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Analytical sawyer

The nearly 10 million euro modernization project at the pine sawmill in Juupajoki, Pirkanmaa, has replaced the splitting saw, automation and other equipment in the second stage of sawing. Thanks to the change, the same amount of logs

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Artificial intelligence powers the industrial engine 

Large companies competing in international markets face constant pressure to become more efficient, modernize and seek new business opportunities. This pressure is also reflected in subcontracting chains, which drives the entire industry forward. Digitalization, automation

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Press felt made from bio-based raw materials

Valmet's Fabrics business unit published its sustainability action plan in 2021. “Since then, we have strived to reduce the climate impact of our products. We have improved material efficiency and developed recycling practices for used paper machine fabrics. In addition, we have

Runtech introduced a new EP turbo blower

“Runtech’s EP series turbo blowers have been at the heart of the RunEco vacuum system for two decades, improving the energy efficiency of paper mills. The latest advancement in EP technology is the RunEco EP650 AMB,” says Ville Lahdensuo, Runtech

For more sustainable paper production

“Sulzer and Wetend Technologies launched the hygienic SHS injection pump as a result of a joint product development project ten years ago. The successful collaboration has set a new standard for chemical dosing in paper, board and tissue

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Towards sustainable development goals through innovation

“Renewable raw materials and the circular economy offer the industry an opportunity not only to renew its own operations but also to create a more sustainable future,” says Esa Kivioja, who is the forest industry business director at ABB. “Today’s

Smart integration of raw material production and sawn products

“Trimble Forestry’s strength is reflected in its Connected Forest product portfolio. This comprehensive offering covers modules from forest asset management to forest operations, harvesting and transport, all the way to mill reception. In addition, we are

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Veneer drying machine blockages to be monitored by artificial intelligence

“Our mission is to create a competitive advantage for the wood industry with smart solutions,” says Joonas Isoketo, who works as a lead data analyst at Siemens. “Our customer companies from various industries have measurably improved their operations through artificial intelligence, simulation and

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AFRY Virtual Environment

AFRY Virtual Site Environment is AFRY's tool environment where various project actors work on design data (ED), i.e. all the information that is needed and collected during the design process,