Business Chief USA July 2019

and it allows you to ensure the design
is going to work. It highlights any
mistakes that are made,” adds Nazari.
“We build the model, validate the design
and ensure that it includes all the
concepts on physics, chemistry,
control systems, metallurgy, or
whatever the plant is for. It’s all there.
Then, we make sure that the design will
work under different scenarios before
we connect the model into the control
system, even before the plant is built.”
Following its success, Gooch affirms
that ANDRITZ continues to take
innovation seriously to avoid complacency
and ensure it differentiates itself
from rivals. “It’s a constant process of
trying to review the technology we
have and look at how we can take new
strides with the things we couldn’t do
yesterday.” Reflecting on his company’s
achievements, Nazari affirms how
teamwork has been key to ANDRITZ’
endeavors. “This success definitely
comes down to teamwork,” says
Nazari. “The things that we are
accomplishing in our division, with
regards to AI at ANDRITZ, are made
possible by the leadership culture in
place to support this and help push for
innovation. We are passionate and we
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