In an industry where safety, manufacturing efficiency, and time to market are paramount, the NovaTech D/3 DCS provides safe, reliable and profitable operations to the most successful conventional and biodegradable plastics facilities in the world.

The Solution

The D/3® Distributed Control System has long been reliably controlling the synthesis of conventional and bio-sourced plastics. Whatever the feedstock, be it coal, petrochemical, natural gas, or biomass, the NovaTech DCS is able to handle the needs of any modern plastic manufacturing facility.

Providing the digital infrastructure for many of the worlds largest plastics manufactures,  companies like Eastman Chemical, SABIC Innovative Plastics, Formosa, DOW, BASF and others utilize the NovaTech D/3 DCS, FlexBatch, and PaperLess Procedures to improve their operational excellence.

In the increasingly competitive plastics industry, manufacturers continue to achieve high levels of success as they bring innovative new products to market faster.  With 30+ years of stellar performance, innovation, and upgradability, NovaTech solutions allow plastics manufacturers to focus on core competencies and inventive scientific developments instead of costly and unnecessary  process control system replacements.

In plants that operate continuously around the clock for years at a time, NovaTech customers appreciate our 30+ year track record of delivering innovative technological advances which can be installed on-line.  With each new release we ensure the compatibility and preservation of our customers’ investments in custom application software and process control hardware infrastructure.

Related Processes and Experience

Catalytic Reactors/Crackers, Batch Reactors, Distillation Columns, Wiped Film Evaporators, Centrifuges, Crystallizers, Fluid Bed Dryers, Pelletizers, Extruders, Powder Storage/Transfer/Handling, Blending/Finishing, Pellet Storage/Transfer/Handling, Product Load-Out, Boilers/Steam, Refrigeration, Water/Wastewater, Air/Vacuum, Tank Farm Management

Related Product Categories

Additives, Adhesives, Amino Acids, Bio-degradable plastics, Cellulose-Based Fibers, Coatings, Fertilizers, Lactic-Acid, Oil and Refining Chemicals, PET, PVC, Pigments, Plastics & Specialty Plastics, Polycarbonate, Polymers, Pulp-and-Paper Chemicals, Resins, Specialty Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals

• Educational Services US Schedule January – December 2019  

  January 25, 2019

• Educational Services Brochure January – December 2019  

  February 28, 2019

• Educational Services Europe Schedule January – December 2019  

  January 25, 2019

• Steps to Improve D/3® DCS Cyber Security  

  It is fair to say that without a fully functional distributed control system (DCS), a modern plant cannot operate safely and efficiently and in some cases, cannot operate at all. Therefore, it is vital to ensure the integrity of all DCSs and protect them from malicious attacks, accidental corruption, and data breaches that may jeopardize safety or production or may compromise the end user’s competitive advantage in the marketplace.

  This paper describes the philosophy and guidelines for keeping your D/3® DCS secure from cyberattacks.

  September 25, 2018

• PCM5: Process Control Module 5  

  The NovaTech D/3® Process Control Module 5, PCM5, represents a leap forward in the development, virtualization, and Cyber Security capabilities of the D/3 PCM family.

  June 29, 2018

• D/3 Version 16  

  D/3 Version 16 (D3v16) opens new horizons of reliability and ease of use for the DCS with the highest lifetime value in the industry. D3v16 is the first release to harness the next-generation Process Control Module 5 (PCM5) Series’ native Cyber Security and virtualization capabilities.

  March 29, 2018

• Additional Datasheets, Application Notes, Customer Success Stories and other documents in our documentation library

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  Introducing FlexBatch 5.0

  FlexBatch integrates recipe management and the automation layer so operators can quickly and easily develop, scale up, modify and schedule batch manufacturing recipes for products ranging from beer to chocolate to specialty chemicals and more. FlexBatch delivers shorter time to first batch, reduced changeover times, increased throughput and production yield. New and existing products are brought to market faster and at lower cost, providing a strategic and financial advantage. Production staff can execute library procedures to overcome process upsets. All of which means a more nimble, responsive, and profitable process.

  July 5, 2017

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  Planning an Effective I/O Upgrade

  Reviewing the benefits, considerations, and steps required to migrate legacy I/O subsystems to NovaTech 8000.

  This webinar focused on NovaTech 16000 and Modicon Quantum, and touch on Siemens 505, Rockwell 1771, and Modicon 200.

  Topics Covered:
  * Hardware installation alternatives
  * Wiring options
  * Software considerations
  * Proven implementation strategie

  April 20, 2017

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  Chris Kourliouros Discusses NovaTech Products and Industry Trends

  Chris Kourliouros, Director of Product Marketing at NovaTech @ ARC Industy Forum 2017

  March 28, 2017

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  D3v15 Webinar

  The latest release of the D/3 Distributed Control System includes new configuration tools that make the system easier for new and existing users. The webinar covers building tags with MDL Builder, writing automation code with D3Edit, web-accessible History and Reports, features to facilitate migration to High-Performance HMI, and OSIsoft PI integration.

  March 24, 2016

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  D/3 Distributed Control System Overview

  This video introduces the D/3, the Distributed Control System trusted by many Fortune 100 companies to keep their global operations’ continuous and batch processes running smoothly and efficiently. Part one reviews the system architecture and configuration tools.

  November 21, 2014