IMG-W: Moisture & Basic Density Control for Smarter Wood & Biomass Operations
Efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible.
The Challenge
In wood and biomass, fiber, density, and moisture define value— yet every truckload hides uncertainty: how much is usable fiber, and how much is just water?
- Traditional sampling methods carry significant errors – lab or handheld spot checks analyze only a small fraction of the load, ignoring the natural variability in wood moisture and density.
- Uncertainty in raw material quality inflates costs — mills risk overpaying for water weight instead of usable fiber.
- Sustainability is no longer optional — pulp producers must meet ever-tighter rules on energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
- The digital shift requires pulp producers to embrace data-driven operations — the cornerstone of future efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth.
The IMG-W Solution
The Industrial Moisture Gate for Wood Logs (IMG-W) is a fully automated drive-through system that measures the entire truckload in under a minute.
Using microwave technology and Optical 3D scanning, IMG-W provides both:
- Moisture Content – Accurate, representative values for the whole load
- Basic Density – True measure of dry fiber content per cubic meter of material
- Green Density – Net weight at delivery divided by the solid volume
How does it work?
Microwave Precision Meets 3D Optical Intelligence
The Microwave System generates multiple polarized low-power electromagnetic fields. Variations caused by water in the logs provide precise information about moisture content.
The 3D Optical System collects physical data on the truckload: width, length, height, speed, gaps, and load structure. This data controls the microwave system and calculates total load volume, ensuring accurate and representative results.
The Benefits for Wood & Biomass Companies
- More reliable KPI dashboards — IMG data feeds directly into production KPIs (fiber yield, energy intensity, cost per ton) and making performance indicators more trustworthy.
- EBITDA margin stability — by preventing overpayment for water weight and optimizing energy use, IMG directly supports healthier gross margins and EBITDA stability.
- CapEx & OpEx efficiency — real-time insights support better allocation of operational spending and reduce the risk of overinvestment in energy-intensive processes.
- Improved budget predictability — consistent moisture and fiber data stabilizes raw material cost models, enabling more accurate financial forecasts.
- Enhanced OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) — better raw material consistency reduces machine downtime, unplanned stops, and variability in production speed.
- Sharper margin control — by separating fiber from water, IMG enables procurement and finance teams to track real unit costs more precisely, strengthening profitability KPIs.
- Audit-ready transparency — standardized digital measurement records support compliance audits, CSR reporting, and ESG scorecards without extra manual effort.
- Faster decision cycles — real-time data shortens the loop between raw material intake, production adjustments, and management reporting, accelerating response to deviations.
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