Advancing manufacturing with predictive insight

Key Takeaways

• Borealis developed a process digital twin with Honeywell to help improve manufacturing operations.

• The solution helps predict future maintenance needs and detect process issues early.

• Digital twin helps drive plant effectiveness and supports consistent production.

• Technology helps accelerate transformation pace and supports emissions reductions goals.

Driving quality and consistency in plastic manufacturing

For Borealis, a plastic manufacturing company based in Europe, quality control is paramount. From plastic bags to automotive containers, installation materials and cables, every product demands precision and consistency. 
 
Understanding product quality requires deep insight into manufacturing processes. Borealis needed technology that could help predict future production challenges, plan maintenance proactively and detect issues before they impact operations. The company also faced mounting pressure to improve efficiency while advancing its core strategy around environmental impact. 
 
Digitalization emerged as the key to achieving these goals. Borealis required a solution that could be implemented quickly to maintain transformation momentum while supporting improvements in plant effectiveness and production consistency.

Process digital twin designed to provide predictive intelligence and operational clarity

Honeywell partnered with Borealis to develop a process digital twin to streamline manufacturing operations. Our solution is designed to provide operational insights that help Borealis work more effectively and efficiently. 
 
The digital twin helps plan maintenance strategically, detect process issues early and drive consistent production. This visibility into potential future states helps the team make more informed decisions to support overall plant effectiveness. 
 
The implementation at Borealis proved surprisingly straightforward, enabling Borealis to maintain the pace needed for organizational transformation. By connecting digitalization to both operational efficiency and environmental goals, Honeywell's solution supports Borealis in working toward more efficient plastic manufacturing that is more responsive to quality, consistency and strategic objectives.

It also supports the strategic focus on increased emissions reduction in their production systems. By supporting more efficient processes, Borealis can continue working toward plastic production goals that address environmental priorities.