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Next Generation DCS Redefines Process Control

To meet the modern challenges of the process industries, Valmet has launched the Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity, user interface, data storage and management, and other advanced features.

Automation Automation system Cybersecurity Automation Digitalization
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30 years of intelligent quality control with Valmet IQ

For the past three decades, Valmet IQ has been a trusted quality control solution for Pankakoski board mill, ensuring process efficiency and operational excellence.

Board and paper Automation Quality management Quality control system (QCS) Scanners
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Klingele advances in digitalization with Valmet DNA Automation System

Klingele, an international manufacturer of paper and packaging, has taken another important step in its industrial modernization journey with the implementation of the Valmet DNA Distributed Control System (DCS) at its Nova Campina (SP) mill. The project is part of the company’s ambitious investment plan in Brazil, totaling around R$ 1 billion.

Automation Automation applications Automation Automation system Optimization Digitalization
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Metsä Board Kyro ensures consistent quality with upgrades

The first Valmet IQ Web Inspection System was installed at the Kyro mill in 2008, followed by the Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System in 2010. A maintenance agreement ensures that the systems continue to run optimally and stay on the upgrade path.

Quality control system (QCS) Machine vision Automation Board and paper Automation services Service agreements Upgrades and Lifecycle Automation
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Increasing biomass throughput at MVV’s Ridham Dock Facility with Valmet’s advanced process control and camera technology

MVV’s Ridham Dock Facility in Sittingbourne, Kent, UK, invested in a Valmet DNA Grate Boiler Optimizer application and a visible thermal camera to increase waste throughput and improve plant performance.

Energy Valmet Combustion Camera Valmet Furnace Camera Valmet Grate Combustion Vision Valmet Furnace Visible Thermal Imaging System Boiler optimization Process optimization Distributed control system Automation system Automation
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P2X fleet-wide multi-market optimization through simulation

A full-scale central control room simulator – a complete digital twin of a Valmet DNA Automation System and future production processes – will enable Nordic Ren-Gas to test and optimize its P2X operations, convince stakeholders, train operators and schedule plant maintenance before the fleet even exists. The production planning and management system is capable of autonomous production plan execution and strategic electricity trading.

Automation Centralized control room Automation system Energy management Scada User Interface Energy Power-to-X Process optimization Information management
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Valmet DNAe now operational in Schoellershammer PM5

German board producer Schoellershammer GmbH has achieved a significant milestone in the migration of its PM5 board machine to Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS). The first phase of the project, which involved replacing the stock preparation automation, has been completed with a successful process startup.

Automation Board and paper Automation system Distributed control system Engineering and maintenance tools Connectivity User Interface Cybersecurity
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OYKA redefines quality with Valmet IQ Quality Control System

When OYKA, in Turkey, decided to replace its aging quality control system (QCS), the team knew exactly what they needed. The final results were incredible - around 100–110% improvement.

Quality control system (QCS) Automation Board and paper
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Valmet DNAe wins Automation Award for its Innovation

Valmet has been honored with the 2025 Automation Award from the Finnish Society of Automation for its Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS). This award recognizes the significant innovation and industry leadership demonstrated by the development and launch of Valmet DNAe.

Automation system User Interface Cybersecurity Automation
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Practical collaboration and efficient production for high quality

Shandong Bohui Paper’s huge new flagship papermaking line PM 8 produces premium-quality product with new levels of efficiency. Valmet delivered the entire papermaking line, including all automation and flow control solutions.

Board and paper Automation Flow control Printing papers Forming OptiFormer Gap with shoe and blade Pressing OptiPress Linear Process ventilation Heat recovery
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Umka Board Mill increases capacity by 70 percent with three rebuilds

Umka Board Mill invested in three large rebuild projects, selecting Valmet as the main supplier. The rebuilds increased their capacity by nearly 70 percent and significantly improved board quality. As a result, Umka now meets the market’s demanding expectations and is attracting new business and customers.

Coated board Coating Curtain coating Coating drying Coating air dryers OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox Headbox Winding Two-drum winder Rebuilds
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Valmet DNAe awarded as the world’s first fully web-based DCS with ISASecure SSA cybersecurity compliance

“We believe that building security into the very foundation of our systems is the most effective way to protect our customers in today's evolving threat landscape", says Jukka Ylijoki, Vice President for R&D, Automation

Automation Automation system Distributed control system Biofuels and biomaterials Board and paper Chemical Energy Food and beverage Gas processing Industrial gases
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