Connecting the pulp and paper Industry: KPNB's role in enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation Johannes Holubec, Pixact Product Manager

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Success Story 4: KPNB as Matchmaker Between Pixact and PTS – Institut für Fasern
& Papier GmbH Beyond Sappi, KPNB facilitated a cutting-edge research collaboration between Pixact and the PTS institute. With KPNB acting as the matchmaker, Pixact’s real-time image analysis is now supporting pioneering research at PTS. This partnership is a prime example of how connecting technology providers and
research institutes can drive innovation across the industry.
KPNB thanks the teams at Pixact and PTS for their trust, expertise, and shared vision.
KPNB is proud to serve as a bridge between industrial innovation and scientific advancement – and remains committed to enabling forwardlooking projects through smart matchmaking.
What’s absolutely NEW? – KPNB’s Global Strategic Partnership
with Pixact KPNB has entered into a strategic agreement with Pixact to
globally market their innovative Process Monitoring System within
the pulp and paper industry. This collaboration aims to introduce
advanced monitoring solutions that enhance process control,
product quality, and operational efficiency.
What is the usual procedure?
• Contacting KPNB for a first chat on-line to explain your process, wishes for stock, particle or fibre analysis.
• Send samples to lab facilities for testing application and modular parts for the accurate system for your needs.
• Discuss results from the sample testing with Johannes Holubec, Pixact Product Manager.
• Decide on next steps purchasing or renting a system to gain on-site real-time data in your own process.
• Check what tools you have for benefiting from the analysis:
Improve and automate controls to
• reduce energy or chemical consumption
• minimise broke
• minimise customer complaints about products not meeting the required specifications.
Some Final Words
The industry faces numerous challenges, including rising raw material costs,
regulatory pressures, and the shift toward sustainable products. At the same time,
there are opportunities driven by technological innovation and changing consumer
behaviour.
With KPNB we strive to support paper and board producers to make use of existing
innovative technologies that allow for more and effective process optimisation with
automation, sensor technology, and data-driven improvements. Apart from that we
always look for tailor-made and reliable proven solutions to fit the customers’ needs
for highest performance of their production plants and product quality.
Contact: Johannes Holubec, Pixact Product Manager
Johannes.holubec@pixact.fi
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