Toggle main navigation Section navigation About Us Research and development Focus areas Focus areas Advanced and competitive technologies and services Valmet’s focus on research and development work is currently on cost-efficient, modularized and standardized solutions with the right technology scope. These solutions for example improve energy, water and raw material efficiency and lower customers' investment costs. An excellent example is the OptiConcept M, a modular paper and board machine concept for mid markets. Services are an important part of promoting the reliability, cost-efficiency, capacity and quality of the operations of pulp, paper and power generation companies. Services also include offerings aimed at increasing energy, water and raw material efficiency, reducing emissions and promoting operational safety and reliability. Raw material, water and energy efficiency Valmet continuously seeks to develop new technical solutions as well as service and maintenance offerings to improve the performance and competitiveness of its customers’ existing production lines throughout their life cycle. Efficiency is one of the cornerstones in the design of any new production line or power plant. Biomass conversion technologies Development activities in the Pulp and Energy business line have focused on cost-efficient and sustainable solutions for large and mid-size pulp mills as well as for growth areas such as dissolving pulp production. In boiler technology, the targets are to reduce environmental impact, improve efficiency, lower costs and extend the fuel portfolio. In biomass conversion Valmet’s research and development focus is on the use of biomass in energy production and as a raw material for end products. The target is to enable new revenue streams for our customers and the creation of environmentally sustainable solutions. During the last three years, Valmet has introduced several new technologies to the market, including LignoBoostTM for lignin separation, a pyrolysis solution for bio-oil production, and a gasifier for solid biomass and waste. All of these technologies are being demonstrated in full-size industrial or pilot customer plants. In addition, Valmet has been able to apply its existing technology to second-generation ethanol production. Lignin extraction LignoBoost® allows pulp mills to extract lignin and sell it in a wide range of profitable businesses. Steam exploded black pellets A complete production line comprises the steam treatment system pre-ceded by a Valmet wood handling which warrants a suitable biomass particles profile to the steam treatment system. Steam treatment is followed by a drying step; here Valmet can offer a range of suitable drying technologies, optimized for any process configuration. The dried biomass is densified either to pellets or briquettes according to customer’s requirements... 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