Systems that were previously closed, like those used in asphalt production plants, are now open, marking a groundbreaking shift for the industry. At the heart of this change is the Vision unified control software, which will now connect all continuous and batch ADM, Ermont and Marini systems into a new and unique smart ecosystem.
Driven by innovation, research, and forward-thinking our mission is to make information clearer, more intuitive, and user-friendly for operators. And, for the ADM, Ermont and Marini brands, this is the essence of Vision, the new unified control software for all asphalt plants, which will be making its debut in North America at Conexpo 2026.
As well as offering a complete range of solutions for every need in the roadworks sector—including continuous and batch plants, cold mix plants, modified bitumen, and emulsion plants—the Fayat Group, through its leading brands ADM, Ermont and Marini, now provides customers with broad-spectrum data sharing across its entire product portfolio. This valuable data resource helps businesses continuously optimise plant performance and compare different processes to identify the best settings for each job, and even prevent failures and malfunctions.
Vision: a unified "language" to connect all systems
The new Vision control software unlocks the traditionally closed asphalt production plant system, meaning all of the ADM, Ermont and Marini brands’ systems can now communicate with the outside world. In fact, Vision can receive notifications and data from the cloud platform, the heart of a new smart galaxy that allows road construction site management programmes to exchange data, receive lists of production orders from remote locations, and even gather weather information (such as humidity, temperature, etc.).
The new software will gradually replace the systems currently used by the respective brands, becoming the unified language for all of the plants. It will not only allow access to and sharing of big data but also enable comparisons between different types of production processes. For example, a customer with both continuous and batch plants on their production sites can evaluate, as needed, the most cost-effective and efficient process for similar types of recipes by comparing their energy consumption.
Simple, user-friendly display modes
The software’s clear and essential interface displays the key information necessary to understand the status of the plant and processes, while also allowing users to access more detailed information (either for individual components or the entire system) by selecting different display modes. In this way, the operator's attention remains focused on the more important aspects, for a faster, clearer and more intuitive user experience.
Since the early stages of development, essentiality and immediacy have been core objectives. To achieve this, we surveyed our customers prior to launch to ensure their needs were considered. This led ADM, Ermont and Marini’s technicians to opt for a simplified dashboard, designed to show only the essential process information and material flows. In this way, should problems or anomalies arise, the operator can still dynamically recall additional functions.
With the Vision graphical interface, we have aimed to make the user experience and interaction between the operator and the system as intuitive as the devices many people, especially younger generations, already use every day. A more user-friendly interface also helps reduce the risk of operator distractions or anxiety.
Dynamic animation and visuals track the flow of materials
Another key feature in the operator’s process display is the use of realistic and engaging digital animation, which visually represents the material flow within the plant in a way that is both immediate, intuitive, and easy to understand. The use of different colours in the animation allows the operator to distinguish and recognise the various materials (solid, liquid, and gaseous) as well as the different mixes being processed.
In fact, with the new interface, the operator will no longer be limited to controlling individual functions. They will be able to see where and how the material is being transported at any time, with different colour flows when there are multiple active mix in production.
A digitised "notepad" to simplify daily orders
In the preliminary survey conducted in various countries to understand out client’s needs, ADM, Ermont and Marini’s technicians, along with the interaction design company that collaborated on developing the first Vision prototype, discovered that many operators had the habit of organising their daily work using notes and paper records, which were found in their cabins at the start of their shift.
Based on this valuable feedback, and once again with the aim of simplifying the process, the Vision software introduces a new order production management mode that simulates the paper-based list. This digital agenda or notepad allows the operator to create a list of daily orders, both remotely and directly from their location. The list can be organised according to various criteria (e.g., by time slot or by customer) and enables the operator to start, stop, or postpone individual orders depending on production needs or customer-requested variations.
This new, exclusive feature leverages both textual and graphic tools to share various types of information, including order status. For instance, a series of icons indicate whether production is in progress, if the truck unloading operation has been completed, and more.
In addition, it is possible to schedule daily production runs at specific times. For example, if the client needs to produce 100 tons of asphalt by 10 a.m. the following day, they can input the schedule into the system using the same digital order management tool, allowing them to quickly and easily launch production the next day.
This is an important simplification, both for the daily work of the staff and for the efficiency of the entire process, as it provides complete control over all the notes (without the risk of them getting lost), and allows them to be shared with all the operators within the company.
Artificial Intelligence and smart features at the service of the operator
The new Vision control software will also rely on Artificial Intelligence algorithms, complete with a new series of smart features to simplify the operator's work.
For example, the production orders can now be managed in a more energy-efficient way by creating sequential recipe lists.
In conjunction with the predictive maintenance application, the operator will be notified, allowing them to carry out maintenance tasks effectively. Guided by the expertise of ADM, Ermont and Marini technician’s, this programme gathers data from the various systems and provides the operator with notifications and alerts on maintenance needs, potential system risks, possible causes of downtime, and suggestions for restarting operations, and other useful functions. The first tests of this innovative and exclusive application were conducted at the plant of an Italian customer, who made their facility available to the technicians for several days.
The operator will also have access to a “virtual assistant”, which, when consulted, can recommend the best actions to maintain the plant's efficiency during the production process. In turn, the chatbot will be trained on the process using data collected from both the smart ecosystem cloud platform and specific information on the production flow of the individual plant. Consequently, the chatbot's ability to provide information will improve and refine over time, but it already starts with a solid and substantial data set. The information that is gathered on the cloud platform is sent by the machine's sensors, while the recipe, productivity and energy consumption data will be managed in a totally confidential manner.
An additional, important advantage of these solutions is that they will all be retro-installable: the open structure of the new Vision software will also allow for the integration of new applications in the future, which can be run within the same environment.