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- References-21.2.2024
OSTP Finland: Better Results from Smarter Use of Data
OSTP Finland, a specialist in welded stainless steel tubular products for the process industry, is an innovator in its field and an enabler of sustainable development, distinguished by quality and data-based management. As a part of the journey, to further develop processes and performance, OSTP reached out to Insta. The resulting data platform enables use of data generated in the factory environment in combination of different data sources. An overall efficiency metrics and analytics for optimizing process parameters were also implemented.
Data analyticsDataAutomation - References-25.9.2023
Data platform enables information-based development
Insta provided Loimua, which is a supplier of comprehensive energy solutions, with a Microsoft Azure based data platform. It enables you to flexibly combine data that is generated by various systems, such as time series data from automation systems.
Data analyticsDataCritical infrastructure - References-30.8.2023
Naistenlahti 3 – Insta delivered the instrumentation for the most important environmental investment in Tampere
Insta delivered the instrumentation installations for the Naistenlahti 3 bio-mass fired boiler plant, which is the most important environmental investment in Tampere. The plant is powered entirely by renewable fuels, and the successful completion of the installation contract was the result of Insta’s flexibility, experience, and good collaboration with Valmet.
AutomationGreen transitionCritical infrastructure - References-1.3.2023
Husum Pulp – Instrument and ICT Installations for More Competitive and Sustainable Pulp Mill
The renewal of the Metsä Board Husum pulp mill will increase the unit’s production capacity and electricity self-sufficiency with minimal environmental impact. Insta delivered the mill’s instrument and ICT installations, as well as manufacturing both the instrumentation and cabinets, simultaneously helping other subcontractors in reaching the common goal.
- References-8.2.2023
Insta supports Helen’s front runner ambitions in carbon-neutral energy production
Helen Oy’s Katri Vala heat pump plant in Helsinki is the world’s largest heat pump plant that produces district heat and cooling using purified wastewater, district cooling return water, and electricity. Located underground below the Katri Vala park, the heat pump plant has, in recent years, undergone large projects completed with Insta for expanding the scope and improving the reliability of automation. The automation system was recently expanded with the sixth and seventh heat pump whose total heating capacity can cover the need of more than 65,000 one-bedroom apartments.
Green transitionCritical infrastructure - References-13.10.2022
Obtaining a situational picture from the air supports event security
Insta’s situational picture solution, Insta Blue Aware, combined with situational picture data from the air, provided Local Crew Security Oy with the means of effectively maintaining and monitoring event security at the Ruisrock music festival. In addition, aerial imagery can support the planning and production of future events.
- References-4.8.2022
Insta supports the Finnish Centre for Pensions’ preparedness to detect information security incidents and prevent cyber threats
The Finnish Centre for Pensions is a statutory co-operation body, which operates in support of a durable, reliable, fair and efficiently organized pension provision. Its customers include pension providers in the private and public sectors, the Social Insurance Institution, the authorities, decision-makers, researchers and the media. A well-functioning and secure IT operating environment is critical for an employment pension information centre.
Cybersecurity consultingData privacyInformation securityCyber security - References-2.5.2022
A groundbreaking new tool enables modeling Sandvik’s electric equipment, bolsters the companies’ shared vision, and facilitates communication
Insta has developed an intuitive tool for Sandvik’s Mining and Rock Solutions business area, which provides a new way of modeling the electric machinery and equipment used in mines. The system enables comparing different scenarios, drives the green transition, and facilitates the collaboration between the sales, product development, and customers.
Software developmentDataData analytics - References-15.12.2021
Utilizing data driven business intelligence from production to delivery saves both money and the environment
Insta and Kiilto's 30-year-old collaboration began with automation and electrification of production processes. The latest project between the two aimed to improve productivity through digitalization and data analytics.
Data analyticsData - References-13.10.2021
Developing the Cyber Reliance of Senior Management
LähiTapiola Group is developing its reliance and improving its ability to encounter challenging crisis situations with regular exercise operations. Insta has participated in the exercise operations as the expert partner since 2016. The theme selected for the most recent exercise was a cyber security exercise for the management team, which responded to the need to concretely practice the management of a crisis situation and forming situation awareness in a fully virtual environment.
Cyber securityInformation securityCrisis and cyber exercises - References-12.8.2021
Extensive support for the Finnish Defence Forces’ exercise activities
The exercise activities of the Finnish Defence Forces are carried out and developed in cooperation with the Finnish defence industry. As a strategic partner, Insta has been extensively supporting the Finnish Defence Forces' national and international exercise activities for several years – also in March 2021, when the Rajapinta exercise (Annual Joint C4I technical exercise in Finland) was organized.
DefenceSituational picture - References-1.6.2021
From a challenge to a tested prototype in a week – Case Kalmar
The Design Sprint method addresses a selected challenge for one week and tests the developed solution in a quick schedule. Three Kalmar employees gathered to a meeting room with Insta’s facilitation team for a week to remove themselves from their normal routine just before the coronavirus hit.
Software development - References-22.1.2021
Northern power and cleaner energy production at the Laanila bio power plant
Insta delivered instrumentation installations for Oulun Energia's Laanila bio power plant, which was commissioned in November 2020. The bio power plant that produces cleaner energy with state-of-the-art technology is of great importance to Oulun Energia's goal of achieving carbon neutrality in its production in year 2035.
ModernizationAutomation - References-17.12.2020
Valmet developed a certified information security management system in collaboration with Insta
Valmet’s cyber security experts and Insta’s security advisors developed an information security management system to cover the entire customer delivery supply chain.
Cybersecurity consultingCyber securityData privacyInformation security - References-15.6.2020
Service design for demanding environments − Empower's online service increases occupational safety and efficiency on power lines
The core business of Empower Group, which operates in the Nordic and Baltic countries, is the maintenance of power plants and factories, as well as the building and maintenance of smart grids and telecommunications connections.
Software development - References-28.5.2020
Cleaner and more efficient energy production in Aittaluoto
In the Aittaluoto 2020 project, Insta delivered instrumentation installations for the new boiler, turbine, and flue gas condensing unit of the modernized power plant. The reform will help reduce the plant's emissions significantly.
ModernizationAutomation - References-5.5.2020
Fact-based and objective decision-making: data-based management of Kiilto’s product portfolio
Kiilto Family is a Finnish family company with almost 1,000 employees, which develops, manufactures and markets chemical industry solutions for the needs of industry and sanitation, for instance. In cooperation with Insta, the company is developing data-based management of its product portfolio for Kiilto Oy.
Data analyticsData - References-22.1.2020
Certified secure development life cycle process - Case Valmet
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Valmet’s automation solutions are designed to maximize the profitability of Valmet’s customers’ businesses by improving production performance and cost, energy and material efficiency. The worldwide network of experts supports Valmet’s extensive range of automation solutions and services. Valmet has also established a position in other process industries and marine industry.
Software developmentCyber securityInformation security - References-15.10.2019
Advanced analytics and AI to enable better engine performance - Case AGCO Power
AGCO Power is building high-quality engines for its customers with the help of cloud-based data analytics and AI platform. AGCO Power’s R&D team can make use of vast amounts of field test data and use it to produce better engines with enhanced performance and lower emissions.
Data analyticsData