AI takes Clean-In-Place to the next level

Schneider Electric announces an AI-powered Clean-in-Place (CIP) optimization approach delivered via software that integrates with existing CIP equipment.

• Confirmed actions: Nestlé Waters has deployed the CIP software and achieved 50% CO2 emissions reduction in year one (for specific lines), 20% reduction in CIP time (for specific lines), and significantly reduced traceability time; Schneider Electric reports implementation of “Golden CIP” standards for a global dairy site in Vietnam and states potential savings of $10,000+ per CIP line via water, chemical, and energy optimization.
• Product details & metrics: The approach uses AI to monitor Temperature, Turbulence, Turbidity, Titration, and Time, claims shortened cleaning cycles (example: 30 minutes/day saved → ~2 extra weeks production per line per year), and emphasizes software integration with existing hardware rather than requiring new equipment. These are presented as confirmed deployments and observed results rather than speculative outcomes.