Paper mills face mounting pressure to boost transparency and responsiveness while managing complex production environments with limited staff. Voith’s MillOne system addresses these challenges by creating a networked digital hub that enhances operational control and real-time visibility.
Instant overview for operators
The Production Center serves as the primary interface for shift personnel, offering a structured dashboard with essential production metrics. Machine speed, quality indicators like fresh fiber content, and efficiency values such as steam consumption are displayed at a glance. Visual color coding highlights which machine sections require attention, streamlining shift handovers and communication.
Beyond production data, the system integrates operational processes including planned and unplanned downtimes, personnel planning, and task management. Operators can access detailed information on each paper roll through simple mouseover functions, while reports and shift handoffs remain readily available.
Deeper analysis through the Production Cockpit
For more detailed insights, the Production Cockpit allows operators to examine specific machine components and processes. A traffic light system immediately indicates whether key figures fall within desired ranges, with limits that can be static or adaptive based on grades and algorithms.
The cockpit’s strength lies in its analytical capabilities. When quality metrics drop below thresholds, MillOne provides data-driven recommendations for corrective actions. This feature proves particularly valuable as mills face skilled worker shortages, enabling less specialized personnel to interpret process values and identify trends effectively.
Intelligent alarm management
With thousands of alarms possible per machine weekly, MillOne’s prioritized alarm system prevents information overload. Alarms are clearly displayed and individually configurable, allowing monitoring of both single measurements and complex process sequences. This flexibility enables precise adaptation to each plant’s specific conditions.
MillOne demonstrates how intelligent production systems can transform operational control in modern paper mills. By combining centralized data access, intuitive interfaces, and integrated analysis tools, the system not only informs but actively supports decision-making—essential for efficient, reliable production in today’s demanding environment.
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