AU2MATE

WPC/MPC optimization

Optimize your ultrafiltration (UF) processes with Au2mate, developed in collaboration with FOSS.

Boost sustainability and savings

Application

WPC/MPC concentration on Filtration Units

Optimize your ultrafiltration (UF) processes with Au2mate, developed in collaboration with FOSS. Our software package seamlessly integrates advanced FOSS instruments to deliver real-time protein measurements, precise flux control, and significant annual savings.

Annual cost savings of €75,000 per plant from improved product yield alone is not uncommon. So take your WPC/MPC production to the next level with enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.

Proven results

With a proven track record, Au2mate has delivered and optimized more than 500 UF control systems for leading OEMs and end-users worldwide.

As a certified partner of all major automation brands, Au2mate brings extensive experience in retrofitting systems. Our partnership with FOSS Analytics ensures unparalleled support and direct access to valuable insights and assistance from analytical specialists in the field.

key benefits

Enhanced Product Quality: Monitor protein content directly to consistently meet strict product specifications, e.g. WPC80.
Dynamic Process Control: React in real time to variations as small as 0.05% protein, reducing outlet fluctuations by 50%.
Cost Savings & Efficiency: Reduce energy usage, minimize cleaning cycles, and extend membrane lifespan.
Sustainability: Save resources while ensuring high-value production processes.

Benefits

Superior monitoring

Unlike refractometers that provide only total solids data, ProcessScan 2 offers detailed compositional insights, including precise measurements of protein, lactose, fat and total solids. This enables unmatched control over the filtration process, particularly in applications like WPC80 production, where protein and total solids content is critical.

Dynamic Comparison

Refractometer: Measures total solids by assessing the refractive index, providing combined data for proteins, lactose, and salts.
ProcessScan 2: Delivers individual component measurements, allowing for precise control and better process optimization.

This difference means ProcessScan 2 not only ensures consistent product quality but also drives efficiency and profitability in high-value applications.

Takeaway

Replacing a refractometer with a ProcessScan 2 or ProFoss 2 offers significant advantages in whey concentration applications like WPC80 production. While refractometers provide basic total solids data,

FOSS process instruments deliver detailed compositional insights, enabling more accurate flux calculations, better process control, and consistent product quality. For high-value applications, this upgrade can significantly enhance efficiency and profitability.

Analytical advantages

Au2mate FLUX Optimization, in partnership with FOSS, enhances ultrafiltration with real-time protein monitoring, precise flux control, and savings up to €75,000 per plant. Unlike refractometers, FOSS ProcessScan 2 provides detailed compositional insights for superior process control. With 500+ UF systems optimized worldwide, Au2mate ensures efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.

Ready to enhance your UF processes? Contact us today to schedule a consultation or learn more about FOSS Analytical sensors by following the link below.

go to fossanalytical.com

FAQ

Our current UF plant already has a refractometer installed. Isn’t that the same?

No, the methods are fundamentally different. Only with a FOSS instrument can you achieve real-time protein measurements in the retentate, enabling more precise control and optimization.

Is it possible to retrofit the solution on our current UF plant?

Absolutely! Au2mate can handle the necessary control system updates, and the FOSS instrument can replace the existing refractometer seamlessly, if one is present.

My current supplier says they won’t support the UF system if someone else modifies the program. I’m concerned about losing support.

No need to worry. Au2mate provides an attractive 24/7 support solution and has extensive experience in process automation. We ensure you’re fully supported throughout the process and beyond.

I don’t like the idea of coordinating both FOSS and Au2mate during the project.

We’ll streamline everything for you. Au2mate will act as your single point of contact, ensuring you don’t need to take on any extra project management responsibilities.

I’ve heard promises of huge savings before, only for the results to be marginal. Why should I trust this?

We understand your concerns. That’s why we’re open to KPI-based agreements. We’re confident the solution works and consistently delivers measurable results. Let’s discuss your specific needs in a sales meeting and explore the potential savings for your operation.