el desarrollo de las personas.

Mission

Resolver problemas complejos de la industria minera, a través de tecnologías hardware y software, que junto al conocimiento científico, permitan alcanzar una minería sustentable y eficiente.

Vision

Be a strategic partner of reference in the industry, leading the technological innovation to enhance productivity, and promote a mining more sustainable and efficient.

The impact of our work

Productividad y recuperación metal

Estabilidad y continuidad
operational

Responsible use
water and efficiency
energy

Excellence award: Recognized by transform
industry

Excellence award: Recognized by transform
industry

Our history is not only measured in data, but in the recognition of the institutions that lead the ecosystem of mining and technology. These awards validate our commitment to efficient technology.

Premio Avonni 2025 Metalurgia y Mineria

Award Avonni 2025

The maximum recognition for the innovation in Chile, category Mining and Metallurgy.

Premio de Innovación en Minería 2025

Camera Minera de Chile

Winners of the Award for Innovation in Mining 2025 by our impact on the productive efficiency.

Premio 2024 a la Innovación Aplicada en la Minería

Minnovex 2024

Award for Applied Innovation in the Mining, validating the efficacy of our technology in the field.

Prensa El Mercurio Top 100 Startups de la década por nuestra solidez y trayectoria

Mercury

Featured among the Top 100 Startups of the decade by our strength and trajectory.

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a technology with credibility
scientific and proven results?

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