ESBJERG, DENMARK — ANDRITZ is introducing a portfolio of automation and digitalization solutions for the feed industry under its Metris digital platform.

It aims to allow for full autonomous feed plant operations by 2027.

“The journey to autonomous operations is paved with bold steps of those who embrace every facet of automation and digitalization, turning challenges into opportunities for growth,” said Sohail Nazari, head of automation and digitalization, ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel. “Combining expertise and state-of-the-art digital technologies, we never stand still and enable businesses to thrive. ANDRITZ will be with you every step of the way in your journey, ensuring your plant and your business never stand still.”

With digital technologies for process optimization, asset management, operator training and knowledge management, ANDRITZ offers a turnkey approach to feed processing. The use of ANDRITZ’s Metris digital platform has led to throughput increases in the range of 7% to 16% in various industries.

Protecting feed operations from cyber risks is crucial. With its in-house provider of cyber security solutions OTORIO, ANDRITZ ensures full visibility across all assets and operations on demand, effectively enabling IT-OT convergence and proactively mitigating digital risks to IEC 62443 standards.

Simulation-based engineering has shortened ramp-up times in greenfield projects across various industries by up to 20% and significantly increased revenues through saved production losses.

ANDRITZ is offering full scale digital twin technology to enable virtual commissioning, allowing up to 90% of potential issues to be resolved before on-site commissioning.

ANDRITZ automation and digitalization solutions have been instrumental in achieving reductions in specific energy consumption ranging from 3% to 17% across various industries. By proactively identifying malfunctions and maintaining asset integrity, they effectively minimize production disruptions and enhance sustainable operations.