Japan’s KH Neochem Moves Toward Autonomous Plants

July 12, 2022
KH Neochem selects Aspen Technology software to accelerate digitalization for self-optimizing plant.

Industrial software provider Aspen Technology, Inc. says that a Japanese chemical producer, KH Neochem Co., Ltd. (TSE 4189), has selected Aspen DMC3 process control software with patented adaptive process control to accelerate digital transformation across its network of plants.

Hideo Kurokawa, corporate officer, head of production planning and engineering, KH Neochem says, in a press release from Aspen Technology, “KH Neochem has chosen to standardize on Aspen DMC3 software, following a competitive review, to achieve operational excellence by automatically calibrating models to changing operating conditions in the company’s plants. With the deployment of Aspen DMC3, KH Neochem can accelerate towards the autonomous chemical plant with simultaneous process optimization and testing technology.”

Lawrence Ng, vice president of sales, Asia Pacific Japan, Aspen Technology, adds, “We are pleased that KH Neochem has chosen Aspen DMC3 to both achieve increased productivity and mitigate process variability in specialty chemicals. With the acceleration of digitalization, capital-intensive companies can focus on achieving sustainability objectives – such as reducing emissions, energy consumption and waste.”

Aspen DMC3 software enables the adoption of a scalable and sustainable approach via its patented adaptive process control technology, according to the company. This reportedly allows the intelligent plant to respond automatically, achieve real-time agility and maximize performance. With the ability to accelerate deployments, process manufacturers can achieve benefits faster, improve ROI and enhance overall performance, according to the company.

Read the press release here: www.aspentech.com

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