INTERVIEW 56 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 As the feed industry navigates the challenges and opportunities of automation and digitalization, ANDRITZ is committed to leading the way forward. The company's strategic initiatives, embodied in the Metris Digital Platform, signal a future where technology and innovation drive growth, sustainability, and resilience. "The feed industry, historically more conservative when it comes to digital adoption, is now witnessing the lasting marks of digitalization, automation, and artificial intelligence," Dr. Nazari notes. The feed industry is at the brink of a technological revolution, one that promises to redefine operations, enhance efficiency, and introduce an era of digitalization previously unseen in this sector. At the forefront of this transformative journey is ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel, a company that has not only recognized the potential of digital technologies but also positioned itself as a leader in driving innovation. We sat down with Dr. Sohail Nazari, Vice President of Automation & Digitalization at ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel, to gain exclusive insights into how the company is steering the feed industry towards new opportunities. THE DIGITALIZATION IMPERATIVE The journey towards digital transformation is not just about keeping pace with technological advancements but is a strategic necessity for endurance and growth in an industry that is dynamic and volatile. "The feed industry, historically more conservative when it comes to digital adoption, is now witnessing the lasting marks of digitalization, automation, and artificial intelligence," Dr. Nazari notes. He underscores the need for the industry to move beyond traditional methods, drawing inspiration from sectors such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, aerospace, and even mining & mineral processing, which have been quicker to embrace digital solutions. "Process automation is not new to our industry, but the extent and sophistication with which we now integrate these technologies into our operations have significantly evolved." PIONEERING WITH METRIS: A DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR THE FUTURE ANDRITZ's response to the digitalization chalANDRITZ SPEARHEADS THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN THE FEED INDUSTRY An Inside Look with Dr. Sohail Nazari
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