Making automation work

摘要

Polyurethane production is a complex business, with plenty of room for error. From the moment the raw materials are mixed through to foaming, cutting and storage, there are thousands of factors that can influence the quality of the end product. Everything from temperature and humidity to viscosity and density has a bearing on the block, and even a simple deviation can affect an entire batch and prove extremely costly. Digital technologies allow countless data points to be captured, analysed and adjusted. Increasingly, chemical companies are starting to recognise how they can benefit from these greater levels of control.