TAPPI Journal article about utilizing Wedge
A peer-reviewed article about Wedge is published in the November issue of the TAPPI Journal. The article “Determining operating variables that impact internal fiber bonding using Wedge statistical analysis methods” is written by our valued customer, WestRock.
The article is for TAPPI members only, but the abstract is available for everyone.
Klabin expands its Wedge use
Klabin is expanding its Wedge use for its new mill site in Ortigueira, Brazil.
“The aim is to maintain the same practicality and speed in analyses as we have experienced in our other mills.”
– Elielson Batista, Process Engineer, Klabin
Klabin has been using Wedge since 2018. Features such as modeling, linear regressions, multivariate correlations with dynamic compensation of process delays have been in active use. Also, the flexibility to incorporate multiple databases in a single system has been valued.
“Wedge has facilitated quick responses and speedier support for decision-making. It has been especially valuable for discovering disturbances and identifying opportunities to optimize our processes.”
– Elielson Batista
The new Wedge deployment is part of the Puma II Project which is the biggest investment in Klabin’s history. Its operation is an important milestone in Klabin’s expansion cycle, which reinforces its capacity for sustainable growth combined with technology.
Wedge on LinkedIn – follow now!
LinkedIn now has a brand new page dedicated to Industrial Data Analytics. We warmly welcome you to follow the page! On this page, you’ll be the first to hear about the latest Wedge news, but we’ll also share interesting articles related to process analytics more broadly.
Paper Technology professionals visit on the Paper Safari tour
We had the pleasure of hosting a group of Paper Technology professionals from DACH area on their Paper Safari tour in Finland. Our process diagnostics system Wedge is of great interest especially to engineers working in the paper industry.
The Paper Safari is organized by The Association of Pulp and Paper Technology Finland.
Paper360°: “Digitalization Rolls Out at DS Smith Mills Across Europe”
DS Smith partners with Trimble to drive digitalisation at its paper mills
Following a successful trial, DS Smith has adopted Trimble’s powerful data mining platform, Wedge, at their paper mill in Kemsley in Kent – the largest mill for recycled papers in the UK.
“Through the Wedge platform, our mills can quickly resolve problems as they occur with fast and focused problem-solving tools. Ultimately, the benefits are seen in operational efficiencies, product quality and output but also in the employee experience.”
– Guy Lacey, Next Generation Technology Director at DS Smith
Ahlstrom-Munksjö expands its Wedge use to Finland
Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s Karhula mill in Finland has chosen Wedge as a plant-wide online data analytics platform. Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s mills in Italy and Brazil have been satisfied Wedge customers for several years already.
“Our problem was data sharing. There was a lot of data, but managing it was slow and cumbersome. I wish I had known earlier that such a system existed.”
– Anssi Kokko, Manufacturing Process Engineer
Read more about Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s experiences with Wedge >>
Now available: Wedge 9.1
A new, more versatile version of the Wedge process analytics tool is now available.
One of the most welcome features of Wedge 9.1 is DSA, or Data-Stream Analysis, which opens up a whole new world of possibilities for exploiting process data streams.
In addition, the update brings more than 80 other features and usability improvements to make your work easier.
Holmen expands its Wedge use to Sweden
Holmen Iggesund Paperboard’s mill in Sweden has chosen Wedge as a plant-wide online data analytics platform. Holmen Iggesund’s sister mill in Workington has been a satisfied Wedge customer for over a year now.
“Wedge has given us easy access to our process and product data. It is also a powerful tool for analyzing process data. This helps us in troubleshooting and working with process improvements and product development. Furthermore, it has made us aware of the importance of data quality, which is the foundation of and the key to our way forward working with digitalization and becoming a Smart Site.”
– Peder Hägglund, Technical, Project and IT Manager
The Iggesund Mill is one of the world’s most advanced, fully integrated pulp and paperboard factories. The mill has traditions that stretch all the way back to 1685. It is characterized by pride and commitment, and today around 800 people work together to turn the raw material together into world-class renewable packaging.
We are hiring: Development Engineer
We are looking for a new member to our Wedge team in Espoo, Finland.
If you can see yourself as our new Development Engineer developing our process diagnostics system Wedge as well as Wedge related new applications, especially distributed Big Data acquisition, Storage and handling Tools and Applications, don’t wait too long but apply now.