“It is becoming increasingly essential for students to be able to interact with software in engineering mathematics.”

Opti-Num analysed reclaimer performance at a major coal facility, uncovering significant inefficiencies and developing a proof-of-concept control algorithm that demonstrated strong potential to boost throughput and improve stockpile efficiency.

Opti-Num developed a digital twin-driven Processing Strategy Adviser that simulates plant behaviour in real time, helping engineers optimise performance, test scenarios, and make smarter, data-informed decisions across mineral processing operations.

Opti-Num developed and deployed hybrid soft sensor models that give metallurgical operators real-time visibility into key converter variables—improving stability, control, and predictive decision-making in high-temperature smelting environments.

Opti-Num analysed fibre optic acoustic sensor data to evaluate its correlation with flotation cell flow behaviour, uncovering new insights for smarter monitoring, reduced sensor dependency, and improved process control.

Opti-Num developed an automated Geoscan reporting tool that corrects and visualises raw sensor data, improving measurement accuracy, transparency, and operational efficiency across mining processes.

Opti-Num developed a hybrid modelling and virtual sensing solution that enables smarter, data-driven control of hydrocyclone operations—improving efficiency, stability, and process insight in mineral processing plants.

Opti-Num enhanced a mining operator’s crusher simulation model to integrate with reinforcement learning, enabling safe AI-driven control testing that improves efficiency, benchmarking, and innovation in process control.

Opti-Num developed a data-driven Power Load Curve Tool that helps mining operators optimise mill performance in real time by identifying peak efficiency points, reducing energy use, and improving overall process control.

Opti-Num helped a leading mining group turn Fleet Management System data into actionable insights that improved safety, cut costs, and boosted efficiency.

Opti-Num partnered with a global leader in diamond exploration and mining to automate hyperspectral drill core analysis using AI and MATLAB.

Alphawave Golf is a South African sports tech start-up transforming driving ranges with AI-powered radar tracking and real-time performance analytics, giving golfers and operators precise shot data and insights once reserved for professionals.

A digital twin of CUT’s water bottling plant was developed to provide a comparative research platform for evaluating PLC, Stateflow, and reinforcement learning control strategies in smart manufacturing.

Winter School for Programming: Teaching students Computational Skills

Wits’ virtual lab streamed live bioethanol fermentation data via MATLAB® and ThingSpeak™, giving 100+ students real-time process control experience and industry-ready skills.

MATLAB course equips 950+ first-years with coding skills, feedback, and collaboration — boosting equity, confidence, and employability.

Understanding Cheetahs’ Amazing Maneuverability Through Robotic Research

A collaborative journey to design a modular, portable X-ray solution for real-world healthcare challenges

The successful implementation of Modelscape positions our clients as leaders in model governance, enabling them to navigate the complexities of modern financial services with efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Leveraging Collaborative Expertise to Enhance Terrain-Tyre Interaction Modelling and Develop Cutting-Edge Solutions.

Opti-Num partnered with an international telecommunications provider to design and deploy a real-time, regionally-personalised, dynamic pricing system. 

Improved safety and performance were achieved through a machine learning–based steam detection system, showing the power of real-time monitoring in high-risk processes.

Transforming Renewable Energy Projects Through Data-Driven Insights and Compliance Assurance.

Leveraging Customization and Simulation for Scalable Credit Decisioning in High-Volume Environments.

“Using Instrument Control Toolbox and a MATLAB GUI allows for our test engineers to focus on the accurate and repeatable measurement of the Systems Under Test, and not on the complexity in manually controlling the instruments to generate measured results."

"By using Simulink in combination with the MATLAB Compiler SDK we were able to develop a robust and user-friendly plugin framework in 3 months with a team of 2 developers."

“At Alaris we intentionally favour candidates for engineering positions that can claim a solid background in MATLAB."

CSIR Develops an Electronic Warfare Simulation Environment Using MathWorks Tools.

Control Systems Teaching: Virtual practicals to enhance practical perspective.

Investing in an Industry and Academic Standard Software Tool.

MATLAB Grader for Electrical Engineering Laboratory Practicals.

“I strongly encourage the use of MATLAB and Simulink, particularly when it comes to control systems design, system modelling, analysis and deployment."

"The kind of perspective that Opti-Num gives us is immense."

Impacting the lives of students through the Campus-Wide License.

“Before MATLAB Onramp, many of my students struggled to work out how to use MATLAB to draw a function and had to be shown how to set up a script, how the command windows works, etc."

“MATLAB allows us to implement and test algorithms effortlessly and it is easy to debug.”

“The Opti-Num team delivered top-class work under tight deadlines and nation-wide lockdown – they exceeded all my expectations."

“I highly recommend Opti-Num Solutions as the number one consulting company within the analytics, modelling and simulation environments”.

“Opti-Num Solutions assisted Nedbank with automating the process of gathering publically accessible data, preparing that data and translating it into usable Excel spreadsheets which the wider Nedbank Group can utilise."

"Opti-Num Solutions supported our Operational Risk model to ensure RDARR compliance."

"Engaging with Opti-Num Solutions gave us access to the specialised knowledge and development capabilities we needed."

The JHC gained real business value from Opti-Num’s insights and recommendations which were used to make better decisions.

Complete Predictive Maintenance Workflow in 100 hours.

Application of RFSoC Technology within Electronic Warfare aimed against Radar.

Opti-Num’s consulting services drove the risk model to be more compliant by improving data lineage, reproducibility and auditability of the model.

Opti-Num Solutions partnered with MTN Uganda in delivering deep analytics and data-driven pricing strategies that have improved performance through targeted segmentation and reliable, timely insights.