The aim of the Smart Paint Factory is to make the production processes of paints and coatings more efficient. One of the essential sources of information to achieve this is the laboratory, where the development and quality control of the paint takes place. Here, knowledge about material quality is gathered, experiments for research and development are carried out, and analyses are made regarding the raw materials accepted.
In order to obtain a stringent mapping in processes for the intended digitization, the "Process-AI" model developed by ORONTEC is used here. This initially involves linking existing processes in such a way that reliable data can be obtained from them. This initially includes laboratory and production processes, but deliberately incorporates business processes. In this way, information is obtained along the entire process chain and no longer just for one department. This interlinking ultimately provides the transparency to react quickly and flexibly to changes in planning.