Siemens Collaborates with Spinnova to Boost Production Speed

Spinnova, a Finnish textile fiber company, has partnered with Siemens to accelerate fiber production at its joint venture Woodspin. The collaboration utilized Siemens’ Xcelerator automation technologies, software, and services to reduce production time and increase efficiency. Siemens’ Xcelerator platform enabled Spinnova to use digital twins to optimize product and production processes, as well as IT and OT convergence for enhanced transparency and cybersecurity measures. The digital twin was used to simulate and virtually commission the factory, identify bottlenecks, and optimize production processes. Siemens’ Opcenter software was also used to speed up and coordinate raw material research and development, ensuring consistent quality from raw material to finished fiber. The partnership also includes Siemens’ Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) concept, which integrates various control systems, and its Industrial Edge computing platform for data collection and analysis. This collaboration aims to accelerate innovation, reduce environmental impact, and set a new standard for sustainability in the textile industry.