According to the software developer, Fero Labs, the pilot implementation is being used analyze steel batches and recommend the optimal amount of alloys to add, reducing waste and costs. Other use cases intended to be explored during deployment include improving yield, optimizing energy consumption and minimizing defects, it said. 

"We are always looking at how to improve our production processes to be more sustainable, to lower costs, and to be more competitive in an international market," said CELSA Nordic chief executive Utku Öner. 

"Fero helps us tackle both goals at the same time. This implementation will significantly enhance our operations, and if it delivers on expectations, we can implement it in our sister mills across Europe."