Ascend Performance Materials
Ascend Performance Materials creates a visual factory with AVEVA solutions
Ascend Performance Materials achieved $500,000 in utility and material cost savings by implementing AVEVA Mobile Operator, AVEVA BI Gateway and AVEVA Work Tasks to create a "visual factory" dedicated to nylon 6,6 production. The company previously did not track the data needed to ensure production efficiency and product quality, and suffered from inconsistent processes across its sites. AVEVA solutions eliminated manual data entry, made the entire manufacturing process visible and accurately recorded all production data, transforming operational decision-making and harmonizing practices across all plants.
FAQ
What is a "visual factory" and how does AVEVA help implement it?
A "visual factory" makes all manufacturing processes visible and actionable in real time for everyone involved. At Ascend Performance Materials, AVEVA Mobile Operator, BI Gateway and Work Tasks eliminated manual data entry and harmonized practices across sites. This operational transparency has become an Industry 4.0 standard, enabling chemical operators to instantly see quality deviations and respond before they become critical.
How does AVEVA Mobile Operator transform field work in the chemical industry?
AVEVA Mobile Operator digitizes inspection rounds at Ascend Performance Materials, replacing paper with industrial mobile devices. Operators follow guided procedures, collect structured data and trigger corrective actions in real time. For nylon 6,6 production, this traceability guarantees product quality, regulatory compliance and the safety of workers in an environment with chemical risks. It is a pillar of the Connected Worker digital transformation.
What role does AVEVA Work Tasks play in multi-site process consistency?
AVEVA Work Tasks orchestrates workflows and standardizes the execution of procedures across all Ascend Performance Materials sites. Where each plant previously operated with its own methods, the solution now imposes a unified framework, ensuring best practices are applied everywhere. This harmonization is essential for a multi-site manufacturer seeking to improve quality, safety and industrial performance simultaneously on a global scale.
What financial gains did Ascend Performance Materials achieve with AVEVA?
Ascend Performance Materials saved $500,000 on utilities and materials, more than $1 million in maintenance, and avoided plant shutdowns worth $2 million. These results show that a Connected Worker approach combining Mobile Operator, BI Gateway and Work Tasks delivers fast, tangible ROI. Eliminating manual data entry and real-time visualization are the main drivers of this financial performance.
Why is BI Gateway a key tool for industrial analysis?
AVEVA BI Gateway connects operational data to common business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau), allowing Ascend Performance Materials decision-makers to use production indicators in their strategic dashboards. This bridge between OT (Operational Technology) and business IT speeds up decision-making and democratizes access to industrial data. It is a decisive factor in aligning industrial performance with overall business objectives.