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Press Release07 January 2025Digital IndustriesNuremberg
Siemens and Spinnova drive innovation and sustainability in textile manufacturing
Image source: Siemens AG. At the Woodspin factory, a joint venture with Brazilian pulp producer Suzano, Spinnova implementing its technology on an industrial scale with the help of Siemens.
Today, Siemens, a leading technology
company announced an innovative collaboration with Spinnova, a sustainable
textile technology company, to help transform the textile industry with
sustainable fiber production. This collaboration underscores Siemens' strategic
commitment to driving sustainability and digitalization in manufacturing
industries.
Spinnova
is known for its groundbreaking technology for producing textile fibers with
minimal environmental impact, has teamed up with Siemens to transform the way
textiles are manufactured globally. Siemens has helped Spinnova reduce its time
to market with its Siemens Xcelerator automation technologies, software, and
services.
Scaling sustainability impact with Siemens Xcelerator
Spinnova's patented
technology produces textile fiber using a mechanical process that mimics how
spiders weave their webs. This process can be used to produce fiber from a
variety of raw materials, from wood to leather, textiles, and agricultural
waste. SPINNOVA® fiber can then be processed into yarn and fabrics like any
other conventional fiber.
"With their unique
technology, based on circularity, Spinnova is setting a new standard for
environmental sustainability in the textile industry," said Eryn Devola,
Head of Sustainability at Siemens Digital Industries. "Our Siemens
Xcelerator portfolio, our know-how and global network are helping Spinnova
scale, reduce time to market, and increase operational efficiency.”
According to Spinnova, the
production of SPINNOVA® fiber emits 74 percent
less CO₂ and uses 98 percent less water than the global average of
conventional cotton, generates zero process waste and requires zero harmful
chemicals.
Image source: Siemens AG. From left to right: Tuomas Oijala, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sanna Haavisto, Information Solutions Manager, and Juha Salmela, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-founder of Spinnova PLC.
Siemens Xcelerator enables sustainable fiber production at industrial scale
The transformative power of
the collaboration to produce sustainable textiles is showcased at the Woodspin
factory in Jyväskylä, Finland, a joint venture between Spinnova and pulp
producer Suzano. With digital twins to optimize the product and production
processes, IT and OT convergence for enhanced transparency, and robust
cybersecurity measures, Siemens is enabling Spinnova to scale up its innovation.
This has increased the company’s confidence and expedited time to market, which
are crucial factors in today’s fast-paced market environments.
“Working with Siemens has
transformed how we approach manufacturing. Their technological expertise has
enabled us to ramp up production quickly and brings credibility to our mission,”
says Tuomas Oijala, CEO of Spinnova. “This collaboration isn’t just about
advancing technology; it’s also paving the way for a sustainable future in the
textile industry.”
The
Woodspin factory was simulated and virtually commissioned using a digital twin with
Plant Simulation in the Tecnomatix® portfolio, including its operations,
material flow, what if-scenarios and identification of bottlenecks. This saved
time, maintained quality and increased the efficiency of operations. A digital twin
of the product was used to speed up, optimize and coordinate the research and
development of the raw material base using Siemens’ Opcenter™ software, which ensures
consistent quality from raw material to finished fiber.
The entire automation
architecture is based on Siemens’ Totally Integrated Automation concept, where
TIA Portal integrates line control, safety technology, end-to-end diagnostics,
drives, and field devices in a unified platform. Siemens Industrial Edge
enables Spinnova to collect, process and send operational data to the cloud for
analysis in order to track key performance indicators like energy consumption
and provide transparency to customers and partners. Spinnova's cybersecurity
concept is based on the Defense-in-Depth concept and uses cybersecurity technology
from Siemens.
The collaboration with
Spinnova is part of Siemens’ broader strategy to encourage sustainable
practices using technological innovations. Siemens is dedicated to shaping the
future of industries where technology meets sustainability, to create a
positive impact on the planet and society.
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Siemens Digital Industries (DI) empowers companies of all sizes within the process and discrete manufacturing industries to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformation across the entire value chain. Siemens’ cutting-edge automation and software portfolio revolutionizes the design, realization and optimization of products and production. And with Siemens Xcelerator – the open digital business platform – this process is made even easier, faster, and scalable. Together with our partners and ecosystem, Siemens Digital Industries enables customers to become a sustainable Digital Enterprise. Siemens Digital Industries has a workforce of around 70,000 people worldwide.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at
www.siemens.com.
Spinnova technology transforms the way textiles are manufactured globally. Based in Finland, Spinnova has developed breakthrough patented technology for making textile fibre out of wood pulp or waste, such as leather, textile or agricultural cropping waste, without harmful chemicals or dissolving. Spinnova technology creates no side streams in the fibre production process, and the SPINNOVA® fibre has minimal CO2 emissions and water use, as well as being biodegradable and recyclable. Spinnova technology uses a mechanical process which gives the fibre the look and feel of a natural cellulosic fibre such as cotton. Further information is available on the Internet at
www.spinnova.com and
www.spinnovagroup.com.