en.Wedoany.com Reported - Finnish industrial technology company Valmet recently launched a software solution called the IQ Virtual Sensor, designed to help board and paper producers improve quality stability, optimize resource utilization, and reduce energy consumption.
This virtual sensor continuously predicts key product strength indicators, such as tensile, tear strength, and burst tests, allowing operators to monitor data in real-time that traditionally required laboratory measurements. The system utilizes existing plant information for minute-by-minute analysis, operating without reliance on the cloud to ensure data security and rapid response. The sensor can be integrated into Valmet's DNA and DNAe platforms, enabling users to view prediction results alongside other quality parameters in a single interface.
Timo Aro, Business Manager for Valmet's Quality Management Systems and Automation Solutions, stated: "The Valmet IQ Virtual Sensor allows operators to assess the impact of production adjustments without waiting for laboratory reports. Its built-in simulation function enables testing changes and predicting effects, helping to reduce uncertainty and achieve more efficient process control."
As a standalone tool, this virtual sensor can work in conjunction with the Valmet IQ Quality Control System, providing a comprehensive machine quality overview and extending to automated closed-loop operations through advanced process control. Valmet notes that this helps paper mills reduce fiber and starch consumption while enhancing overall production efficiency.
Previously, at the end of 2025, Valmet also launched a wet-end analyzer, supporting online sampling of fiber and ash consistency from multiple production lines to improve wet-end process stability. Related industry trends show that technological upgrades continue to drive cost savings and resource optimization in the papermaking sector.
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