Critical Minerals & Marine Engineering

IT Systems Built for Extreme Environments

Ruggedized infrastructure for Cornwall's lithium extraction, subsea operations, and marine engineering sectors. IP68-rated equipment, salt-corrosion resistance, 24/7 operational continuity in the harshest conditions the South West delivers.

IP68
Ruggedized Equipment Rating
-40°C to +85°C
Operating Temperature Range
99.9%
Uptime SLA
£137m
Good Growth Funding

Why Extreme Operations Demand Specialized Infrastructure

Cornwall's critical minerals and marine sectors operate where standard enterprise IT fails within weeks. Lithium extraction sites, offshore platforms, and subsea installations require infrastructure engineered for operational continuity.

Extreme Environmental Conditions

Salt spray corrosion (offshore/coastal sites), extreme temperatures (-20°C winter, +40°C direct sun on metal surfaces), constant vibration from drilling/extraction equipment, high humidity (subsea/marine), electromagnetic interference from heavy machinery. Standard equipment fails: corroded connectors, overheated CPUs, shock-damaged drives.

Remote & Inaccessible Locations

Extraction sites in remote Cornwall locations with no road access. Offshore platforms requiring helicopter/vessel transit. Subsea installations requiring ROV/diver intervention. Equipment failure means multi-day, £10,000+ callout costs. Infrastructure must be ultra-reliable with redundancy built in.

24/7 Operational Requirements

Lithium extraction operates continuously - every hour of downtime costs production. Marine engineering contracts have penalty clauses for missed deadlines. Real-time monitoring required for safety compliance (gas detection, structural integrity). Data loss from sensor networks can invalidate months of research.

Supply Chain & Security Compliance

Critical minerals supply chains scrutinized for security (Chinese equipment bans in sensitive sectors). Marine engineering for defence/nuclear must meet security clearance requirements. UKCA marking for equipment safety. Environmental monitoring compliance (discharge permits, noise levels). Chain of custody for geological samples.

Infrastructure Engineered for Hostile Environments

Purpose-built systems for critical minerals extraction and marine operations. Ruggedized hardware, redundant connectivity, 24/7 monitoring, and field-proven reliability.

Ruggedized Hardware

Industrial-grade equipment built for hostile environments. IP67/IP68 ratings, MIL-STD-810G shock/vibration, conformal coating for corrosion resistance.

  • Stainless steel/fibreglass enclosures
  • Wide temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)
  • Fanless cooling (no dust ingress)
  • Vibration-isolated mounting
  • Salt fog tested (ASTM B117)

Multi-Path Connectivity

Redundant connectivity for sites where downtime isn't acceptable. Automatic failover ensures data flow even during primary link failures.

  • 4G/5G (dual-SIM, multi-carrier)
  • Satellite backup (Starlink/Iridium)
  • Private LTE for large extraction sites
  • LoRaWAN for sensor networks
  • Mesh networking for offshore platforms

Real-Time Monitoring Systems

24/7 monitoring of extraction operations and marine assets. Automated alerting for equipment failures, environmental excursions, or security events.

  • SCADA integration (Modbus, DNP3)
  • IoT sensor networks (flow, pressure, temperature)
  • GPS tracking for mobile assets
  • Environmental compliance dashboards
  • Predictive maintenance analytics

Data Management & Chain of Custody

Secure data handling for geological samples, environmental monitoring, and research data. Tamper-evident logging for compliance.

  • Automated data collection from sensors
  • Blockchain timestamping for sample data
  • Encrypted transfer to research partners
  • GDPR-compliant data handling
  • Long-term archival (7+ years regulatory)

Compliance & Certification Support

Technical documentation and audit trails for regulatory compliance. Supporting Good Growth funding applications with demonstrable infrastructure.

  • UKCA marking documentation
  • Environmental monitoring reports
  • Security clearance infrastructure (SC/DV)
  • Supply chain provenance (UK/NATO equipment)
  • ISO 27001 information security

Emergency Response & Field Support

Rapid response for critical infrastructure failures. Field engineers with subsea/offshore experience and security clearances.

  • <4 hour response for critical failures
  • Emergency spare parts inventory
  • Helicopter/vessel transit for offshore
  • 24/7 remote diagnostics
  • Temporary replacement equipment
IP68
Equipment Protection Rating
99.9%
Operational Uptime
24/7/365
Monitoring & Support
£137m
Good Growth Funding

Supporting Cornwall's Critical Infrastructure

InfiniTech provides infrastructure for lithium extraction projects, marine engineering operations, and subsea technology companies across Cornwall. Our systems operate where others fail.

Lithium Extraction Site Monitoring

Remote monitoring infrastructure for Cornwall lithium extraction pilot project. 20+ environmental sensors (pH, temperature, flow rate), real-time data upload to university research partners, 4G primary with satellite backup. IP68 enclosures surviving winter storms and summer heat. 18 months of 99.97% uptime. Compliance monitoring for Environment Agency discharge permit conditions.

Marine Engineering Fleet Management

IT infrastructure for 15-vessel marine engineering fleet operating from Falmouth. Satellite connectivity on all vessels, real-time GPS tracking, crew communication systems, remote diagnostics for vessel machinery. Ruggedized tablets for field engineers (IP67, glove-operable). Support for offshore wind farm construction projects requiring 24/7 vessel tracking.

Subsea Technology R&D Infrastructure

Data collection and processing for subsea robotics development company. High-speed data transfer from ROV-mounted cameras and sensors. Secure storage for defense-related research projects (SC-cleared infrastructure). Integration with university research partners. Support for Innovate UK funding application technical requirements.

Geothermal Heat Extraction Monitoring

Sensor network for deep geothermal pilot project. Temperature and pressure monitoring from 5km boreholes, data aggregation from distributed sensors, automated alerting for anomalies. LoRaWAN network covering 2 square miles. Supporting Good Growth funding compliance reporting with automated data exports for quarterly reviews.

The Cost of Infrastructure Failure

In critical minerals and marine operations, downtime isn't just expensive - it can invalidate months of work, breach contracts, or violate environmental permits.

Extraction Operations

Equipment failure cost: £5,000+ callout to remote site
Downtime cost: £2,000/day lost production
Ruggedized infrastructure cost: £15,000 initial
Standard equipment replacement cycle: 6-12 months
Ruggedized equipment lifecycle: 5+ years
ROI: System pays for itself after preventing 3 failures

Marine Engineering

Vessel connectivity downtime: Cannot bill for offshore work = £10,000/day lost revenue
Emergency helicopter callout: £3,000+
Contract penalty for missed deadline: 10-20% of contract value
Multi-path connectivity cost: £400/month/vessel
Break-even: Preventing one missed deadline per year

Site Assessment for Critical Infrastructure

Free technical consultation to assess your environmental conditions, connectivity requirements, and ruggedization needs. We'll provide a detailed proposal with equipment specifications and budget.

Technical Consultations

01726 76999
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0333 242 2721
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Office

19 Trinity Street
St Austell, PL25 5LS

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