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How a partnership with ABB allowed UK boiler manufacturer to digitalise

As more businesses digitalise, true competitive advantage lies in making alliances with large technology companies to gain the most benefit from complete digital solutions.

05/11/2018 13:54:37

When UK boiler manufacturer Byworth Boilers redeveloped its digital control offering, it partnered with ABB to deliver a distributed control system (DCS) for precise control of temperature in the food and beverage market.

Despite the innovations made in food processing environments over the last two dec-ades, steam is still one of the most efficient ways of moving large volumes of heat around a plant. It is also ideally suited to food-contact environments thanks to its ability to sterilise surfaces and equipment.

Temperature control

One of the biggest challenges faced by food and beverage manufacturers is precise temperature control. This is essential in ensuring that food is cooked evenly as any hotspots could overcook and render certain batches useless.

One company that is acutely aware of this problem is Byworth Boilers.

Read the full article in the November issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.