This case study highlights how Gebrüder Dorfner GmbH & Co., a 130‑year‑old German family‑owned manufacturer of functional fillers, transformed product development using AI. The company produces high‑quality calcined kaolins for industries such as paints and coatings, despite natural variability in raw materials. By leveraging the Citrine Platform, Dorfner identified high‑performing ingredient combinations more efficiently, improving consistency and performance. The AI‑driven approach reduced production costs, energy consumption, and CO₂ emissions while increasing sales. This data‑centric transformation enabled more sustainable manufacturing and faster innovation while maintaining the high quality expected from a long‑standing Mittelstand enterprise.

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