Following a successful debut as a first-time exhibitor at Electra Mining Africa 2024 (EMA24) – where the company showcased its Hexagon Partner Solutions – software solutions provider Chempute Software is excited to return to “one of Africa’s leading trade shows” in 2026.

“This time, Chempute will highlight its strategic partnership with Datacor, featuring a unified suite of engineering tools including CHEMCAD, Fathom, Arrow, Impulse and xStream,” says Chempute marketing and business service manager Lee-Anne Kylander.

She explains that exhibiting at EMA26 aligns with Chempute’s broader goal of reinforcing its position as a leading provider of advanced engineering software across Southern Africa and the greater Africa region.

Moreover, 2026 marks Chempute’s fortieth anniversary and EMA26 offers the ideal platform to celebrate four decades’ worth of “cutting-edge engineering solutions” while showcasing the solutions that enable the company’s continued relevance and success.

She notes that the Southern African mining sector currently accounts for about 30% of Chempute’s business, as its primary industry focus is the oil and gas sector. EMA26 offers Chempute the opportunity to grow its mining customer base, while increasing general awareness of the company’s offering.

“Our primary goal for the EMA26 is to significantly enhance brand visibility and recognition for our partnership with Datacor,” says Kylander, stressing that the company aims to engage directly with mining and industrial professionals.

She notes that the CHEMCAD, Fathom, Arrow, Impulse and xStream modules help shape “more efficient and reliable” workflows for design engineers.

“CHEMCAD offers an integrated chemical process simulation environment that supports design, optimisation and operational analysis, while the Fathom, Arrow, Impulse and xStream modules provide advanced fluid dynamics and pipe flow modelling for both steady-state and transient conditions.”

Kylander adds that these tools were “brought together” under Datacor through its acquisitions of Chemstations and Applied Flow Technology, and the Datacor suite forms a “more cohesive ecosystem of simulation software”.

She adds that clients can still buy modules individually, but customers tend to prefer the full suite. Further, all solutions are supported locally by Chempute’s expertise, training and technical assistance, with subscription customers receiving upgrades as and when they become available.

“The combined Datacor/Chempute offering reflects trends in the sector, particularly how engineering software is evolving to meet the growing demands for accuracy, efficiency, and informed decision-making,” Kylander concludes.