Future(s) unfolding

Crafting the next chapter of papermaking.

Future(s) unfolding

The mill of the future

At Voith, we look to the future with curiosity and excitement, envisioning a new era of papermaking. We believe that autonomous technologies will redefine the industry landscape, empower workers, drive economic growth, and enable environmental sustainability. Through advanced AI-powered tools, routine tasks will be automated, allowing the workforce to focus on high-value activities, while addressing the prevalent shortage of skilled staff.

We’re inspired to find new, streamlined processes that will reduce costs, increase profitability, and find environmentally friendly solutions, leading the industry to a more sustainable future.

Facing impending challenges

Facing impending challenges
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The next generation will work in jobs that don't exist yet. The majority of skilled workers will be tech-savvy and looking for digital challenges in their workplace. Automation provides these challenges and an ever-changing playing field for curious and qualified experts.
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The constant demographic shifts in the workforce mean the job market is getting more competitive. Employers have to provide incentives to remain attractive to qualified workers. Innovative technologies and a nurturing work environment can appeal to the workers of the future.
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The need to protect our planet has created new demands on the paper industry. We can meet those demands for a green future with new, more efficient workflows and resource-friendly practices.
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Complex technical systems dispersed across various tools lead to a lack of transparency, compromised data integrity, and low maintenance efficiency. With the autonomous paper mill, we provide intelligent control systems that help you operate your mill efficiently and safely.
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With the autonomous paper mill, we focus on outcomes rather than tools, preventing over-complicated processes and unclear user guidance that lead to unnecessary steps in your workflow.
Facing impending challenges
 

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    Elevate the workforce

    The APM will empower workers to focus on high-value activities, thus enhancing professional growth.

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    Enable economic growth

    With intelligent digital solutions, the paper mill of the future will boast new levels of efficiency and productivity.

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    Protect the planet

    New technologies will create new sustainability standards by optimizing resource utilization, minimizing waste.

To meet the current challenges of the industry and build a sustainable concept of autonomy, we advocate for collaboration – a community united in unfolding and shaping the future of paper manufacturing, where innovation and efficiency go hand in hand.
Dr. Juergen Abraham, Member of the Board of Management of Voith Paper
Dr. Juergen Abraham, Member of the Board of Management of Voith Paper
To meet the current challenges of the industry and build a sustainable concept of autonomy, we advocate for collaboration – a community united in unfolding and shaping the future of paper manufacturing, where innovation and efficiency go hand in hand.
Dr. Juergen Abraham, Member of the Board of Management of Voith Paper

Our Manifesto of Autonomy

With our Manifesto of Autonomy, we commit ourselves to crafting a future where technology elevates the workforce, enables economic growth, and protects the planet. These – people, economics, sustainability – are our three value pillars and are at the center of our strategy to create an autonomous paper mill that drives innovation, simplifies processes, and creates a safer and cleaner future for all of us. Read our Manifesto of Autonomy here.

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A glimpse into our automation portfolio

While the fully automated paper mill is still a concept of the future, at Voith we've been working on intelligent automated solutions for years - already providing you with products that increase your mill's production outcome and efficiency.

Our goal is to support you on your way toward full automation and equip you with the right tools to digitalize your mill sustainably and intelligently. Learn more about our automation portfolio here.

Contact

If you want to talk to someone at Voith about your questions and ideas, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us!

Embark on the journey to autonomous paper production with our dedicated team by your side. Our experts are here to guide and assist you every step of the way.

Flitsch, Julius

Director Solution Management Digital

St. Pöltener Straße 43 89522 Heidenheim Germany

 

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