Harvests from timber trees are collected every 15-21 years. But before logging and transport, existing forest roads for transporting wood need to be reviewed and repaired. Currently this assessment is performed manually by shelling every 300 m. to obtain the thickness of the layer of aggregates per section. If it is under 12 cm, it is necessary to add more gravel so that the road has at least 12 cm thickness.
In this context, CMPC is looking for more efficient alternatives to measure forest road conditions. The solution to this challenge is open and may come through either a technology that quickly measures the thickness of gravel or through a new agile process that directly tests the mechanical capacity of the road for truck transit.
Participation is open to engineering companies, startups, specialists in soil mechanics and digital technologies applicable to the construction and maintenance of roads, etc. but also to any company from another industry or tech center willing to propose a solution to this challenge.
This is an innovation contest with the opportunity to co-develop with one of the largest Chilean multinationals with presence in 11 countries and more than 50 plants producing wood, pulp, and other renewable products. The winner of the challenge would start with an initial project to test the solution together with the CMPC team and would be rewarded with USD 20,000 for validation.
Those interested in participating should register at www.ennomotive.com , accept the challenge and submit their solution before 21 January 2024.
Source: https://www.ennomotive.com/challenge/fast-assessment-of-forest-roads-conditions/
About CMPC
Our client, CMPC, is a Chilean multinational with presence in 11 countries and more than 50 production plants of wood, pulp, packaging products and sanitary products, all made on the basis of totally sustainable products.
With the purpose of “We create natural fiber for a better future” CMPC develops the best solutions for people’s needs through 3 business units: Cellulose, Biopackaging and Softys.
CMPC has a focus on growth and innovation, is committed to the sustainability of the planet, with communities that share territory and with Diversity and Inclusion, fostering spaces for growth for all people.
About ennomotive
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ennomotive is the leading open innovation platform that connects companies with engineers and startups from all over the world to solve technology and engineering challenges. Companies post their challenges as a kind of contests on the platform and rewards the best solutions with cash prizes, projects and recognition.
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