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Good preparation for a major shutdown saves time and money

Every shutdown is a major investment of time and resources, but can be optimized using the latest tools and extensive maintenance expertise.

Finding the source of all that noise

Effective aerodynamic noise reduction in pipelines and control loops has become an important consideration for many industries as it ...

Take the pressure off of stressed oil and gas processes

Adequate risk reduction calls for efficient depressurising systems in oil and gas processes. Intelligence, which leads to safety and ...

Decades of flow control reliability in wastewater sand separation at Salon Vesi

Municipal wastewater treatment is needed everywhere. Even though valves are just one part of the process, they actually play an important role in making the whole process efficient. When the valves are chosen correctly, and they fit the process needs accurately, other parts of the process like pumps wear out less quickly. This was the case at the municipal waste water treatment plant in Salo, Finland.

Cultivating Positive Safety Culture in the Pulp and Paper Industry

Discover how a collaborative approach to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards can enhance mill safety across the pulp and paper industry, from the woodyard to the finishing section.

The circular economy is transforming the pulp industry

The global megatrends, climate change mitigation and the circular economy, are driving key forest industry players towards a major industrial transformation. The industry is moving from traditional business models and bravely embracing new technologies and strategies

Onboard, online, and ready to roll

Starting a new job is always a big change and an exciting time, and effective onboarding makes things a lot easier for people joining a new working community. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us all to re-evaluate what kind of support new employees would need when onboarding shifted from being a face-to-face process to an online one. In this article, Lévi Dovillaire, who joined Valmet in spring 2020, shares his experiences of our new normal.

Towards new AI-based business models

High-quality data will be a key source of business value in the future. While machines and equipment are one part of a wider production system that creates value, software will have an increasing role in transforming data into digital services and solutions.

Bold enough to break industrial boundaries 

Professor Fredrik Hacklin urges companies to forget their traditional innovation patterns and take the leap towards more experimental business models. Hacklin took the stage and shared his views on business models of the future at Valmet Customer Days 2018 in Vienna.

Five steps to successful commercialization of an innovation

Based on my experiences I have created a list of steps to successful innovation commercialization. I believe these to be useful in product development projects for both physical equipment and digital solutions.