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Digitalisation in the Process Industry

SINTEF Industrial Process Design (IPD) has extensive experience supporting the Norwegian process industry in its digital transformation. The goal is to reduce unwanted process variation, optimise resource use, and cut emissions through data-driven methods and interdisciplinary domain knowledge.

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Our Technological Expertise

We operate at the intersection of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), with strong capabilities in:

  • Industrial economics, process chemistry, and process technology
  • Instrumentation, sensor systems, and multivariate data analysis
  • Data logistics, databases, and edge-to-cloud platforms
  • Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Autonomous control systems, predictive maintenance, and real-time decision support
  • Industrial applications of large language models (LLM’s)

Our Deliverables

  • Assessment of digital maturity and data flow
  • Development and implementation of:
    • Real-time data analytics
    • Predictive models
    • Digital twins
    • AI-based decision support

Digipro – National Centre for the Twin Transition

SINTEF IPD leads the Digipro Centre, a national hub accelerating digitalisation and green transition (the so-called twin transition) in the process industry. DigiPro Centre serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, pilot projects, and rapid industrialisation of digital solutions.

Relevant projects

Want to learn how we can accelerate your company’s digital journey?Get in touch with us today.