Real-Time Tools to Cut Tissue Production Costs by 25%
Tissue manufacturers will evaluate how automated fiber analysis can accelerate changeovers and reduce chemical agent spending.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Emtec Electronic GmbH will attend the upcoming Tissue Summit North America in Green Bay on November 2-3, 2026. The firm plans to demonstrate how real-time measurement tools can optimize production efficiency for regional tissue manufacturers.
Why it matters
Manufacturers face constant pressure to reduce chemical costs and accelerate product development cycles. This summit highlights how integrating automated measurement data directly into production lines can turn raw process metrics into measurable operational savings.
Case studies presented by Emtec highlight a 25% reduction in wet-strength agent consumption and a rapid 5-hour development cycle for new paper products. These figures, measured against standard production baselines, demonstrate the potential impact of automating fiber analysis.
The players
Emtec Electronic GmbH
A developer of specialized testing instrumentation for the paper and tissue manufacturing industries.
The details
The FPO Fiber Potential Analyzer Online provides instant measurement of the zeta potential of fibers and fillers, allowing operators to adjust chemical dosing in real time. By linking these metrics to process outcomes, manufacturers can stabilize product quality during changeovers. Additionally, the TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer quantifies soft-touch characteristics, enabling producers to align manufacturing output with specific market demands.
Timeline
November 2 - 3, 2026: Tissue Summit North America takes place in Green Bay.
Market Landscape
The firm's focus on the FPO Fiber Potential Analyzer Online follows a wider industry trend of replacing manual, batch-based testing with real-time, sensor-driven production controls. This shift is critical as paper manufacturers move toward Industry 4.0 standards to improve precision.
Local plant operators should evaluate whether current manual fiber testing processes create bottlenecks or unnecessary chemical waste during product changeovers. Reviewing performance metrics against the 5-hour development benchmarks presented here may identify opportunities for process refinement.
The takeaway
Reliable, automated data is increasingly used to shorten production changeover times and limit excess chemical usage. Operators should prioritize tracking chemical agent consumption per ton of paper produced to identify if real-time monitoring technology could yield similar results.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by PaperFIRST.
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