ABB Launches Plant Optimizer Software for Enhanced Pulp Mill Operations

ABB has introduced the ABB Ability™ Plant Optimizer for Pulp Mills, a dynamic software solution designed to bridge the gap between production planning and real-time operations. This technology offers end-to-end traceability, economic optimization, and operational resilience tailored to the complex interconnected processes in pulp production. The system delivers real-time tracking of material flows and quality metrics, enabling early detection of inefficiencies and prompt corrective actions. It supports dynamic production planning by modeling scenarios for demand changes and process bottlenecks, optimizing throughput, cost, and resource use without adding new assets. Plant Optimizer enhances operational discipline with automated grade transitions, alarm diagnostics, and customizable reports. ABB highlights its role in turning complex data into actionable insights, helping pulp mills improve efficiency now and prepare for future autonomous operations amid workforce challenges and energy transition demands.