1. General information
Value for the industry: the first in China project for automated delivery of samples in pulp and paper industry implemented by SUPCON (units 'Paper Group ' and 'Robotics ') together with Sun Paper. The project contributes to the development of the environmentally friendly economy of the closed cycle in the production of cellulose and paper.
The main task is to eliminate problems of low efficiency of manual delivery (12 employees, insufficient selection frequency), lack of digital control and safety risks.
Technological breakthrough: For the first time in the industry, unmanned vehicles (BTS) and a digital platform for fully automated sampling were used.
2. The goals of the project
Cost savings: reduction of 12 employees, annual savings ~ $ 165,000 (120 million CNY).
Improving efficiency: increasing the selection frequency to 1 time per hour.
Digitalization: the introduction of the Q-Lab platform for a sleepless document management, the exact tracking of trial and video recording of the process.
Safety: exclusion of risks associated with the movement of people and transport in the territory of the plant.
3. Decision
Hardware: BTS with lidars and cameras for automatic sampling, building routes and charging.
Digital platform: architecture '1 + 2 + n ': 1 logistics platform + 2 systems (smart production/management) + n scripts (delivery of samples, food, materials, etc.).
Flexibility: the possibility of adaptation for other tasks (patrol, PPE delivery).
Process optimization: complete automation from order through a mobile application before delivery to the laboratory.
4. Innovation
Pioneer decision: the first such project in the pulp and paper industry of China.
Complex technologies: AI, digital doubles, IoT (lidars + GNSS) and Autonomous control system SUPCON.
Scalability: the solution can be introduced at other enterprises Sun Paper (Laos, Beyhai) and competitors (App, Nine Dragon).
5. Results
Client rating: the project received high grades, included in the 'list of key digitalization projects Sun Paper until 2025'.
Implementation potential:
Inside the company: more than 10 BTS for the delivery of food, materials, etc.
In the industry: potential demand from market leaders (Chenming, April) - over 100 units of equipment.
Platform development: Q-Lab sales and related systems (OMC, Pride)-at least 30 sets.
6. Strategic significance
For Sun Paper: Strengthening the image of an innovative enterprise.
For SUPCON: promoting the concept of “smart factories” in the pulp and paper industry.
For the industry: the creation of a reference solution for automation of traditional industries.
