The 4 pillars of industrial sustainability for Eurotherm

In the contemporary industrial landscape, the challenge for Eurotherm is twofold: to guarantee increasingly efficient, high-performance and qualitatively high-quality processes and, at the same time, to reduce the environmental impact. In this context, automation and technology go hand in hand with sustainability: a combination that not only revolutionizes production methods but redefines the entire concept of industry.

Automation and sustainability are not, therefore, separate objectives, but a joint path towards a better industry. A commitment that Eurotherm carries forward every day, designing innovative solutions that take into account these 4 pillars:

1.Reduction of waste and scraps

For Eurotherm, automation means integrating intelligent technologies into production processes, optimizing each phase. This leads to a significant reduction in waste and more accurate control of the resources used . Thanks to advanced monitoring and management systems, it is possible to maintain high performance and constant quality, while limiting operating costs.

A practical example of this philosophy can be found in the solutions for heat recovery and management . In industrial processes, dissipated heat represents a precious resource that can be recovered and reintroduced into the production cycle. Eurotherm systems, designed to adapt to the specific needs of each customer, allow for intelligent reuse of heat, reducing total energy consumption and reducing the environmental footprint.

An example is the Eurotherm solution with the double heat recovery system installed in a continuous powder coating plant : the waste heat from the ovens is used, via a water exchanger, to heat the degreasing liquid of the washing tunnel and also to heat the working environment in winter.

Similarly, the use of SKIDs for the recovery and management of washing liquids is an extremely necessary tool to reduce water waste: by separating impurities, filtering liquids and reintegrating them into the production cycle, unnecessary dispersions are avoided and processing is optimised in a circular perspective.

But automation is not limited to the management of material resources. Another fundamental aspect is the ability to monitor and optimize work flows through integrated systems that reduce downtime. The model to aim for is that of an integrated factory, in which machines communicate with each other and with centralized data collection systems, which synthesize the most important information for the management of production cycles and make it always available.

2.Use of renewable energy sources

Equally important is to aim towards the use of energy that is as renewable as possible. This is certainly an important challenge for the future that we as a company have been committed to for years and it is precisely with this objective that we have created hybrid gas and electric ovens .

If the total decarbonization of industry seems to be a long-term goal, the hybridization of resources is more relevant than ever. The research and development department has in fact created a curing solution that combines the two heating systems, gas and electric , within the same device. In this way, gas consumption is limited only to reaching the setpoint, while heat maintenance is guaranteed by electricity.

It goes without saying that if the electricity comes directly from the presence of photovoltaic panels the impact will be even cleaner and the result will also be economically advantageous.

3. Made in Europe

But Eurotherm’s commitment is part of a broader vision: that of a European industry that does not give up global competitiveness but stands out for its responsibility and innovation . It is clear how the strict European standards look to the future, actively contributing to the transition to a more sustainable production model (both from a qualitative and energy point of view).

But not only that, made in Europe also means investing in new generations and in its own territory , creating jobs and generating a positive spin-off that is reflected in our lives. Sustainability, after all, must also be discussed from a social point of view and not just an economic one.

4. Long-term painting systems

And finally, when it comes to sustainability, a major effort must be made towards a long-term vision. For Eurotherm, this means creating systems that can last over time not only in terms of quality or aesthetics (for which parameters we speak of durability and design), but above all systems that can respond to the future business needs of tomorrow.

For this reason, over the years our development department has proposed cutting-edge solutions that allow the plant to grow together with the company , through the installation of modular systems, capable of being enriched over time.